Epigraph:
Who originates creation, and then repeats it and Who provides for you from the heaven and the earth? Is there a God besides Allah? Say, ‘Bring forward your proof if you are truthful.’ (Al Quran 27:65)
New laws in Egypt will make “conspiracy theories,” a crime, so much for free speech
Epigraph: Or, Who originates creation, and then repeats it and Who provides for you from the heaven and the earth? Is there a God besides Allah? Say, ‘Bring forward your…
What should social networks do about hate speech?
Source: BBC Extreme racist comments posted on the discussion website Reddit in the wake of the Charleston church shooting have once again raised questions about freedom of speech and the…
Is There Any Need for Blasphemy Laws in Modern Governance: A Collection of Articles?
Epigraph: The hypocrites say, “If we return to Medina, the one most honorable will surely drive out therefrom the one most mean (‘Muhammad’);” while true honor belongs to Allah and…
Saudi court upholds blogger’s 10 years and 1,000 lashes
Epigraph: The hypocrites say, “If we return to Medina, the one most honorable will surely drive out therefrom the one most mean (‘Muhammad’);” while true honor belongs to Allah and…
Jinnah and the Blasphemy Law
Source: Pak Tea House By Yasser Latif Hamdani November 11th, 2014 | 17 Comments “I thoroughly endorse the principle that while this measure should aim at those undesirable persons who…
Just Because Something Is Free Speech Doesn’t Mean It’s OK
TIME By Alia Salem @aliarsalem; who is the executive director of the Dallas / Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. “I question the purpose of free speech when it’s…
Freedom of Speech: A Core Islamic Value!
Epigraph: And if you are in doubt as to what We (Allah) have sent down to Our servant (Muhammad), then produce a Chapter like it, and call upon your helpers…
Muhammad cartoon contest in Phoenix and the Muslim Times’ response
Epigraph: “The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam.” — President Obama Mosque of Madinah, first built in 1 AH. The alleged contest…
Free Speech and Civility in America and in Islam
Source: Huffington Post By Sarah Sayeed, Ph.D. Director of Community Partnerships, Interfaith Center of New Growing up Muslim in America, I learned that there were many rules about speech. At home,…
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