CAIR: Manhattan Children’s Museum Gets Funding for ‘Muslim Worlds’ Exhibit
“Muslim Worlds” will have hands-on exhibits, performances and other events geared toward getting children involved with the thousands of years of cultural heritage that has come from the Muslim world.Though the museum promises to “bring to life the similarities and differences of Muslim cultures,” John Jay College Sociology Professor Mucahit Bilici said that exhibits like […]
L.A. Exhibit Highlights Muslim Contributions to Science and Technology
If “1001 Inventions” does nothing else, it teaches that “Dark Ages” is a misguided moniker. The period between the seventh century and the Renaissance was, in fact, a time of explosive creativity in the expansive Muslim world, which stretched from Spain to China. The breakthroughs in science, math, astrology and medicine continue to be influential. […]
Islam Billboards Seek to Provide Understanding
While most billboards you drive by on the New Jersey Turnpike advertise things like hotels or cars, the billboards getting attention recently advertise a certain religion and are stirring up controversy. One billboard shows an American flag with the words “Islam? Get the facts.” Another reads “Ramadan– 1.57 billion celebrating– find out why.” The Islamic […]
Gov. Christie Defends American Muslims
Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey and fantasy presidential candidate of countless pining Republicans, is the Placido Domingo of contempt, a virtuoso of disparagement. There are times when he blows too hard, or misdirects his anger. Even Placido Domingo has the occasional off night. But when Christie settles on a suitable target, his scorn […]
For African-American Muslims, Ramadan Has Special Meaning
As the month of Ramadan begins, many millions of Muslims around the world are joining in a collective fast intended to help purify their souls. But for the more than half a million African-American Muslims, many of whom descend from former slaves, Ramadan has a special meaning – a link between the African-American experience and […]
Muslim Women Work Out Religiously
You have to get past what’s strikingly different about Mariam Nawas to grasp how similar she is to other young women her age. Drive through downtown in the early evening and you might see the 22-year-old running. She’ll be the one gutting it up the Gillham Road hill near Crown Center or striding down Grand […]
South Asians Battle Lingering Stereotypes From 9/11
JERSEY CITY — Nearly a decade has passed since terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center and severely damaged the Pentagon, but many South Asian immigrants say they’re still living with the lingering effects of racism and anti-Islamic fervor unleashed by the attacks. Although as a group they are richly diverse, the Sikh, Hindus and Muslims […]
Congressman: Misunderstanding of Islam Continues in the US
Islam, Ellison acknowledged, is still much misunderstood. But, he asserts, Islam in America is not something new. Islam has been in America for 14 generations. … Surveys show that about 60 percent of Americans do not understand Islam. To further introduce Islam, Ellison argued, the Muslim community in America should be much more vocal about […]
Whole Foods First National Retail Chain to Celebrate Ramadan
Whole Foods has become the first prominent supermarket chain to run a Ramadan marketing campaign–and they’re hoping Muslim customers will return the favor as they break fast. Even though Muslims traditionally forego meals during the day, lavish evening Ramadan meals could mean big bucks for the natural foods giant … as well as brand loyalty […]
Religious Leaders March Against Vandalism at Calif. Mosque
LA MIRADA – Members of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths gathered in unison Sunday for a peace rally in light of recent vandalism targeting a Muslim mosque on Imperial Highway. The peace rally was organized by Rezaur Rahman, president of Muslim Community Services, Inc., in light of vandalism that took place July 18 at […]