Tag: activism
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Modern Muslim Activism: Returning to the Sacred
Activism is a loaded word. It is a label that ranges from being a commodity used for profit by companies to one that elicits groans at sincere intentions but for the wrong causes. Amidst online discussion of Islamophobia, performative activism, cancel culture, and identity politics, the role of American Muslims comes to light — of…
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The Activist Economy
A number of celebrities, including Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, were recently invited onto a new TV series named “The Activist” where six individuals compete against one another to promote a particular cause. These include health, education and the environment. Online engagement was one of the metrics by which the impact of different causes was to…
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An Admonishment to the Muslim Activist
True justice is established by way of adherence to the sacred law imparted to us by The Creator (exalted is He) and we must first humble ourselves into recognizing this prerequisite for proper engagement with activism.