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SFPD Secret Agreement With FBI Puts Muslims in Spotlight

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:24:55 -0800

]]> The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and the FBI are keeping secrets.

NYPD Muslim Spy Scandal Grows With Newly Revealed Plan to Target Shiite Mosques

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:02:51 -0800

]]> New revelations have emerged about the New York City Police Department’s secret program to spy on Muslim communities.

Colorblind Racism: The New Norm

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:16:50 -0800

]]> Colorblind racism is the new normal in American conservative political thought.

Overcoming Islamophobia in American Elections

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:12:39 -0800

]]> Islam has become an important part of American discourse leading up to the 2012 federal elections and candidates everywhere appear eager to take a position on Islam for political gain.

The Bedouins Convert Ill-Begotten Tunisian Mansion into a Skate Park

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:23:49 -0800

]]> The Bedouins are a group of skaters and artists who are empowering post-revolutinary Tunisian youth.

NYPD and the Muslim American Community in NYC

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:55:31 -0800

]]> I am sure you are all following the controversy around the NYPD's use of a hateful, anti-Muslim film, The Third Jihad, to train close to 1500 officers.

Iran Launches Spanish-Language Satellite TV

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:06:24 -0800

]]> Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad officially launched HispanTV, a Spanish-language satellite TV network, on Tuesday

Zaytuna’s New Home in Mecca of Religious Studies Schools

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:12 -0800

]]> Zaytuna is currently in escrow to secure a permanent home for Zaytuna College, the first four-year Muslim university in the nation

World’s Largest Qur'an is Bound With the Skin of 21 Goats

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:27:47 -0800

]]> For Mohammad Sabir Khedri, compiling the pages of this enormous and intricately detaied holy book was a 5 year labor of love.

Flying Free: Soaring Past Stereotypes of Afghan Women

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:03:28 -0700

]]> Choreographer Miriam Peretz says the news media too often only shows the the bad, the ugly and the evil of Afghanistan, a country that has been engaged in conflict and war, on and off since the 1970s.

Remixing Public Diplomacy: American "Hip-Hop Jam Sessions" in Post-Revolution Tunisia

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:28:19 -0800

]]> This past summer, in the heat of the Arab revolution movements, I joined American hip hop collective Remarkable Current (RC), Tunisian hip hop artists and youth activists for the remaining days of their tour.

Review: Homeland

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:45:57 -0800

]]> I recently watched the entire first season of the Golden Globe Winning TV series Drama, “Homeland”. I was impressed, but disappointed as well.

Dubai to Invest $3B in Solar Farms

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:22:44 -0800

]]> Dubai is expected to run out of oil by 2020. It will invest billions in solar instead.

A Brooklyn Community on the Edge

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:18:24 -0800

]]> Ten years after 9/11, the Muslim community in Brooklyn has been forced into the public view again in the wake of recent revelations that the NYPD were conducting secret surveillance programs against them.

Pakistan Has Always Been a Negative Identity: Aatish Taseer

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:25:28 -0800

]]> Noon is a novel but in Aatish Taseer’s work, the lines between fiction and non-fiction, novel and memoir can appear blurry.

17 Countries, 343 Days, 6,237 Photographs: A Five Minute Trip Around the World

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:20:42 -0800

]]> Artist and photographer Kien Lam quit his job and embarked on an epic backpacking journey around the world shooting over 6,000 photographs.

Taliban Talks Frighten Afghan-Americans

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:38:55 -0800

]]> The U.S. has lost the Afghanistan war, says Fariba Nawa. Will Taliban brutality end gains for women and minorities?

“Healing Spices” Author Cooks Global Flavors for Better Health

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:28:22 -0800

]]> In his search for safe anti-inflammatory agents, University of Texas research scientist Bharat B. Aggarwal began 20 years ago to research the very spices that had always been a staple of his Indian diet.

Augmented Reality Brings Mosque to Life

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:31:58 -0800

]]> To celebrate the United Arab Emirates National Day 2011, technologists and designers at Obscura Digital created an augmented reality canvas over the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

The Power of Thank You

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:08:10 -0800

]]> This Sunday is the last installment of All American Muslim, the reality television series on TLC that was the target of fringe, anti-Muslim hate rhetoric.

