Nadia Ahmad

1 month ago | orlandosentinel.com | Nadia Ahmad

My eighth-grade civics teacher once taught a lesson that has haunted me into adulthood: "War is good for the economy." It seemed shocking, almost absurd, to associate something as devastating as war with economic prosperity. Yet as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, my parents' native countries, his uncomfortable wisdom proved disturbingly accurate.

Mar 12, 2025 | laprogressive.com | Nadia Ahmad |Rob Maurer

Eid is supposed to be a time of joy, unity, and community, an opportunity for Muslims to gather in celebration, reflect on their faith, and share their blessings with those in need. Yet in Orlando, what should be an inclusive celebration has become a symbol of exclusivity, power, and misplaced priorities. A few years ago, a group of wealthy Muslim leaders, frustrated with the lack of air conditioning and accommodating female spaces at traditional Eid gatherings, decided to create their own event.

Mar 5, 2025 | laprogressive.com | Nadia Ahmad |Rob Maurer

Yesterday marked Pączki Day, a cherished Polish-American tradition celebrated widely in Michigan, particularly in communities with significant Polish heritage. On this festive day, rich, jelly-filled donuts symbolize indulgence before the reflective period of Lent begins.

Dec 26, 2024 | mondoweiss.net | Nadia Ahmad

On December 12, 2024, the Biden administration released its National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate. The document is a moral obscenity that should insult the intelligence and dignity of every self-respecting person of conscience in America. The breathtaking hypocrisy of releasing this document while U.S.-funded bombs obliterate Palestinian civilians in Gaza defies comprehension.

Dec 4, 2024 | laprogressive.com | Nadia Ahmad |Rob Maurer

Emgage loves to market itself as the premier voice for Muslim American civic engagement, but the truth is much less inspiring. It was Tuesday night. I asked my daughter if I should write another article about Emgage.