Kalandia camp is one of 59 Palestinian refugee camps run by the UN. My family has called this ‘home’ since 1948 when they were expelled from their
Month: January 2012
Islamic Sharia and democracy
America’s lexicon and political discourse have a new challenge. It is the word, Sharia.
Sharia is a comprehensive regime of laws
Hate crimes hurt everyone
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
I am deeply troubled by the recent rash of hate and bias attacks on individuals and religious institutions in New
Qatanani- Round II
Dr. Aref Assaf
Almost four years ago, a bittersweet victory was the outcome of a three-day trial in which a federal judge ruled in favor of Imam Mohammad Qatanani’s petition to become a permanent U.S. resident. Since 1999, U.S. immigration … Read More
Iran’s saber-rattling is harmful
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
The Strait of Hormuz is the gateway for most of the oil leaving the Gulf region. It is about 7 Km wide.
Iran’s recent threats to close the Strait of Hormuz are almost