Court Strikes Down Oklahoma Ban on Sharia

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:22:46 -0800

]]> A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's order blocking an amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution that would ban state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.

Santorum Calls For ‘Long War To Eradicate’ Islam

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:39 -0800

]]> Max Blumenthal has dug up a speech (transcript) delivered by Rick Santorum at David Horowitz’s invitation in 2007, in which he stated that Islam was a religion that had to be “eradicated” in a “long war.”

Why I Skipped Mayor Bloomberg’s Breakfast

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:21:29 -0800

]]> I spent the morning of Mr. Bloomberg’s interfaith breakfast explaining to my children why I turned down an invitation from the mayor of New York City.

Testing a New Market - the Muslim-American Consumer

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:36:59 -0800

]]> For a second year in row, Best Buy is advertising directly to Muslim-Americans And given the community's demographics, the company may be on to something.

The Scars Inside: An Iraqi Refugee Opens Up about PTSD

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:27:37 -0800

]]> As the Iraq war ends, observers say the United States will be dealing with the legacy of that conflict for years to come.

Shahid Khan Now Officially the Owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:07 -0800

]]> The Jacksonville Jaguars officially have a new owner.

Eat Like a Native: An Iraqi Expat on Where to Go, What to Buy in San Francisco

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:44:44 -0800

]]> Ghazwan Al-Sharif bakes a cake at Project Open Hand.

All American Muslims Better Get Ready for a New Reality

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:58:07 -0800

]]> Reversing an earlier decision to veto provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2012, President Obama made the disturbing announcement that he would sign this legislation into law and thereby solidify the ability of the military and other factions to indefinitely detain anyone they deem an enemy of the state.

Review: Sun Dress

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:14:59 -0800

]]> Sun Dress is a beautiful film set in a small village, somewhere in the UAE. It follows the story of two beautiful sisters, caught in a love triangle.

Eazy-E's Protégé B.G. Knocc Out Releases Solo Album

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:59:00 -0800

]]> Hasan Bin Hinton, formerly known as B.G. Knocc Out, just came out with a new solo album called “Eazy-E’s Protégé.”

'Opium Nation' - The Women of Afghanistan’s Drug Trade

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:22:21 -0800

]]> Author Fariba Nawa’s new book, “Opium Nation,” tells the stories of women in Afghanistan who find themselves at the center of foreign aggression and the narcotics trade it birthed.

7 Agricultural Solutions That Will Save the Middle East

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:47:45 -0800

]]> From vertical farming to rooftop gardening, here are 7 of the best agricultural projects put in practice in the Middle East.

Dying to Live a Lie: How Symbol Replaced Substance in the Black Community

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:51:45 -0800

]]> Violence caused by the re-release of Air Jordan sneakers shows how far society has fallen under the spell of hollow status symbols.

Yemen’s Manhattan-esque Habitable Clay Towers

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:31:25 -0800

]]> If you have lost faith in earth architecture, take note: Yemen’s Manhattan of the desert boasts 400 habitable clay towers!

Review: Our Way to Fight

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:33:22 -0800

]]> Our Way to Fight is a fascinating, informative and very well-written oral history of contemporary peace-work in Israel/Palestine.

Remarkable Current's Music Brings American Flavor to North Africa

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:37:33 -0800

]]> Remarkable Current commands respects in the arena of Muslim hip hop.

Unhealthy Sperm Linked to WiFi Use

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:10:43 -0800

]]> He may appeal to the eyes, but what is all that computer use doing to his sperm?

Forgetting the Iraq War

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:04:33 -0800

]]> The last of American troops made their way across the border to Kuwait from Iraq, a short trek and uneventful one. After nearly nine years, the United States declared the end of its military operations in Iraq.

Ethnic Media Take Sober Look at US Intervention in Iraq

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:33:02 -0800

]]> In the wake of the end of the Iraq war, U.S. ethnic media are taking a sober look at the last nine years of American military intervention in Iraq, and the meaning of the war in each of their communities.

2011 in the Arab World: Change We Can Believe In

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:14:49 -0800

]]> Regionally and globally we are coming to the end of a significant year. Manifold “awakenings” have altered the strategic, social and political context of a region I refer to as “West Asia North Africa.”

