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Wednesday, July 2, 2003

Terror Suspects Find Themselves In A Compromising Position

Before 9/11, a group of Muslims playing paintball wouldn't have drawn too much attention, but in this post-9/11 world, you can't be too careful. Just ask Ismail Royer. A web journalist and former employee of CAIR and MAS, Royer and 10 other American Muslims were indicted by federal prosecutors for... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 30, 2003

New Constitution For Iraq Causes Controversy

As the players in the Iraq drama try to turn the rhetoric of Iraqi democracy into reality, several competing visions are starting to emerge. Everybody has a different idea about the new Iraq - the Kurds want their piece, the Shi'as want theirs, Iraqi Christians are afraid of being caught in between,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 25, 2003

Looking Inward: Muslim Family Issues Take Center Stage

Muslims have become really good at organizing around issues of conflict, but when it comes to domestic conflict, the community is still awakening to the growing needs within the Muslim community. "Social services, as far as part of the Muslim community infrastructure," explains Aneesah Nasir,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 23, 2003

15,000 Flag-Waving Muslims At The Liberty Bell On July 4th?

In the aftermath of 9/11, while Muslim leaders issued condemnations of terrorism, many American Muslims hid in fear of retaliation from their fellow Americans. Unfortunately, this was seen as complicit agreement with the attacks and triggered the litany of "Where are the condemnations?" tirades from... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 20, 2003

If You're Muslim, American Express Won't Take You

American Muslims constitute one of the most affluent communities in the United States, with 26% of Muslim households earning more than $100,000 annually. You'd think that with 4-6 million Muslims in the US (and rising rapidly), they would be considered a lucrative market for financial services.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 17, 2003

Digging For An End To The Ayodhya Conflict

A seemingly intractable conflict is continuing in India, and like all good conflicts, this one involves competing claims to the same land. The destruction of the 500-year old Babri Masjid in Ayodhya over a decade ago (by Hindu activists who claim the mosque was built over an ancient temple)... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 16, 2003

Political Reform In Iran: Whose Side Is The US On, Anyway?

Sometimes you just have to wonder how much the Bush government really wants political reform in Iran. Judging by the actions of the US and their very predictible responses by the Iranian establishment, it would be hard to argue that the US wants anything but the status quo. When reform-minded... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 13, 2003

A Broken Promise: Violence Against The Shia Of Pakistan

By Zahir Janmohamed When Pakistan was created, its founder, Mohamed Ali Jinnah, famously declared, "You are free, free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other places of worship in this state of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste or creed - that has... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 11, 2003

Ripped From The Headlines: How Should TV Shows Portray Muslims?

Muslims have been used to the (mostly negative) portrayal of Muslims and Arabs on TV and film for some time now, and even though there have been some exceptions, anytime a Muslim is featured in a TV show or movie, it's usually a predictable caricature of violence and misogyny. And even though... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 6, 2003

Poll Reveals Deep Malaise, Fear In Muslim World

If one of the goals of the US war on Iraq was to put the fear of Bush in the hearts of the Muslim world, then a new survey by the Pew Global Attitudes Project reveals that it has been an unqualified success. "Something that I never thought I'd see and something that is of great concern to me," said... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 4, 2003

Sifting For Terrorists: Lots Of Pain, Little Gain

Even though there is much rejoicing in the Department of Justice in the conviction of three of four Muslim immigrants charged with being a "sleeper cell" for al-Qaida, a new Justice Department report chronicles the "significant problems" in the policy of rounding up 762 Muslim immigrants - none of... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 2, 2003

US War Talk Creates Political Instability In Iran

The US and Iran are wrestling with each other, and that's a good thing. Warming (well, slightly warming) relations have allowed "people-to-people" cultural exchanges such as last week's wrestling competition in Iran (where the US took third place ) as well as the increasing popularity of Iranian... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 30, 2003

Eyes Without A Face: The Politics Of Niqab

For most non-Muslims, the advent of the Taliban in Afghanistan was their first introduction to the concept of face-veiling for women, which draws much attention despite being the accessory of choice for a minority of Muslim women, mainly in Saudi Arabia. There are many names for it - burqa, niqab,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Can The Suicide Bombing Genie Be Put Back In Its Bottle?

When put into the context of warfare in human history, suicide attacks are not new or particular to the Islamic faith. Indeed, most of the suicide attacks in the last 20 years have been inflicted by the Tamil Tigers in their quest for an independent Tamil state in Sri Lanka. But in this same... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 23, 2003

What Role Does Islam Have In Fighting HIV/AIDS?

It's taken the Muslim world a couple of decades, but people in leadership positions have started to tackle the reality of HIV/AIDS among Muslim populations, particularly in hard-hit areas such as Africa or Asia. Last year, an international conference of Muslim leaders convened to begin sharing... Sign in to see full entry.

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