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emb – I am always inspired by stories like this one where people’s faith is so important to them that they go above and beyond in order to honor their spiritual commitments. Whether the storm is a life challenge, or merely weather…sometimes you have to go through it in order to find a little peace. … Continue reading
Caption from one of the pictures says: Ismail with his son, Talal, 20. Talal is what his father sees for the future of Islam in this country, a thoroughly American kid who barbecues burgers with his dad and then stops off for prayer on his way to work. Interesting stuff. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/for-muslims-in-america-a-search-for-identity-a-decade-after-sept-11/2011/06/11/AGlEWtQH_gallery.html#photo=1
In this March 13, 2010, photo provided by Kulsoom Abdullah via her website on Thursday, June 9, 2011, Abdullah competes in the 2010 Open Champs at the Branch weightlifting event in Flowery Branch, Ga. Abdullah, a 35-year-old Atlantan, has been barred from entering the U.S. senior nationals in Iowa next month because her Muslim faith … Continue reading
Safiyyah Abdullah glided through the produce aisle of the Gaithersburg Giant Wednesday, oblivious to the glances that followed her. She no longer thinks about the startling image she presents to other shoppers: a figure clad hair-to-heel in flowing black, at once anonymous and conspicuous amid the apples and onions. Her face was almost completely covered, … Continue reading
TWO Muslim women wearing Islamic veils were arrested today as France’s burka ban officially came into force. Cops seized them outside the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris as they protested against the controversial law, which bars all garments that cover the face from being worn on the streets. Officers fear Islamic extremists will use the … Continue reading
The issue of religious freedom vs. separation of church and state is always dicey and sports is not immune. The Oakland A’s will hold their inaugural Jewish Heritage Night on May 17, 2001 CAPTION By Travis LoDolce, Oakland A’s A growing number of MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL clubs are offering Christian, Jewish and Mormon … Continue reading
A model bidding to become the first Muslim to represent the UK in the world final of Miss Universe has been defending her decision to enter. Shanna Bukhari, who is 24 and lives in Manchester, said she’s been sent racist and abusive messages since making it to the beauty contest’s UK final. She … Continue reading
Christians plan a Mass in Cairo’s Tahrir Square today, and Muslim protesters said they would form a ring to protect them during the service. The Mass planned for 2 p.m. (7 a.m. ET) will pay tribute to those killed during clashes. Meanwhile, the Muslim Brotherhood said it will meet with Egypt’s vice president Omar Suleiman … Continue reading
Twenty years ago, the world had about 1.1 billion Muslims. Twenty years from now, it will have about twice as many – and they’ll represent more than a quarter of all people on earth, according to a new study released Thursday. That’s a rise from less than 20 percent in 1990. Pakistan will overtake Indonesia … Continue reading
An artist’s rendering of a proposed mosque in Temecula, California that has met local opposition but is supported by the Anti-Defamation League. When the Anti-Defamation League – a leading Jewish group devoted to fighting anti-Semitism and “all forms of bigotry” – came out against the construction of an Islamic center and mosque near New York’s … Continue reading
My 52 Weeks of Worship Project 