Stuck in Cruise Control: Anil Kapoor in Mission Impossible

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:29:41 -0800

]]> This is what I learned at the movies, a Hollywood one no less: Indian mens are hot. (sic)

Swanky New Train Will Get Pax From Jeddah to Makkah in Under 30 Minutes

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:44:26 -0800

]]> The Haramain High Speed Rail Project (HHR) in Saudi Arabia recently broke ground, which bodes well for the future of the Kingdom’s environmental/energy footprint.

Western Companies Find Markets for Lingerie in Arab Countries

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:23:49 -0800

]]> Behind their more modest street clothes, many women in Arab countries apparently are wearing North American lingerie as western companies expand into these market

A Day in the Life of Dubai: Time-lapse Video Captures City

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:07:18 -0800

]]> Video shows Dubai's iconic cityscape over the course of 24 hours.

Seeds of Change: Zaytuna Shakes Its Roots

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:06:08 -0800

]]> As Zaytuna College forges ahead in its academic mission, the board seeks to sell the Hayward land as a possible Muslim housing community.

Church Donation Saves Bronx Food Pantry

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:54:44 -0800

]]> With the threat of being shuttered for lack of funds, a food pantry run by a Muslim women’s charity was in serious need for a holiday miracle.

Missing College Student Aisha Khan Found Safe

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:51:52 -0800

]]> The 19-year-old Olathe college student who had been missing since Friday is safe and was not abducted, officials said late Wednesday.

IMAN: Where The Action Happens

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:49:05 -0700

]]> Checkout the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) headquarters in the heart of the southwest side of Chicago.

Google Tries to Do No Evil

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:36:45 -0800

]]> Google Inc. recently announced that it's providing $11.5 million in grants to 10 organizations working to end modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Aisha Khan: Student Missing After Leaving Frantic Voicemail

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:49:32 -0800

]]> 19 year old Aisha Khan has been missing since an encounter with who she believed was an intoxicated man last Friday.

Al Jazeera English Wins First DuPont

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:13:26 -0800

]]> Al Jazeera English has won its first Alfred I. duPont award for excellence in broadcast and digital journalism.

Pakistani-American Author, Entrepreneur Launches Website that Reviews Socially Conscious Books, Movies

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:18:46 -0800

]]> Javed Mohammed didn’t appreciate the portrayal of Muslims in mainstream cinema. So he decided to do something about it.

The Lost “All-American Muslim” Lowe’s Commercial

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:32:58 -0800

]]> Did you know that Lowe's actually had a commercial ready to go before they pulled the plug on TLC's reality show, "All American Muslim"?

White House Honors Arab-American Activist, Linda Sarsour

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:47:59 -0800

]]> The White House honored Brooklyn activist, Linda Sarsour, and nine others with the Champion for Change Award for their advocacy work in their communities.

Prince Walid bin Talal Buys $300 Million Stake in Twitter

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:29:17 -0800

]]> Saudi billionaire Prince Walid bin Talal and his Kingdom Holding Company announced a combined investment of $300 million in the social networking site Twitter, in a statement Monday.

Congressman Keith Ellison Begins 24-Hour Hunger Strike in Solidarity With Occupy DC Protesters

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:46:38 -0800

]]> Congressman Keith Ellison started a 24-hour hunger strike Thursday evening as a sign of solidarity with four Occupy DC protesters who have fasted for more than a week.

The Scary Potential of the National Defense Authorization Act

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:07:49 -0800

]]> Dilshad D. Ali discusses why the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act by the Senate is an alarming development.

Tahrir's Revolution Reverberates in Silicon Valley

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:34:18 -0800

]]> Last week both Twitter and Square paid homage to the Egyptian people and their revolution.

Lowe's Pulls TV Ads – and Gives a Christmas Gift to Target et al

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:23:01 -0800

]]> Lowe's decision to pull its advertising from All-American Muslim bows to the bigots and risks a huge commercial own goal

Florida Family Association Website Hacked Over Lowe's Campaign

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:06:15 -0800

]]> Following the Florida Family Association (FFA)’s granted requests to have Lowe’s Home Improvement pull their advertisements from the TLC All-American Muslim reality Television show, the international hacking group, Anonymous, brought down their website Monday night.

