a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:57:"Rising Cancer Rates in Young Adults: Causes and Solutions";s:12:"thePermalink";s:91:"https://www.islamicity.org/104511/rising-cancer-rates-in-young-adults-causes-and-solutions/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:75:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/research-centre.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:31:"health care|/topics/health-care";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 12 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"April 12, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:104511;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"34 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"Recently a number organizations including Time magazine titled its cover of February 24, 2025 Our Cancer Mystery Why It’s now Striking Us so Young and and an inside article More ......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:57:"Rising Cancer Rates in Young Adults: Causes and Solutions";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
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a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:58:"The Spirit of Eid: Traditions, Charity, and Unity in Islam";s:12:"thePermalink";s:90:"https://www.islamicity.org/104451/the-spirit-of-eid-traditions-charity-and-unity-in-islam/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:66:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-eids.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"festivals (eid)|/topics/festivals-eid";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Apr 2 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"April 2, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:104451;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:81:"There are two holidays throughout the year that Muslims worldwide share together.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:58:"The Spirit of Eid: Traditions, Charity, and Unity in Islam";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:62:"Islam becoming the largest and most popular faith in the world";s:12:"thePermalink";s:97:"https://www.islamicity.org/104228/islam-becoming-the-largest-and-most-popular-faith-in-the-world/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:66:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/mosque.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"islam|/topics/islam";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Mar 10 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"March 10, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:104228;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"47 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:84:"The word Islam is derived from the verb salama/Yuslima meaning to submit to one God.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:62:"Islam becoming the largest and most popular faith in the world";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:54:"Ramadan –the Month of Blessings and multiple rewards";s:12:"thePermalink";s:86:"https://www.islamicity.org/104177/ramadan-the-month-of-blessings-and-multiple-rewards/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:73:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ancient-quran.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"ramadan|/topics/ramadan";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Mar 2 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"March 2, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:104177;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"Aljazeera tracked the first day of Ramadan 2025 and found that the holy month in Mecca will start on Saturday, March I following the sighting of crescent by the moon-sighting commi......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:54:"Ramadan –the Month of Blessings and multiple rewards";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:62:"Ramadan fasting in the light of Qur’an and Prophetic conduct";s:12:"thePermalink";s:94:"https://www.islamicity.org/100382/ramadan-fasting-in-the-light-of-quran-and-prophetic-conduct/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:119:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ramadan-fasting-in-the-light-of-Quran-and-Prophetic-conduct.png";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"ramadan|/topics/ramadan";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Feb 27 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"March 10, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:100382;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:104:"Fasting is a requirement in Islam. A saying of the Prophet narrated by Abdullah son of Omar said, �...";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:62:"Ramadan fasting in the light of Qur’an and Prophetic conduct";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:75:"A World of Hunger and Inequality: Why the System Fails and What Must Change";s:12:"thePermalink";s:109:"https://www.islamicity.org/103954/a-world-of-hunger-and-inequality-why-the-system-fails-and-what-must-change/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:64:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sdgs.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:21:"hunger|/topics/hunger";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jan 26 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:41:"January 26, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:103954;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"21 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:106:"The United States is the Wealthiest country in the world with a total wealth of over 135 trillion dollars.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:75:"A World of Hunger and Inequality: Why the System Fails and What Must Change";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:61:"What Does Islam Teach About the Hereafter and Divine Justice?";s:12:"thePermalink";s:95:"https://www.islamicity.org/103670/what-does-islam-teach-about-the-hereafter-and-divine-justice/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:87:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a-door-on-the-summer-meadow.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"social justice|/topics/social-justice";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Dec 14 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:42:"December 14, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:103670;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"48 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:94:"Islam, in common with the revealed faiths, believes in another world after death in this life.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:61:"What Does Islam Teach About the Hereafter and Divine Justice?";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:63:"From U.S. Dominance to Emerging Powers: A Global Economic Shift";s:12:"thePermalink";s:96:"https://www.islamicity.org/103129/from-u-s-dominance-to-emerging-powers-a-global-economic-shift/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:87:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Islamic-finance-and-economy.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"economy|/topics/economy";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Oct 25 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:41:"October 24, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:103129;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"20 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:103:"Today the U.S. is the World’s largest economy and a leadership position in various international i...";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:63:"From U.S. Dominance to Emerging Powers: A Global Economic Shift";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:55:"Are Processed Foods Really the Enemy of a Healthy Diet?";s:12:"thePermalink";s:89:"https://www.islamicity.org/102782/are-processed-foods-really-the-enemy-of-a-healthy-diet/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:79:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/healthy-food-scaled.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:21:"health|/topics/health";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Sep 23 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:43:"September 23, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:102782;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:127:"Our bodies need energy for normal functioning, repair, growth, and development, and this energy is supplied by the food we eat.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:55:"Are Processed Foods Really the Enemy of a Healthy Diet?";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:52:"Human Equality and Justice: Core Principles of Islam";s:12:"thePermalink";s:86:"https://www.islamicity.org/102627/human-equality-and-justice-core-principles-of-islam/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:118:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Human-Equality-and-Justice-Core-Principles-of-Islam-scaled.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"islam|/topics/islam";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Sep 7 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:42:"September 7, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:102627;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"6 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"Islam is the last of the Abrahamic faiths, preached by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who was born in 570 CE in Mecca and passed away in Medina in 632 CE. The Qur'an is the book of divin......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:52:"Human Equality and Justice: Core Principles of Islam";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:58:"The Plastic Pandemic: A Crisis Spanning Land, Sea, and Sky";s:12:"thePermalink";s:90:"https://www.islamicity.org/102485/the-plastic-pandemic-a-crisis-spanning-land-sea-and-sky/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:86:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/plastic-pollution-on-earth.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:45:"environment crisis|/topics/environment-crisis";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 22 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:40:"August 22, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:102485;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"14 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"Plastics first came into widespread use in the 1950s, and according to Roland Geyer, a lead author of a scientific study, humans have produced more than 11 billion metric tons glob......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:58:"The Plastic Pandemic: A Crisis Spanning Land, Sea, and Sky";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:60:"How Islamic Principles Can Solve Modern Economic Inequality?";s:12:"thePermalink";s:94:"https://www.islamicity.org/102356/how-islamic-principles-can-solve-modern-economic-inequality/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:88:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/principle-of-islamic-economy.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:17:"waqf|/topics/waqf";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Aug 5 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"August 5, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:102356;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"12 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:87:"God sent Islam as a blessing for humankind, providing solutions for the problems faced.