Tuesday, March 29, 2005
I understand the publisher needs help. Here's a Muslim who's out campaigning for democracy, publishing columns by Daniel Pipes and isn't afraid to confront the painful issues in his own culture. Here's Tashbih Sayyed's bio:
Mr. Sayyed produced popular programs and talk shows in Pakistan. He hosted "The World Tonight" which was telecast in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh and produced documentaries on Muslim culture and politics.
Mr. Sayyed has written extensively on the roots of Anti-Semitism in Muslim theology and the history of Muslim extremism. He has two forthcoming books, Muhammad; The Life of the Prophet of Islam and The Scorpion's Shadow. Since 1990, Mr. Sayyed has been the editor of "Muslim World Today" www.muslimworldtoday.com and "South Asia, In Review."
Recently, Mr. Sayyed founded the Council for Democracy and Tolerance. This is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote democratic ideals among Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Bahaai.
If you're a blogger, keep in mind to link to their stuff once in awhile (although the site is one of those good ones that could maybe use a little design help), and if you've got the extra scratch, a subscription to the print edition might not be a bad idea.