Russell Simmons Bashes Lowe’s for Pulling Advertising From TLC’s ‘All-American Muslim’

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:32:33 -0800

]]> Hip-hop mogul hammers hardware chain for bowing to conservatives: 'This can't happen in America'

Backlash Hits Lowe's After Company Pulls Ads From TLC's 'All-American Muslim' Reality Show

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:34:33 -0800

]]> Lowe's Home Improvement has found itself facing a backlash after the retail giant pulled ads from a reality show about American Muslims.

A Modern Transportation System in Makkah: Safety Precaution or Threat to Spirituality?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:22:37 -0800

]]> Though the modernization of Hajj over the past decade displeases many Muslims, a new transportation system spearheaded by a Toronto engineer will only make the pilgrimage safer for future pilgrims.

Islamic Center Park51 Cannot Be Evicted, But Must Pay Back Rent

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:21:05 -0800

]]> A Manhattan Judge has blocked Con Edison from evicting Park51.

Occupy 101: Breaking Down the Movement

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:53:38 -0800

]]> The “Occupy” movement will go down in history as a movement of the people, for the people, by the people.

Inside a Syrian Qur'an School for Women: The Spiritual Roots of a Revolution

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:00:52 -0800

]]> Women have been the heart and backbone of Islam from its beginnings. From the courage of Khadija, Prophet Muhammad's first wife and first convert, to the scholarship and fiery independence of his later wife Aisha; Islam has been shaped and guided by the feminine hand since its earliest days.

Republican Presidential Candidates on Islam

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:54:39 -0800

]]> As republican voters near the time to elect their presidential candidate for the 2012 election, the candidates' respective religious perspectives become significant to many.

Glenn Beck Flees From Muslim-American Mogul

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:26:21 -0800

]]> Speaking after Beck's address to Business Insider's Ignition conference, Ali was introduced to Beck and told him, "I am a Muslim, and this is what a Muslim face looks like..."

Khan on Standby for Mayweather vs. Pacquaio

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:07:42 -0800

]]> WBA and IBF light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has revealed that talks between Golden Boy and Floyd Mayweather have been ongoing and the pound for pound king is interested in making the fight with the Bolton fighter.

Muhammad Ali Recovers Following Collapse

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:04:40 -0800

]]> Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali spent Thanksgiving with his family in Las Vegas after a spell in hospital just days after attending rival ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s funeral.

7 Amazing Clean Tech Projects in the Arab World

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:23:31 -0800

]]> Despite the mainstream news depicting nothing but political drama and violence, there are all kinds of great green projects ongoing in the Middle East. Take a look at 7 that might surprise you.

The American Behind India's 9/11 And How U.S. Botched Chances to Stop Him

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:53:19 -0800

]]> David Coleman Headley was a drug informant, Islamic extremist and spy for Pakistani intelligence. Despite repeated warnings to law enforcement, he secretly paved the way for the 2008 siege in Mumbai that killed 166 people, including six U.S. citizens.

Jacksonville Jaguars Being Sold to Shahid Khan

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:18:35 -0800

]]> Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver announced the team has been sold to Shahid Khan.

No Muslim Reality Show Needed in Canada

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:52:57 -0800

]]> TLC’s “All-American Muslim” reality show has sparked lots of debate amongst the Muslim community in America. But in Canada, viewers don’t understand the controversy.

Meet the Cast of TLC's "All-American Muslim"

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:08:46 -0800

]]> All-American Muslim takes a look at life in Dearborn, Michigan--home to the largest mosque in the United States--through the lens of five Muslim American families.

Muslim Voters Hard to Predict in 2012

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:54:17 -0800

]]> Many still lean Democrat, but disappointed with Obama and recent events.

Journalist Mona Eltahawy Tells of Sex Assault in Cairo Ministry

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:26:15 -0800

]]> US-Egyptian writer says she had bones broken in both wrists by security officials after arrest near Tahrir Square

How Turkey Came to Our Thanksgiving Table

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:09:17 -0800

]]> My Pakistani and American Muslim social circles celebrate Thanksgiving each year alongside our Eid festivities and Super Bowl Sunday parties, featuring homemade guacamole dip, chips and samosas.

Terrorists Enlist Turkeys for Jihad: Pam Gellar

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:50:12 -0800

]]> Recently, bikini-blogger and Islamophobe extraordinaire, Pamela Gellar issued a warning that the Butterball Company is supporting international terrorism by providing “Stealth Halal” Turkeys to American families.

