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AUDIO: “BBC Radio Documentary on Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan”
From BBC Listen to Part 1 of “The Guru of Peace: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan” from BBC Radio Below: Listen to Part 2 of “The Guru of Peace: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan” from BBC Radio Below:
NEWS: “Did Far-Right Dutch Political Ally of Geert Wilders Convert to Islam?”
From the Twitter Account of Far-Right Dutch Politican Arnoud Van Doorn AMSTERDAM – A leading member in far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders’ party has reverted to Islam after an extensive study about the Islamic religion and Muslims. “I can understand … Continue reading
NEWS: “Israeli Soccer Fans Walk Out After Muslim Player Scores For Their Own Team”
From Deadspin Beitar Jersualem, one of Israel’s most popular soccer teams, added two non-Israeli players to its roster this year. Zaur Sadayev and Dzhabrail Kadiyev are both Chechan Muslims and are two of the five non-Israeli players to have ever … Continue reading
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL “Top 5 Reasons Why Saudi Arabia Must Abolish the Death Penalty”
From Amnesty International 1. The death penalty risks killing innocent people Court proceedings in Saudi Arabia fall far short of international standards for fair trial, which means that innocent people can be sentenced to death. Defendants are rarely allowed formal … Continue reading
NEWS: “Bumpy Start for Islam Classes in Germany Due to Shortage of Teachers”
From Deutsche Welle Since the start of the school year, Islamic religious instruction has been offered at selected schools. However, very few children are receiving the classes due to a serious shortage of teachers. Huseyin Cetin teaches Islamic religious instruction … Continue reading
AP: “Seven People Face Crucifixion & Firing Squad in Saudi Arabia”
From Associated Press March 5, 2013 One of seven Saudis due to be put to death on Tuesday by crucifixion and firing squad for armed robbery, speaking over a smuggled mobile phone from his prison cell, has appealed for help … Continue reading
REUTERS: “Gaza Marathon Cancelled After Hamas Bans Female Runners”
From Reuters March 5, 2013 GAZA (Reuters) – The main United Nations agency in Gaza has canceled the annual marathon in the small Palestinian territory after ruling Hamas Islamists banned women from the race. Hamas said having women in the annual event, scheduled for April 10, contravened Islamic tradition even … Continue reading
NEWS: “Anti-Muslim Activist Pam Geller Turned Away from CPAC Conference”
From Salon.com Newsmax columnist says she’s not welcome at this year’s conservative confab… and blames Grover Norquist? BY ALEX SEITZ-WALD March 4, 2013 Anti-Muslim activist Pam Geller has been turned away from the upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), despite speaking … Continue reading
MOVIE TRAILER: “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” Starring Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson & Kiefer Sutherland
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” starring Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Kiefer Sutherland Watch Movie Trailer Below:
BBC NEWS: “Pakistan Bomb Blast in Karachi Kills At Least 25 People”
From BBC News At least 25 people have been killed by a bomb explosion in the Pakistani city of Karachi, police say. The blast in the mainly Shia Muslim area of Abbas town destroyed several buildings and set others on … Continue reading
