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Boston bombings and a Muslim identity crisis

Op-Ed - on 25th Apr, 2013

The Tsarnaev brothers had a jumbled identity. I know, because I also had one as a Muslim immigrant to the United States. The challenge of the Boston bombings is for Muslim communities and law enforcement to help create a generation [...]

Do You Even Hear Muslims When We Condemn Violence?

Op-Ed - on 22nd Apr, 2013

It took 9,000 officers, five days, and roughly $1 billion in lost revenue for Boston, but suspect one is dead and suspect two is in custody.

American Muslims Mourn For Boston Marathon Victims

Press Release - on 16th Apr, 2013

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns bombings and calls for unity against extremism

Do #PrayforBoston But Don't Stop at the Hashtag

Op-Ed - on 16th Apr, 2013

Our hospital's chapel is typically empty. I offer my afternoon prayers there. Yesterday, as I was hopping from one patient room to another, I saw the dreadful slide of "Breaking News" of the Boston Bombings across TV screens. And even [...]

FORUM: Easter and new pope: Good time to renew dialogue

Op-Ed - on 30th Mar, 2013

As a child, I looked forward to March and April. Because that’s when our local pharmacy would sell Cadbury Creme Eggs. Being a Muslim, I had no idea at the time that the eggs were a symbol of Easter or [...]

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