American Muslim News

Report: The Anti-Islam Movement in America

Rarely has the United States seen a more reckless and bare-knuckled campaign to vilify a distinct class of people and compromise their fundamental civil and human rights than the recent rhetoric against Muslims.

Killings in Norway Spotlight Anti-Muslim Thought in U.S.

The man accused of the killing spree in Norway was deeply influenced by a small group of American bloggers and writers who have warned for years about the threat from Islam, lacing his 1,500-page manifesto with quotations from them.

"Terrorism Expert" Hired By U.S. Frequently Cited By Oslo Terrorist In Manifesto

Walid Shoebat, a "terrorism expert" with a dubious background who was paid by the U.S. government to train law enforcement in counterterrorism, is frequently cited in the manifesto of Anders Behring Breivik.

How Does Muslim Prayer Work

A few weeks ago I was standing at the men's bathroom sink in my office building. The bathroom was empty when I came in and after a few minutes the door opened and I heard a sudden gasp.

Ramadan Fasting: It's About More Than Not Eating

In a crowded dorm meeting room last week, Khalid Latif posed an unusual scenario to dozens of students and young professionals gathered for a weekly Islamic studies class.

A Tweet Feat: Quran Goes on Twitter for Ramadan

The goal of using Twitter is to engage Muslims and non-Muslims alike in exploring and discussing the text.

CAIR-OK to Host Symposium for Young Activists

70 students between the ages of 16 and 24 from across Oklahoma and North Texas will meet for a weekend of workshops focused on political participation, civic engagement, interfaith partnerships, media advocacy, and community outreach.

Religious Leaders March Against Vandalism at Calif. Mosque

Members of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths gathered in unison Sunday for a peace rally in light of recent vandalism targeting a mosque.

Whole Foods First National Retail Chain to Celebrate Ramadan

Whole Foods has become the first prominent supermarket chain to run a Ramadan marketing campaign--and they're hoping Muslim customers will return the favor as they break fast.

Congressman: Misunderstanding of Islam Continues in the US

Islam, Ellison acknowledged, is still much misunderstood. But Islam in America is not something new. It has been in America for 14 generations.

South Asians Battle Lingering Stereotypes From 9/11

Many South Asian immigrants say they're still living with the lingering effects of racism and anti-Islamic fervor unleashed by the 9/11 attacks.

Muslim Women Work Out Religiously

"It’s a part of my day that I look the most forward to."

For African-American Muslims, Ramadan Has Special Meaning

For the more than half a million African-American Muslims, many of whom descend from former slaves, Ramadan has a special meaning - a link between the African-American experience and the Islamic tradition of spiritual freedom.

Gov. Christie Defends American Muslims

“I think it is terrible to try to exclude someone from office based only on his religion, and that’s what was happening here,” Christie said.

Islam Billboards Seek to Provide Understanding

One billboard shows an American flag with the words "Islam? Get the facts." Another reads "Ramadan-- 1.57 billion celebrating-- find out why."

L.A. Exhibit Highlights Muslim Contributions to Science and Technology

The period between the seventh century and the Renaissance was, in fact, a time of explosive creativity in the expansive Muslim world, which stretched from Spain to China. The breakthroughs in science, math, astrology and medicine continue to be influential.

NJ: New Hackensack Cops Include First Muslim on Force

The city swore in two new police officers Tuesday, including the department's first Muslim member.

Muslim Sept. 11 Responder Deserves Hero's Honor

Mohammad Salman Hamdani was buried with full honors by the New York City Police Department -- he had three years as a cadet and took the test for the police academy before his death. But you won't find Hamdani's name among those of official first responders at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in Manhattan.

Missouri: Muslim Doctors Open Free Clinic

It's a public health project of the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis, which pitches in by paying rent for the clinic offices. Many of the volunteers attend the mosque.

Muslim-American Terrorism Down in 2011

Twenty Muslim-Americans were indicted for violent terrorist plots in 2011, down from 26 the year before, bringing the total since 9/11 to 193, or just under 20 per year (see Figure 1). This number is not negligible – small numbers of Muslim-Americans continue to radicalize each year and plot violence.

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