Introduction Reactions in the Arab media to the awarding of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Barack Obama were split into support and opposition. The supporters of the move stated that Obama deserved the prize for the spirit of reconciliation and moderate messages that he broadcast to the world – in contrast to … Continued
Not only are Muslims coming — but they want to take over America! At least that’s what four Republican Members of Congress alleged today. Representatives John Shadegg (Ariz.), Paul Broun (Ga.), Trent Franks (Ariz.) and Sue Myrick (N.C.) are alarmed because they found Muslims trying to lobby Congress. Can you believe that? Muslims-Americans actually want … Continued
In August, I returned to Egypt, the country of my birth, for the first time since President Obama spoke in June at the University of Cairo. I discussed the president’s address with a veteran Egyptian diplomat, who described its impact as “historic.’’ Obama’s words were regarded as a momentous break from the past, spoken by … Continued
The late Edward W. Said had a huge following since the publication of Orientalism in 1978. One of the most influential scholars in the world, the Palestinian-born University of Columbia Professor of English and Comparative Literature came into the Malaysian national consciousness in 2003, only to pass away die on Sept 25 September of that … Continued
Films about immigration and the difficult transition to American life often are dark and somber affairs. They tend to focus on the harsh clash of cultures, economic privation and bitter struggles with prejudice. The beauty of “Amreeka,” National Geographic Entertainment’s first venture into feature films, is in first-time director Cherien Dabis’ nimble touch. Dabis doesn’t … Continued
Ted Kennedy will rightly be remembered by generations of Americans for the values he espoused, and his legislative accomplishments, which translated those values into action. I have a number of memories of the Senator, but one, in particular, will remain with me forever. In the horrifying days after 9/11, I received death threats from a … Continued
Hanan al-Shaykh, 63, is a Lebanese novelist and playwright, whose novels include Only in London, which was shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. Her work, which challenges traditional women’s roles in the Arab-Muslim world, was initially banned in many Arab countries. She lives in London When I came to London in 1975, I met … Continued
As comic book crossovers go, this one may have a longer lasting impact than Superman’s face-off with Muhammad Ali. DC Comics is planning a miniseries in which some of its most recognizable characters will join forces with a team of Islamic heroes whose adventures are produced by an Arabic publisher, The Guardian reported. On its … Continued
After he was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005, Michael Jackson pulled a disappearing act. At the end of June 2005 he went to Bahrain, the tiny 33-island archipelago in the Persian Gulf known less for its isolation than for playing host to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet: If Jackson wanted to get away … Continued
The Obama administration’s efforts to improve America’s image with the Muslim world cannot be successful without healthy engagement of the American-Muslim community, which includes investigating and curtailing abuses against American Muslims that started under the Bush administration. Advertisement Since taking office, President Barack Obama has made several positive steps. The president mentioned in his historic … Continued
Arabs like to be liked. This perfectly human emotion is magnified because Arabs think (for good reason) that the West has misrepresented them for years. So when a Western leader shows some sympathy, many Arabs respond with an idealistic view of what that leader will do. This gives Hillary Clinton an advantage during her upcoming … Continued
All Mustafa an Egyptian American Muslim widower ever wanted to do was live the “American Dream.” And, maybe pay off some family debts, turn his small New Jersey falafel shop into a fancy restaurant, raise his two motherless children as good Muslims and Americans, insure his sister married in a proper and arranged Muslim marriage … Continued
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