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Muslims in the News
Mosque vote angers Muslims
Richmond Times-Dispatch Thu, 13 Nov 2008 9:41 PM PST
After learning that the Muslim community's pleas for a mosque in Henrico County were refused, Naveed Malik called each supervisor who voted against it "to give them an earful." |
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Anti-terror police 'need Muslims'
BBC News Thu, 13 Nov 2008 9:34 PM PST
More Muslims working in counter-terrorism are urgently needed, says the National Association of Muslim Police. |
Hate group to visit UVA
The Hook Thu, 13 Nov 2008 4:04 AM PST
UVA Queer and Allied Activism is preparing for some unwelcome guests when they present The Laramie Project, a play about the death of Matthew Shepard, tomorrow night at UVA Chapel. Westboro Baptist Church, the innoccuosly named national white supremacy group that preaches hatred against gays and Muslims and has even picketed the funerals of American |
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More Food Producers Cater To Mass. Muslims
WBUR Boston Wed, 12 Nov 2008 4:12 AM PST
A growing number of U.S. food producers want to help Muslims meet their strict dietary requirements. That could be welcome news for tens of thousands of Muslims in Massachusetts. |
Measuring the Muslim Vote: Obama's victory gives all voters new hope
Detroit Free Press Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:33 AM PST
As a Muslim born and raised in America, Barack Obama's election has renewed trust that the religious barriers and appalling vilification faced by America's 8 million law-abiding and peaceful Muslims will too subside. |
Gun Violence Vigil
WVLT-TV Knoxville Sun, 09 Nov 2008 6:54 PM PST
Knoxville's seen several deadly shootings in recent months. Places that are usually safe, plagued by gun violence. Today about 25 Muslim youths of Knoxville held a vigil today at Knoxville Center Mall. Christians and Muslims came together to spread the message of peace. |
Muslims' free speech 'threatened'
BBC News Sun, 09 Nov 2008 6:03 PM PST
European governments must do more to safeguard the right to free speech for critics of Islam who face threats from extremists, a think tank warns |
Too many Christian-Muslim dialogues, Vatican says
The Star Sun, 09 Nov 2008 7:31 AM PST
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - There are now so many efforts to improve relations between Christians and Muslims that they risk overlapping and creating confusion, the Vatican's top official for interfaith contacts says. |
The rich history of Muslims
Kingston Whig-Standard Sat, 08 Nov 2008 7:11 AM PST
Today, I would like to tell you about the lives of Canadian Muslims. There are more than 600,000 Canadian Muslims, 2% of the total population. |
Ahmed-Zaid on faith: Unless we love our neighbors as ourselves, we do not truly love God
The Idaho Statesman Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:16 PM PST
As social creatures, we humans are bound by rights and duties toward each other. These responsibilities begin with the paramount importance of loving our neighbors and showing them mercy and compassion. The Prophet reminded us Muslims that "None of you has faith until you love for your brother what you love for yourself." In another narration, he said: "None of you has faith until you love for ... |
American Muslims Overwhelmingly Backed Obama
Newsweek Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:57 AM PST
American Muslims overwhelmingly voted Democratic |
Expert Warns Obama To Avoid Islamic Finance
NewsMax.com - West Palm Beach,FL,USA
If “Shariah” doesn’t ring any bells other than sounding foreign and somewhat ominous, it is simply the “religio-political-legal code authoritative Islam ... |
Muslims drawn to Obama
Chicago Tribune - United States
