The gynecologist was mid-exam when he asked what I thought of Islamic terrorism. He'd asked me to relax, and, in an effort to make small talk, he'd asked about my upcoming nuptials in Morocco. Now, two years later, I don’t remember exactly how I responded to his rapid pivot to asking my opinion on Muslim extremists, but I do remember how taken aback and put off I was. I never set foot in that doctor’s office again.

Florida – the gunshine state – appallingly thinks it’s a good idea that teenagers can legally buy near military grade weapons designed for the battlefield before they can legally buy a beer. While Governor Scott is dodging questions about gun control, our kids are dodging bullets.

Muslim consumers are a rapidly growing demographic with tremendous spending power, present in virtually every market in the world. Despite this, Muslims are a largely underserved and frequently overlooked economic sector. Since a whopping 90% of Muslims say that their faith impacts their buying habits, categorically ignoring the needs of Muslim consumers is clearly a costly mistake. So is plowing in blindly without considering the particular nuances of this multifaceted market. So how should you market to Muslim consumers?

The same day the Supreme Court upheld Trump's #MuslimBan, an immigrant was arrested for trying to commit an act of terrorism on American soil, against American people. But you probably didn't hear about it.

The Muslims of Rohingya descent have been described by the United Nations as one of the “world’s most persecuted minorities.”

Unfortunately, telling people to evacuate – even while it appeals to common sense – isn’t always helpful. Supplies cost money -- and the prices go up when there's a demand and subsequent shortage. Leaving costs money. You need a place to stay if you go.

Since Trump has become president, civilian deaths in Syria and Iraq are occurring at a rate of a dozen a day, according to one report. Our disastrous foreign policy desperately needs to be rethought — and right now I can give you 12 reasons a day why.

Nabra had a trifecta of hated identities: she was Muslim, black, and a woman – all three of which are identity groups that experience heightened marginalisation, discrimination, and violence. To deny that Islamophobia and anti-Muslim violence is a real – and dangerous – occurrence is to try and deny, discredit, and silence the experiences of Muslims – particularly women – in the West, who face violence because we are Muslim.

At a time when the country was talking about "Muslim bans," I wanted to celebrate Muslim women in all of our multitudes.

A U.S.-backed war in Yemen is contributing to a massive humanitarian crisis that includes famine, and otherwise preventable illnesses becoming deadly.

Azmia Magane opens up about forging a groundbreaking business partnership that pushes back against messages of intolerance.

Obama's drone warfare -- and his remote-controlled killing of civilians -- is something we need to talk about.

The U.S. is partly to blame for the destabilization and destruction happening in many of the countries included in President Trump’s “Muslim ban.” America’s disastrous foreign policies have played a major role in creating the current refugee crisis.

The unspoken assumption that Muslim women lack personal agency or that we don’t have a voice is exactly why I’m so vocal about exercising mine.

Discrimination and racism are regrettably as American as apple pie — but thankfully, so is resistance. In a world that tells me who I’m “supposed” to be, I’ve taken the Jay Z/Biggie route: “Nobody built like you; you designed yourself.” My existence will not be typecast by stereotypes or bigotry; my existence — and my relationship with God — will be defined by me.

There exists in America—and the world, because violence against women is in no way discriminatorily exclusive to Muslim communities—a disgusting subculture where it’s permissible to harass and abuse women, sexually or otherwise, because we’re brown, black, white, “exotic,” scantily clad, we wanted it or were somehow “asking for it” or “had it coming,” or got what we “deserved.”

We kicked off 2017 with 45 launching an unconstitutional travel ban within his first 10 days in office. Naturally, we couldn’t let this happen without creating a go-to resource to help you, your families, colleagues, and friends in taking part in the conversations ahead. Here is a guide that includes statistics, glossary terms, talking points, summaries, and more. Consider it your CliffsNotes to the “Muslim ban” and more.

I had the chance to have a sit-down with Malaysian-born pop star Yuna, who recently released her latest album, the critically-acclaimed "Chapters," which boasts appearances from Usher and Jhene Aiko.  Since then, Rolling Stone has rated "Chapters" amongst the top R&B albums of 2016, ranking our girl Yuna alongside the likes of megastars Beyonce and Rihanna.