Qasim Rashid

Rashid is an attorney, national spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA and author of Talk to Me.

Recent Articles

The Silver Lining of Donald Trump's Refugee Ban

The ban is horribly unjust, but it catalyzes something beautiful

By Qasim Rashid

We Must Wage a Jihad of Peace

'I believe we can make our country safer and stronger and greater, but only if we work together'

By Qasim Rashid

A Strong Muslim Identity Is the Best Defense Against Extremism

Those who say Islam is the problem are ignorant

By Qasim Rashid

We Must Rise Above Hate on the Anniversary of 9/11

'Wars cannot end terrorism, but personal sacrifice and education can'

By Qasim Rashid

A Ramadan Lesson for Understanding Islam in America

There's a big difference between true Islam and what extremists teach

By Qasim Rashid

Jihadists Don't Understand the Qur'an

An understanding of true Islam can help stop terrorist acts

By Qasim Rashid

What Pamela Geller Advocates Is Not Free Speech

Repeated demonization can inspire violence

By Qasim Rashid

What the NSA Can Learn From Prophet Muhammad

Islam places immense emphasis on privacy in ways that Western governments today have only begun to match with privacy laws.

By Qasim Rashid

Extremism Is a Concept Alien to Islam--And to Human Decency

Like hundreds of other Ahmadi Muslims, Dr. Mehdi Ali Qamar was murdered only for his faith. Combined, education and compassion can conquer such extremism.

By Qasim Rashid

Debunking the Extremist Myth That Islam is Anti-Jewish

New bus ads in DC say the Qu'ran promotes Jew-hatred. It's a meritless, dangerous accusation.

By Qasim Rashid
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