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A tribute to Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar
Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar, is a great translator of the Qur’an, and thanks to her for correcting the 1400-year-old misogynistic interpretations of verse 4:34 that bred resentment among Muslim women, most certainly American Muslim women. The traditional interpretations...October 21, 2020 1043 0 -
The day I went on air without break to support America’s interfaith conversation
On that tragic Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, I was called on to address the emergency after the second tower in New York was hit by the terrorist plane. On the way to the Radio...September 11, 2020 1071 0 -
Pluralism Center believes diversity hiring can make social media platforms great
Religious discrimination is on the rise across the world and must be contained before it harms businesses and our social progress. In this age of social media outreach, diversity of views from employees can help the...September 7, 2020 520 0 -
Reclaiming the ideals of Indian pluralism and coexistence
India is one of the first nations on the earth to practice pluralism, respecting the others’ otherness. While the Hindu ethos considers the world as one family, also known as Vasudhaiva Kutumbukum, the Islamic, Christian, and...August 15, 2020 829 0 -
Is there an alternative to the ritual of sacrificing cattle on Eid-al-Azha?
On Friday, July 31, 2020, over a billion and a half Muslims around the world, will be slaughtering millions of goats, camels, and cattle to carry out Abraham’s tradition of sacrificing the symbolic lamb. Is there...July 31, 2020 1076 0 -
How staying grateful to mothers makes life better
One way to pay tribute to your mother is to dedicate your day to her, don’t do anything but be with her, there is immense joy in it. Those who have lost their mothers, they can...May 10, 2020 874 0 -
Why religious freedom violations in India matter
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Monday released it’s 2020 Annual Report, documenting significant developments during 2019, including remarkable progress in Sudan and a sharp downward turn in India. It has made recommendations...April 29, 2020 1405 0 -
Center for Pluralism expresses solidarity with Sikhs after attack on Gurdwara in Afghanistan
The Center for Pluralism and Muslims Together condemn the attack on the place of worship of the Sikh community in Afghanistan. At a time when the Sikh community has worked as a shining example to the...March 27, 2020 683 0 -
What a meaningful Thanksgiving looks like to me
What can you do to make this Thanksgiving a meaningful holiday? Do you recall a situation when you gave a gift or complimented someone, but they did not thank you? Did you feel something was missing?...November 27, 2019 798 0 -
Modi still has a chance to reverse India’s self-defeating course – but will he choose to do so?
The early warning signals coming out of India are blaring, as a disaster has been in the making for years. The unfolding crisis – not just in Kashmir but in mainland India – threatens to tear...August 24, 2019 1428 0
