As Canada gears up to permit its Muslim population to follow the Sharia in some areas of private life, Western civilization faces its first major ideological challenge since the Reformation paved the way for separation of Church and State four centuries ago. Canada has long prided itself on the success … Read More
“How shall freedom be defended? By arms when it is attacked by arms; by truth when it is attacked by lies; by democratic faith when it is attacked by authoritarian dogma. Always and in the final act, by determination and faith.” – Archibald Macleish, poet Unbeknownst to most of us, … Read More
In September 2000, eminent Pakistani historian Mubarak Ali wrote an article, “How Many Qasims, Ghaznavis, and Ghoris Do We Need?” analyzing the valorization of Arabs and Turks who ravished the land that is now Pakistan, in school textbooks. Ali observed that Muhammad bin Qasim, Mahmud of Ghazni and Shihabuddin Ghori … Read More
