Islam and Environmentalism: Is a Greener Islam Possible?
IS A GREENER ISLAM POSSIBLE? “We did indeed offer the Trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the Mountains; but they refused to undertake it, being afraid thereof: but man undertook it; He was indeed unjust and foolish.” (Quran 33:72) Green is the color which is most often associated with Islam and coincidently green […]
CO: Blind Man Seeking Citizenship Wins Suit
A blind Jordanian with an American green card has convinced a Denver federal judge that authorities have waited too long to approve or reject his bid for U.S. citizenship. Zuhair Mahd, a 33-year-old computer expert and industrious blogger, took his case to federal court last May, saying that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services took longer […]
CAIR: Muslim Rep Visits Mideast with Congressional Group
CAIR: ELLISON TRAVELING TO ISRAEL AS PART OF CONGRESSIONAL TRIP Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim member of Congress, arrived in Israel Friday as part of what his office called a “goodwill mission” to the Middle East. The nine-day congressional trip, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will include meetings with Israeli Prime Minister […]
CAIR: The Irrational Fallout of Rational Fear
CAIR: THE IRRATIONAL FALLOUT OF RATIONAL FEAR You may not have heard, but six American Muslim imams (prayer leaders) are suing US Airways, claiming they were improperly barred from re-boarding a flight after fellow passengers reported that they were engaging in suspicious activity – prayer. Among those supporting the imams is the Council on American-Islamic […]
CAIR Blog: Justice Talking: Citizenship Delays
CAIR: CITIZENSHIP DELAYS The Issue * Federal law provides the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) up to 120 days to accept or reject a particular applicant’s request for US citizenship after the applicant has provided the required documentation, been fingerprinted and interviewed. * Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 a new […]
Secret Briefing Seen as Key in AIPAC Trial
SECRET BRIEFING BY ZINNI SEEN AS KEY IN AIPAC DUO TRIAL New details are emerging about a secret 2003 briefing that could play a key role in the defense of two pro-Israel advocates charged with passing classified information. Until now, the identities of the participants were not publicly known, except for one of the defendants, […]
CO Radio Host Uses Anti-Arab Slurs on Air
BOYLES ON THE “ARAB WORLD”: “YOU CAN BEAT YOUR WOMAN UP OVER THERE … PUT THE PIMP HAND ON HER” Discussing the criminal history of a jailed Iraqi immigrant who is suing U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO), 630 KHOW-AM host Peter Boyles stated on the March 28 broadcast of his show, “[T]he guy comes from […]
Incitement: Pat Robertson Warns of Muslims’ Political Clout
PAT ROBERTSON WARNS OF RISING POLITICAL CLOUT BY MUSLIMS Christian Coalition founder and former presidential candidate Pat Robertson the election of Muslims like Rep. Keith Ellison and local officials in Houston pose a threat to America. “The curse of God is to bring in people who don’t share your point of view and then ultimately […]
KS: WICHITA MUSLIMS HOST WORLD BAZAAR AS PART OF OUTREACH
Wichita’s Muslim community is using a bazaar and car show to reach out to people throughout the city. The event Saturday is part of a larger effort to provide outreach in traditional and nontraditional ways while carrying on the legacy built by the late activist Nabil Seyam. Hussam Madi, spokesman for the Islamic Society of […]
FL: PROUD GRADUATE OF MUSLIM SCHOOL
In recent times, madrassas, or schools, have been given a negative image and are stereotyped for preparing anti-Western Muslim minds. I am happy to know that another Muslim school is in the making, a school that is working to combat these stereotypes. The Muslim Academy of Greater Orlando is expected to open soon in its […]