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:60:"How Islamic Principles Can Solve Modern Economic Inequality?";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:70:"Navigating Survival: Small Island States' Fight Against Climate Change";s:12:"thePermalink";s:103:"https://www.islamicity.org/102173/navigating-survival-small-island-states-fight-against-climate-change/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:94:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/climate-change-small-island-scaled.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"climate change|/topics/climate-change";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jul 11 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"July 11, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:102173;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"17 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"On May 22, 2024, nine small island states won a historic case at the Global Maritime Court, which ruled that all signatories to the UN treaty must do more to protect the world’s ......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:70:"Navigating Survival: Small Island States' Fight Against Climate Change";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:39:"Palestine Shall Win Its Freedom Forever";s:12:"thePermalink";s:74:"https://www.islamicity.org/101976/palestine-shall-win-its-freedom-forever/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:79:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/palestinian-protest.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:31:"war on gaza|/topics/war-on-gaza";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jun 13 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"June 12, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:101976;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"19 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"On May 24, 2024 two researchers of sustainable development Jeffrey Sachs and Sybil Fares wrote an article in Al Jazeera on “How the Arab world will enable Palestine to win its wa......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:39:"Palestine Shall Win Its Freedom Forever";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:50:"Alleviating Global Economic Inequality and Poverty";s:12:"thePermalink";s:85:"https://www.islamicity.org/101706/alleviating-global-economic-inequality-and-poverty/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:74:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/global-economy.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:67:"sustainable development goals|/topics/sustainable-development-goals";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"May 18 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:37:"May 17, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:101706;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"16 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"Globally there exists North-South divide, or the economic and social differences between the wealthy countries in the Northern hemisphere and the poor countries in the Southern hem......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:50:"Alleviating Global Economic Inequality and Poverty";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:72:"The Secular West Declining and Resurgence of Islam and Muslims Worldwide";s:12:"thePermalink";s:107:"https://www.islamicity.org/101440/the-secular-west-declining-and-resurgence-of-islam-and-muslims-worldwide/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:132:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Secular-West-declining-and-resurgence-of-Islam-and-Muslims-worldwide.png";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:47:"muslims in the west|/topics/muslims-in-the-west";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 24 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"April 23, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:101440;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"45 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"World population trends According to the United Nations Population Fund, it took hundreds of thousands of years for the world population to grow to one billion – then in just ......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:72:"The Secular West Declining and Resurgence of Islam and Muslims Worldwide";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:63:"Israel’s War on Gaza and The Two State Solution for Palestine";s:12:"thePermalink";s:95:"https://www.islamicity.org/100873/israels-war-on-gaza-and-the-two-state-solution-for-palestine/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:92:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Israel-palestine-conflict-scaled.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:31:"war on gaza|/topics/war-on-gaza";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Mar 24 2024";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"March 24, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:100873;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"69 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"South Africa lodges a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice for Gaza Genocide South Africa suffered from Apartheid – or apartness, a system of legislation ......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:63:"Israel’s War on Gaza and The Two State Solution for Palestine";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
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a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:64:"Global Challenges Amid Israel's Actions: Urgent Calls for Change";s:12:"thePermalink";s:96:"https://www.islamicity.org/93428/global-challenges-amid-israels-actions-urgent-calls-for-change/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:78:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Challenges-Israeli.png";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"human rights|/topics/human-rights";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Nov 26 2023";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:42:"November 25, 2023 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:93428;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"38 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"In an October 19, 2023 article in the New York Times, the well-known columnist Thomas Friedman wrote under the title “Israel is About to Make a Terrible Mistake.” He thanked Pr......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:64:"Global Challenges Amid Israel's Actions: Urgent Calls for Change";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:44:"Prevalence of Drug Epidemic in United States";s:12:"thePermalink";s:78:"https://www.islamicity.org/88800/prevalence-of-drug-epidemic-in-united-states/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:76:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-955505180.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:57:"united states of america|/topics/united-states-of-america";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Sep 21 2023";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:43:"September 20, 2023 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:88800;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:135:"Every 31 seconds, someone in the United State is arrested for a drug offense and over 85% of the drug arrests are for possession alone.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:44:"Prevalence of Drug Epidemic in United States";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:39:"Crisis of Homeless in the United States";s:12:"thePermalink";s:73:"https://www.islamicity.org/86464/crisis-of-homeless-in-the-united-states/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:84:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/iStock-1439655880-scaled.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:57:"united states of america|/topics/united-states-of-america";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 11 2023";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:40:"August 10, 2023 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:86464;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:""As long as the capitalist mode of production continues to exist, it is folly for an isolated solution to the housing question or of any other social question affecting the fate of......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:39:"Crisis of Homeless in the United States";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:50:"U.S. Dilemma: Middle East Democracy & Human Rights";s:12:"thePermalink";s:80:"https://www.islamicity.org/82910/u-s-dilemma-middle-east-democracy-human-rights/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:85:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Crisis-in-the-Middle-East.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:61:"israel–palestine conflict|/topics/israel-palestine-conflict";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"May 27 2023";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:37:"May 25, 2023 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:82910;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:103:"Key Points: U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly its efforts to promote democra...";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:54:"U.S. Dilemma: Middle East Democracy & Human Rights";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:51:"Locked and Loaded: America's Mass Shooting Epidemic";s:12:"thePermalink";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/82212/locked-and-loaded-americas-mass-shooting-epidemic/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:76:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gun-violance-isp.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"gun violence|/topics/gun-violence";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Mar 22 2023";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:14:"March 22, 2023";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:82212;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"12 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"On February 24, 2023, ABC News reported that according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit organization tracking gun violence in the United States, 6,278 people have died from......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:51:"Locked and Loaded: America's Mass Shooting Epidemic";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:49:"Islam and Muslims are destined for a Great Future";s:12:"thePermalink";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/81583/islam-and-muslims-are-destined-for-a-great-future/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:90:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/muslim-woman-happy-forward-isp.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:29:"demography|/topics/demography";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Sep 4 2022";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:40:"August 30, 2022 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:81583;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"35 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"The Quran predicts the success of Islam and Muslims: “God has promised, to those among you who believe and work righteous deeds, that He will, of a surety, grant them in the l......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:49:"Islam and Muslims are destined for a Great Future";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:29:"The Qur'an - A Unique Miracle";s:12:"thePermalink";s:59:"https://www.islamicity.org/6500/the-quran-a-unique-miracle/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:91:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/1024px-Quran_cover__1024x768.