Career
He is an attorney and graduate of the Richmond School of Law He served as Executive Editor of The Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business. He has co-authored and co-edited two books, Towards a Greater Jihad and By the Dawn"s Early Light, and has been featured in local and national news media including National Broadcasting Company and National Public Radio.
This book, released in June 2013 is Qasim"s first solo attempt in authoring a book Qasim conveys the stories of those who were jailed, injured, and martyred for their faith.
He also seeks to explain why they maintain their faith.
A common theme in his written works and activism is the support of an American identity and lifestyle within the Islamic value system. In August of the same year, the New York Times ran a feature story on Rashid, covering his outreach efforts in America"s midwest.
His essay I believe in love for all, hatred for none was featured on National Public Radio"s This I Believe. Controversy
During an interview, Rashid responded by saying "I never said I speak for others
His Huffington Post article has been criticized online on the popular Muftisays.com forum.
