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Swede Shows the Way to Palestine, Hiking Nearly 3,000 Miles,

By: J. Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer In  August 2017, Swedish activist Benjamin Ladraa began his self-funded walk from Gothenburg, Sweden, where he’s been living, to Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Palestine.  That’s roughly 4,800 km., nearly 3,000 miles.  A Red Cross employee, he resigned, selling all he had and using all his funds to finance the trip. … Continued

Respect for Religious Pluralism in Islamic History

SOURCE: ALARABIYA  Dr. Tayyeb Tizini Wednesday, 1 November 2017 The Pact of Umar was a ‘treaty’ forged during the conquest of Jerusalem more than 1400 years ago, at the beginning of Islamic history. It contributes to laying down the foundations of coexistence between Muslims and non-Muslims. In it are answers to most contemporary issues, such … Continued

The Middle East Institute Invites You to Join their Annual Awards Banquet and Conference November 14-15, 2017

The Middle East Institute (MEI) invites you to join their 71st Annual Awards Banquet and Conference on November 14-15, 2017, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Every year, MEI’s gala brings together hundreds of Middle Eastern and American diplomats, Fortune 100 business leaders, and international policymakers to acknowledge the work being done in the Middle East by leading … Continued

Arab Americans Need to Exercise their Right to Register and Vote

By Yasir Shallal/Arab America Contributing Writer As an American citizen of Iraqi descent. I am writing to encourage you to vote in the upcoming elections. On November 7th. You will have an opportunity to take part in democracy and exercise your right to vote. While voting duties are optional in a free democracy, as it … Continued

The Role of the Church in Preserving the Arab American Heritage

Photo: Basilica of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, Livonia, Michigan Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is diverse with different denominations of Christians. But unlike other ethnicities, Arab Christians have a stronger relationship with the faith and the church. There are various denominations of Christians in the Arab world, such as Catholic, … Continued

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