VA: Family Denounces Charges Against ‘Pious Man’
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – By the U.S. government’s account, Ahmed Omar Abu Ali used his time studying in Saudi Arabia to plot the assassination ofPresident Bush. But to supporters here, the young man’s studies at Saudi Arabia’s University of Medina were nothing more than a spiritual break before a settled life in American suburbia. Two […]
U.S. Muslims Seek to Block Entry of Gujarat Massacre Figure
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/23/05) – A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today called on the Bush administration to block the entry of an Indian official accused of complicity in the massacre of more than 1,000 Muslim civilians. The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said Narendra Modi, chief minister of India’s state of […]
Ask State Dept. to Block Entry of Gujarat Massacre Figure
Ask State Dept. to Block Entry of Gujarat Massacre Figure (WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/23/05) – CAIR today called on the Bush administration to block the entry of an Indian official accused of complicity in the massacre of more than 1,000 Muslim civilians. Narendra Modi, chief minister of India’s state of Gujarat, is the “chief guest” of […]
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Vandals Scrawl Nazi Mark on Paris Mosque
PARIS (AP) – Vandals scrawled swastikas and other Nazi references on the walls of the Grand Mosque of Paris, the best-known Muslim religious site in France, religious leaders said Monday. The vandalism by unknown assailants, discovered Monday, comes as officials have stepped up security around Jewish and Muslim sites in France amid an increase in […]
IL: Dr. Farzana F. Hamid (1941-2005)
(ADDISON, IL) – Dr. Farzana F. Hamid’s unexpected and sudden death onFebruary 18, 2005, leaves a void in a community that she deeply impacted.Born in Bareilly, India, Dr. Hamid was a visionary who believed that goodideas had to be translated into action to make an impact in the lives ofindividuals. Dr. Hamid’s many important accomplishments […]
CAIR-CAN: Renowned Muslim Scholar Visits Canada
(OTTAWA, CANADA – 22/02/2005) – Distinguished Islamic scholar Dr. Tariq Ramadan will be in Ottawa to speak in a three-part symposium on the Ethics of Citizenship, Democracy and the Future of Islam. Dr. Ramadan’s visit is organized by Muslim Presence Ottawa, and his final lecture, “Facing the Common Challenges of the Contemporary World,” is co-sponsored […]
CAIR-NY Seeks Nominations for Community Awards
(NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2/22/05) – The New York office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) is seeking nominations for the following awards: Community Rights Activist of the Year, Civil Rights Activist of the Year, Media Justice, Public Servant of the Year, and Academic Achievement. The nominations should be submitted to the selection committee […]
CAIR-NJ: Muslims Decry Closure of Mosque’s Account
CAIR-NJ: Muslims Decry Closure of Mosque’s Account See:http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newjersey/ny-bc-nj–bank-islamicaccou0222feb22,0,6837675.story NEWARK, N.J. – Muslim groups want to know why a North Jersey bank closed an Islamic Center’s bank account. Hudson United Bank closed the Islamic Educational Center of North Hudson’s account just before last month’s hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. That action created difficulties for Muslims seeking […]
CA: Mosque Makeover Reflects Growing Pride
SAN GABRIEL — Masjid Gabriel is undergoing a transformation that will adda minaret and domed roof traditional elements of Islamic architecture tothe mosque. But the changes are more than cosmetic. The renovation also illustrates the changing nature of the American-Muslim identity, mosque leaders say. It reflects the pride Muslims share in their religion, a commitment […]