Taliban are going against Islam
The following letter was published by The Toronto Star on Dec 28, 2022. How secret schools for girls are teaching under the Taliban’s nose, Nov. 7 The Taliban have been going against the traditions of their own religion as the Holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, has said that “knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim man […]
Taliban decision reflects utter disregard of Islamic faith
The following letter was published by The Toronto Star on Dec 28, 2022 I am appalled by the claim of Taliban who dare to ban the education of women in the name of my faith. As an Ahmadi Muslim — Muslims who believe in the Messiah — I am proud to be guided by Islamic […]
Islamic faith encourages education of Muslim women, despite Taliban claims
The following letter was published by Cambridge Time, on Dec 28th, 2022. I am appalled by the claim of Taliban who dare to ban the education of women in the name of my faith. As an Ahmadi Muslim, Muslims who believe in the Messiah, I am proud to be guided by Islamic principles, which emphasize […]
Taliban barring women from universities is against Islamic teaching
The following article was published by Ottawa Citizen on Dec 27, 2022. It is essential that Muslim leaders and scholars speak out against the treatment of women in Afghanistan and promote their equality. Recent news reports about the Taliban banning women from attending universities brought me, as a Muslim, great dismay and disappointment. Years of progress seems […]
Random attack was gut-wrenching
The following letter was published in Ottawa Citizen on June 11, 2022. Re: Prayer service, vigil to honour Muslim family on anniversary of London attack, June 6. The year 2021 was strange. There were multiple incidents of mosques vandalized, culminating into a deadly attack on a Muslim family out for a walk. What was most gut-wrenching […]
Three ways to counter hate following anniversary of London attack
The following article was published by The Toronto Star on June 7, 2022. The anniversary of the heinous attack and killing of Muslim family of London, Ont., is a time of deep sadness and reflection for all Canadians. In addition to expressing our sympathies and solidarity, there are some practical steps we can all take […]
Shooting in Texas were an unbearable display of brutality
The following article was published by Press Reader on June 2, 2022. My heart goes out to the innocent and beautiful children who are the latest victims of the horrific mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. Nineteen beautiful children and two teachers have been lost in this senseless act of domestic terrorism. Such brutality […]
Thoughts, prayers are with those who have been victimized, terrorized
The following article was published The Toronto Star, and YorkRegion.com on Jan 18, 2022. To the editor: I am writing to you in regards to the recent attack on Beth Israel Synagogue in Texas to present the view of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, Newmarket Chapter. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, Newmarket Chapter, is extremely […]
Islam never justifies terrorism
The following article was published by The Records on Jan 18, 2022 In the midst of terrorism, where is the rationality of our humanity? There is no justification for terrorism in Islam, let alone any divine faith. The actions of the British citizen Malik Faisal Akram of taking hostages at a synagogue, a place where […]
Securlarism laws do not benefit Canada
The following letter was published by Ottawa Citizen, on Dec. 16, 2021. Quebec’s secularism law is contrary to everything Canada stands for. Millions have migrated here due to religious persecution in other countries. I belong to the Ahmadi Muslim community who is severely targeted in Pakistan and there are specific laws in place in the […]
