Pleading for a Pause: Embracing Empathy

Ignorance is a two-way street. Maybe people would understand Muslims better if we took the time to understand them.

Baby Steps to a Better World

Reflecting on the past, setting goals for the future and the small ways to achieve them.

Symbolic Victories Matter, Too

Why we should congratulate Keith Ellison, even if we don’t agree with all of his policies.

All the Small Things

Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the world? Just remember, something is always better than nothing.

Courage Under Fire

Questioning the silence while bombs rain down on Beirut.

Muslims Just Want to Have Fun

Striking a life balance: it’s possible to have fun without becoming a saint – or a sinner.

Think Big – Our Future Depends On It

Planning for the future – it’s easier to fix small cracks than a gaping fissure.

Dealing with Disagreement

Disagreement as a mercy – finding beauty in our differences.

It’s called strategery

What went wrong with the Danish cartoon controversy, and how we can do better next time.

Liar, Liar: Is it OK if Your Pants Are on Fire?

Why sometimes lying is (gasp!) ok.

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