Category Archives: Islam

Clash Of Civilizations

Posted on September 17, 2006 by Mash

Last Thursday the Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci died after a long battle with breast cancer. After a long and successful career, her writings turned toward harsh criticism of Islam after the September 11, 2001 attacks. She has famously stated that … Continue reading →

Posted in Islam, Philosophy, Politics | 22 Comments

Meet The Enemy

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Mash

Since September the 11th, 2001 President Bush has been telling us that they hate us for our freedoms. However, he has never really been able to define who "they" are. He has never been able to go beyond his talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, International, Islam, Society, Terrorism | 6 Comments

Muslim. Immigrant. American.

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Mash

This Fourth of July was bittersweet for me. It was the first one I spent without my daughter since her birth 5 years ago. I watched our community’s big fireworks show from my driveway rather than the park where family’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Immigration, Islam, Personal, Society | 28 Comments

Osama Bin Laden’s Long War

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Mash

From his secure undisclosed location somewhere within the borders of Pakistan or Afghanistan Osama bin Laden again outlines to the world his vision of the Apocalypse through the magic of audiotape. He calls for a ‘Long War’ against the Western … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Islam | 30 Comments

Open Letter To Comedy Central

Posted on April 15, 2006 by Mash

Dear Comedy Central, It is with great concern that I learn of your censorship of the show "South Park". Your refusal to allow "South Park" to broadcast an image of the Prophet Mohammed has caused great harm to the cause … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Islam, Media | 1 Comment