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“Hot Muslim Men” Mock Calendar Brings More Chill Than Thrill

June 27, 2019 by Ricky Aggarwal

A mock pin-up calendar featuring Muslim men deflates the impact of a new book it seeks to promote, writes Amal Awad. And it highlights the gender bias prevalent in Muslim communities. It’s a shame when a great idea is corrupted in a bid for marketing buzz. Cue the upcoming book Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, … Read more

Quebec Presents Controversial Bid to Ban Religious Garb

June 26, 2019 by Ricky Aggarwal

QUEBEC CITY, September 10, 2013. By Laurent VU THE (AFP) – Officials in Quebec Tuesday presented their controversial bid to ban religious apparel — including headscarves, turbans and yarmulkes — on public sector workers, part of an overhaul to the Canadian province’s “Charter of Values.” The reforms are a response to the “crisis of religious … Read more