Pakistani-American Dairy Queen Owner Gives Back to His Community

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:41:10 -0700

]]> Dairy Queen owner Hamid Chaudhry - a Pakistani immigrant - has helped out with fund raisers for more than 100 community organizations.

Burf Khalifa Comes With the World's Longest Poop Shoot

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:00:10 -0800

]]> “After having a hefty meal at the restaurant on the top of the World’s Tallest Building in Dubai… you excuse yourself from the table and head to the W.C…and without even thinking about it, you flush the toilet.” Where does the poop go?

Leveraging Hip Hop in US Foreign Policy

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:47:40 -0800

]]> Diplomats and officials use the music of the oppressed to connect with disaffected Muslim youth.

Keffiyeh: The "War Scarf"

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:12:27 -0800

]]> The Keffiyeh, perhaps the most recognized symbol of the Palestinian struggle, has slowly become a fashion item - worn by celebrities & stocked by many high street stores.

Tying the Knot at Occupy Wall Street

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:58:19 -0800

]]> It seems like the one question that's on every marriage-seeker's mind is, "Where do I meet someone?"

The Reality of the 'All-American Muslim' Reality TV Show

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:04:27 -0800

]]> The series about five American Muslim families can't represent all of us – any more than Jersey Shore does Italian Americans

TLC’s All-American Muslim is Surprisingly Really Watchable

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:48:02 -0800

]]> It’s tough, and never a good idea for a single person, or a few families, or even a specific community to be considered the representation of an entire faith group.

Kumasi Simmons: Changing the World, One Tune at a Time

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:59:06 -0700

]]> Kumasi Simmons is changing the world one tune at a time because he believes music is too serious to be taken lightly.

FIFA Ready to Remove the Veil on Hijab Ban

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:54:01 -0700

]]> From the looks of it, Fifa is taking the upper hand in solving soccer's Hijab issue once and for all.

'The 99' Super Heroes Arrive on ComiXology

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:02:50 -0700

]]> Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa's The 99, a comic series rooted in Islamic culture and religion about 99 youths from around the world empowered by magical stones, is now available to purchase digitally on iOS devices and online through comiXology.

Interview With Green Hajj Expert Dr. Husna Ahmed

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:16:32 -0700

]]> We speak to Dr. Husna Ahmed, the co-author of the newly launched Green Guide to Hajj about the role Muslims can play in protecting nature.

Same Old, Same Old, But Different: Occupy Minar-e-Pakistan

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:56:16 -0700

]]> Pakistan, according to former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, is an international migraine.

Conference Spotlights Growing Muslim Market

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:22:54 -0700

]]> Savvy marketers are constantly working to stay leading edge — keeping a pulse on consumer trends such as shifting demographics, evolving purchase behaviors and assessing lifestyles and life stages to best identify how their brands can fit into a variety of consumers’ lives.

Zaki Hasan: The Grandmaster of Geekdom

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:13:45 -0700

]]> Zaki Hasan has been a geek all his life, though he's never felt comfortable admitting it until now.

Spirit of “Moving Forward” Pervades Arab-American Celebration

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:41:49 -0700

]]> Approximately 500 people gathered at City Hall to celebrate the citywide third Annual Arab American Heritage month.

Coming to America: The Infidel

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:42:45 -0700

]]> NBC will tackle Muslim-Jewish relations in a sitcom. The network has put in development a comedy series based on the 2010 British comedy feature The Infidel, with British-Iranian actor-comedian Omid Djalili.

Can We Really Speak of a ‘Muslim Consumer’?

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:10:56 -0700

]]> When it comes to the growing arena of marketing to Muslims, the big question that the marketing industry is grappling with is: can you really speak of such a thing as a single homogeneous Muslim consumer, regardless of where they are in the world?

The Halal Consumer

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:47:11 -0700

]]> Faisal Masood, an Indian American technology director working in New York, is not the typical consumer.

Faith Leaders Prepare For Upcoming Climate Summit In South Africa

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:12:02 -0700

]]> With forty days left till the latest climate conference held in Durban, South Africa, faith leaders are preparing to fight for the environment

A Social History of Iranian Cinema

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:52:06 -0700

]]> You may be familiar with Iranian cinema -- its post-revolutionary neorealist incarnation has made waves at international film festivals for three decades now.

