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Ahmed Rehab Talks to WGN’s John Williams about Misconceptions of Islam

November 12, 2009
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“I would love the opportunity to talk about my faith proactively when there isn’t something terrible happening. And everyday, good things are going on, but the one day that something bad happens, that’s when people become interested in our faith and that is troublesome,” said Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director.

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Religion News Service: Muslims Campaign to Reclaim 'Jihad' from Extremists

May 13, 2008
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The end to Ani Zonneveld’s “jihad” on “jihad” came during an episode of “Desperate Housewives,” when Lynette (Felicity Huffman) discovers she has cancer and throws a stone at a possum.

“Look at yourself,” replies her husband, Tom. “You’ve declared jihad on a possum.”

“At that point,” said Zonneveld, the co-director of the advocacy group Muslims for Progressive Values, “I think it is too late to redefine the true meaning of jihad.”

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Streetwise: Charitable Activism – Essential in Islam

October 19, 2005
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Due to popular misconceptions, there are many negative connotations that are often associated with the Arabic word jihad; in its true meaning however, it is a constructive term meaning to struggle or strive towards betterment. One of the most important types of jihad is the daily struggle we each must face against our own personal demons.

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