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:25:"miracles|/topics/miracles";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Apr 6 2022";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:37:"May 18, 2014 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:6500;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"26 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:203:"This challenge is first given in the following verses: "Or do they say , 'He fabricated the Message'? Nay, they have no faith! Let them then produce a recital like unto it -If it be they speak the Truth"";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:29:"The Qur'an - A Unique Miracle";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:37:"Islam Advocates Freedom of Expression";s:12:"thePermalink";s:71:"https://www.islamicity.org/17729/islam-advocates-freedom-of-expression/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:83:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/freedom-arabic-patterns.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:47:"freedom of religion|/topics/freedom-of-religion";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Feb 26 2020";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:41:"December 4, 2018 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:17729;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:1:" ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:37:"Islam Advocates Freedom of Expression";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:17:"Our Sinking World";s:12:"thePermalink";s:51:"https://www.islamicity.org/20745/our-sinking-world/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:83:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/global-warming-seas-isp.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:53:"nature and environment|/topics/nature-and-environment";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Jul 6 2019";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:37:"July 5, 2019 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:20745;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"7 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:1:" ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:17:"Our Sinking World";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:38:"Arab Spring Returns to the Middle East";s:12:"thePermalink";s:72:"https://www.islamicity.org/19686/arab-spring-returns-to-the-middle-east/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:77:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Algerian_Flag_isp.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"algeria|/topics/algeria";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"May 8 2019";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:36:"May 8, 2019 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:19686;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:1:" ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:38:"Arab Spring Returns to the Middle East";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:46:"Secular West Falling, Islam and Muslims Rising";s:12:"thePermalink";s:79:"https://www.islamicity.org/19297/secular-west-falling-islam-and-muslims-rising/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:80:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Gobal_Population_isp.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:47:"muslims in the west|/topics/muslims-in-the-west";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 12 2019";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"April 11, 2019 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:19297;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:1:" ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:46:"Secular West Falling, Islam and Muslims Rising";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:37:"Walls Can’t Stop Global Immigration";s:12:"thePermalink";s:68:"https://www.islamicity.org/18591/walls-cant-stop-global-immigration/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:76:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wall-berlin-isp2.png";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:49:"economic development|/topics/economic-development";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Feb 14 2019";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:42:"February 13, 2019 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:18591;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:1:" ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:37:"Walls Can’t Stop Global Immigration";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:31:"The Family Institution in Islam";s:12:"thePermalink";s:67:"https://www.islamicity.org/17420/the-family-institution-in-islam-2/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:77:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/muslim-family-isp.png";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:21:"family|/topics/family";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Nov 21 2018";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:42:"November 20, 2018 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:17420;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"14 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:1:" ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:31:"The Family Institution in Islam";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:57:"Contributions of Islamic Civilization to the Modern World";s:12:"thePermalink";s:90:"https://www.islamicity.org/6388/contributions-of-islamic-civilization-to-the-modern-world/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:86:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/FlyingMan133__1504x1000.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:49:"muslim civilizations|/topics/muslim-civilizations";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Oct 14 2017";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:42:"December 11, 2014 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:6388;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"16 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:201:"Muslim scientists, and other intellectuals ushered in this era with accomplishments that were truly astounding with developments in all possible areas including modern medicine, chemistry and algebra. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:57:"Contributions of Islamic Civilization to the Modern World";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:31:"The Family Institution in Islam";s:12:"thePermalink";s:64:"https://www.islamicity.org/6585/the-family-institution-in-islam/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:73:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/muslim_family.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:25:"marriage|/topics/marriage";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Apr 3 2017";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"April 22, 2015 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:6585;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"14 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:284:"... marriage in Islam is a commitment of the spouses and their families to each other, and therefore it increases the sense of responsibility among them and induces a spirit of sacrifice for each other. And defeats and overcomes any individual selfish tendency for their common good. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:31:"The Family Institution in Islam";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:63:"American Muslim Success Intimately Tied to Interfaith Endeavors";s:12:"thePermalink";s:96:"https://www.islamicity.org/9996/american-muslim-success-intimately-tied-to-interfaith-endeavors/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:74:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AmericanMuslim.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:29:"interfaith|/topics/interfaith";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Nov 16 2016";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"March 8, 2016 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:9996;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"18 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:1:" ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:63:"American Muslim Success Intimately Tied to Interfaith Endeavors";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:70:"Observing Islamic Ethics (Adab) in our Discussions and Decision-making";s:12:"thePermalink";s:101:"https://www.islamicity.org/5145/observing-islamic-ethics-adab-in-our-discussions-and-decision-making/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:88:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/ethics_corridor__1024x609.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:41:"ummah (community)|/topics/ummah-community";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 21 2016";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:37:"June 1, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:5145;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:231:" It is insurance against rigidity and works for diversity. Differences open minds into thinking in new ways to stimulate intellectual growth and development. And this has served as an engine of progress for the human civilization. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:70:"Observing Islamic Ethics (Adab) in our Discussions and Decision-making";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:29:"Penal Justice System in Islam";s:12:"thePermalink";s:62:"https://www.islamicity.org/9222/penal-justice-system-in-islam/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:72:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/prisonnation.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:47:"islamic law (sharia)|/topics/islamic-law-sharia";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 15 2015";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:40:"August 13, 2015 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:9222;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"16 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:1:" ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:29:"Penal Justice System in Islam";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:46:"Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in Islam";s:12:"thePermalink";s:79:"https://www.islamicity.org/6351/peacebuilding-and-conflict-resolution-in-islam/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"islam|/topics/islam";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Nov 12 2014";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:40:"August 11, 2014 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:6351;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"16 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:299:"The Islamic principles of peace-building enunciated in the Qur'an also affirm that all of human beings have a common origin ("nafsin wahidatin"). In fact, this basic concept is enshrined in the very first words that a Muslim says when he/she is born or on accepting Islam, commonly known as Shahada.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:46:"Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in Islam";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:42:"The Muslim Vision of Religion and Politics";s:12:"thePermalink";s:75:"https://www.islamicity.org/7959/the-muslim-vision-of-religion-and-politics/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:88:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/religionpolitics__432x324.