Craig Thompson's Habibi

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:12:46 -0700

]]> If you see Craig Thompson's new book, Habibi, you will think it is a sacred book. It is bound is what looks like hardened brown leather and its spine and cover are gilded with ancient trims.

TLC's 'All-American Muslim' Premieres in November

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:33:46 -0700

]]> TLC announced on Wednesday that its new eight-episode reality series, All-American Muslim, will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 10 p.m.

The Theatre of Armenian Genocide

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:59:33 -0700

]]> The Armenian Genocide began in the late 19th century and continued on through the first two decades of the the 20th

New Security Plan for Hajj in Place

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:10:53 -0700

]]> Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said Saturday that the Kingdom would combat violations and bad practices during the upcoming Hajj.

Review: Why I Am A Five Percenter

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:29:09 -0700

]]> The supposed rule of thumb for avoiding controversy in polite society is not to have conversations about politics or religion. Apparently there aren't many people who can be rational or calm with either topic.

Irvine 11 Conviction Sets a Dangerous Precedent, Attorney Says

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:44:40 -0700

]]> From Maine to California and everywhere in between, Americans exercise their free speech rights in the form of peaceful protests every day, oftentimes with little fanfare or outside interference.

Review: Wham! Bam! Islam!

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:05:35 -0700

]]> Wham! Bam! Islam! is about Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa of Kuwait and his quest to create a band of superheroes for Muslim youth to look up to.

Interview: Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, Creator of the Comic Book The 99

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:57:22 -0700

]]> Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa is the subject of the upcoming documentary Wham! Bam! Islam!, to air on PBS on October 13.

Using Martial Arts to Connect With the Divine

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:42:28 -0700

]]> A close friend introduced me to the idea that practicing martial arts has the potential to assist a Muslim in achieving a higher spiritual connection with God.

Photos: Martial Arts and the Journey to Islam

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:44:11 -0700

]]> Daliah Merzaban discusses the relationship of martial arts and spirituality.

Women Left Behind in Recovery

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:58:14 -0700

]]> A higher percentage of women are unemployed than men, according to numbers released by Gallup.

Interest-free Loans Help Women in China Start Businesses

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:04:22 -0700

]]> After eight years' toil in a garment factory with a monthly pay of 500 yuan (79 U.S. dollars) at most, Bai Fenglan has managed to become her own boss and run a rewarding business.

World’s First Turkish Womb Transplant Is A Success

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:26:06 -0700

]]> Derya Sert is the 21 year old who had the world’s first successful womb transplant at a Turkish hospital

Pine Nut Truce Brokers Temporary Peace in Afghanistan

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:49:25 -0700

]]> Some say all is fair in love and war, but for guerrilla warfare between the Taliban and Haqqani in Afghanistan, there are limits. Guns go down for pine nut season.

Lupe Fiasco Donates to Occupy Oakland

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:22:41 -0700

]]> Hip hop star stops by protest movement and donates tents, food and a generator

Rebel Without a Pause — Lupe Fiasco

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:14:48 -0700

]]> Performance: Lupe Fiasco, rocking a pro Occupy Wall Street t-shirt, puts on a titillating stage show for his powerful “Words I Never Said.” Adding to the dramatics is a burka-clad Erykah Badu.

Lupe Fiasco & Erykah Badu Perform "Words I Never Said"

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:39:20 -0700

]]> Gallery: Lupe Fiasco and Eryka Badu perform at the 2011 Hip Hop Awards.

Angelina Jolie Visits Libya, War-Torn Misrata

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:49:07 -0700

]]> Actress and U.N. goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie was in Libya on Tuesday for a visit to help agencies bringing aid to Libyans in Tripoli and Misrata, she said in a statement provided to Reuters.

Saudi Interior Ministry Approves First Hajj Safety Guide

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:19:17 -0700

]]> Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior has given his approval to a Hajj security plan. It centres on providing pilgrims with basic services and shelter centers in the event of any emergencies.

A Guide to Occupy Wall Street

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:33:48 -0700

]]> While America's airwaves, television screens and front pages have been duly preoccupied with massive street demonstrations and revolutions in the Middle East, the American people have been busy with their own protests.

Taj Mahal Could Collapse Within 5 Years

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:21:58 -0700

]]> Architecturally stunning on the outside, but increasingly fragile on the inside.

