L. TODD WOOD: Islamophobia means fear of Muslims, not hatred
One of the definitions of a phobia is “extreme fear” of something. Many Americans have a fear of Muslims. They fear the woman in a burka walking down the street. Is she a suicide bomber? This is entirely normal. It is rational. It is to be expected, the fear of the unknown, coupled with the […]
EDITORIAL: Of women, hair and shoes
Women, God love ’em, have always been obsessed by what they wear at head and foot: hair and shoes. They’re very particular, which pleases men, inappropriate as that might be. Compliments offend some women today, but they’re still universally particular about their hair and their shoes. There’s never enough time to deal with either one. […]
Rana Elmir, Muslim ACLU official: ‘I emphatically refuse’ to condemn Islamic terrorism
The deputy director of the ACLU’s Michigan chapter said she “emphatically” refuses to honor calls to condemn Islamic terrorism, arguing that she shares no link with “psychopaths who misrepresent and distort Islam for their deranged purposes.” “As an American Muslim, I am consistently and aggressively asked – by media figures, religious leaders, politicians and Internet […]
Dolce & Gabbana Debuts Line of Hijabs and Abayas
Dolce & Gabbana exclusively debuted its Abaya collection on Style.com/Arabia on Sunday. The range consists of hijabs and abayas in neutral colors made from sheer and lightweight fabrics, such as georgette and satin weave charmeuse. A few pieces feature lush lace trims or prints from the Italian fashion label’s spring 2016 collection, including lemons, daisies […]
Under Armour launches brand’s first suite of fitness-tracking products
BALTIMORE — Under Armour has unveiled its first collection of fitness-tracking products to go with the brand’s UA Record health and fitness app — including a smart shoe and a system to track activity, sleep and nutrition. As previously promised, the Baltimore-based sports apparel maker launched its new tracking device line at the company’s booth […]
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Shia Muslims and world leaders condemn Saudi executions
Shia Muslims around the world are furious with Saudi Arabia over the execution of one of their leading clerics, and acts of violence against Sunnis are the result in several places. In Kashmir Indian police had to break up a demonstration, and in Iraq a Shia mosque in Hilla was ransacked by an angry crowd. […]
Suspect in Florida Titusville Mosque Vandalism in Court Today
Titusville Police detectives have made an arrest in connection with the New Year’s Day vandalism of The Islamic Society of Central Florida Masjid Al-Munin Mosque. Michael Scott Wolfe, 35, of Titusville, was arrested Monday evening in Titusville, and charged with criminal mischief to a mosque, a third degree felony. The evidence revealed Wolfe entered the […]
Ben Carson’s Continued Bigotry and the Unpredictable Republican Race
Ben Carson has come under fire for his recent assertion that a Muslim should not be President of the United States and, to some extent, he’s still not backing down. On September 23, someone forwarded me a blast email that the Carson campaign had sent out that morning. The subject line of message was: “I […]
FBI seeks help in establishing San Bernardino attackers timeline
FBI officials pleaded with the public Tuesday for additional help in piecing together a full timeline of the actions of the San Bernardino, California, shooters on the day they carried out a fatal terror attack. Investigators said they are still trying to account for the movements of Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik […]