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CRAZY VIDEO: “Watch ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Condemn Muslims & Chinese People”
From Mediaite The controversy surrounding Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has focused mainly on his comments about homosexuality and bestiality, and to a lesser degree, his assertion that black people in the Jim Crow South were happier, but in the GQ interview that started … Continue reading
REUTERS: “OIC Head: Muslim Countries Should Broaden Rights of Non-Muslims”
From Reuters The outgoing head of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) has said Muslim states ought to broaden rights for religious minorities. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, who stepped down on Monday after nine years as secretary general of the 57-country group … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “Pakistan Appoints First Female Judge to Islamic Sharia Court”
From Agence France-Presse (AFP) Pakistan’s national sharia court, which hears cases under the country’s Islamic legislation, on Monday appointed a female judge for the first time in its 33-year history. Ashraf Jehan, 56, who was serving as an additional judge … Continue reading
NEWS: “Dramatic Surge in Hate Crimes Against Muslims in Great Britain”
From RT.com The number of crimes against Muslims in England and Wales has soared over the past year. It comes in the wake of the killing of soldier, Lee Rigby, by two Islamic extremists last May in London. London saw … Continue reading
NY TIMES: “Wealthy Islamic Banks Explore Financial Partnerships with the West”
From The New York Times A noted Muslim law scholar, Yusuf DeLorenzo, recently pored through the books of Continental Rail, a business that runs freight trains up and down the East Coast. Along with examining the company’s financial health, Mr. … Continue reading
NEWS: “Federal Judge Says Airport Security Can Stop People with Arabic Flashcards”
From Raw Story A former college student detained at Philadelphia International Airport after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials discovered he was carrying Arabic language flashcards lost his bid to sue the federal agents who detained him. Nicholas George alleged that the TSA … Continue reading
CNN VIDEO: “Family Pleads for Saudi Blogger Sentenced to Death for Apostasy”
From CNN A Saudi blogger is on trial accused of violating Sharia law. CNN’s Mohammed Jamjoom reports. Watch CNN Video Below:
AUDIO: “Islamic Religion Finds a Fertile Home in the Latino Community”
From Public Radio International (PRI) by Jason Margolis Growing up was rough for Jaime Fletcher in Houston. He moved from Colombia to Texas when he was 8. In high school, kids splintered off into ethnic gangs. One day, he says … Continue reading
USA TODAY VIDEO: “Santa Claus Visits Muslim Children at Dearborn Public School”
From USA Today DEARBORN, Mich. — Inside a public school, Santa Claus waved to the eager kids awaiting to receive presents from him. “Keefak,” he said to the largely Muslim group of children, using an Arabic word that means, “How are you?” … Continue reading
NEWS: “Here is America’s First Muslim College Fraternity”
From Slate When Texan photographer Dylan Hollingsworth started sharing his photos from a trip to Palestine this summer, he was disheartened by some of the confused and resentful reactions he received from friends of various religious backgrounds. “I also think I may … Continue reading
