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Assalaam Alaikum (That is Arabic for peace unto you all),

Welcome to the personal space of Imam Afroz Ali- a weblog to share his thoughts by reflecting on the human condition on a varied number of issues and realities affecting the global world today- from Faith and Spirituality, Socio-political Affairs, Economy and Global Poverty to Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship. It is also a quick link to information on his many engagements around the world about issues affecting humanity.

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This is an excellent summary of the truth about the “dark ages”- a part of human history so terribly named by those prefer that Islam was never known. More appropriately known, it was human civilisation’s Golden Ages.
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A Lesson in Empathy

By leading the Americans in his audience at TEDxPSU step by step through the thought process, sociologist Sam Richards sets an extraordinary challenge: can they understand — not approve of, but understand — the motivations of an Iraqi insurgent? And by extension, can anyone truly understand and empathize with another?

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May The Force Be With You

Imam Zaid Shakir, one of the most prominent Muslim Scholars in the west today, wrote about the true posture of a Muslim in the face of much hatred and vilification in contemporary times. The framing of his writing is based on the current state of Affairs in USA, after the controversies surrounding the “Ground Zero” Mosque and the subsequent verbal and physical attacks on Muslims and mosques around America. But, the point that he drives, the Muhammadan Posture of a Muslim, applies to all times and all places. In essence, this article sums up lofty social ethics that Islam advocates for its adherents, and Imam Zaid is calling upon Muslims to rise to the challenge faced by Muslims around the world, with such high standards.

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