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"islam|/topics/islam";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Sep 27 2013";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:43:"September 26, 2013 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:7959;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"18 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:211:"In an ideal Islamic state the purpose of political authority is to implement the divine message. It is not a theocratic state ruled by clergy - but is a state based on laws that conform to Islamic requirements. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:42:"The Muslim Vision of Religion and Politics";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:36:"Islamic Worldview and Islamic Vision";s:12:"thePermalink";s:69:"https://www.islamicity.org/5433/islamic-worldview-and-islamic-vision/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:81:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/worldView__400x267.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:53:"nature and environment|/topics/nature-and-environment";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 10 2013";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"August 1, 2013 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:5433;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"14 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:210:"According to the Islamic worldview, God created us humans as His Khulafa (plural of Khalifa), or His representatives on earth, and as such granted us a degree of autonomy - or will power and freedom to choose. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:36:"Islamic Worldview and Islamic Vision";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:56:"Educating for Islamic Identity within American Diversity";s:12:"thePermalink";s:89:"https://www.islamicity.org/5210/educating-for-islamic-identity-within-american-diversity/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:94:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/IslamicSchoolSingapore__600x356.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:25:"children|/topics/children";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Apr 4 2013";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"April 3, 2013 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:5210;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"28 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:229:"Born and raised in this country, their national identity would be American, and they should be proud of it. In the process they should not lose their religious identity but rather hold it with equal pride and affirmed conviction.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:56:"Educating for Islamic Identity within American Diversity";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:48:"Absolute Certainty of Authenticity of the Qur'an";s:12:"thePermalink";s:80:"https://www.islamicity.org/4255/absolute-certainty-of-authenticity-of-the-quran/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:82:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/openquran__1024x646.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"quran|/topics/quran";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 22 2011";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"April 20, 2011 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:4255;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"23 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:278:"In addition to all of the above, the angel Jibrael alayhe salam would visit the Prophet sallil Allahu alayhe wa sallam to review the Qur'an thus far revealed, once every year. And during the last year of the Prophet sall lil Allahu alayhe wa sallam's life he visited him twice. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:48:"Absolute Certainty of Authenticity of the Qur'an";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:30:"Obama and the American Muslims";s:12:"thePermalink";s:63:"https://www.islamicity.org/3313/obama-and-the-american-muslims/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:35:"keith ellison|/topics/keith-ellison";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Jul 3 2008";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:12:"July 3, 2008";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:3313;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:170:"With the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan there is much Islamophobia prevailing in the United States. And Obama has carefully avoided his association with Muslims. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:30:"Obama and the American Muslims";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:22:"Remedying Islamophobia";s:12:"thePermalink";s:55:"https://www.islamicity.org/3192/remedying-islamophobia/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:90:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/olivebranchbasket__1200x400.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:35:"keith ellison|/topics/keith-ellison";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Nov 12 2007";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"November 12, 2007";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:3192;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"17 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:333:"Anyone who wants to understand the Qur'an, must get rid of any preconceived notions, and read it passage by passage. Such that if it is not clear at one place becomes clear at another place, as one progresses in its study. Thus it is commonly said that the Qur'an is its own best tafsir (exegesis), providing its own best commentary.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:22:"Remedying Islamophobia";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:48:"Unjustified Accusations against Muslim Americans";s:12:"thePermalink";s:81:"https://www.islamicity.org/3023/unjustified-accusations-against-muslim-americans/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:88:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/antiislamprotes__1200x400.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:17:"iraq|/topics/iraq";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Dec 21 2006";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"December 21, 2006";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:3023;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:95:"I am distressed by a constant barrage of accusations hurled against Americans who are Muslim ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:48:"Unjustified Accusations against Muslim Americans";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:36:"Unjust Targeting of Muslim Americans";s:12:"thePermalink";s:69:"https://www.islamicity.org/3007/unjust-targeting-of-muslim-americans/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:17:"iraq|/topics/iraq";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Nov 28 2006";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"November 28, 2006";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:3007;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"4 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:102:"As a Muslim American, I am much distressed by the constant barrage of accusations hurled against us ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:36:"Unjust Targeting of Muslim Americans";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:27:"Building Interfaith Bridges";s:12:"thePermalink";s:60:"https://www.islamicity.org/2964/building-interfaith-bridges/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:29:"interfaith|/topics/interfaith";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Feb 26 2004";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"February 26, 2004";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2964;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:172:"Once the American Muslim community rarely ventured out of the confines of Islamic centers, yet interfaith communication has now become an essential part of its activities..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:27:"Building Interfaith Bridges";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:38:"Victims of Overblown Terrorism Threats";s:12:"thePermalink";s:71:"https://www.islamicity.org/2960/victims-of-overblown-terrorism-threats/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:27:"terrorism|/topics/terrorism";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Sep 5 2006";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"September 5, 2006";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2960;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"7 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:167:"Despite all the ominous warnings of wily terrorists and imminent attacks, there has been neither a successful strike nor a close call in the United States since 911 ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:38:"Victims of Overblown Terrorism Threats";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:25:"No ceasefire in Palestine";s:12:"thePermalink";s:58:"https://www.islamicity.org/2946/no-ceasefire-in-palestine/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:29:"occupation|/topics/occupation";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 17 2006";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:15:"August 17, 2006";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2946;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:95:"Despite last year`s much-hyped Israel pullout from Gaza, its occupation actually never ended ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:25:"No ceasefire in Palestine";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:34:"Alcohol - Some Good .. Mostly Bad!";s:12:"thePermalink";s:61:"https://www.islamicity.org/2875/alcohol-some-good-mostly-bad/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:80:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/drinker__1024x531.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"alcohol|/topics/alcohol";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"May 20 2006";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:37:"May 17, 2006 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2875;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"16 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:123:"We often see the alcohol industry`s enticing advertisements and the media`s hyperbole telling us `Wine Is Good for You` ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:34:"Alcohol - Some Good .. Mostly Bad!";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:33:"Mainstream Islamists on the March";s:12:"thePermalink";s:66:"https://www.islamicity.org/2842/mainstream-islamists-on-the-march/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:82:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/alafghani__1024x585.