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Thursday, April 17, 2003

Franklin Graham, Spiritual Carpetbagger

By Mas'ood Cajee Most likely responding to a storm of criticism, Franklin Graham's evangelical Christian group Samaritan's Purse softened language on its Web site about planned operations in Iraq. "As American and allied troops roll into Iraq, Samaritan's Purse has a well-equipped team already on... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Iraq's Spokesman: A Metaphor For Muslim Powerlessness?

As much as Gulf War II is a war of weapons and soldiers, it is also - and perhaps more significantly - a battle of images and words. Both the Anglo-American military forces and the Iraqi regime have incorporated the media into the frontlines of this war, using reporters "embedded" either in US... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 7, 2003

The "Disappearance" Of Maher Hawash: A Sign Of Things To Come?

If you're Muslim and have donated anything to a Muslim charity over the last 3 years, you'd better befriend a high-tech executive, quick. That's the only reason you may be hearing of the ominous case of Maher "Mike" Hawash, a US citizen of Palestinian Muslim origin. FBI agents - decked out in body... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 5, 2003

Onward, Christian Soldier: Evangelists Follow Troops Into Iraq

Poor Iraqi civilians. First they have to deal with 30 years of brutal, repressive rule by Saddam Hussein. Then they have to endure two wars with the most powerful military on earth, with 10 years of crippling sanctions in between. Now, to add insult to injury, the same fundamentalist Christian... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 2, 2003

Muslims & Hindus Dig For The Truth In Ayodhya

The destruction of an ancient mosque by Hindu hardliners in 1992 made Ayodhya, India the epicenter of a rash of communal violence between Hindus and Muslims that has lasted up to the recent bloodshed in Gujurat. The issue of Ayodhya has been a festering sore for an India eager to prove to the world... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 31, 2003

Is It Too Early To Say We Told You So?

Before war began in Iraq a week ago, both sides of the war debate presented their opinions on the success of "regime change" and its support by ordinary Iraqis, prospects for an America less threatened by terrorism, the safety of Iraqi non-combatants during wartime, and the relative difficulty of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 28, 2003

American Muslim Soldiers Serve Under Suspicion

Since the days of Desert Storm, the US military has made great strides in helping Muslim servicemen and women feel integrated. There are an estimated 7,000 to 12,000 Muslims in the armed forces, with 14 Muslim chaplains serving their spiritual needs. "The military really has taken the lead in being... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 26, 2003

Muslims & Friends Sing Out Against The War

Millions around the world who have worked tirelessly to promote a peaceful resolution to the Iraq crisis might be feeling somewhat depressed now that war has actually started. But several artists have stepped in to provide a musical soundtrack to the movement, hoping to buoy spirits and keep the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 24, 2003

Bad Day For All, As War Unexpectedly Turns Into A War

The events that were seen this weekend " shocked and awed " both sides of the US/Iraq conflict. US soldiers lying dead on the ground. Baghdad lit on fire by a rain of bombs and missiles. Prisoners of war being interviewed by Iraqi captors on Al-Jazeera. An Iraqi child with half his head blown open.... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 21, 2003

Muslim Reaction To Iraq War: Anger, Confusion, Indifference

When San Francisco resident Amjad Obeidat marched at a rally against war with Iraq, his red and white Arab headdress was a reminder of what sets him apart from many other activists. "I really do feel connected to the people of that region, to the people who are going to die," said Obeidat. Before... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 19, 2003

Three's A Crowd: Malay Women Fight Polygamy Abuse

Polygamy (or the technically-correct term, polygyny) is one of those issues in Islam that gets a lot of attention relative to the small number who actually practice it. (And as recent events in Utah show, it's not a phenomenon unique to Islam.) Among Muslims in the West, the practice barely exists,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 17, 2003

Mood Is Grim Among Muslims On Eve Of Iraq War

Despite massive protests, overwhelming world opinion, and even a threatened UN Security Council veto, it looks like the US is going to meet its deadline for war on Iraq with, uh, military precision. Meanwhile, the Muslim world remains divided. Even though the vast majority of the world's Muslims are... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 14, 2003

Filmmaker Chronicles "My Big Fat Muslim Life"

Canadian filmmaker Zarqa Nawaz, 35, has built a successful mini-career making films based on the unlikely combination of terrorism and comedy. "I call it a 'terrordy'," she explains. "I feel like I've created a new genre of film." Hoping to be a sort of "Muslim Woody Allen", Zarqa focuses on the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 12, 2003

US Muslims Fear Iraq War Backlash May Have Already Begun

With each passing day, the drums of war on Iraq beat more ominously. The economy continues to grind to a halt, with 5-year Dow lows and hundreds of thousands of jobs shed. Osama bin Laden is still thumbing his nose at America, while North Korea is lobbing missiles into the sea just to get... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 10, 2003

Shakeup At US Muslim Org Causes Ouster Of Executive Director

Among the four major American Muslim political advocacy organizations, which include the American Muslim Alliance (AMA), the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and the American Muslim Council (AMC), it is the AMC that has had the most trouble... Sign in to see full entry.

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