When someone is allowed to speak on behalf of Muslims, it’s often not the people who are targeted, but someone whose story fits with the violent narrative.
Tag: Islam
Blessed Festival of Sacrifice
Minnesota Muslims are finding themselves voiceless, discussed, defined, categorized, psychoanalyzed, talked at and talked about without a serious attempt at inclusion. Muslims, and friends of Muslims, would like to change this climate.
Chattanooga Killings: Motive Unknown
Minnesota Muslims are finding themselves voiceless, discussed, defined, categorized, psychoanalyzed, talked at and talked about without a serious attempt at inclusion. Muslims, and friends of Muslims, would like to change this climate.
Blessed Festival of Fast Breaking
Minnesota Muslims are finding themselves voiceless, discussed, defined, categorized, psychoanalyzed, talked at and talked about without a serious attempt at inclusion. Muslims, and friends of Muslims, would like to change this climate.
Let’s Talk About Islam – With Honesty
By Fedwa Wazwaz, Engage Minnesota I advocate for a holistic approach toward life. By holistic, I mean that when we talk about everything from medicine to education, we include a view of all aspects of ourselves as people, including our spiritual selves. If we engage only one layer and neglect or encourage people to divorce other parts of who they are – we don’t allow for people to fully express themselves, which leads to all kinds of social ills and hardships in our communities. Honest discussions on faith allow us to holistically challenge the voices of extremism that flourish in Read More …