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WORLD NEWS: “First Environmentally-Green Mosque in World Opens in Dubai”
From The National (United Arab Emirates) DUBAI // The Muslim faithful filled the grand and expansive Khalifa Al Tajer Mosque to its capacity at its official opening for Friday prayers . Located in Deira, the first environmentally friendly mosque in … Continue reading
REPORT: “Pew Survey: Muslims Most Hated Religious Group in America”
From Pew Religion and Public Life Project Jews, Catholics & Evangelicals Rated Warmly, Atheists and Muslims More Coldly Jews, Catholics and evangelical Christians are viewed warmly by the American public. When asked to rate each group on a “feeling thermometer” ranging … Continue reading
THE ECONOMIST: “Understanding the Middle East & The Tragedy of the Arabs”
The Economist A civilisation that used to lead the world is in ruins—and only the locals can rebuild it A THOUSAND years ago, the great cities of Baghdad, Damascus and Cairo took turns to race ahead of the Western world. … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “China Bans Ramadan Fasting in Muslim-Majority Region”
From Al-Jazeera America Aimed at students and civil servants, the order echoes past prohibitions but comes amid tight security after unrest July 3, 2014 12:04AM ET Students and civil servants in China’s Muslim northwest, where Beijing is enforcing a security crackdown … Continue reading
COOL VIDEO: “Watch Coca-Cola’s New 2014 Ramadan Television Commercial”
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HATER ALERT: “Republican Candidate Says 1st Amendment Doesn’t Apply to Muslims”
From Raw Story by Eric Dolan A Republican candidate seeking to represent Georgia’s 10th U.S. House district believes that the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty does not apply to followers of Islam. “Although Islam has a religious component, it … Continue reading
NEWS: “British Muslim Actor Racially Abused by Fellow England Fans at World Cup”
From The Telegraph (UK) The British actor, who is of Pakistani heritage, claimed he was silenced while singing patriotic chants after being racially abused during England’s game against Uruguay. by Miranda Prynne British actor and musician Riz Ahmed suffered racist … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “Police Say Muslim Clothing Might Be Factor in Woman’s Murder in Britain”
From SKY News (UK) A woman has died after being attacked in Colchester – and police say her full Muslim dress and veil may have been a factor. The woman, who has not yet been identified, was walking on the … Continue reading
YAHOO NEWS: “Female Muslim Reporter: I Was Ridiculed at Texas Republic Convention”
From Yahoo News by Jason Sickles The Texas Republican Party’s annual convention ended a week ago, but it’s still managing to make headlines. The GOP gathering first attracted national attention by fast-tracking a new platform that includes endorsing “reparative therapy” for gays. … Continue reading
NEWS: “Chicago Mosque Faces Increasingly Common ‘Zoning’ Problems”
From Al-Jazeera America by Yasmina Blackburn DES PLAINES, Ill. — Sitting in his car with his prayer rug beside him, Imam Senad Agic took another call on his cellphone. This time it was a frantic father whose son was sick in … Continue reading
