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HATE CRIME: “Muslim Shopkeeper Murdered After Posting Easter Message”
From The Independent (UK) Police say they are treating the death of Asad Shah as ‘religiously prejudiced’ after he was savagely killed outside his store. A devout Muslim shopkeeper was savagely killed in Scotland shortly after posting an Easter message “to … Continue reading
FUNNY VIDEO: “Cow Seen Running From Halal Slaughterhouse in Queens”
From New York Post A runaway cow that escaped from a Queens Halal slaughter on Thursday wandered around area streets, amusing passersby before police safely captured the animal. The cow fled from the Jamaica Archer Live Poultry and Meat Market … Continue reading
“Muslim Immigrant Attacked in Philadelphia for Speaking Arabic”
From Metro.us A Moroccan immigrant to Philadelphia was brutally attacked over the weekend in Center City just for speaking his native tongue, he claims. Amine Aouam, 34, who is Muslim, said Tuesday while still shaky from the attack that he believes he … Continue reading
HATE CRIME ALERT: “Attackers Yell ‘ISIS!’ While Beating Muslim Man”
From Gothamist Two suspects allegedly shouted out “ISIS! ISIS!” as they attacked a 43-year-old man in the Bronx on Friday night. According to police, the victim was forced to the ground and suffered bruises to his head and face as … Continue reading
DOCUMENTARY VIDEO: “2015: Most Dangerous Year for Muslims in America”
From TeleSur Abby Martin interviews Dr. Deepa Kumar, professor of media studies at Rutgers University and author of *Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire*, about the roots of this alarming situation. From confronting right-wing arguments, to examining the reality behind … Continue reading
VIDEO: “British Muslim Family of 11 Barred from Flying to Disneyland”
From Metro (UK) A British father today told how his family, including nine children, were banned from flying to the US because they are Muslim. Mohammad Tariq Mahmood, 41, his brother and their children, aged between eight and 19, were … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Mass. Supreme Court Chief Justice Stands Up for Muslims”
From Huffington Post Massachusetts Supreme Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants had a simple message for Muslim-Americans: “You do not stand alone.” by Kim Bellware The Massachusetts Supreme Court chief justice has issued a powerful and encouraging reminder to Muslims amid … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Wisconsin Mayor Says ‘Muslim’ Obama Destroyed Democracy”
From WDIO-TV Mayor Bruce Hagen of Superior, Wisconsin is being asked by 5 city council members to retract a Facebook comment referring to President Barack Obama as a Muslim who has “destroyed the fabric of democracy.” Hagen’s full comment, which … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Muslim Doctor Helps Victims of Las Vegas Driver Attack”
From FOX-11 (Wisconsin) It is the same reason that drew Wisconsin nephrologist Atif Qureshi, his wife, Rabia, and their two sons to the desert city; driving up the Las Vegas Strip Sunday night. It’s a destination the couple considers one … Continue reading
“Couple Offers Free Doughnuts at ‘Ask a Muslim’ Booth in Boston”
From The Boston Globe by Steve Annear Mona Haydar knew that when she set up two signs outside a Cambridge library last week with the words “Ask a Muslim” and “Talk to a Muslim,” she had to be prepared for … Continue reading
