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Archive: Salman Ahmad
Act of one man, not an act of faith
There are those who will use this tragedy to seek to divide us and create a sense of fear and apprehension, but It would be unfair and wrong for anyone to judge Islam and Muslims based on the motivations of a minority of lunatics.
By Salman Ahmad | November 6, 2009; 04:31 PM ET | Comments (11)
Concert for Pakistan
Saturday night Sept. 12 was not a typical evening at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York. There was praying, dancing in the aisles, and rock star performances. The night was a much-needed outpour of support, a rally for the Pakistani refugees in the North West region of the country.
By Salman Ahmad | September 15, 2009; 02:42 PM ET | Comments (0)
Taliban are Enemies of Pakistan and Islam
The Taliban are no more representative of mainstream Islam than the Crusaders who ransacked Europe and the Middle East were of Christianity.
By Salman Ahmad | April 27, 2009; 02:11 PM ET | Comments (27)
Pakistan Must Stand Against Taliban
We the citizens of Pakistan are angry and dismayed at the abject capitulation of the state of Pakistan before the Taliban insurgents in Swat.
By Salman Ahmad | April 24, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (4)
Rescuing Pakistan from the Taliban
Salman Ahmad | Nothing is more frightening to the Taliban than to see Indian and Pakistani artists freely collaborating in films and music.
By Salman Ahmad | February 24, 2009; 08:49 AM ET | Comments (68)
Ring the Bells for Freedom From Fear
Can music bring people and cultures together in the darkest places, in the most extreme of circumstances and triumph over the violence and divisions? I believe so.
By Salman Ahmad | December 19, 2008; 10:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
America Speaks of Freedom, Hope
The historic American election of 2008 will be remembered for many things,but above all it will be remembered for Barack Obama's ability to inspire all people- Americans as well as millions around the world-Black, White and Brown, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Atheists and agnostics, men, women and children - to believe in the audacity of Hope.
By Salman Ahmad | November 5, 2008; 12:50 AM ET | Comments (9)
"O Mankind, God Created You . . ."
As a musician I've always been fascinated by the creative process and how it relates to music, God and the Universe. Innate talent, hard work and intuition seem to guide this magical, mysterious and musical manifestation of our thoughts and...
By Salman Ahmad | August 15, 2007; 07:04 AM ET | Comments (992)
Emphasize the Inner Jihad
JIHAD Prophet Muhammad described armed struggle against tyranny and oppression as a LESSER JIHAD. He also warned against the dark whisperings of the Nafs(ego) and called the fight against the lower self, the Greater Jihad. Ever since I can remember...
By Salman Ahmad | July 27, 2007; 06:42 AM ET | Comments (42)
Seeking Truth in Freedom
The Muslim affirmation of faith is: "THERE IS NO GOD.... BUT GOD, (AND MUHAMMAD IS HIS PROPHET) The affirmation suggests that you move gradually towards faith with the sincere intention of seeking Truth with all the lights turned on. From...
By Salman Ahmad | June 13, 2007; 06:40 AM ET | Comments (99)
One God, Many Views
We start creating our own reality about God.
By Salman Ahmad | May 23, 2007; 07:06 AM ET | Comments (102)
Keeping "I" Out of My Way
When my needs, desires and purpose are in perfect harmony with God's purpose then a state of grace is experienced.
By Salman Ahmad | May 17, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (55)
Pledge of Allegiance Gets It Right
The letter and the spirit of the U.S. Constitution has always embraced pluralism and jealously guarded the religious and secular freedoms of ALL AMERICANS
By Salman Ahmad | December 13, 2006; 09:43 AM ET | Comments (664)
God Is Within, the Sufi Poet Wrote
My advice to people who are seeking God is to look within their own hearts
By Salman Ahmad | December 6, 2006; 02:43 PM ET | Comments (75)
Needed: The Spirit of Pope John Paul II
Osama bin Ladin must've been gloating in his cave after hearing the Pope's comments because the "us against them" rhetoric is exactly what fuels Al-Qaeda's radical worldview...Nevertheless, I'm happy to see that [Benedict] has...begun to walk in his predecessor's footsteps
By Salman Ahmad | November 30, 2006; 01:40 PM ET | Comments (58)
A Thanksgiving Dream Come True
Why shouldn't nonbelievers partake of the turkey and...give thanks for the diversity of this life?
By Salman Ahmad | November 23, 2006; 10:22 AM ET | Comments (1039)
Grapes By Any Other Name
It’s crucial to begin with understanding each other's cultural perspectives.
By Salman Ahmad | November 17, 2006; 01:00 PM ET | Comments (183)
