August 9, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Some time ago I was reading a blog post where someone was talking about being tired of Gandhi being put on a pedestal, that he was actually racist and nationalistic. Now I’m not going to pretend to know enough about … Continue reading
July 28, 2010
by Emma Apple
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I was in downtown Chicago today and there seemed to be Hijabi’s everywhere! MashaAllah, there were at least 4 of us in one Subway getting lunch. It was wonderful to see so many Muslim sisters as just another part of … Continue reading
May 1, 2010
by Emma Apple
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We’ve arrived at the remote place of Reason today to try to find the elusive ‘Peace’. Many others before us have made this journey and failed to find any Peace, which is known for it’s wariness and skillful avoidance of … Continue reading
January 13, 2010
by Emma Apple
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That’s the word for people who are afraid of me. Well, of us. Muslims. The very word ‘Muslim’ or ‘Islam’ sends some people into fits of rage. The political climate around the world, to which the media lends it’s often … Continue reading
January 11, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Haven’t you? This time last year, there was still a week of bombardment to go in Gaza before finally -not until January 18th- the dust would settle on the utter destruction of lives and hopes. I try to remain neutral … Continue reading
September 26, 2009
by UmmIn
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This article is based on my view and on my experience from my visits to Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. When talking about the Palestinians in Lebanon a lot of things are left out. I would like to shed some … Continue reading