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Go topArab countries have stepped up efforts to combat swine flu ahead of the hajj, fearing the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca could provoke outbreaks despite reassurances from Saudi Arabia. Some two million foreigners and possibly as many Saudis are expected to descend on Mecca and Medina for the hajj, which takes place in the middle … Continued
Like Muslims worldwide, Ben Ries has refrained from food and drink from sunrise to sundown in an act of self-restraint during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which ends this weekend. Each evening, the 31-year-old Ries joins Muslim families in a room above a hardware store in Bellingham, Wash., to find fellowship and break the … Continued
The growth of fundamentalism in the Middle East and the concerns it is generating among Christians, the importance of Islamic-Christian dialogue, the status of Eastern Catholic Patriarchs in the Universal Church and the Ecclesiastic jurisdiction in Kuwait and the Gulf States are the four main issues the seven Eastern Catholic Patriarchs will discuss tomorrow with … Continued
The Pentagon opened its doors to celebrate Iftarwith Muslims in the military and their families Thursday night. The event also was open to anyone who works in the Pentagon and drew over 200 people making it the largest Iftarevent ever hosted at the Pentagon. This came on the heels of an Iftardinner held at the … Continued
I had the distinct honor of being invited to address this year’s Iftar dinner at the Pentagon, together with Ms. Farah Pandith, the State Department’s Special Representative to Muslim Communities and Ms. Dalia Mogahed, of the Gallup Corporation. In attendance were over 125 American Muslims, members of every branch of the US military, and their … Continued
Standing amid a crowd of Muslims at June’s 2009 Arab International Festival in Dearborn, the Rev. George Saieg declared: “I’ve been commanded as a Christian to reach out to these people.” The California man is part of an ongoing effort by at least eight Christian groups across the United States to spread the gospel in … Continued
Today, in a letter to British Ambassador Sir Nigel Elton Sheinwald, the American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee (ADC) expressed its serious concern over attack that took place yesterday by a gang of approximately twenty youth against worshippers leaving a mosque after Ramadan sunset prayers in Tooting south of London. The attack resulted in several serious injuries … Continued
A lawyer for a north Florida school district says a handful of students have been sent home from Alachua County schools this week for wearing shirts that read “Islam is of the Devil.” School district staff attorney Tom Wittmer says the shirts might have offended or distracted others and violated the district’s dress code. The … Continued
Like more than a billion fellow Muslims around the world, Sulley Muntari began the monthlong fasting ritual of Ramadan on Aug. 22. Abstaining from food or drink during daylight hours is challenging enough for the average person, but for the Ghana-born Muntari, a professional soccer player with Italy’s Serie A team Inter Milan, running more … Continued
As part of his continuing outreach to the Muslim world, President Obama released a video statement today marking the beginning of Islamic holy month Ramadan, which begins Saturday in much of the world. “On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all fifty states – I want to extend best wishes to … Continued
On Aug 7th 2009, the AUB Alumni Michigan Chapter hosted from Lebanon Dr. Peter Dorman, the great great grandson of Dr. Bliss and AUB’s 15th President. The evening started with a presidential address where Dr. Dorman shared his vision for critical thinking, open debate, and diversity. While everyone enjoyed delicious food and anecdotal stories, AUB … Continued
On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in allfifty states – I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world–Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, beginning with a simple word – iqra. It is therefore … Continued
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