Akbar Ahmed

Cultures are rubbing against each other more than ever before in history. We need to be sensitive to ... respect, read more

Cultures are rubbing against each other more than ever before in history. We need to be sensitive to ... respect, honor, dignity, and how they are viewed in different societies.

It humiliates millions and millions of ordinary peace-loving Muslims,

It humiliates millions and millions of ordinary peace-loving Muslims,

The whole thing goes back to the presence of God,

The whole thing goes back to the presence of God,

If America's seen as being indifferent or even attacking the prophet, a lot of Muslims are going to say it's read more

If America's seen as being indifferent or even attacking the prophet, a lot of Muslims are going to say it's an attack on Islam.

sends out a message both to critics and to supporters that he has the backing of America.

sends out a message both to critics and to supporters that he has the backing of America.