Mighty dichotomy on February 2, 2011Indecisiveness at a personal level can have serious consequences. But waffling on the world stage only serves to expose the dichotomy that the US has consistently employed in its management of foreign affairs. Stunned by Raymond Davis’ brazen killing of two Pakistanis in Lahore last week, the State Department spokesman expressed condolences and full cooperation […]
Dying for the truth on January 6, 2011Quietly, in the recesses of your mind ask yourself who really represents Islam. Is it that intrepid man who paid the ultimate price for “stand out firmly for justice even if it goes against yourselves your parents or your relatives” (Quran 4:135)? Or is it the bearded, turbaned, self-appointed custodians of Islam who celebrate murder […]
The true blasphemers on December 31, 2010One wonders what Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) would have thought of the clamour in the Muslim world to force respect for him, especially when it involves killing and brazen persecution of minorities. Muslims believe that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was sent “as a mercy to all mankind” (Quran, 21:07), and we are enjoined to study his life […]