Taj Mahal - A Tribute to Beauty

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:37:11 -0700

]]> Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed.

Three Women Honored By Nobel Prize, Millions are Missing

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:40:22 -0700

]]> This year’s Nobel Peace Prize went to three women. Announcing the winners last week, the prize committee declared, "Democracy and lasting peace in the world . . . cannot be achieved unless women obtain the same opportunities as men to influence developments at all levels of society."

Arab Spring Female Activist Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:36:28 -0700

]]> Yemeni activist Tawakul Karman has become the first Arab woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

The Movement: Occupy Wall Street Protests Spread Across the County

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:54:11 -0700

]]> It's not just Occupy Wall Street anymore. According to occupytogether.org, there are Occupy events currently running or planned for the month of October in over 1400 cities across the globe, and in approximately 400 cities in 48 states across America.

A Patriot Act: The Story of Kareem Khan

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:16:51 -0700

]]> The words tall, dark, and handsome, come to mind as I flip through an online photo album of a stately, smiling young man fashioned in a military uniform. As I reach the last picture I feel a sharp pang in my stomach. In this album, put together for me by Kareem’s mother, Sheba Khan, is a headstone.

10th Anniversary of the War in Afghanistan

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:16:34 -0700

]]> It was exactly 10 years ago today -- just under one month after the 9/11 attacks, that the Long War began.

iRoots: Steve Jobs' Arab Ancestry

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:49:51 -0700

]]> Steve Jobs, arguably the most influential CEO in the world, is the biological son of an Arab American who was born in Homs, Syria, and studied at the American University of Beirut.

The Biography of Obama's Father

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:04:37 -0700

]]> In utter contrast to his son, Obama senior was a man whose public image was politically incorrect and rebellious -- he said and did as he wished, often without regard for his safety or his future.

Zahra's Paradise & the Iran Election Protesters

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:24:38 -0700

]]> Iran. In one word it elicits the highs and lows of reactions. It is a complex country with a complex people and it has been a mainstay of American news for a good 32 years.

Manufacturing Immigrant Hysteria in America

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:42:00 -0700

]]> America is a melting pot -- a coming together of different peoples from different countries, religions, ethnicities and ideologies. It began with immigration and it moves forward with it. But it's never been easy being different in America.

Somali Elder Helps Refugees Be Buried Affordably with Dignity

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:39:38 -0700

]]> After leaving his job eight years ago, Omar Abatiyow Mohamed, now 84, began helping other Somalis in Seattle gain the dignity of a proper and affordable burial.

A New Tribal Identity: Merging Islam with Native-American Traditions

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:47:14 -0700

]]> In October of 2009, Ashley Wolford found herself reciting the shahada - the Islamic declaration of faith. Three years later, she still has a hard time articulating what brought her there.

It’s Official - Iran Has the Most Polluted Cities in the World

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:13:44 -0700

]]> According to a report by the World Health Organisation, Iranian cities are the world’s most polluted with some cities registering air pollution 20 times over the recommended upper limit.

In Saudi Arabia, a New Era for Women

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:57:12 -0700

]]> Since its establishment as a state in 1932, Saudi Arabia has never been governed by anyone but its founder, King Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud – who was born in 1876 – or one of his 37 sons by 22 wives.

Actor Sean Penn Joins Egyptians in Tahrir Square Protest

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:37:36 -0700

]]> U.S. actor Sean Penn joined thousands of Egyptian activists who packed downtown Cairo on Friday demanding that military rulers speed up the transfer of power to civilians and end emergency laws once used by Hosni Mubarak against his opponents.

A Journey From the Catwalk to the Prayer Line

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:36:35 -0700

]]> Darrin Rich’s job is accommodating to his natural restlessness - signed with Ford Models, one of the largest and oldest modeling agencies in the world, he takes modeling jobs - commercials, magazine ads, catalog work - when he can.

Islamic Science Rediscovered

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:22:46 -0700

]]> "Islamic Science Rediscovered" seeks to break down the stereotypes of Muslims often attributed by the West and highlight the many contributions achieved in the what is often referred to as the "Golden Age of Islam."

Celebration: Muslim Day Parade, New York City

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:56:35 -0700

]]> The 26th annual United American Muslim Day Parade took place in New York City on Sunday.

