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Tag: Islamophobia

Islamophobia, Hatred And The Arabic Language

Posted on December 30, 2015August 12, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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While both sane and insane voices exist in every society, it is common knowledge by now that Islamophobes are pretty loud in the West, especially in USA. The story of Ahmed, the kid who brought a self-made clock to school, is a case in point. Of course, Islamophobia is not the dominant ideology in USA,… Read more Islamophobia, Hatred And The Arabic Language

Discussing Islam: Western Logic is Flawed

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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Of late, checking the news has become monotonous. Every other day, in virtually all publications and verticals of repute, there is some “expert” or the other busy discussing ways in which Islam is in conflict with the rest of world, or how Islam is having trouble dealing with itself, etc. None of these so-called “insights”… Read more Discussing Islam: Western Logic is Flawed

Islamophobia in USA: The Arabic Language

Posted on March 24, 2015August 11, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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On March 18, a student in Pine Bush High School near New York City recited the American Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic. This was done as part of the school’s Foreign Language Week, which was conducted to celebrate the “many races, cultures and religions that make up [the US and the Pine Bush] School District.”… Read more Islamophobia in USA: The Arabic Language

2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi — Questions Unanswered

Posted on February 25, 2014August 12, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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The Sochi Olympics proved to be a big success — exactly what Russia wanted. Right from the opening ceremony itself, the entire event was a megalith in terms of popularity and success. If one wanted to catch a glimpse of Russia’s glorious past as well as its vibrant art, this year’s Winter Olympics were the… Read more 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi — Questions Unanswered

Using Comics To Counter Islamophobia?

Posted on December 2, 2013August 12, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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Depending on your socio-political views, you may choose to agree or disagree with me when I say: Islamophobia is in the air. Be it the USA, UK or even Myanmar, there are a good number of people out there who view Muslims as a community that is troublesome and refuses to integrate. In the midst… Read more Using Comics To Counter Islamophobia?

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