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WGN 720 Radio: Ahmed Rehab Talks to John Williams about Misconceptions of Islam

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Izzy

I would love the opportunity to talk about my faith proactively when there isn’t something terrible happening. And everyday, good things are going on, but the one day that something bad happens, that’s when people become interested in our faith and that is troublesome. Continue reading →

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Radical Conservative Actively Misguides Readers

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Ahmed Rehab

Criticizing the problematic elements within the Muslim world is fair game. I personally do it all the time as do many forward-looking Muslim leaders. However, looking at the worst possible case scenarios within the Muslim world in order to insinuate a general point about all Muslims or about Islam itself is as scholastically disingenuous as it is disrespectful to readers. It also constitutes classic Islamophobia. Continue reading →

Pope, Muhammad Cartoon Have It All Wrong

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Ahmed Rehab

Firstly, I write to protest the vilification of an entire people or religion based on what their worse stereotypes have to offer; I ought to remind Higgins that, for many people, this is precisely what defines racism. Secondly, I vow to redouble my own commitment to dialogue and education, these – and not anger – are the most effective weapons against ignorance.
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