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:45:"muslim brotherhood|/topics/muslim-brotherhood";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Mar 28 2006";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:14:"March 28, 2006";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2842;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"13 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:104:"Islamic revivalism is not a new phenomenon. It is ingrained in the very nature of the Islamic message ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:33:"Mainstream Islamists on the March";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:37:"Renditions, or Outsourcing of Torture";s:12:"thePermalink";s:69:"https://www.islamicity.org/2774/renditions-or-outsourcing-of-torture/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:55:"government and politics|/topics/government-and-politics";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Dec 27 2005";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"December 27, 2005";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2774;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:215:"While in Europe, U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice attempted to mollify the concerns of hosts who expressed outrage over reports that the Bush administration is using secret jails there for terror suspects. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:37:"Renditions, or Outsourcing of Torture";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:16:"Stop the Torture";s:12:"thePermalink";s:49:"https://www.islamicity.org/2746/stop-the-torture/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:55:"government and politics|/topics/government-and-politics";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Nov 2 2005";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"November 2, 2005";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2746;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:148:"It is obvious now that the abusive treatment and torturing prisoners is not a rare occurrence limited to places such as Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:16:"Stop the Torture";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:45:"A Mockery of Democracy and Elections in Egypt";s:12:"thePermalink";s:78:"https://www.islamicity.org/2711/a-mockery-of-democracy-and-elections-in-egypt/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:41:"peace & justice|/topics/peace-justice";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Sep 14 2005";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:18:"September 14, 2005";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2711;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"7 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:157:"Hosni Mubarak, who has been the President of Egypt for the last 24 years, gave the impression that he was finally giving in to the popular street movement ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:45:"A Mockery of Democracy and Elections in Egypt";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:33:"Depleted Uranium - Depleting Iraq";s:12:"thePermalink";s:64:"https://www.islamicity.org/2639/depleted-uranium-depleting-iraq/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:41:"peace & justice|/topics/peace-justice";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jun 13 2005";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"June 13, 2005";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2639;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:117:"A report from the UK Atomic Energy Authority says that some 500,000 Iraqis would die due to the radioactive debris ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:33:"Depleted Uranium - Depleting Iraq";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:42:"No need to 'rebuild' Islam - understand it";s:12:"thePermalink";s:71:"https://www.islamicity.org/2396/no-need-to-rebuild-islam-understand-it/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:41:"rand corporation|/topics/rand-corporation";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 14 2004";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:15:"August 14, 2004";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2396;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:114:"Muslims want their genuine grievances to be understood, rather than have neocolonialist designs imposed on them ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:42:"No need to 'rebuild' Islam - understand it";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:22:"Crimes Against Muslims";s:12:"thePermalink";s:55:"https://www.islamicity.org/2347/crimes-against-muslims/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:41:"rand corporation|/topics/rand-corporation";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jun 16 2004";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"June 16, 2004";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2347;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:153:"The Amnesty International in its report for 2003 states that human rights and international law have come under the most sustained attacks in 50 years ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:22:"Crimes Against Muslims";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:56:"Reform urged to stem rise of hate crimes against Muslims";s:12:"thePermalink";s:89:"https://www.islamicity.org/2326/reform-urged-to-stem-rise-of-hate-crimes-against-muslims/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:55:"government and politics|/topics/government-and-politics";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"May 26 2004";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:12:"May 26, 2004";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2326;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"4 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:119:"Anti Muslim acts increased by an unprecedented 70 % last year compared with 2002, the Washington Post reported May 3 ..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:56:"Reform urged to stem rise of hate crimes against Muslims";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:50:"Hair trigger Apprehensions in the War on Terrorism";s:12:"thePermalink";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/2290/hair-trigger-apprehensions-in-the-war-on-terrorism/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"social justice|/topics/social-justice";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 24 2004";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:14:"April 24, 2004";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2290;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:169:"The news that the U.S. army has dropped all charges against Captain James Lee highlights the ordeal how, post 9/11, a Muslim becomes a target of baseless accusations. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:50:"Hair trigger Apprehensions in the War on Terrorism";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:33:"Muslim culture and dress targeted";s:12:"thePermalink";s:66:"https://www.islamicity.org/2210/muslim-culture-and-dress-targeted/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:85:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/afghan_women__1024x591.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:43:"hijab (head cover)|/topics/hijab-head-cover";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jan 15 2004";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"January 15, 2004";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2210;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:207:"The Muslim world occupies a vast stretch of contiguous land extending from Morocco in the West to Indonesia in the East and from the Ex-Russian republics in the north to the borders of Uganda in the south. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:33:"Muslim culture and dress targeted";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:23:"Justice delayed, denied";s:12:"thePermalink";s:55:"https://www.islamicity.org/2194/justice-delayed-denied/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"human rights|/topics/human-rights";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Dec 12 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"December 12, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2194;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:149:"Unmindful of universal criticism, the U.S. government is holding 660 adults and three teenagers as "enemy combatants" at a prison at Guantanamo Bay. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:23:"Justice delayed, denied";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:44:"US foreign policy alienates the Muslim world";s:12:"thePermalink";s:77:"https://www.islamicity.org/2178/us-foreign-policy-alienates-the-muslim-world/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"muslim world|/topics/muslim-world";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Nov 18 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"November 18, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2178;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:173:"Ever since President Bush unilaterally declared the war on Iraq, and as its pretenses are falsified, so is anti Americanism getting widespread in the Arab and Muslim world. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:44:"US foreign policy alienates the Muslim world";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:46:"Tracing bridge building among Abrahamic Faiths";s:12:"thePermalink";s:79:"https://www.islamicity.org/2152/tracing-bridge-building-among-abrahamic-faiths/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:39:"bridge building|/topics/bridge-building";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Oct 1 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:15:"October 1, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2152;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"14 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:195:"Once the American Muslim community rarely ventured out beyond the comfort of its narrow confines of mosques and Islamic Centers, yet interfaith communication has now become an essential part ...";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:46:"Tracing bridge building among Abrahamic Faiths";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:38:"Major Principles of Islamic Governance";s:12:"thePermalink";s:71:"https://www.islamicity.org/2129/major-principles-of-islamic-governance/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:86:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/allah_des_sun__1024x601.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:39:"bridge building|/topics/bridge-building";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 29 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:40:"August 28, 2003 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2129;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"16 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:117:"Islamic political system is based on its specific worldview that is essential to know in any understanding of Islam. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:38:"Major Principles of Islamic Governance";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:44:"War on Terror Sowing Fear, Rights Violations";s:12:"thePermalink";s:76:"https://www.islamicity.org/2102/war-on-terror-sowing-fear-rights-violations/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"human rights|/topics/human-rights";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jul 25 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"July 25, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2102;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:218:"It is important that the public, especially in the United States, remains constantly vigilant about its rights and resists the temptation of governments to manipulate fears on the narrow focus of their security agenda.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:44:"War on Terror Sowing Fear, Rights Violations";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:29:"Commitment with Understanding";s:12:"thePermalink";s:62:"https://www.islamicity.org/7624/commitment-with-understanding/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/columnsmod__1024x608.