Don’t Forget That Islamophobia Targets Another Peaceful Religious Group, Too
Islamophobia has long been inextricable from the social fabric of the West. It is a symptom of imperialism and a generic fear of the “other,” and attacks like those in San Bernardino, Paris, and Boston these past few years have only served to aggravate it. It is as though the West is incapable of humanizing […]
CAIR: More than a dozen Muslims discriminated against at work
More than a dozen Minnesota Muslims say their employers discriminated against them because of their religious practices, according to a claim filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Amarita Singh, civil rights director for the state chapter of the Council on Islamic-American Relations, said Truth Hardware and Doherty Staffing Solutions violated the workers’ constitutional […]
New Orleans Ahmadiyya Muslim community stands against extremism
Finding common ground for peace was the focus of a recent event at Loyola University that brought together local officials with Islamist leaders. “True Islam and the Extremists,” an event in conjunction with a national campaign to promote a “correct” meaning of Islam, was sponsored by the Loyola University Muslim Student Association and the New […]
Watch Amal Clooney Decimate Donald Trump’s Take on Women and Muslims
The lawyer seems to relish the idea of Trump losing to a woman. Amal Clooney doesn’t speak to the press often, but when she does, she makes it count. In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, Clooney weighed in on the American presidential election—specifically, on GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. Clooney, who is a top […]
Practicing Muslims will surpass Christians in Europe very soon, says Belgian minister
Belgian Minister Koen Geens has warned that the number of practising Muslims in Europe will “very soon” surpass those of practicing Christians. Speaking before the European Union Parliament that hears the Brussels terrorist attack, Geens said the stark reality is attributed not just to mass immigration and migration crisis but also to the fact that […]
Famous Muslim Celebrities – Muhammad Ali
Boxing was just one of the amazing facets of Muhammad Ali – the man. His story, told in and outside of the ring, is unparalleled in modern celebrity. Muhammad Ali is responsible for some of the most legendary moments in the ring. His incomparable work ethic, revolutionary techniques, and fearlessness towards standing up for his […]
Hundreds of US Cops Gather to Hear Accused Islamophobe Lecture on Islam and Terrorism
Around 800 police officers will descend on the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York, this week to attend the New York Tactical Officers Association Conference. Over three days, officers can attend dozens of workshops designed to prepare them for combat: there are training modules for the AR-15 rifle, a seminar on how to hide […]
Opinion Poll: (87% Pakistanis believe that as a peaceful religion, Islam preaches peace and love instead of extremism: Survey)
According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 87% Pakistanis believe as a peaceful religion, Islam preaches peace and love instead of extremism; 11% disagree with this. A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked, “Please tell, to what extent do you agree or […]
Conference On Terrorism and Extremism in Africa Kicks Off in Khartoum
An International Conference on Terrorism and Sectarian Fundamentalism, organized by the Sudanese Ministry of Guidance and Endowment in collaboration with the Muslim World League, started in Khartoum on Wednesday. The two-day conference which will discuss how to counter terrorism and extremism in Africa was addressed by President Omer Bashir, who stressed that the enemies of […]