CAIR: Pork at Issue in Franchise Row
Every day for nearly 30 years, Walid Elkhatib has sold doughnuts. Glazed, chocolate frosted, Bavarian Kreme and other varieties. As a Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee, he expanded the menu to include breakfast sandwiches, such as egg and cheese bagels. But he drew the line at serving sandwiches with sausage, ham or bacon because his Muslim faith […]
CAIR-FL: Convert to Head Muslim Group
A civil-rights attorney and Muslim convert will head the Orlando chapter of CAIR, the nation’s largest advocacy group for Muslims. Danette Zaghari-Mask becomes CAIR-Orlando’s executive director today. In that role, she’ll oversee an office that has seen heavy turnover. Two directors have left since the Parramore Avenue office opened in February 2006. “I’m definitely going […]
Video: CAIR-FL Says No to Violence, Terrorism
7/31/07- CAIR Representative Ahmed Bedier and Arab-American author Samar Jarrah appear live on FOX 13 to discuss the results of a recent Pew Global Attitudes report that found support for violence in Muslim countries has declined. Bedier repeated condemnations of violent extremist actions as not Islamic. Note: Bedier and Jarrah are co-hosts of “True Talk” […]
Video: CAIR Rep Debates Hitchens, Prager on CNN
CAIR Rep Debates ‘Islamophobia’ with Dennis Prager on CNNSEE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqra7REM7oI CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper debates use of the term “Islamophobia” with talk show host Dennis Prager on CNN. CAIR Debates Hate Vandalism of Quran with Christopher Hitchenshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QsCdnwx6q8 CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper discusses a recent incident of hate vandalism in New York […]
CAIR: Islamic Phrase Removed from Video Game
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/1/07) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that a common Islamic religious phrase will be removed from a new video game produced by Capcom, a leading developer and publisher of video games worldwide. CAIR contacted Capcom after receiving a complaint about the use of the phrase “Allahu akbar” (“God is […]
Controversy at ‘Christian Zionist’ Summit
Christians United for Israel met with Congress members last week as part of the second annual Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Summit. Led by Pastor John Hagee, the group called on Congress to support pre-emptive military action on Iran and to oppose a two-state solution for the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Journalist Max Blumenthal […]
DC: Muslim Rep Meets with Muslim Women Leaders
A group of 25 Muslim women leaders from around the world recently met in Washington, D.C. with the first Muslim to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Keith Ellison spoke to the women as part of a summer leadership program sponsored by Congress and George Washington University. VOA’S Mohamed Elshinnawi has more […]
Claims in Imams’ Suit Against US Airways Disputed
Talk of the Nation, July 30, 2007 · Last year, six Islamic leaders were removed from a U.S. Airways flight after fellow passengers reported them for suspicious behavior. The men have now sued the passengers who reported them. A new amendment to a homeland security bill promises to protect terrorism tipsters. Is the amendment common […]
Video: O’Reilly Supports Charges in Quran Vandalism Case
Bill O’Reilly discusses hate crime charges in Pace University Quran vandalism case. (more)
KS: Don’t Cast Blame on Muslims
READER VIEW: DON’T CAST BLAME ON MUSLIMS It is a misconception to say that “For 1,400 years, radical elements of the Sunni and Shiite sects have been killing each other over questions of religion and tribal rivalries and resentments” (“Civil war is inevitable, so let’s leave Iraq now,” July 24 Opinion). This is a dishonest […]