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.

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.

He has left a tiny exit route, which is good because in the international arena, he is seen as very read more

He has left a tiny exit route, which is good because in the international arena, he is seen as very much a black-and-white kind of figure, with no grays.

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.