Media Relations

This is a review, from a Muslim perspective, of the year 2000 in movies. If focuses on films that have either Muslim themes or major Muslim characters in them, particularly if they were protrayed in a positive manner. 

In the face of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States, Muslims need to be informed, aware and pro-active when dealing with the American media, which, in the past, has linked all Muslims to terrorism when similar incidents have taken place.

In this interview with Dr. Ahmadullah Siddiqi, author of "Islam, Muslims and Media: Myths and Realities", Siddiqi shares his journey to becoming a Muslim media scholar and activist, as well as providing an important analysis of the ongoing negative coverage of Islam and Muslims in Western media, along with practical advice for activism in this area. 

This is a list of resources, primarily books and magazine articles, from Dr. Ahmadullah Siddiqi's book "Islam, Muslims and Media... Myths and Realities" that focus on the topic of how Muslims are portrayed in Western movies, televsion programs, and press. 

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. 

Lena Abdel-Razeq's story about her Muslim school's shoe drive for the people of Kosova was so good, she got a $5,000 scholarship and an internship at U.S. News Online this summer for it. Find out how she did it. 

It's easy to become angry about Islamophobia in the media, but nothing will change unless we respond in an effective manner. This short guide offers readers a way to channel their frustration about the ongoing negative media coverage of Islam and Muslims into positive action.