TX: Ex-U.S. Diplomat Testifies on Behalf of HLF
A witness who was formerly the State Department’s second-highest-ranking intelligence official testified Tuesday that he had no knowledge that the Palestinian charity committees the Holy Land Foundation is accused of illegally funding were controlled by Hamas. But on cross-examination, Edward Abington, a retired U.S. consul general in Jerusalem, testified that he was not aware specifically […]
CAIR-MI: Feds Discuss Muslim Charity
Area Muslim and Arab-Americans had a spirited exchange over charitable giving Tuesday night with two representatives of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes.The meeting in Dearborn was organized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Muslim leaders to address questions and concerns in the lead-up to Ramadan, a Muslim holy month […]
Israeli Editor Unrepentant on ‘Apartheid’ Comment
In a speech to a Jewish group in London, Ha’aretz Arab affairs editor Danny Rubinstein stood behind his characterization of Israel as an apartheid state. Speaking to about 100 people at the New North London Synagogue on Monday evening, less than a week after he declared Israel was “an apartheid state” at a U.N. conference […]
Holy Land Federal Witnesses Go Uncalled
The Justice Department’s decision not to call additional witnesses in its prosecution of an Islamic charity for alleged ties to terrorism suggests it is resting its case on the strength of contested documents and the testimony of FBI agents and Israeli security officials. (MORE)
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 […]