Tolerance

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A Hijabi’s Unique Recession

Summer. It’s that time of year when teenagers clamber out of their homes and hunt for that perfect summer job. Especially with the recession taking its toll, many are left looking for work like never before. Interestingly, many teens cite that they work in this odd world of labor not only to have more money in their pockets, but also to instill early life lessons that can really add up to assist them in their later life. It was this that got me thinking: ‘Is it possible that other early life...

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Islam: A Religion of Zero Tolerance

More than 1400 years ago, a system of equality, justice, and tolerance was established. It came with a universal message that all men were created equal. It declared that there would be no compulsion in religion. And it stated that people from all walks of life should come to know one another so as to foster cooperation and peace. This system was no United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Nor was it the United States’ Bill of Rights. It was the message of the Quran and the Prophet...