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Wednesday, July 28, 2004

"Slaves" In Saudi: The Muslim World's Shame

On July 15, Human Rights Watch issued a report on the condition of Foreign workers in Saudi Arabia. The revelation that "Guest Workers" are systematically abused in Saudi Arabia should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with that region's history. What a shame that it took Sarah Whitson,... Sign in to see full entry.

"Dry Run" or Harmless Fun? Syrian Musicians Cause Terror Panic

When writer Annie Jacobsen noticed 14 Arab men acting strangely on a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles, her fear brought near panic to the airline and staff. The airline landed safely and all concerned parties were questioned and released. But the article Jacobsen wrote and her subsequent fire... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 21, 2004

Bringing Down The Walls - The Islamic Thing To Do

By Shahed Amanullah The struggle to increase access for Muslim women in American mosques - whether it is to the main prayer room or the boardroom - has gained some visibility in the past few months, as Muslims of both genders have begun to question the rigid attitudes and gender segregation that... Sign in to see full entry.

BNP Activists Stung by Undercover Documentary

Caught by a surprise BBC documentary called The Secret Agent, the UK's far-right British National Party has had to answer to allegations (admissions, rather) of hate crimes against British Muslims (those featured on the show were mostly of Pakistani descent), along with diatribes against Africans... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 16, 2004

Indian Muslims Consider A Divorce From "Triple Talaq"

It's a practice most of the Muslim world has left behind, but in the few places that allow " triple talaq " divorces - where the husband says "I divorce you" three times to legally dissolve the marriage - the practice is often abused. Stories of women receiving those three words in succession,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 14, 2004

In Britain, Sheikh Al Qaradawi Struggles To Please

In London this week to chair the European Council for Fatwa and Research (of which he is president), Qatar's Sheikh Yusuf Al Qaradawi couldn't avoid the wrath of the tabloids hungry for new militant meat. His controversial (but tepid) remarks on suicide bombing (calling them "permissible" and a... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 12, 2004

No Video Games for Syria? Computer Exports Lead to Convictions

Five Arab-American brothers have been convicted on export violations including the sale of computers to customers (though not governments) in Syria and Libya, two countries characterized by the US as state sponsors of terrorism. Originally, the trial centered around the funding of Hamas by the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tensions Strained Between American Muslims And The FBI

It was a promising turn in the rocky relationship between federal authorities (mainly the FBI) and the American Muslim populace. Overtures were made towards US Muslims regarding a more vigorous prosecution of hate crimes (accompanied by pleas for assistance in helping combat terrorism), and the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 4, 2004

An American Muslim Fourth Of July

Despite the rain and lightning, people still showed up at the Islamic Society of Central Florida's Fourth of July celebration, with barbequed halal chicken being passed out to the multi-cultural attendees, who came after seeing a full-page ad in the local paper inviting the community. "People are... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 28, 2004

US Muslim Soldiers Put Their Lives On The Line - But For What?

Few people noticed the military funeral at Arlington National Cemetary outside Washington, DC on June 15th. Perhaps it is because there have been so many of them, but this one was different that the rest. A Muslim Army chaplain led several of the mourners in the janazah (funeral) prayers for Captain... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Warping The Truth: The Panic Over Muslim Graduation Stoles

You'd think that after years of all-Islam, all-the-time news reporting, of people studying Islam both formally and informally, and so many self-styled "Islam experts" plying the radio and TV talk shows, that critics of Islam would know at least the basics about the religion. This week's... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 18, 2004

A Murder In Saudi: Yes, It's Our Problem Too

With a flood of angry emails to Muslim organizations and websites such as this one, allow me to give those who aren't Muslim a bit of insight into why they don't hear as much "Muslim outrage" over the murder of American contractor Paul Johnson as they would hope or expect. First of all, Muslims are... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 13, 2004

Abderrahman Alamoudi: Muslim Leader, Or Super-Secret Assassin?

It's bad enough that Abderrahman Alamoudi, former leader of the American Muslim Council and several other American Muslim organizations, got caught with his hand in the illegal money cookie jar last year, when he tried to smuggle into the US wads of cash that he took from a Libyan agent. Now, it... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 10, 2004

Islamic Finance Finds An Unlikely Patron: US Dept of Treasury

There's quite a bit of interest (pardon the pun) in Islamic finance today. Modern Islamic finance - which eschews interest and incorporates ethical standards into investing and transactions - has slowly been growing, both in terms of financial services and a field of study, for several years now... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 7, 2004

Taking Back The Mosque: Will It Catch On?

Asra Nomani (along with many other Muslim women and men) has a dream. The outspoken columnist and author made waves earlier this year with the story of how she took over the main prayer hall of her Morgantown, WV mosque, reclaiming for herself and all Muslim women a right that they clearly had in... Sign in to see full entry.

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