by Javeed Akhter | Jun 30, 2021 | Articles
I am a Muslim from South Asia by birth and choice, an American citizen by desire, and a physician by preference. I am a family man, a friend to many, a mentor to some. I fancy myself thoughtful. I like to read and write. In my dreams, I imagine that I am a recognized...
by Javeed Akhter | Jun 30, 2021 | Articles
My first memory of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting and abstinence, is of the expression of pure bliss on my father’s face as he drank a tall glass of ice-cold lemonade after he had broken his daily fast.
by Javeed Akhter | Jun 30, 2021 | Articles
THE POOR ARE AT THE HEART OF YUNUS’ PLAN
by Javeed Akhter | Jun 30, 2021 | Articles
Pluralism is neither a faith nor a religion. It has no scripture or prophet, no idols or temples. Rather, it is a mindset that recognizes and celebrates diversity. It is common sense that people coming from diverse backgrounds, life experiences, histories, and...
