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Arab, Muslim, Sikh & South Asian American Community Leaders Meet with DHS Secretary Neapolitano

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In a meeting with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday to discuss joint efforts against domestic violent extremists, Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian American community leaders welcomed commitments by the Secretary to promote meaningful, positive and authentic dialogue. Leaders from national and local organizations representing these communities expressed concern about DHS policies, … Continued

Many Americans Take Dim View of Islam, Poll Shows

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A majority of Americans have an unfavorable impression of Islam, alone among major religions, a new poll finds. The survey by the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies found 53 percent of Americans view Islam unfavorably compared with 42 percent who view the religion favorably. Majorities view other major religions favorably: 91 percent for Christianity, 71 … Continued

King of Pop Was About to Convert to Islam, Michael Jackson’s Brother Says

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Michael’s Jackson’s brother Jermaine Jackson reached out to the Muslim world in a long, controversial interview with the Dubai-based pan-Arab news channel Al-Arabiya aired Thursday night. During his nearly hourlong talk, he spoke out about his brother’s death, the conspiracies he believed were behind the singer’s downfall — and how he believes the King of … Continued

Arab Christians Try Reviving Town of Jesus Miracle

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In this small Galilee town where tradition says Jesus turned water to wine, an ambitious priest hopes to perform his own miracle – revive a shrinking flock. Father Masoud Abu Hatoum, nicknamed “the bulldozer” for his enthusiasm, has come up with a few ideas, like re-enacting the New Testament story of Jesus transforming the water … Continued

Arab Christians Try Reviving Town of Jesus Miracle

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When it comes to theatrical dance in the Arab world, all roads lead to Mahmoud Reda. During a glittering career, the 79-year-old Egyptian dancer and choreographer has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, including New York’s Carnegie Hall and Congress Hall in Berlin. His universal appeal, likened to U.S. dance legends Gene Kelly and … Continued

Finding Comedy in the Muslim World

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In the 2006 film Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World, Albert Brooks plays an American sent by his government to find out what makes Muslims in South Asia laugh. Brooks’ character was woefully unsuccessful, but the growing popularity of a comedy festival in Amman, Jordan, would indicate that maybe he was just looking in … Continued

Being Green and Muslim

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Mohamad A. Chakaki is a doctoral student in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at MIT and a senior fellow at the university’s Environmental Leadership Program. He received a master’s degree in urban ecology and environmental design from Yale University, and has worked in parks and gardens throughout the country, as well as with … Continued

Anthony Shadid: Allah-The Word

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It was 2006 when I sat with a friend, Hikmat Farha, at the foot of a snow-capped Mount Hermon. Our conversation was about politics, as it usually is in Lebanon, and to make a point, he cited Imam Ali, warrior, sage and seventh-century caliph whom Shiite Muslims consider the divinely sanctioned successor to the Prophet … Continued

Yeminis, Muslims Fear Backlash

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The terrorist attempt on Christmas Day is the latest incident making American Muslims cringe, fearing that one errant individual will again cast suspicion on the whole religious community. In the days since the failed bombing on a Detroit-bound airliner, conversations among Muslims have taken on a tenor of disdain at the incident and frustration that … Continued

2009: Another Hard Year For American Muslims

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Minnesota Congressional candidate says Islam promotes criminal behavior and that the US constitution does not apply to Muslims. – In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, vandals spray-paint “go home sand n**ger” and Nazi swastikas on a truck owned by a Muslim of Mideast descent. The victim also finds a racist flier from the Aryan Nations on his … Continued

Millions Commemorate Ashura Today

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The Islamic Information Center would like to offer condolences to the hundreds of millions of Muslims commemorating the day of Ashura today. Nearly 1,400 years ago, Imam Husain ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad (May God Bless Them), was tragically martyred on the sands of Karbala, Iraq. Imam Husain sought to promote justice, and help … Continued

Vatican, Israel Joust Over Jerusalem Site

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The government of Israel seems to be embracing the Christmas spirit. This week it is organizing carols and tree giveaways in Jerusalem, bus service to Bethlehem and even a fireworks show in Nazareth with an apparent eye on burnishing the nation’s reputation for religious diversity. But Israel won’t be giving the Christmas gift near the … Continued

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