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NEWS: “Majority of Republicans Still Think Obama is Muslim Today”
From The Hill by Jesse Byrnes A majority of Republican voters, 54 percent, think that President Obama is a Muslim, according to a new survey from the left-leaning Public Policy Polling (PPP). Asked whether they thought Obama is a Christian … Continue reading
STUPID ALERT: “Racists Graffiti ‘Die Muslims Die’ on Sikh Temple”
From Gazette Live Threatening graffiti sprayed onto the outside wall of the temple included the phrase ‘white power’ as well as religious-themed profanity Thugs have daubed racist graffiti on a Sikh temple in Thornaby. Police are now investigating the vandal … Continue reading
MOVIE TRAILER: “New Documentary on All-Female Muslim Peacekeepers”
From Now Toronto JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES: PEACEKEEPERS TIFF Docs D: Geeta Ghandbir, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. U.S./Pakistan. 95 min. Sep 11, 9:30 pmScotiabank 13; Sep 13, 6:15 pm Scotiabank 8; Sep 20, 12:30 pm Scotiabank 13. See listing. In Dakha, Bangladesh, 160 … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “First British Muslim Reality Show Hits TV screens”
From Al-Arabiya By Nabila Pathan | Special to Al Arabiya News Tuesday, 1 September 2015 Just over a year into its broadcast, British Muslim TV launches the world’s first British Muslim unscripted reality TV show “Being Bilal,” featuring the life … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “Osama Bin Laden’s Ex-Aide Says Muslims Should Not to Join ISIS”
From NDTV LONDON: A former aide of Osama bin Laden has appealed to British Muslims not to join Islamic State for the so-called jihad in Syria as he denounced the group’s beheadings and mass rape as “completely against Islam”. Abdullah … Continue reading
“ESPN Sports Analyst Curt Schilling Compares Muslims to Nazis”
“Female Psychiatrist Addressing Mental Health Issues Among Muslims”
From American Psychiatric Association by Mary Brophy Marcus When Rania Awaad, M.D., traveled to Damascus to participate in an Islamic sciences summer program when she was 14, little did she know she was embarking on a lifelong journey that would … Continue reading
CRAZY STORY: “Oklahoma Man Guarding ‘Muslim-Free’ Gun Range Shoots Himself”
From Salon.com by SCOTT ERIC KAUFMAN A man guarding a “Muslim-free” gun range in Oktaha, Oklahoma accidentally shot himself while practicing poor gun safety etiquette, KOTV’s Richard Clarke reports. The man, whose name was not released, belonged to a group that … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “Rising Political Star Gives Hope to Muslims in India”
From Washington Post by Rama Lakshmi AURANGABAD, India — Nearly 60,000 Muslims had crammed into the dusty parade grounds here last October to hear Asaduddin Owaisi, the inspirational young leader who promises a new political future for India’s Muslims. Just … Continue reading
TIME: “‘Muslim-Free’ Gun Store Sells Confederate Flag by George Zimmerman”
From TIME.com by Tanya Basu The painting was originally an American flag The Florida gun store that declared itself a “Muslim-free zone” is now selling prints of the Confederate battle flag—painted by none other than George Zimmerman. Florida Gun Supply … Continue reading
