More on Those Obama-is-a-Muslim Emails
NBC Atlanta-based producer Terry Pickard sends along this AP article that escaped our attention. “A state employee was disciplined Friday for using a state computer to send an e-mail inside and outside of state government that was critical of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The e-mail began by describing Obama’s father as a Muslim and […]
TX: Muslim Linemen Balance Faith, Football
Arlington Seguin offensive linemen Ali Elaydi, left, and Mohannad Hussein won the respect of teammates and coaches by enduring strenuous practices with no food or water during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Enduring a typical high school football practice can be grueling, even for the most fit of athletes. Now imagine tolerating a three-hour […]
One Nation, Many Voices: Calling All Filmmakers
Do you have a story to tell? The “One Nation, Many Voices” Film Contest is seeking new short films in a variety of categories that highlight the American Muslim experience with the aim of promoting tolerance, understanding, and respect for the religious freedom of all Americans. The contest is open to U.S. residents of all […]
VA: A Day in the Life of a Tireless Imam
If you think a religious life is slow and contemplative, you’ve never met Imam Sheikh Rashid Lamptey. From before dawn until nearly midnight, the young Muslim cleric is dashing from prayer to person, putting out brushfires and doling out spiritual guidance. Two months ago, Imam Lamptey cut the ribbon on the new Dar Al Noor […]
MN: Muslims Leading Modest Fashion Movement
Arwa Osman would never wear the sleeveless, low-cut baby-doll top as it is shown on the rack at Wet Seal. But the 17-year-old grabs the revealing garment. She asks herself: “How do I ‘Islamize’ this?” Finding creative ways to reconcile modesty and trend-consciousness has become so pervasive among young Muslim American women, there’s now a […]
TX: Long Deliberations May Signal Jurors’ Doubt about HLF Case
The Holy Land Foundation jurors begin their 16th day of deliberations Monday, and while no one can know for sure, many are starting to wonder if the largest terrorism financing case in history will crumble under weight of a mountain of complex evidence. Six days of deliberations have passed since the foreperson told the judge […]
CO: Muslim Athletes Thrive with Nourished Spirits
During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Hamza Abdullah of the Denver Broncos got up around 4:30 a.m. every day, read the Koran for 45 minutes, ate a hearty meal before dawn and then did not touch food or drink again until sunset — no matter how difficult practice turned out to be. Other players […]
TX: Reporters Outnumber Protesters at Muslim Day
Ten anti-terrorism protesters confronted thousands of cars streaming into Six Flags Over Texas on Sunday for a Muslim Family Day. Demonstrators said the sponsor of the event – the Islamic Circle of North America – funds overseas terrorism. Local Muslims denied the accusation. “There’s no evidence to support their claims,” said Mohammad Barney, president of […]
FL: Teen Plays Soccer in Scarf After Ban
Iman Khalil was just another girl taking the soccer field Sunday, running alongside teammates and keeping a close eye on the ball. Occasionally, the 15-year-old tucked the back of her white head scarf into her red and white jersey. A day earlier, teammates, parents and even members of an opposing team had lobbied a referee […]
CA: Season of Charity a Time of Scrutiny for U.S. Muslims
Chatting with visitors to her mosque during Ramadan, Bushra Burney mentioned to a married couple that her annual charitable donation – or zakat – went to the Islamic Relief Fund. It’s a respectable group, the Fremont woman hastened to add. “There’s nothing fishy about it.” Such defensiveness reflects the quandary facing many Muslims, whose religion […]