Opinion: As Ramadan begins, beware of political agendas that demonize Islam [Opinion]
is an artist, educator, writer and California Organizer for the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. She lives in North Park.
Ramadan begins at sundown on Wednesday! If you, like me, are not Muslim, all the more reason to learn, share and celebrate. America’s promise of a perfect union includes diversity. Americans do not automatically acknowledge how our modernized world was largely advanced through Islamic leadership. When ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome and Egypt were collapsing, Muslim-led societies preserved and rescued their accomplishments.AdvertisementAt sundown tonight, Muslims begin marking Ramadan, a holy month in which they fast from dawn to sunset, engage in prayer and spiritual reflection, and affirm their devotion to Islam.
Early Islam was astutely aware that progress hinged on inclusion. Its mission saw diverse peoples as a resource to be integrated; as building blocks to advancement. People from far and wide were invited to create and share an advanced base of knowledge. Accomplishments include the
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