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The Universal Lessons of Haj
December 21, 2006 – 4:41 pm | No Comment
The Universal Lessons of Haj

By Faisal Kutty
Arab News — Millions of pilgrims from all over the world will be converging on Makkah in the coming days. They will retrace the footsteps of millions who have made the spiritual journey …

Free Speech or Hate Speech?
February 26, 2006 – 4:33 pm | Comments Off
Free Speech or Hate Speech?

By Faisal Kutty
“I don’t know of anything more important than freedom of expression,” said former Supreme Court Justice Peter Cory commenting on the court’s decision to uphold Jim Keegstra’s conviction for willfully promoting hatred in …

Jewish charity challenges Canadian policy on Israel in court
August 13, 2002 – 4:33 pm | No Comment
Jewish charity challenges Canadian policy on Israel in court

By Faisal Kutty – Members of the Canadian Jewish community are anxiously awaiting a decision by the Federal Court of Canada regarding a tax appeal launched by a Jewish charity. The decision, expected in the …

‘War is cruel on children’
July 19, 2001 – 4:28 pm | No Comment
‘War is cruel on children’

By Faisal Kutty
Special to Arab News – As millions celebrated Canada Day on July 1, a young Canadian, Alen Okanovic, began his 8,688 km long bike ride to heighten awareness of the plight of children …

Canadian Muslims decry media tirade
November 10, 1993 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
Canadian Muslims decry media tirade

By Faisal Kutty
Special to Arab News — Media interest in Islam and Muslim has proliferated since the growth of Islamic movements, the Gulf war and, more recently, in the wake of the World Trade …