Iman Leads Prayer At Texas Rodeo
An admirable attempt at interfaith inclusion was practiced last month when Imam Moujahed Bakhach gave the public prayer at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Texas. … [Read more...]
President Obama Meets With Muslim Leaders
Muslim-American leaders met with President Obama last week, a first for the Muslim community. Topics discussed included Islamophobia, civil rights, and extremism. Daily Beast's commentator Dean … [Read more...]
Context To Obama’s Remarks On Religious Extremism
Activist Jay Michaelson gives historical context to comments that President Obama made last week when he said that Christians have also committed atrocities in the name of religion. … [Read more...]
California’s First Muslim Judge
Halim Dhanidina is a judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, and is said to be the first Muslim appointed judge in California. In this interview with the Los Angeles Times, he talks openly … [Read more...]
Saudi Students in U.S., On Their New King
Saudi Arabia’s demographic is very young – about half of the nation is under 25, and more than 70,000 Saudi students attend American universities. A look at how the youth feel about their new ruler, … [Read more...]
Superbowl Ad Features Muslim Women
A Jeep commercial featuring a woman in a hijab (religious headscarf) aired during the Superbowl, and though there was some backlash, there was just as much praise along with a few good ribbings from … [Read more...]
First Female Only Mosque Opens In L.A.
The Women’s Mosque of America is the first female only mosque to open in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, the mosque aspires to create a space for women to learn about their faith. Though … [Read more...]
Saudi’s Reaction to First Lady, Uncovered
Michelle Obama sans hijab (religious head scarf) seems to have been more controversial on the homefront than in Saudi Arabia. For example, “Michelle Obama with no head scarf” was tweeted only about … [Read more...]
“That’s America… that’s a good thing”
Hundreds of Muslims showed up last Wednesday in Austin for “Texas Muslim Day.” Unfortunately, hecklers and protestors tried to drown out the speakers. However Alia Salam, executive director of … [Read more...]
Should American Schools Recognize Muslim Holidays?
The debate is going on in Montgomery County, Maryland (near Washington, D.C.) where 10% of the students are Muslim. … [Read more...]
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