Tag: Muslims

  • THE CURSE OF ISLAMOPHOBIA

    THE CURSE OF ISLAMOPHOBIA

    STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan It was a beautiful summer day last Sunday in London, Ontario. Syed Salman Afzaal, his Mom Talaat Kidwai, wife Madiha, their 15 year old daughter Yumna and 9 year old son Faaiz had finished dinner and prepared for a walk in the park across the street from their home, as…

  • RELIGION HEALS SO WHY DO WE FIGHT OVER IT?

    RELIGION HEALS SO WHY DO WE FIGHT OVER IT?

    STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan I reside in Mississauga, one of cities encircling Toronto in the shape of a horse shoe. This city has attracted immigrants from around the world. The flavor is multicultural including many Pakistanis. Our incumbent Mayor Bonnie Crombie along with the City Council recently passed a motion permitting Maghrib Azzan to…

  • SECULARISM IN FULL RETREAT

    SECULARISM IN FULL RETREAT

    STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan The first time I landed in Bombay, now Mumbai, was mid eighties. It was in the evening as the sun was going down. The view from the plane was breathtaking. The coastline with boats lined up conveyed vibrancy. I was excited. I was received by my host with his team.…