Experts say it also defied an "Osama effect"—opposition efforts to sway voters by connecting Obama to radical Islam. In fact, experts say the scare tactic ... |
Scare tactic motivated Muslims to vote Obama
Denver Post Fri, 07 Nov 2008 0:00 AM PST
Barack Obama's victory not only belied the so-called Bradley effect for black candidates. Experts say it also defied an "Osama effect" — opposition efforts to sway voters by connecting Obama to radical Islam. |
Laptop seizures at airports anger area Muslims
Detroit News Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:19 PM PST
Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, a frequent traveler who wears a robe and the traditional amamah headwear of a Shi'a leader, is accustomed to scrutiny at international airports. |
American Muslims relieved, hopeful at Obama's election
USA Today Thu, 06 Nov 2008 9:03 PM PST
After months of balancing their support for the presidential candidate with concerns that their allegiance could do more harm than good, millions of relieved American Muslims cheered the election of the son of a Muslim immigrant whose middle name is Hussein. |
Among Young Muslims, Mixed Emotions on Obama
New York Times Thu, 06 Nov 2008 6:56 PM PST
While excited about his election, some felt the rumors that Barack Obama was a Muslim led his campaign to do things that they found hurtful. |
Muslims delay Obama endorsement
Worcester Telegram & Gazette Thu, 06 Nov 2008 2:03 AM PST
WORCESTER - On a day that Americans turned a new page in the country's history of race relations with the election of an African American to the presidency, Muslims were still riding the back of the political bus. |
US election road trip: America's outcast Muslims
Guardian Unlimited Wed, 05 Nov 2008 5:11 PM PST
US election road trip, one day to go: Once Bush backers, Muslims today are staunch Democrats. But both Obama and McCain shun them |
Arson at Columbia mosque stirs compassion
The Tennessean Wed, 05 Nov 2008 0:23 AM PST
After local men burned the Islamic Center, donations came in and a church allowed Muslims in to worship. |
The Vatican: An Overture to Muslims
New York Times Tue, 04 Nov 2008 8:05 PM PST
In an attempt to improve relations with the Islamic world, the Vatican opened a three-day Catholic-Muslim seminar on Tuesday. |
Race and Islam
Aliran Online Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:41 PM PST
A row was sparked off by the nomination of a Chinese Malaysian woman – Low Siew Moi – as the head of a state institution linked to the economic management and development of the state of Selangor, the PKNS. Despite the fact that Low was selected on merit, some quarters chose to publicly disagree with her appointment on the grounds that the Malay-Muslims of the state would object to the ... |
Islam triples in Europe
BPNews.net Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:12 AM PST
PARIS (BP)--It's a sight that would shatter most Americans' romanticized image of Paris. Just a 15-minute metro ride from the trendy shops and quaint cafés of the Champs-Elysees, a virtual sea of North and West African Muslims spills out the gates of a neighborhood mosque. |
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GOP women's board resigns after remarks on Muslims
News West 9 Midland Tue, 04 Nov 2008 8:05 AM PST
Associated Press - November 4, 2008 10:55 AM ET ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) - The head of the Republican Women of Otero County refused to resign after calling Democratic presidential candidate Barack... |
Willing to stand up for Muslims
The Tuscaloosa News Mon, 03 Nov 2008 2:01 PM PST
Today is All Saints' Day, and I'd like to nominate someone for sainthood. I'm notsure how you do that, but the communion of saints I have in mind is the American, not the religious, variety.That is, I'd like to nominate a man to join the pantheon of American saints who establish |
Why are American Muslims Poised To Vote En Masse for Obama?
Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel Mon, 03 Nov 2008 8:37 AM PST
Nov. 1, 2008— A merican Muslim voters are poised to vote en masse for Barak Obama, the Democratic Presidential candidate on Tuesday, November 4. According to a Pew Poll, American Muslims are likely to vote 70 to 80 per cent Democrat. The Pew finding was not surprising. |
Video game teaches hate, say Australia's Muslims
Sydney Morning Herald Sun, 02 Nov 2008 6:38 PM PST
Labor fails to act over online game in which the aim is to kill as many Muslims as possible. |
Poland's Muslims Thrive in Tiny Warsaw Community
Deutsche Welle Sun, 02 Nov 2008 1:44 AM PST
Warsaw's Muslim community is thriving in a tiny corner of the Polish capital; a microcosm of the country as a whole which has a minute Islamic minority living amongst a predominently Catholic populace. |
Muslims, Christians join for Habitat work
Richmond Times-Dispatch Sat, 01 Nov 2008 9:24 PM PDT
A group of Muslims and Christians who meet monthly to build interfaith understanding took tools in hand yesterday to work on something both symbolic and tangible. They came together to help set the foundation for a Habitat for Humanity home on East Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond. "I know nothing about construction," the Rev. William Sachs said as he took a break from the work. |
Muslims, Christians join for Habitat work
Richmond Times-Dispatch Sat, 01 Nov 2008 9:24 PM PDT
A group of Muslims and Christians who meet monthly to build interfaith understanding took tools in hand yesterday to work on something both symbolic and tangible. They came together to help set the foundation for a Habitat for Humanity home on East Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond. "I know nothing about construction," the Rev. William Sachs said as he took a break from the work. |
Muslims seek to bridge gap with two-day event
Johnson City Press Sat, 01 Nov 2008 8:10 PM PDT
Islam is one of the most misunderstood religions in the world. |
Striving for Tolerance and Votes
Washington Post Sat, 01 Nov 2008 3:13 PM PDT
Local Muslims urge one another to take part in election that has left many feeling marginalized. |
Slurs and threats against Obama, blacks, Muslims
The Fresno Bee Fri, 31 Oct 2008 2:20 PM PDT
Authorities say vandals spray painted racial slurs and threats against presidential candidate Barack Obama in various locations in San Marcos, an upscale northern San Diego County community. Read comments |
Contribution of young Muslims recognised
The Herald Thu, 30 Oct 2008 5:19 PM PDT
First Minister Alex Salmond last night presided over the Young Scottish Muslim Awards at Celtic Park, Glasgow, recognising the contribution Islamic youths make to their community and to Scotland as a whole. |
Inquiry Targeted 2,000 Foreign Muslims in 2004
New York Times Thu, 30 Oct 2008 8:43 PM PDT
Some of the foreigners were deported because they had overstayed their visas, but many were in this country legally, and the vast majority were not charged. |
SAN MARCOS: Hate graffiti found along San Elijo Road
North County Times Thu, 30 Oct 2008 4:28 PM PDT
SAN MARCOS ---- Vandals armed with red paint used racial slurs and threats in graffiti that mentioned Muslims and presidential candidate Barack Obama, according to officials. |
Pumping Up Muslim Voter Turnout
New America Media Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:29 AM PDT
The American Muslim Taskforce is spearheading a national voter turnout effort among American Muslims in 14 states. Organizers believe that with nearly 5 million eligible voters, U.S. Muslims may have considerable clout at the polls in key states. |
On ballots this Nov: More Muslim American women
The Charlotte Observer Thu, 30 Oct 2008 8:46 AM PDT
(By RASHA MADKOUR, Associated Press Writer) Many things have changed for Muslim Americans in the seven years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks: Interrogations from FBI and immigration officials. Additional screenings from airport security. The feeling of being targeted by the contentious Patriot Act. And then there's this: More Muslims, particularly women, are running for political office, ... |
A low political profile
Las Vegas Sun Thu, 30 Oct 2008 2:17 AM PDT
Thu, Oct 30, 2008 (2 a.m.) Khalid Khan attended a rally for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry four years ago holding a banner that said “Muslims for Kerry.” |
Students on course for empowerment
The News & Observer Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:49 PM PDT
More young Muslims gravitate toward careers in law, journalism, acting and filmmaking. |
Czech Muslims to sue ultra-right party
Prague Daily Monitor Thu, 30 Oct 2008 0:20 AM PDT
Brno, Oct 29 (CTK) - Muslims from Brno and friends of Muslim nations from the group Libertas Independent Agency will file a lawsuit over the Tuesday rally of the Czech ultra-right National Party (NS) in Prague, activist Lukas Lhotan told CTK Wednesday. |
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