Category: Los Angeles County
Raheel Raza on “The Clash of Civilizations”
A recent evening with Raheel Raza, hosted by the Kehilla Academy in Los Angeles, opened the doors to a wonderful lecture on “The Clash of Civilizations” and lead to an interesting post lecture discussion with audience members. The “Clash of Civilizations” is a term made popular by the fateful events of September 11. And while [...]
Speak Out on Mosques: A Response to the Long Beach Press Telegram
Long Beach Press Telegram Asks Locals to Speak Out on Mosques The Long Beach Press Telegram asked readers a series of questions on August 10, 2010, with selected answers to be published this coming Monday. The following are questions, with responses submitted by Shireen Qudosi. Do you support or oppose the mosque at ground zero [...]
USC Progressive Alliance Adds to Growing Radicalism in College Campuses
Universities, long esteemed institutions for the free exchange of ideas, seem to be on the endangered species list thanks to a growing number of radical Muslim student associations. While thousands of students run the gauntlet to be accepted to some of Southern California’s top schools, the irony of it is that once there they seek [...]
Grappling with Language: the Ongoing Struggle in Defining the War on Terror
Anaheim, CA – In April of 2009, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department round table on terrorism featured a unique opportunity for Muslims to discuss terrorism. The discussion drew attention to the perception gap on terrorism and the ways in which even a compact Muslim community differs in their understanding it. The event, presented by [...]
