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26 Reprints of Op-ed: Floridian Muslims are taking your calls
Floridian Muslims are taking your calls
Altaf Ali Common Ground News Service (CGNews).
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Over the past several years, the image of Islam and Muslims has plummeted to the deepest depths of misunderstanding. The Muslims who have hijacked our faith and taken front and centre stage do not demonstrate the desire for peace shared by most believers, and for the most part have offended and harmed not only people of other faiths but also followers of Islam.

This trend continues unabated and those who truly adhere to the religion of Islam and try to speak out against terrorism have been sidelined. Their voices, although loud and clear, were not covered in the mainstream press.


Posted by Altaf Ali on 02/25/2009Read More · 0 Comments · 143 Reads - Print
President's middle name a non-issue
PRESIDENT'S MIDDLE NAME A NON-ISSUE
28 January 2009
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Copyright 2009, South Florida Sun-Sentinel. All Rights Reserved.

On Tuesday, Jan. 2009, America and the world witnessed a "Change." President-elect Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, and as past presidents, he used his full name, Barack Hussein Obama.

Posted by Altaf Ali on 01/29/2009Read More · 0 Comments · 197 Reads - Print
Altaf Ali to be Keynote Speaker at NSU’s 2007–2008 Undergraduate Convocation
Altaf Ali to be Keynote Speaker at NSU’s 2007–2008 Undergraduate Convocation

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences proudly welcomed Altaf Ali as the first guest of the college’s 2007-2008 Distinguished Speakers Series. Ali spoke at Convocation, the annual ceremony that marked the beginning of the academic year. At Convocation, the student body and the faculty joined together in anticipation of academic excellence and shared intellectual pursuit. Convocation was held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center.



Posted by Altaf Ali on 12/17/2008Read More · 0 Comments · 153 Reads - Print
Here's a chance to know your Muslim neighbors
MiamiHerald.com
Here's a chance to know your Muslim neighbors
4 December 2008

BY ALTAF ALI
aali@cair.com


Over the past several years, the image of Islam and Muslims has plummeted to the deepest depths of misunderstanding. The Muslims who have hijacked our faith and taken front and center stage do not demonstrate the desire for peace shared by most believers, and for the most part have offended and harmed not only people of other faiths but also followers of Islam.

This trend continues unabated and those who truly adhere to Islam and try to speak out against terrorism have been sidelined. Their voices, although loud and clear, were not covered in the mainstream press.

Last week's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India's financial capital, which left at least 174 people dead and many more injured, have added to our collective despondency.


Posted by Altaf Ali on 12/04/2008Read More · 0 Comments · 204 Reads - Print
Meaning of Islam: Myths, stereotypes hide the truth
South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Meaning of Islam: Myths, stereotypes hide the truth
By Altaf Ali

By Altaf Ali
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
September 15, 2008

Ask the average person what they know about Islam, they might say, "It is the religion of the Arabs" or "Jihad means holy war."

Some would even say that the Quran, Islam's revealed text, "promises terrorists 72 virgins when they die."

Unfortunately, there are many myths and stereotypes about Islam. The "72 virgins" belief is probably the most misused and abused stereotype.

Add the misperceptions of Jihad and you'll have an accumulation of myths and fears that will inevitably lead to Islam being marginalized and stigmatized.



Posted by Altaf Ali on 09/16/2008Read More · 0 Comments · 304 Reads - Print
A Month to Help Neighbors
Posted on Sun, Sep. 07, 2008
The Miami Herald

A month to help neighbors

As the Muslim communities in South Florida and all over the world participate physically and spiritually in the sacred month of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, we are reminded of our obligation and responsibilities toward humanity.

Each of us strives to be a better person, and many make plans focusing on charity, self restraint and piety. This year I am dedicating the month of Ramadan in service to humanity.


Posted by Altaf Ali on 09/08/2008Read More · 0 Comments · 242 Reads - Print
Pope Benedict's visit reminder of the quest for justice and peace

South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Pope Benedict's visit reminder of the quest for justice and peace
April 18, 2008
By Altaf Ali

In Sept. 2006, Pope Benedict XVI sparked tension between Catholics and Muslims by what appeared to be an endorsement that early Muslims spread their religion by violence. Many Muslims were offended by this and some took to the streets in protest. American Muslims called on the church in the United States to establish more dialogue between Muslims and Catholics and offered the U.S. public a free book or DVD on the life of Muhammad.





Posted by Altaf Ali on 04/18/2008Read More · 290 Reads - Print
Will we make a difference?
Will We Make A Difference?

March 14th, 2008
By Altaf Ali, MSW

Now that Chunukah, Christmas, Eid Ul Adha, and Kwanza are over let us utilize this moment of sanity and serenity to reflect and decisively determine who we’re going to elect to lead this great nation of ours. Neglecting to vote is no longer an option, we have to vote, let this be our new year’s resolution.

As an American who loves this country dearly, I have watched our image decline on a global scale for the past several years and feel it is our patriotic duty to reverse this horrible trend. It is time for a change; a change for a better nation and a better world.

Posted by Altaf Ali on 03/14/2008Read More · 0 Comments · 344 Reads - Print
Muslims concentrate on faith

Posted by Altaf Ali on 03/14/2008Read More · 0 Comments · 330 Reads - Print
Muslim Group Helps Needy Students
Posted on Sun, Aug. 19, 2007

Muslim group helps needy students

BY PARADISE AFSHAR

Altaf Ali had a vision that one day he would organize the Muslim community to join in an end-of-summer tradition: distributing school supplies to needy children.

''I was a student once and noticed a lot of students did not have supplies, and I said one day I'd have to have the Muslim community help out in this,'' said Ali. ``It is our moral obligation -- and not only as Muslims but as Americans -- to give.''


Posted by Altaf Ali on 08/21/2007Read More · 0 Comments · 460 Reads - Print
Mosque Vandalism
Altaf Ali
Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations Pembroke Pines
April 24, 2007
Sun-Sentinel

People of conscience must condemn mosque vandalism
A desecration of a place of worship is an attack against all faiths and warrants repudiation from people of conscience and from our elected officials.

Over the course of years, many mosques and Islamic schools were vandalized and desecrated. More alarming was a plot to destroy more than fifty mosques in Florida.



Posted by Altaf Ali on 04/24/2007Read More · 0 Comments · 451 Reads - Print
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