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COLUMN: “The Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told About Oppression of Muslim Women”
From PolicyMic by Lauren Rankin The Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told About the Oppression Of Muslim Women Over the weekend, prolific writer Joyce Carol Oates joined the fray of those who characterize Islam as inherently evil or misogynist with a … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Fox News ‘Liberal’ Says Stop Building Mosques In America”
From ThinkProgress Political commentator Bob Beckel, the supposed liberal voice on Fox News’s daytime program “The Five,” said on Tuesday that there should be no more mosques built in the United States until every Muslim is cleared of any terrorist … Continue reading
NEWS: “Brand New Islam-approved Search Engine Ready for Muslims”
From MSN A new search engine targeted for Muslims called Halalgoogling was launched Sunday. It is just like Google — minus nudity and anything else that’s against Islamic law. For many observant Muslims, being able to “Google” something just isn’t … Continue reading
NEWS: “Official Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Ramadan”
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2013 Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan With the start of the sacred month of Ramadan, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to … Continue reading
REUTERS: “Islamophobia & Anti-Muslim Acts Rising in France According to Group”
From Reuters By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor PARIS | Wed Jul 3, 2013 1:31pm EDT (Reuters) – Anti-Muslim attacks and insults have risen steadily in France in recent years as some politicians and media increasingly present Islam as a problem for French society, a … Continue reading
NEWSPAPER: “Ramadan Photography Contest in California Captures Wonder of Islam”
From The Fresno Bee (California) By Ron Orozco — The Fresno Bee Valley Muslims are preparing for Ramadan, including getting their cameras ready. For the second year in a row, the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno will hold a Ramadan photo … Continue reading
CBS NEWS VIDEO: “What’s So Funny About Religion?”
From CBS News This program looks at how humor and religion are used from the pulpit and in everyday life. Features comedian Lewis Black and some Muslim comedians. Watch Video Below:
NEWS: “Two Anti-Muslim Activists Banned from Speaking at Far-Right Rally in England”
From The Independent (UK) Theresa May said activists’ presence in the UK would ‘not be conducive to the public good’ Two of the people behind a campaign against the building of the “Ground Zero Mosque” in New York have been … Continue reading
CNN VIDEO: “Female Actress in Critical Condition after Acid Attack in Pakistan”
From CNN (CNN) — A young Pakistani actress was in critical condition Sunday after a man threw acid on her face while she was sleeping, her brother said. The alleged attack on 18-year-old Bushra Waiz happened early Saturday at the family … Continue reading
AP: “Two McDonald’s Restaurants in Michigan Drop Halal Food After Lawsuit”
From Associated Press by Jeff Karoub DETROIT (AP) — The only two McDonald’s restaurants in the United States that were serving food prepared according to Islamic law have stopped several weeks after a $700,000 settlement over a lawsuit that alleged … Continue reading
