Entries by M. Zuhdi Jasser

What it means to be an American Muslim–Drake University Forum

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, President, American Islamic Forum for Democracy, participated in this all Muslim panel at Drake University in Sheslow Auditorium on October 7, 2010. The other panelists included forum moderator, Mahmoud Hamad (Assistant Professor, Politics Department, Drake University), Luai Amro (President of the Islamic Cultural Center of Des Moines), Bill Aossey (President of Midamar […]

Chicago Mosque Controversy

Even the executive director of the Islamic learning center that wants to build a new mosque on Chicago’s North side says the case is nothing like the controversy of the Mosque proposed near ground zero. “I would think it’s not a good idea to bring a Mosque over there but uh here, It’s not the same story.” Said Rashid Motiwana, executive director of the Islamic Education Center.