MI: Muslim Charities to be Forum Topic
Metro Detroit Muslims and Arab Americans say the government crackdown on Muslim charities has been too tight, ensnaring what they see as innocent efforts to help needy people. But the federal government says its actions, including raids, are a move to stanch the flow of money to terrorist groups in the Islamic world. As Ramadan, […]
TX: Muslim Clinic Helps Those in Need, Regardless of Religion
Dr. Nikhat Qureshi says that providing free health care is something that runs in her family. Qureshi’s grandfather had a successful career as a physician in Pakistan. He drew a pension when he retired, but decided to open a free clinic where he treated anyone who came by from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every […]
NY: Despite Controversy, Classes Start at City’s First Arabic School
School’s open for a new city-sponsored Arabic academy in Brooklyn. The Khalil Gibran International Academy’s 55-students arrived for class amid increased security… after a summer of controversy. (MORE)
New Magazine in Vogue for American Muslim Girls
The glossy pages of most teen mags feature articles on dating, celebrities’ jaunts to and from rehab, and the latest miniskirt trend — topics of little relevance to girls who grow up practicing Islam, which frowns upon such things. But inside Muslim Girl magazine, which premiered its first issue this year, readers will not find […]
CA: March in Solidarity with Community of Burned Mosque
The Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County is inviting all congregations to march in support of the East Bay’s Islamic community later this month in Antioch. The event is a chance for outreach organizations to encourage tolerance after a fire this month destroyed an Antioch mosque, organizers said. The march and rally are planned for […]
IL: Dean Tells Muslims to Run for Political Office
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean told American Muslims gathered in Rosemont to think beyond voter registration drives. “You need to run for political office,” Dean said Saturday. “The only way you can achieve your goals is to stand up and say who you are and be proud of it.” Those in the packed house […]
Abandon Stereotypes, Muslims in America Say
It is time for the United States to stop treating every American Muslim as somehow suspect, leaders of the faith said at their largest annual convention, which ended here on Monday. Six years after the Sept. 11 attacks, Americans should distinguish between mainstream Muslims and the radical fringe, the leaders said. “Muslim Americans feel an […]
CAIR-Cleveland to Host Ramadan Interfaith Banquet
(CLEVELAND, OH, 9/4/07) – On Saturday, September 15, the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OHIO) will host its 4th Annual “Sharing Ramadan” Iftar Banquet with members of the interfaith community. (“Iftar” is the meal eaten after sunset each day during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.) WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2007TIME: Registration […]
CAIR-CA: Business Leaders Asked to Embrace Diversity
Halfway through his yearlong term as chairman of Riverside’s Human Relations Commission, Omar Zaki made a pitch to business leaders.Embrace diversity — it can be good for your bottom line, he told the audience at August’s Good Morning Riverside, a monthly gathering organized by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce and held at the Mission […]
CAIR-NV Supports Jewish Officer’s Right to Skullcap, Beard
(LAS VEGAS, NV, 9/4/07) – The Nevada chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NV) today offered its support to a Jewish police officer who is being denied the right to wear a religiously-mandated yarmulke (skullcap) and beard. The nine-year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department filed a discrimination lawsuit last week after […]