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Go topOn behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith, and the responsibility that human beings have to one another, and … Continued
What began with the right-wing political campaign against the “Ground Zero Mosque,” an Islamic community center that is neither a mosque nor located at ground zero, has now become a national phenomenon. Crowds of protesters, sometimes aligned with the conservative Tea Party movement, are now rallying against proposed mosques in such locations as Murfreesboro, Tennessee; … Continued
When enraged Americans driven by emotion and ignorance spoke out against the building of a Mosque two blocks from Ground Zero, among the people leading the charge were Jewish Americans. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg were among those who expressed support for the mosque and urged religious tolerance. Although … Continued
Opposition to a proposed mosque near Ground Zero swelled into a furor this week after its planners on Aug. 3 passed the last municipal hurdle barring them from building it. New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg spoke passionately in defense of the project. “Let us not forget that Muslims were among those murdered on 9/11 … Continued
Pope Benedict XVI has declared that he will be convening a Synod of Bishops in the Holy Land in October 2010, to discuss the problems faced by Christians in that area. The Synod, or assembly of clergy, will be the first regional Syond held in modern times, according to Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, who is the … Continued
A Muslim attorney from Dearborn plans to hold a rally on Monday to express support for the four Christian missionaries arrested last month for allegedly disturbing the peace at an Arab festival. Majed Moughni said the rights of the four Christians were violated when police arrested them on July 19 during the Arab International Festival, … Continued
BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer A highly contentious plan to build a 13-story mosque in New York City has garnered its fare share of attention in recent days. Politicians, political pundits, and community members are ardently vocalizing their opinion about whether the mosque should be allowed to exist just a few blocks away from ground zero. Organizers … Continued
Fearing an ever-secular Syria might turn to radical Islam, authorities has quietly banned the niqab, a face-covering veil worn by some Muslim women, in public universities — a move welcomed by most Syrians. The government, which has always kept a tight lid on Islamic movements, has also possibly forced 1,200 women teachers wearing burqa (the … Continued
Four Christian missionaries who were arrested at Dearborn’s Arab American Festival were arraigned Monday on misdemeanor charges of disturbing the peace. Charged were Negeen Mayel, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, Paul Rezkalla and David Wood Mayel, all members of a group called “Acts 17 Apologetics.” Negeen Mayel faces an additional charge of disobeying an officer. They all … Continued
A diverse coalition of more than 80 community, labor, civil rights and religious organizations from throughout New York City came out to applaud the New York City Council Education Committee’s action in passing Resolution 1281, a resolution calling on the Department of Education to provide equal treatment and include the two holiest Muslim Holidays in … Continued
Quoting from the Quran for emphasis, President Barack Obama called for a “new beginning between the United States and Muslims” Thursday and said together, they could confront violent extremism across the globe and advance the timeless search for peace in the Middle East. “This cycle of suspicion and discord must end,” Obama said in a … Continued
When President Barack Obama steps to the podium Thursday in Cairo to propose a new American partnership with the Muslim world, Arabs across the region will be waiting to hear what he has to say about Israel — as much as what he has to say about Islam. Although the White House says that Obama … Continued
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