Muslim Americans

The Real Red Flag Raised By Fort Hood

David A. Love | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


David A. Love

As a repository for violence, the military is not dealing with untreated mental illness among its ranks. The fact that Hasan was a mental health professional underscores the problem.

No One Is More American Than I Am

Cenk Uygur | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

Here is the unalterable fact that the right-wing of this country has to get used to: Muslim-Americans are 100% American. There are no degrees of how American you are.

Senseless Shootings Violate Islamic Faith

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf | Posted 11.06.2009 | Politics


Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf

I am concerned that this incident will cause some Americans to react against Muslims. Our fellow Americans should understand that every major American Muslim organization has condemned it.

A Middle East Peace for Americans

Amjad Atallah | Posted 09.23.2009 | World


Amjad Atallah

Obama's struggle for Middle East peace, through an end to the occupation, can actually end up being another unifying factor among diverse groups of Americans.

Muslim Americans Missing From the Political Fray

Zeba Khan | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics


Zeba Khan

Rather than confront the stereotypes and misunderstandings that have led to widely held negative views, most Muslim Americans seem to have gone into hiding and decided not to participate in American political life.

9/11 Film Review of Amreeka: Drama of the Arab-Christian Experience in America Also Strikes Notes of Heart and Humor

Penelope Andrew | Posted 11.11.2009 | Entertainment


Penelope Andrew

Amreeka is an artful, moving testimony to the perils of making assumptions about individuals or groups. It is a is a film of impeccable taste that unites instead of divides.

'The Domestic Crusaders': Making History With Muslim American Theater

Wajahat Ali | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


Wajahat Ali

One Hollywood producer wanted to invest in my play and premiere it in Hollywood but only on one condition: "Can we get Ted Danson to play the father?"

Rifqa, the Reverand and Apostasy

Salam Al Marayati | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics


Salam Al Marayati

Mohamed Bary says she can practice any faith she wants -- clearly, he is not a fundamentalist. He believes his daughter was brainwashed and kidnapped.

Sam Stein

White House Touts Muslims In Government With Video

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 07.05.2009 | Politics


As part of broader effort to recast Muslim-American relations, the Obama White House released a new video on Wednesday night highlighting the work of ...

Europe and its Muslims: A Gap of Trust

Kamran Pasha | Posted 06.07.2009 | World


Kamran Pasha

European Muslims love their countries and want to integrate. It is now up to their host countries to welcome them into a new partnership that will be critical to the future of Europe and the world.

American Muslim Film Competition: One Nation, Many Voices

Wajahat Ali | Posted 04.17.2009 | Entertainment


Wajahat Ali

Link TV's Muslim American Film Competition should be applauded for using more than two paint colors to characterize the vitality of the American Muslim experience.

Quick, What's The Most Diverse Religious Group in America?

John Ridley | Posted 04.06.2009 | Politics


John Ridley

If you said Muslim, you've probably read the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies recent study that says in addition to being diverse, Muslims also tend to be younger, and enjoy a higher employment rate than the general population.

Who Says no Bias? American Theaters Block Arab American Film

Ray Hanania | Posted 02.28.2009 | Entertainment


Ray Hanania

Two great Hollywood actors, Hesham Issawi and Sayed Badreya decided to make a Hollywood movie that told a part of the Arab American and Muslim Arab story in a real way.

No Time for Revenge

Kalpana Sharma | Posted 01.17.2009 | World


Kalpana Sharma

Ever since the terror strike in Mumbai, many of us have strained hard to find voices advocating peace. The overwhelming chant is one demanding war and revenge. It is reminiscent of the U.S. post 9/11.

Arab- and Muslim-Bashing Failed in '08

James Zogby | Posted 12.29.2008 | Politics


James Zogby

None of the Muslim-bashing during this political season dissuaded Arab Americans and American Muslims from playing a significant role in the elections, from the presidential contest to state and local races.

Is Obama the Muslim World's Superman?

Wajahat Ali | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


Wajahat Ali

As Obama begins to assemble his administration, are Muslims assuming too much about the transformative powers of the president?

A Troubled World Awaits President Obama

Eric Margolis | Posted 12.08.2008 | Politics


Eric Margolis

Obama's honeymoon will be brief. He faces the extraordinary challenge of dealing with a nation that has plunged into bankruptcy and exported financial crises around the globe.

Obama's Team Needs to Drop Phobia Towards Arab-Americans and Muslims

Steve Clemons | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Steve Clemons

America needs Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans in positions of responsibility in our government -- and not just dealing with Arab-American and Muslim issues.

Today's Boo Radley: Muslim Americans

Wajahat Ali | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


Wajahat Ali

Naturally, some Muslims grow defensive and cynical, humiliated by the reality that in some sectors "Muslim" is equivalent to a scarlet letter.

Next President Must Show Support For Muslim Americans

Paula B. Mays | Posted 11.23.2008 | Home


Paula B. Mays

A show called Little Mosque on the Prairie will soon appear on television in America. The show hopefully educates the public that to be Arab or Muslim does not equal being a terrorist, or being primitive or subversive. The recent events of the campaign reveal that we need such a series.

Jason Linkins

Campbell Brown Hits Back On Maligning Arabs, Muslims (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 11.14.2008 | Politics


Campbell Brown's own brand of "special commentary" doesn't quite draw the fanfare of those offered by other media figures. So it should be noted that ...

Let's Cut W. a Little Slack!

William Fisher | Posted 11.12.2008 | Politics


William Fisher

Since 9/11, the government has shut down dozens of charitable groups, but only three have ever been charged and brought to trial for supporting terrorist causes. None has been convicted.

From a West Bank Jail to the Governor's Mansion: How One Judge Weighed a Popular Imam's Suspicious Past

Elizabeth Dwoskin | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics


Elizabeth Dwoskin

For months, Muslims across the tri-state area waged a campaign to support their beloved imam. Many had never been politically active, until he was threatened with deportation.