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:41:"ummah (community)|/topics/ummah-community";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"May 2 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:36:"May 2, 2003 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:7624;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:175:"There is a great deal of despondency among Muslims. This, despite the fact that we have a tremendous human potential of some 1.3 billion, and are leading the world in growth..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:29:"Commitment with Understanding";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:42:"Bill Deepens Shadow Over Individual Rights";s:12:"thePermalink";s:75:"https://www.islamicity.org/2032/bill-deepens-shadow-over-individual-rights/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:61:"civil and political rights|/topics/civil-and-political-rights";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 30 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:14:"April 30, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2032;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:250:"The bill called the Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 grants law enforcement and intelligence powers - many not related to terrorism - that are antithetical to our constitutionally guaranteed rights, and checks and balances on the executive. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:42:"Bill Deepens Shadow Over Individual Rights";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:53:"Beginning of a Dangerous Era of Nuclear Proliferation";s:12:"thePermalink";s:86:"https://www.islamicity.org/2013/beginning-of-a-dangerous-era-of-nuclear-proliferation/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"foreign policy|/topics/foreign-policy";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 16 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:14:"April 16, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:2013;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"12 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:172:"So long as some states are allowed to possess nuclear weapons legitimately and derive the benefits that flow from them, then other states in the system will want them too. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:53:"Beginning of a Dangerous Era of Nuclear Proliferation";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:39:"Muslims are hopeful, despite oppression";s:12:"thePermalink";s:71:"https://www.islamicity.org/1968/muslims-are-hopeful-despite-oppression/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"foreign policy|/topics/foreign-policy";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Mar 7 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"March 7, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1968;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"6 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:274:"The Immigration and Naturalization Service recently asked people with visas from the Middle East and South Asia (Muslims and Arabs in general) to report in their offices for registration. Those responding were arrested on arrival, before any attempt to verify their status. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:39:"Muslims are hopeful, despite oppression";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:49:"Mosques and Islamic Schools are the Wrong Targets";s:12:"thePermalink";s:82:"https://www.islamicity.org/1947/mosques-and-islamic-schools-are-the-wrong-targets/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:82:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mosque-church-new-york.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"madrasa|/topics/madrasa";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Feb 6 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"February 6, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1947;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"4 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:164:"Mosques are a place for Muslim prayer, supplication, reflection and study of the Islamic holy scriptures, just as a church and synagogue is for a Christian or Jew. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:49:"Mosques and Islamic Schools are the Wrong Targets";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:50:"Quranic Evidence for Resurrection in the Hereafter";s:12:"thePermalink";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/1945/quranic-evidence-for-resurrection-in-the-hereafter/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:85:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/quran_magnif__1260x815.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"resurrection|/topics/resurrection";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Feb 5 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:41:"January 25, 2003 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1945;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"14 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:183:"The concept of the Hereafter is a very logical phenomenon. As well as essential to direct and reform humankind for its own good, proceeding in accord with the good for human society..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:50:"Quranic Evidence for Resurrection in the Hereafter";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:40:"The Future of Islamic Democratic Parties";s:12:"thePermalink";s:73:"https://www.islamicity.org/1933/the-future-of-islamic-democratic-parties/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"quran|/topics/quran";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jan 14 2003";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"January 14, 2003";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1933;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"15 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:238:"The simple fact is that political Islam, or Islamism - defined broadly as the belief that the Koran and the Hadith (Traditions of the Prophet's life) have something important to say about the way society and governance should be ordered..";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:40:"The Future of Islamic Democratic Parties";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:25:"Islam in U.S. Cross Hairs";s:12:"thePermalink";s:57:"https://www.islamicity.org/1921/islam-in-u-s-cross-hairs/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:84:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/islamtarget__1200x400.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:36:"george w. bush|/topics/george-w-bush";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Dec 26 2002";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"December 26, 2002";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1921;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"5 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:192:"Although President Bush has characterized Islam a peaceful religion, a large number of foreign policy hawks have joined the religious conservatives in taking issue with this characterization. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:25:"Islam in U.S. Cross Hairs";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:48:"Failings of Arabs - as Representative of Muslims";s:12:"thePermalink";s:79:"https://www.islamicity.org/1858/failings-of-arabs-as-representative-of-muslims/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:55:"government and politics|/topics/government-and-politics";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 30 2002";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:15:"August 30, 2002";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1858;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"4 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:127:"The freedom of expression is severely restricted to the extent that there is not a single think tank in the entire Arab world. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:48:"Failings of Arabs - as Representative of Muslims";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:36:"Safeguarding the Solidarity of Ummah";s:12:"thePermalink";s:69:"https://www.islamicity.org/1852/safeguarding-the-solidarity-of-ummah/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:82:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/hajjummah__1200x400.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:41:"ummah (community)|/topics/ummah-community";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 21 2002";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:15:"August 21, 2002";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1852;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:190:"It is thus obvious that the greatness of this Ummah is contingent upon carrying out the great role for humankind that is assigned to it, and this could only be performed when it is united. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:36:"Safeguarding the Solidarity of Ummah";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:61:"Cross-cultural Dialogue Instead of a Universalistic Monologue";s:12:"thePermalink";s:94:"https://www.islamicity.org/1842/cross-cultural-dialogue-instead-of-a-universalistic-monologue/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"muslim world|/topics/muslim-world";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jun 13 2002";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"June 13, 2002";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1842;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"7 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:411:"A recurring call echoed in the West since September 11 was that of reform in the Muslim societies. To this end, the United States is asking them to reform their religious education. It is assumed by several scholars, journalists and politicians that fanaticism that motivated the highjackers, is rooted in religious precepts - that they teach narrow views to be imposed on the rest of humanity through violence.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:61:"Cross-cultural Dialogue Instead of a Universalistic Monologue";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:36:"India's Claim to Greatness is Hollow";s:12:"thePermalink";s:68:"https://www.islamicity.org/1832/indias-claim-to-greatness-is-hollow/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"india|/topics/india";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jul 23 2002";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"July 23, 2002";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1832;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:175:"Greatness of a society is determined by how successfully it has integrated various segments of its population - through equitably ensuring civil rights to all of its citizens.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:36:"India's Claim to Greatness is Hollow";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:43:"Call for Sanity to Replace Mad Belligerency";s:12:"thePermalink";s:76:"https://www.islamicity.org/1718/call-for-sanity-to-replace-mad-belligerency/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"foreign policy|/topics/foreign-policy";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Mar 5 2002";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"March 5, 2002";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1718;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"16 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:284:"This Bush doctrine of world domination through sheer force is in stark contrast to that of the Founding Fathers. They envisioned a U.S. that does not interfere in other countries' affairs, but stands as a model for the causes of democracy, free speech, justice and the rule of law. