Category Archives: My Updates

Local Muslim leader blasts ‘old Orientalist mindset’ about Islam

I could be wrong, but that seems to be the case when you consider the contrast of “intentional Muslim sacrilege” with the “accidental American offense.”
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Speaking at DePaul University

Last Thursday, I had the privilege of addressing 150 students of my alma mater, DePaul University, in a speaking event organized by UMMA (United Muslims Moving Ahead), the school’s Muslim student club. The topic of the speech was “American Jihad: The Struggles of American Muslims,” followed by a lively Q&A. Kudos to UMMA on their meticulous planning of this successful event. Continue reading

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Speaking at Major Islamic Conference in Chicago

I was happy to spend all day today at an Islamic conference in Chicago organized by CIOGC and MPAC, two phenomenal organizations leading the Muslim community in civic engagement. I spoke at three sessions. Continue reading

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Coming Soon…

This will be the home of my new running blog…

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