Abdul Malik Mujahid

Has our strategy for fighting the scourge of terrorism given us the ultimate result: safety, peace and security somewhat reminiscent of our lives pre-9/11? We are currently spending billions of taxpayer dollars to hunt down terrorists around the world in the interest of our safety. But are we dealing with the symptoms or the disease itself?

She was known among the Muslims in Chicago as the mother of the homeless. I did not know how long she had been a Muslim. The first time I met her was when we were thinking of starting a soup kitchen to be run by Muslims in Chicago.

The media and politicians have sat up and started to take notice of Muslims ins the political arena but we've still got a long way to go. Why? It seems that for every two steps forward, we move one step back.

Abortion is one hot button issue which is a large part of the family values debate. But there is a need for a unique Muslim position on abortion without compromising Islam's stand on the issue.

The letters to the editor section of a newspaper is its most widely read section. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, this section has been a battleground for pro- and anti-Muslim views. This is a short guide to writing an effective letter to the editor. 

What is Riba? There are millions of Muslims and non-Muslims who live without interest. This article discusses practical ways of living a successful life here without compromising success in the hereafter.

The Babri Mosque issue is central to understanding the Hindu militant revivalism and militancy that has left thousands dead in India in the last 50 years. Babri Masjid has been a source of Hindu extremist mobilization for the last 20 years.