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:43:"Call for Sanity to Replace Mad Belligerency";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:76:"Not Hegemonic Conflicts, But Understanding Humanity Would Ensure World Peace";s:12:"thePermalink";s:108:"https://www.islamicity.org/1682/not-hegemonic-conflicts-but-understanding-humanity-would-ensure-world-peace/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"foreign policy|/topics/foreign-policy";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jan 17 2002";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"January 17, 2002";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1682;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:542:"When George W. Bush ran his 2002 campaign for presidential election, he argued against American arrogance. He said, " If we're an arrogant nation, they will resent us." He also wisely argued for humility and a policy that promotes peace. But his foreign policy advisors immediately entrapped him after his election. Thus continuing sanctions on Iraq as a result of which, according to the U.N. Human Rights Commission, thousands of Iraqi children die every month and its civilians suffer endlessly, is hardly a policy of humility. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:76:"Not Hegemonic Conflicts, But Understanding Humanity Would Ensure World Peace";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:42:"Amidst Tragedies, Great Dawa Opportunities";s:12:"thePermalink";s:74:"https://www.islamicity.org/1655/amidst-tragedies-great-dawa-opportunities/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:67:"war in afghanistan (2001-2021)|/topics/war-in-afghanistan-2001-2021";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Dec 26 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"December 26, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1655;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"7 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:494:"Therefore, Muslims must come out and become active and contribute to dawa in some form or the other that suits their talents and dispositions. If they are speakers, they should present Islamic viewpoint at every meeting opportunity. If they are writers, they should write articles for the Internet, magazines, journals and newspapers or prepare pamphlets and posters for distribution at the Islamic centers and other suitable places. And all must provide financial support, as much as they can.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:42:"Amidst Tragedies, Great Dawa Opportunities";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:52:"Yes to Fighting Terrorism but No to War on Civilians";s:12:"thePermalink";s:85:"https://www.islamicity.org/1625/yes-to-fighting-terrorism-but-no-to-war-on-civilians/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:31:"afghanistan|/topics/afghanistan";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Nov 8 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"November 8, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1625;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"7 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:189:"While a substantial number of non-Muslim Americans and their organizations have been protesting against the war in Afghanistan, American Muslims and their organizations have been silent. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:52:"Yes to Fighting Terrorism but No to War on Civilians";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:43:"U.S. Must Engage in Dialogue, Not Terrorism";s:12:"thePermalink";s:74:"https://www.islamicity.org/1598/u-s-must-engage-in-dialogue-not-terrorism/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"muslim world|/topics/muslim-world";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Oct 19 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"October 19, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1598;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"8 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:201:"More than one hundred prominent Islamic scholars, thinkers and leaders of Islamic movements from among different Muslim countries were among the first to condemn the terror attacks of September 11. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:43:"U.S. Must Engage in Dialogue, Not Terrorism";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:44:"Pakistan's Leaders Are to Blame for Problems";s:12:"thePermalink";s:76:"https://www.islamicity.org/1268/pakistans-leaders-are-to-blame-for-problems/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:25:"pakistan|/topics/pakistan";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Oct 5 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:15:"October 5, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1268;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:152:"Pakistan came into being by virtue of the struggles by Muslims of the Indian subcontinent to maintain and strengthen their distinct Islamic identity. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:44:"Pakistan's Leaders Are to Blame for Problems";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:56:"Pakistanis Averse to Military Action against Afghanistan";s:12:"thePermalink";s:89:"https://www.islamicity.org/7597/pakistanis-averse-to-military-action-against-afghanistan/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:31:"afghanistan|/topics/afghanistan";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Sep 27 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:18:"September 27, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:7597;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:288:"In a rare show of solidarity, leaders of about 40 political and religious parties attended an All Parties Conference. They passed a resolution September 16 expressing profound grief and sorrow at the tragic incidents in New York and Washington on September 11. The resolution read: ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:56:"Pakistanis Averse to Military Action against Afghanistan";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:61:"America's Prisons Have Become a Costly Endeavor in Punishment";s:12:"thePermalink";s:93:"https://www.islamicity.org/1198/americas-prisons-have-become-a-costly-endeavor-in-punishment/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:37:"social justice|/topics/social-justice";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Aug 21 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:15:"August 21, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1198;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:261:"The U.S. prison population has now reached epidemic proportions and continues to grow. The prison population grew by a whopping 68% over the last decade, bringing the total number to two million, with another 14 million facing the likelihood of imprisonment. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:61:"America's Prisons Have Become a Costly Endeavor in Punishment";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:57:"Muslims Must Continue Struggle against Israeli Occupation";s:12:"thePermalink";s:90:"https://www.islamicity.org/1163/muslims-must-continue-struggle-against-israeli-occupation/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:29:"occupation|/topics/occupation";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jul 16 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"July 16, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1163;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:682:"Unquestionably, the Palestinians are fighting for justice. They are seeking justice against illegal and oppressive Israeli occupation of their land. They are demanding that Israel must stop its immoral, illegal and unjust colonizing policies towards them, giving them their inalienable rights to self-determination and freeing from persecution and oppression. Israel must desist from using its army and other agencies in killing unarmed civilians, shelling their towns, confiscating their farmlands and olive trees, and demolishing their homes. They must not be subjected to political assassinations, forced expulsions, land confiscation and other apartheid-like policies by Israel.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:57:"Muslims Must Continue Struggle against Israeli Occupation";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:35:"Islam Provides Remedy to Alcoholism";s:12:"thePermalink";s:68:"https://www.islamicity.org/1144/islam-provides-remedy-to-alcoholism/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:86:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/alcoholic_sil__1200x400.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"alcohol|/topics/alcohol";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jun 25 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:13:"June 25, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1144;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"13 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:628:"A recent study revealed that alcohol use costs the U.S. a staggering $185 billion a year, more than all illegal drugs combined, in the form of lost workdays and drunken driving accidents. Alcohol is a most addictive psychoactive drug; about six million Americans persistently misuse it and another 8 million are permanently addicted to it. This year about 100,000 will die from alcohol-related causes and hospital beds are littered with chronic alcohol abusers suffering from heart disease, stroke and liver failure. Others spend years in and out of treatment centers with their lives wrecked as well as of those close to them. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:35:"Islam Provides Remedy to Alcoholism";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:25:"India`s Path to Extremism";s:12:"thePermalink";s:57:"https://www.islamicity.org/1050/indias-path-to-extremism/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"alcohol|/topics/alcohol";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Apr 13 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:14:"April 13, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:1050;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:240:"India is in the grip of Hindu fascists who advocate establishing Hindutva, a state that exists only in the Hindu religious legends of Ramayana and Mahabharta. This Hindutva project is to turn India into the land of Hindus and Hindus alone. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:25:"India`s Path to Extremism";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:51:"Islam Provides Solution to Drug Epidemic in America";s:12:"thePermalink";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/984/islam-provides-solution-to-drug-epidemic-in-america/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:85:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/druggirl_sil__1200x400.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"islam|/topics/islam";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Mar 23 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:14:"March 23, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:984;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:475:"Addiction to drugs and alcohol has become a common affliction in the United States, costing  nearly $300 billion and an incalculable toll on every segment of American society.  