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Minarets to be banned in Switzerland

Switzerland became the latest country to fall into the trap laid by Osama Bin Laden and the likes since September 11, 2009.  More than 57% of the Swiss voters approved a referendum to ban the building of minarets.  This decision by the voters was unexpected considering that the Swiss are well known for their openness [...]

Is Nidal Malik Hasan’s Religion Important?

I am sure that most of you have by now heard about the shootings at the American base in Foot Hood, Texas.  An American soldier, Major Nidal Malik Hasan shot and killed 13 soldiers before he was shot down himself (he is currently recovering in a nearby hospital). 

France’s War on Burqa

There is an ongoing debate in most Western countries about whether or not they should allow Muslim women to wear the Burqas in public.  The most intense debate is going on in France where there is a parliamentary commission that is holding six months of hearing to decide whether or not a law banning Muslim [...]

India Should Not Subsidize Haj Pilgrimage

Haj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca.  It is an obligation that every Muslim must carry out if he can afford to do so (the Quran indicates that the cost incurred by a Haj pilgrim should be borne by the person or his relatives).  This year the government of India has set the Airfare from [...]

Madrasas Get a Bad Rap

The Indian State of West Bengal has decided to introduce English as a medium of education in all the state run Madrasas.  Muslims account for 28% of the population in West Bengal.  This decision was announced by the state minister for Minority Affairs Abdus Sattar. 

Is India or America Better At Tackling Terrorism?

This is a very simple question.  On the surface the answer seems to be very obvious.  Since 9/11 there have been no terrorist attacks on American soil.  There were some attacks on American interests abroad but nothing major.  There are constant reports of senior members of

High Literacy Rate in Kerala Not Because of Catholic Church

Every once in a while you read something that just blows your mind away.  A few days ago I read an article that basically indicated that the high literacy in Kerala is because of the Catholic Church.  According to the Malayalee Catholic Fellowship (MACAF), this comment was made by well known historian Dr. M.G.S. Narayanan [...]

Is the American Dream Dead?

The mood in America today is somber.  High paying jobs have disappeared and now the mantra is to hang on to your job at all costs.  Job hopping and concepts like working from home is a thing of the past.  New ideas like how to exercise while waiting in line at the unemployment office is [...]