CAIR-DC: Islamophobia and Anti-Americanism
May 13-15 WHAT: The Council on American-Islamic Relations cordially invites you to attend its 2005 Annual Conference, “Islamophobia and Anti-Americanism: Causes and Remedies.” WHEN: Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15, 2005 Conference Banquet, Saturday, May 14 WHERE: Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner 8661 Leesburg Pike ~ Vienna, VA (703-448-1234) To view a complete program […]
IL Muslim Family Receives Racist Death Threats
(CHICAGO, IL, 4/8/05) – The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today reported that the FBI is investigating a number of racist phone threats made against a Chicago Ridge Muslim family. CAIR-Chicago said the victim told police that, beginning in March, she received several phone calls from an identified man threatening to […]
Survey: U.S. Media Censors Iraq Reporting
The news media are self-censoring reports about Iraq because of concern for public reaction to graphic images and details about death and torture, according to a survey of 210 U.S. and international journalists. Many reporters and editors chose less-graphic images and explicit details, or made them less noticeable, according to an online, anonymous survey conducted […]
Arab Actor Hopes Crusade Film Improves Muslim Image
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian actor starring in a new Hollywood blockbuster set during the Crusades says it will enhance Western understanding of the Arab and Muslim world rather than underscore old stereotypes, as some had feared. Khaled El Nabawy expects “Kingdom of Heaven,” which portrays a 12th-century Christian-Muslim battle for Jerusalem, to advance rather […]
OH: A Muslim Perspective on Science
A minister, a rabbi and an imam walk into Olscamp 101 — sorry there’s no punchline, only a serious discussion of religion and science. The Muslim Student Association, in conjunction with CRU and Hillel, presented “Science and Religion: Friends or Foes” last night with speakers from the Muslim, Christian and Jewish faiths. The clergymen spoke […]
VA: Islam Awareness Month Kicks Off
The Muslim Student Association kicked off Islam Awareness Month this week with festivities to educate students about the faith. Johari Abdul-Malik, a member of the Muslim Alliance in North America, spoke in Commonwealth Ballroom last night to discuss this month’s topic, “What are you living for?” Abdul-Malik acknowledged the audience in a way he said […]
CO: Student Traces Path to Islam
The hardest part was telling her mother. For almost two years Liz Sealing had been learning more and more about Islam. A Muslim friend told her about the rules against drinking and dating. She didn’t understand it, but began reading about Islam. She began to believe what she read. Eventually, she had to make a […]
CAIR-FL: Pope’s Legacy of Tolerance
On behalf of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Muslim community, I would like to offer our sincere condolences on the death of Pope John Paul II to members of the Roman Catholic Church and to all people of conscience. Muslims worldwide respected Pope John Paul II as an advocate for peace, justice and […]
MD: American Muslims Reach Out to Afghan Mosques
Part of Maryam Khan’s job in Afghanistan last year was to build barracks for the new Afghan army, including areas for cleansing rites and prayer. After five months under heavy U.S. security, Khan, an American, yearned for more contact with ordinary Afghans. When she returned home to Ellicott City, Md., last October, she found she […]
US Probes Whether Troops Hold Iraq Women ‘Hostage’
BAGHDAD – The U.S. military in Baghdad confirmed on Wednesday it was holding two Iraqi women and was investigating accusations that they were being held hostage to pressure their fugitive male relatives to surrender. A spokesman said the women were detained as insurgent suspects, not hostages. The latter would be a breach of international law, […]