Considering that 60-70% of inmates, whose numbers have tripled over the last 20 years, have tested positive for substance abuse, these figures should come as no surprise.  But increasingly popular Islamic programs in prison have proven to be a strong anecdote to this alarming trend.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:51:"Islam Provides Solution to Drug Epidemic in America";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:72:"Scientific Breakthroughs Confirm Human Similarity Within Their Diversity";s:12:"thePermalink";s:104:"https://www.islamicity.org/963/scientific-breakthroughs-confirm-human-similarity-within-their-diversity/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:81:"https://www.islamicity.org/global/images/photo/IC-Articles/genomeIC__1200x400.JPG";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:27:"diversity|/topics/diversity";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Mar 14 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:14:"March 14, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:963;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:403:"A recent announcement jointly made by a publicly funded human genome project consortium and by a biotechnology company, Celera Genomics, that human genetic make-up consists of approximately 34,000 genes was hailed as great news, analogous to man's landing on the moon. These findings follow 10 years of arduous research and are about to appear in two prestigious scientific journals, Nature and Science.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:72:"Scientific Breakthroughs Confirm Human Similarity Within Their Diversity";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:52:"Healing the Wounds of Occupation in Southern Lebanon";s:12:"thePermalink";s:84:"https://www.islamicity.org/922/healing-the-wounds-of-occupation-in-southern-lebanon/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"lebanon|/topics/lebanon";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Feb 22 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"February 22, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:922;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"10 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:269:" The Israeli army's withdrawal from southern Lebanon has enabled the Lebanese to unveil the horrors they experienced under occupation. Earlier this month, the survivors of these atrocities led public demonstrations to draw international attention to their suffering. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:52:"Healing the Wounds of Occupation in Southern Lebanon";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:61:"Biblical Evidence "Promised Land" Is Not Exclusively for Jews";s:12:"thePermalink";s:91:"https://www.islamicity.org/892/biblical-evidence-promised-land-is-not-exclusively-for-jews/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:41:"oriental studies|/topics/oriental-studies";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Feb 1 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"February 1, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:892;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:575:" The Jews often claim that God through Abraham promised them the land of Palestine some four thousand years ago. This Biblical claim has also profoundly affected quite a number of Christian organizations, particularly in America. The late Reverend Alfred Guillaume, Professor of Hebrew and Oriental Studies at several universities in England and the US carefully scrutinized these claims in the light of Old Testament texts that are familiar to all practicing Jews and their supporters. The Biblical account in the following is taken from his recently published study. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:61:"Biblical Evidence "Promised Land" Is Not Exclusively for Jews";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:53:"Not in My Name: Jewish Support for Palestinian Cause";s:12:"thePermalink";s:83:"https://www.islamicity.org/860/not-in-my-name-jewish-support-for-palestinian-cause/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:27:"Palestine|/topics/palestine";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Jan 11 2001";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"January 11, 2001";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:860;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"6 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:562:"Palestinians can now count a growing number of Jewish intellectuals and organizations that support their cause for freedom and self-determination. Recently a group calling itself "Not in My Name" (NIMN) held an eight-day Chanukah vigil in solidarity with the Palestinian right of independence. NIMN members lighted a Menorah for each day of the vigil and called on the Israeli Defense Force to stop use of excessive force against a largely unarmed Palestinian population. Each night of Chanukah they remembered the milestone events in the Middle East struggle. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:53:"Not in My Name: Jewish Support for Palestinian Cause";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:47:"Church Leaders Endorse Justice for Palestinians";s:12:"thePermalink";s:79:"https://www.islamicity.org/839/church-leaders-endorse-justice-for-palestinians/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:33:"christianity|/topics/christianity";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Dec 28 2000";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"December 28, 2000";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:839;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"9 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:229:"In contradistinction to the mainstream news media and its biased manipulation of the public opinion in America, several church leaders have spoken out for the cause of justice over several weeks on the events in the Middle East. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:47:"Church Leaders Endorse Justice for Palestinians";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:50:"On the Urgency of Consensus and Coalition Building";s:12:"thePermalink";s:82:"https://www.islamicity.org/816/on-the-urgency-of-consensus-and-coalition-building/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:57:"united states of america|/topics/united-states-of-america";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Dec 5 2000";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"December 5, 2000";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:816;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:663:"Recent interfaith rallies in support of Palestinians organized by American Muslims demonstrate that they are not alone in their struggle for just causes. It demonstrates the time has come to gather in order to bring about changes they desire. American Muslims now eagerly gather at such meetings as the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) annual convention, which this year attracted more than 30,000 people. But it takes more than occasional rallies or sporadic participation in meetings for meaningful results. It requires that they work unceasingly to develop consensus among their own community as well as build coalitions with peoples of other faiths.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:50:"On the Urgency of Consensus and Coalition Building";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:42:"American Muslims Bloc Vote for Empowerment";s:12:"thePermalink";s:74:"https://www.islamicity.org/775/american-muslims-bloc-vote-for-empowerment/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:27:"elections|/topics/elections";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Oct 26 2000";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:16:"October 26, 2000";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:775;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"8 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:351:" With the presidential elections fast approaching, various American organizations of Muslims are urging them to come out in large numbers to vote on Election Day. Since the polls indicate that margin between the two top contenders is very small, the Muslims have an unprecedented opportunity to impact the outcome of these elections this year. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:42:"American Muslims Bloc Vote for Empowerment";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:35:"Is Democracy Compatible with Islam?";s:12:"thePermalink";s:66:"https://www.islamicity.org/709/is-democracy-compatible-with-islam/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:35:"john esposito|/topics/john-esposito";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Sep 5 2000";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"September 5, 2000";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:709;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"14 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:347:" While most Islamic parties have opted for democratic means to bring about the desired change, the discussion still rages on at many quarters whether democracy in any form is compatible with Islam. Intellectuals on the topic of Islamic movements such as Hasan Turabi, Khurshid Ahmad, and John Esposito have answered the question adequately. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:35:"Is Democracy Compatible with Islam?";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:35:"Is Democracy Compatible with Islam?";s:12:"thePermalink";s:68:"https://www.islamicity.org/710/is-democracy-compatible-with-islam-2/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:35:"john esposito|/topics/john-esposito";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Sep 5 2000";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:17:"September 5, 2000";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:710;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"14 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:348:" While most Islamic parties have opted for democratic means to bring about the desired change, the discussion still rages on at many quarters whether democracy in any form is compatible with Islam. Muslims intellectuals within the Islamic movements such as Hasan Turabi, Khurshid Ahmad, and John Esposito have answered the question adequately. ";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:35:"Is Democracy Compatible with Islam?";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}
a:19:{s:8:"theTitle";s:43:"Crisis of the Homeless in the United States";s:12:"thePermalink";s:77:"https://www.islamicity.org/86463/crisis-of-the-homeless-in-the-united-states/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Siraj Islam Mufti";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:0:"";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:44:"cannot-retrieve-category-see-cell-part-1.php";s:6:"theTag";s:57:"united states of america|/topics/united-states-of-america";s:7:"theDate";s:0:"";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:40:"August 10, 2023 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Siraj Islam Mufti|/by/siraj-islam-mufti";s:5:"theID";i:86463;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"11 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:""As long as the capitalist mode of production continues to exist, it is folly for an isolated solution to the housing question or of any other social question affecting the fate of......";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:43:"Crisis of the Homeless in the United States";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:0:"";s:8:"theFacet";s:0:"";}