Geeking out at SXSW Interactive - There is no better place to mingle with other geeks than at South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive, one of the largest Internet-focused conferences in the country, where we presented a panel discussion on "Online Extremism - And The Muslims Who Fight It"  (March 20, 2008)
Like “Groundhog Day” - What happens when you get 200 academics, activists, policy wonks, politicians, and journalists - all with opinions across the spectrum - into a room to try to determine the best course of action to improve the relationship between the US and the Muslim world? Unfortunately, not much. (February 24, 2008)
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altmuslim review 029 - A vibrant Muslim media could have an opportunity to restore balance to the Muslim public image - if it can get on its feet. In this episode, we explore the state of the Muslim media. Also, an interview with the creator of "Muslim Cafe", Navid Akhtar. (July 5, 2008)
altmuslim review 028 - Where in the world is altmuslim? This month, we report on the halal industry from the World Halal Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and from Milan, Italy where we speak to Italian Muslims about the challenges they face. (May 20, 2008)
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Recent and upcoming talks and offsite articles by altmuslim contributors
Shahed will be participating in a panel discussion, Sourcing Islam, at the Religion Newswriters Association conference in Washington, DC (September 20, 2008)
Shahed will be speaking about the role of the Web in promoting Muslim civic engagement at the ISNA South Central Zone Conference in Houston, Texas (July 5, 2008)
Shahed will give a presentation, Shaping the Public Debate About Muslims, at the Center for American Studies in Rome, Italy (May 12, 2008)
Zahed will be a guest on BBC Radio 4's " Sunday" programme speaking about religious podcasting (May 4, 2008)
Rafia and Shahed will be guests on South Africa's Channel Islam, speaking about interpreting Islam in the modern world (March 28 & April 4, 2008)
Shahed will be speaking at the CAMP International Leadership Summit in Princeton, NJ (March 29, 2008)
Shahed will be a guest on Radio Tahrir, airing on WBAI 99.5 FM in New York, speaking about the Muslim block vote (April 1, 2008)
Shahed will be appearing on The Agenda with Steve Paikin for a recap of altmuslim's SXSW panel "Online Extremism" (March 26, 2008)
altmuslim is hosting a panel discussion at 2008 SXSW Interactive, "Online Extremism (And The Muslims Who Fight It)" (March 9, 2008)
Count blessings, then tally taxes - Hesham Hassaballa, Chicago Tribune (February 24, 2008)
'Busharraf' gets the people's message - Irfan Yusuf, New Zealand Herald (February 22, 2008)
Shahed will be participating in the US-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar (February 17-19, 2008)
Sharia an unlikely threat - Irfan Yusuf, stuff.co.nz (February 13, 2008)
Converts' dangerous pull towards extremism - Irfan Yusuf, Sydney Morning Herald (February 7, 2008)
Safiyyah will be appearing on The Agenda with Steve Paikin for a debate on "Today's Young Muslim Women" (February 1, 2008)
Sidelining the loud-mouthed cultural warriors - Irfan Yusuf, Canberra Times (January 10, 2008)
Safiyyah will be guest writing at the TVO website offering commentary on the two-part TV series Britz (February 2008)
Fault lines of a nation - Irfan Yusuf, The Age (December 31, 2007)
Is there room at the inn for a Muslim holiday in America? - Shahed Amanullah, Chicago Tribune (December 23, 2007)
Can Pakistan's non-violent past save its future? - Shahed Amanullah, Beliefnet.com (December 28, 2007)
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Media appearances and analysis featuring altmuslim editors
Why the silence? - "Both reactionary religion and militant secularism are on the rise, with both displaying a rigid certainty and a desire for power that will do nothing to benefit society. In this context, it is vital that people with open-minded faith speak up and demonstrate alternatives. [altmuslim.com has] set many good examples in this regard." (January 8, 2008)
Does the US tolerate anti-Muslim speech? - "You see more hostility towards Muslims now than you did the year after 9/11," says Shahed Amanullah, editor of a Muslim web-zine, AltMuslim.com. He and other observers point to America's failure to capture Osama bin Laden, the continuing difficulties in Iraq and Afghanistan, and news of terrorist plots overseas as reasons why many Americans feel hostile towards Muslims. (December 7, 2007)
In the great Berkeley free speech tradition - [Amanullah] claims no personal agenda other than concerned dad. “I want my children to grow up in a country where they, as Muslims, feel valued,” he says, “and where their religion doesn’t contradict their nationality.” (November 9, 2007)
Shaping the debate on Muslims - The publication [altmuslim.com] promotes critical analysis, discussion, and debate within the Muslim community in the West while also showcasing commentary for non-Muslims who want a sense of the dialogue going on among Western Muslims. (October 19, 2007)
Blogging Where Speech Isn’t Free (.mp3) - Many nations have no tradition of free speech, and in those contexts, blogging can be extremely dangerous. How can those bloggers protect themselves, and how can we help them? (Panel discussion at SXSW Interactive, Austin, Texas, March 11, 2007) Audio available here. (July 9, 2007)
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PODCASTS
altmuslim review 007
Podcast seven includes a report from the largest Muslim conference in North America. Also, a closer look at Islam in the US prison system. Warning: "Get Out of Jail Free" card not included.
Posted on September 7, 2005
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Links to things we discussed:
The 42nd annual ISNA Conference and their response to critics of Karen Hughes participation.
The Progressive Muslim Union and its critics.
A Muslim response to Britain's anti-terror legislation and the new Miss England, Hammasa Kohistani.
The LA terror indictments and our report on Islam in prisons. - Posted by zahed (london, england) on September 8, 2005 at 07:18 AM
AA Brothers Amanullah,
A few points.
1) I strongly disagree with Zahed's characterization that ISNA is becoming democratic - unless you feel that countries that allow extremely limited democracy, such as Kuwait or Egypt, are democratic too. Why the group needs a 'secretary general' who is unelected and has been in his position for decades when it has a president escapes me.
2) The woman led prayer that was organized around ISNA drew a total of 3 - yes, 3 - participants. A brief summary can be found here (for the next couple of days, anyway): http://www.suntimes.com/output/terror/cst-nws-islamic03.html
3) In general ISNA is held to be representative of conservative Muslims of South Asian and Arab descent. African American Muslims, who comprise 30-40% of the American Muslim community, are almost completely excluded from its decision-making levers.
4) Likewise, with the exception of Ingrid Mattson (and perhaps Ameena Jandali), women are also excluded from these levers.
- Posted by abuljude on September 8, 2005 at 01:57 PM
Point taken. I was alluding to the fact that they even attempt something resembling elections, unlike other organisations that have "leaders" who run their orgs indefinitely with no accountability. We can either push them to open up further or shun them (but how do we push them?). I wasn't aware that the Secretary General was unelected... I assumed he kept getting elected. This point needs to be publicised more.
As for women in leadership, there is a cultural backing to much of this where they are discouraged from involvement in these organisations before they get the chance (of course, sometimes from the orgs themselves). Very few Ingrids or Ameenas (or Hinas) even get to test the waters, but we have to keep trying.
- Posted by zahed (london, england) on September 8, 2005 at 02:06 PM
Yeah, za, I really have to disagree w/that statement as well. The two token women (friends of mine, both) who are there are serving only by the grace of the Men of ISNA. Hopefully I made my feelings clear in the podcast...
- Posted by shahed (Austin, TX) on September 8, 2005 at 08:00 PM
Just call me the devil's advocate :)
- Posted by zahed (london, england) on September 8, 2005 at 09:18 PM
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