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Life in Jerusalem’s City of Three Faiths

Jerusalem’s Old City is a district containing a number of holy sites venerated by Muslims, Christians and Jews. The BBC’s Heather Sharp, who moved into a home within its walls last year, reports on daily life in a dense tangle of narrow, winding alleyways. Our first night was a disaster. We had finally got the … Continued

Arab American Women’s Business Council Holds Annual Breakfast December 4th

The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC) will hold its Third Annual Breakfast on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Byblos Banquet Center, 7258 Chase Rd., Dearborn. Nancy Schlichting, CEO of Henry Ford Health System, will deliver the keynote address titled “Health Care: Perspectives and Opportunities.” Since 2003, Schlichting had headed the Henry Ford Health System, … Continued

Mutah Beale Launches TV Show to Present Real Islam

Islam is backward, breeds terrorists and suppresses women, are just some of the lies the media promotes about Islam, says American rapper and convert to Islam Mutah Beale, who is set to launch a TV show next month to counter the negative stereotypes about Muslims. Beale, who shot to fame as a member of the … Continued

Arab, Muslim Groups in Michigan Condemn Ft. Hood Shooting

Arab-American and Muslim groups based in metro Detroit and across the U.S. have strongly condemned the http://www.freep.com/article/20091105/NEWS07/91105055/1318/Suspect-in-Ft.-Hood-shooting-on-ventilator”>shooting rampage in Ft. Hood, Texas, saying the actions are not rooted in Islam or Arab culture. According to reports, the shooter is a Muslim of Arab descent who attended a mosque, handed out Qurans before the attack, and … Continued

US Arabs, Jews Meet to Build Constituency for Mideast Peace

Representatives of more than 30 leading Arab-American and Jewish-American organizations met in Washington, D.C., Oct. 25. Hosted jointly by the Arab-American Institute (AAI), a privately-funded research and policy center, and J Street, a pro-peace, pro-Israel lobby group, the leaders gathered to voice their support for President Barack Obama’s efforts to broker peace in the Middle … Continued

Swine Flu Major Concern for Hajj Pilgrims

In just a few weeks, from November 25-29, millions of Muslims will gather from across the globe to perform the Hajj. They will join processions of fellow pilgrims who simultaneously congregate in Mecca for a week and perform a series of holy rituals. Attracting 4 to 5 million Muslims annually, the Hajj is considered the … Continued

Moroccan Jews & Muslims- From Very Good to Strained

Morocco has always had strong ties with Judaism. Soon after Arab rule began in Morocco at the end of the seventh century, there was an influx of Arab Jews into the country. Over time, relations between Morocco’s majority Muslim population and its small Jewish population have ranged from very good to strained. The King’s top … Continued

This Muslim-American Life: Allah and the Arts

With bold, messages on contemporary religious, social and political issues, young Muslim-Americans are stepping onto the stage and into the studio. These second-generation adults — once destined for research labs and business offices and subject to the high expectations of their foreign-born parents — now live in a 21st-century Muslim community that’s growing more open … Continued

Open Houses Aim to Dispel Muslim Stereotypes

Called “Meet your Muslim neighbor,” open houses are to be held today at eight mosques in metro Detroit in an effort to help dispel stereotypes about Muslims. It’s believed to be the first time that local mosques have coordinated together on a one-day event to educate non­ Muslims about Islam. “When people hear the word … Continued

Dean Obeidallah: The Muslims Are Coming!

Not only are Muslims coming — but they want to take over America! At least that’s what four Republican Members of Congress alleged today. Representatives John Shadegg (Ariz.), Paul Broun (Ga.), Trent Franks (Ariz.) and Sue Myrick (N.C.) are alarmed because they found Muslims trying to lobby Congress. Can you believe that? Muslims-Americans actually want … Continued

Syria: Islam’s Most Important Library to Reopen in Aleppo

After decades of neglect, one of Islam’s most important libraries is about to reopen in Aleppo, offering scholars access to some 70,000 books and rare works of art, and shining a light on a centuries-old tradition of learning. Aleppo, Syria’s second city, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, outdone only … Continued

Pope Meets Palestinian Leader

Pope Benedict XVI has met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican. Benedict greeted Abbas in the Apostolic Palace, and the two spoke for 15 minutes in private. As they sat down at the pope’s desk, the pontiff asked Mr Abbas about his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 22. President Barack … Continued

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