Articles

The Smearing of Linda Sarsour and the silver lining

TIM Magazine, January 25, 2017

 

Managing Palestine's PR

TIM Magazine, January 3, 2017

 

No, American Muslims are Not Security Agents

TIM Magazine, October 12, 2016

 

Let's Not Make a Big Deal About Clinton's "One Line"

TIM Magazine, July 27, 2016

 

America Must Welcome Syrian Refugees

TIM Magazine, April 18, 2016

 

Thank You, My Fellow Americans

TIM Magazine, December 23, 2015

 

Stop the anti-Arab scare-mongering

USA Today, October 28, 2015

 

A Year with the Quran, Interview: Carla Power

TIM Magazine, October 21, 2015

 

Petal to the Metal

TIM Magazine, October 6, 2015

 

Islamic Education Key to Preventing Radicalization

TIM Magazine, NOVEMBER 2, 2014

 

An Eid Prayer for Christian Neighbors at Home and Abroad

TIM Magazine, JULY 29, 2014

 

Syrian Healthcare System in Danger

TIM Magazine, JANUARY 17, 2014

 

Telling our stories before they are hijacked:

Exclusive interview with Emad Burnat

TIM Magazine, MAY 18, 2013

 

Syria’s shockwaves

TIM Magazine, MAY 2, 2013

 

Interview: New Muslim Cool

TIM Magazine, June 17, 2012

 

In Defense of 'All-American Muslim'

USA Today, December 12, 2011

 

Interview: Farah Pandith,

US Special Representative to Muslim Communities

Forward Magazine (Syria), June 2011

 

Interview with Muna AbuSulayman

Forward Magazine (Syria), March 2011

 

The State of Niqab in Europe

TIM Magazine, January 2011

 

Niqab issue in Europe hides a greater ailment

Arab News, December 13, 2010

 

Riz Khan: on Life, Journalism and Politics

Forward Magazine (Syria), October 28, 2010

 

Sinister Muslim Stereotype Fades

USA Today, December 15, 2009

 

Powell Defends American Pluralism, So Should We

Middle East Online, October 31, 2008

 

A skeptical Mideast public awaits U.S. election verdict

USA Today, October 29, 2008

 

Obama Is No Apostate -- Arab Media, Islamic Scholars Agree

New America Media, May 15, 2008

 

Does Al Jazeera Belong in the USA?

USA Today, December 19, 2007

 

One Family's Nightmare

USA Today, September 26, 2007

 

Syria's Blogger Diplomat: Relaxing in the Blogosphere

New America Media, May 26, 2007

 

A Syrian-American Perspective

USA Today, May 15, 2007

 

Laughter Amid the Tears

USA Today, March 29, 2007

 

Let Them Play Ball

Arab News, March 16, 2007

 

Erasing Lebanese Contradictions

AltMuslim.com, March 14, 2007

 

Art becomes yet another victim of war

USA Today, December 13, 2006

 

News to bridge the divide

USA Today, October 11, 2006

 

Rice's Visit to Mideast Won't Weaken Syria, Hezbollah

Middle East Online, October 5, 2006

 

Benedict tacitly apologized, let's move on

The Daily Star, September 19, 2006

 

Avoiding a Clash of Civilizations

Middle East Online, July 28, 2006

 

A Veil Doesn't Mean 'Oppressed'

USA Today, June 22, 2006

 

Billion Dollar U.S. Aid Won't Reform Egypt

The Daily Star, June 5, 2006

 

A Free Press in the Middle East? Now That Would Be Something

USA Today, March 2, 2006

 

Seeking Love, American Muslim Style

The Christian Science Monitor, February 14, 2006

 

Understanding the Outrage

USA Today, February 8, 2006

 

Move Over, Barbie

USA Today, December 14, 2005

 

In French Riots, a Lesson for Europe

USA Today, November 9, 2005

 

Traveling Home to a New Syria

The Christian Science Monitor, October 24, 2005

 

Arab TV Tackles Terrorism

USA Today, October 19, 2005

 

Don't Stifle the Freedom of Iraqi Women

The Daily Star, August 24, 2005

 

In Kuwait, Too Many Women are Scorned

The Daily Star, May 9, 2005

 

Why I Wear the Hijab

Pacific News Service, March 30, 2005

 

International Women's Day, A Dedication to Palestinian Women

Washington International, Marc h 1, 2005

 

An Islamic Renaissance?

MuslimWake Up, February 24, 2005

 

Elections are Over, But Iraqi Women Feel the Heat

The Daily Star, February 7, 2005

 

Many Barriers Remain for Women in Saudi Arabia

The San Jose Mercury News, January 24, 2005

 

A Principled Vote for Nader Will Prove Muslims’ Real Voting Power

Muslim Wake Up, November 1, 2004

 

Lost in Arabic Translation

The Christian Science Monitor, September 16, 2004

 

Saudi TV host's beating raises taboo topic: domestic violence against Muslim women

The Christian Science Monitor, May 12, 2004

 

How I am Able to Dress Says Alot About America

The Dallas Morning News, April 18, 2004

 

Faith at a time of Struggle

The San Jose Mercury News, January 28, 2004

 

30 Days of Deep Reflection

The San Jose Mercury News, October 30, 2003

 

As War Looms, Hajj Goes On

The San Francisco Examiner, February 5, 2003