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WORLD NEWS: “Did You Know Muslim Families Look After Jewish Synagogues in India?”
From Al-Jazeera Muslim caretakers maintain three synagogues in eastern Indian city, which was once home to a thriving Jewish community. by Priyanka Borpujari Kolkata, India – Generations of Muslim families have been taking care of the maintenance of three synagogues in … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “27-Year-Old Muslim Woman Becomes Sweden’s New Education Minister”
STOCKHOLM – A 27-year-old Bosnian Muslim immigrant has been named the new Swedish minister of education, setting a role model for young, active Muslims. The minister, Aida Hadzialic, was named earlier in October in Stefan Löfven new cabinet as the … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Oklahoma Republican: Muslims Can’t Be Trusted If They Practice Islam”
From Raw Story In a town hall appearance in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Republican State Rep. John Bennett told the assembled crowd that the expansion of rights for Muslim Americans is no different than the growth of the Nazi Party in Germany … Continue reading
NEWS VIDEO: “Public Pool Denies Service to Muslim Mother Because of Islamic Clothing”
From ABC-7 News (Colorado) by Jaclyn Allen COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – When Sabah Ali took her family to the Commerce City Recreation Center to swim Sunday afternoon, her clothing conformed to her religious beliefs, but not pool rules. “Why do … Continue reading
LEGAL NEWS: “Supreme Court Will Hear Case of Muslim Woman vs Abercrombie & Fitch”
From Bloomberg News by Greg Stohr (Bloomberg News) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a Muslim teenager who was denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. because she wore a head scarf, in a … Continue reading
WHITE HOUSE: “President Obama Issues Statement on Muslim Hajj & Eid Al-Adha”
From The White House Office of Communications THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2014 Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid al-Adha Michelle and I would like to extend our best wishes … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “Music Superstar Madonna Opens Girls School in Pakistan”
From The Times of India KARACHI: Queen of Pop Madonna’s school in Karachi has opened its gates to students. The 56-year-old “Material Girl” singer took to Twitter to announce that the Dream Model Street School has so far admitted 1,200 … Continue reading
NEWS VIDEO: “Female Muslim Firefighter Breaks Barriers, Balancing Faith & Service”
From WRIC-TV (Virginia) RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Imagine signing up for one of the most dangerous jobs in Virginia and having to face questions every day about your religious beliefs and what you’re wearing. It’s a reality mother Kae Asima … Continue reading
NPR STORY: “New PBS Documentary on Female Muslim Hero Against Nazi Germany”
From National Public Radio Noor Inayat Khan, one of the heroines of World War II, had a short, astonishing life, one that took her from a pacifist childhood to a daring career in covert operations. She was an Indian-American Muslim … Continue reading
CRAZY ALERT: “Drunk Belgium Diplomat Rips Muslim Face-Veil Off Qatari Princess”
From The Daily Mail (UK) Jean-Marie Pire allegedly left the woman with cuts and bruises on her face She had asked Mr Pire for directions to the famous Grand Place Full-face veil is banned in Belgium, as well as neighbouring … Continue reading
