Saudi Arabia Announces Big Shift in Hajj Policy
by Saeed Khan Muslims living in Western countries will now experience a dramatic shift in the way they plan and organize their trips for the Hajj. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (K
Everyone’s a Critic: How a New Movie May Test Sectarian Tolerance
by Saeed Khan A recently released movie has yet again placed the spotlight on the Muslim community regarding public debates of free expression, religious sensitivities and purpo
Carnage in Buffalo, Broader Implications
by Saeed Khan The United States experienced its 56th mass shooting of 2022 in Buffalo on Saturday, May 14, when 18-year old Payton Gendron drove three hours from his upstate New
Beyond the Numbers: Lessons Learned from the French Elections
by Saeed Khan The French elections concluded with less drama than the buildup appeared to promise. Incumbent Emmanuel Macron captured nearly 59% of the vote in the run-off again
How technology can help Muslims reconnect this Ramadan
An interview with Bitsmedia’s Nik Emir Din conducted by Saeed Khan There are many reasons to be excited about Bitsmedia, a Singapore-based tech company that has made a name fo
Civic Engagement by an Historic City Counci
by Saeed Khan Hamtramck is not only one of the most ethnically diverse parts of the Metro Detroit area; it is arguably one of the most diverse cities in the United States on a p
Hashir Faruqi: A legendary Muslim Journalist
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah With the demise of Mohammed Hashir Faruqi, the world not only lost an eminent journalist but a thinker, humanist, and a voice of reason. The 92-year-old
