This refers to the article "Allah's manifold blessings" by Mohammed Azhar Ali Khan" (Aug. 9). I am a fellow Canadian who diligently reads your columns. You contributed well to your country of adoption without compromising your identity. May Allah reward your for all your good deeds and accept all your prayers. Ishak, Online comment II. I commend your commitment to the truth and your resilience in the face of ignorance and prejudice. I lived in the UAE for five years and I am now back in Canada "educating" family, friends and business professionals about the Arab culture and Muslim religion. I continue to research, write about and create presentations to promote effective education policies in the UAE and other countries in the Middle East. Tom Pattillo