Jordanian Artist Showcases Crafts in New Shop

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:08:54 -0700

]]> Local Jordanian artist, Idrees Al-Sweiss, opens a new shop - HayatCo Arts - in Bridgeview, Illinois showcasing his art.

"Fear, Inc. The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America"

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:02:11 -0700

]]> It can be called the first of its kind. "Fear, Inc.The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America," maybe the first organized attempt to examine the root cause of discrimination towards Muslim-Americans.

Students Convicted in Irvine 11 Case

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:43:49 -0700

]]> Guilty verdicts were handed down Friday in the case of 10 students accused of disrupting a speech by the Israeli ambassador at UC Irvine.

Declaration of Statehood: Is This Really the Best Move for the Palestinian People?

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:22:07 -0700

]]> For the past 60 years, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been the main political issue of a very volatile Middle East.

Park51 Cultural Center Opens Without Protests

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:07:24 -0700

]]> Park51 has garnered protests since it was first announced. After two years in the making, though, last night’s opening went off without a hitch.

Park51 Cultural Center Opens Its Doors

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:05:01 -0700

]]> With no protesters and little hint of the controversy that consumed lower Manhattan last summer, the Park51 Islamic community center officially opened its doors to the public Wednesday night.

Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:27:14 -0700

]]> Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football follows the team of Fordson High School in the days leading up to their big game against their rivals from Dearborn High in September of 2009.

Chicago's Devon Street Brings South Asia Home

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:23:58 -0700

]]> The infamous Devon Street located in Chicago's Roger's Park/Edgewater is host to countless Indo-Pak restaurants, clothing and fabric shops, zabiha markets, salons, medical and law offices, travel agencies, and many other businesses.

The Post 9/11 Exclusion of Ethnic Journalists

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:56:02 -0700

]]> As America observes the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we bring you the voices of the ethnic and minority journalists whose authentic window into their communities has been lost in the quagmire of national disaster.

Hispanics and Blacks Missing in Gaming Industry

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:41:14 -0700

]]> The pixilated elephant in the room of the multi-billion dollar gaming industry: African Americans and Hispanics play and purchase video games more than any other ethnic group in the U.S., yet the overwhelming majority of characters in games are young white males.

9/11: Ten Years Later

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:40:49 -0700

]]> The tenth anniversary was a subdued, sober affair in New York City

IMAN Hosts a Day of Remembrance and Solidarity

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:55:02 -0700

]]> A Day of Remembrance and Solidarity brought together local and state leaders to commemorate the loss of life on September 11, 2001, and in subsequent years, from victims and first responders, to soldiers and innocent civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Top Ten Films to Commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:20:04 -0700

]]> Here are three lists of films that can help provide some context of the history, politics, and culture of Muslims and the Islamic world.

Muslim 9/11 Reflections: Islam In America 10 Years Later

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:54:57 -0700

]]> I believe in an America that will overcome these difficult times in the next 10 years and help create a better future for people of all faiths (or people of no faith), be they Christian, Jewish or Muslim.

The Challenge of Being a Muslim in Post-9/11 America

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:21:58 -0700

]]> Watching the twin towers crumble on live television was the start of my deep bond with America that will endure the hate

Patriot Acts: Narratives of Post-9/11 Injustice

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:06:31 -0700

]]> Edited by Alia Malek, who also interviewed most of the people in the book, Patriot Acts compiles first hand stories from people who had been maligned to some degree due to the after effects of 9/11.

Removing the Veil

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:10:29 -0700

]]> Maria Khan no longer wears the Muslim scarf and her story has nothing to do with the aftermath of 9/11 or religious discrimination.

Coverage of Wars — A Photojournalist's Perspective

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:45:06 -0700

]]> As the U.S. prepares to drawdown its troops from Afghanistan this month, the beginning of a complete withdrawal from America's longest war by 2014, many still draw comparison of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Vietnam War.

Fighting the Defamation of Muslim Americans

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:24:01 -0700

]]> Exploiting fear, hysteria and ignorance has been a lucrative business for the Islamophobia network in America.

The Newest Avenger: Superhero to Challenge Race Politics

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:24:31 -0700

]]> It is no secret that superheroes on the big screen rake in ample box office success. This could help explain why this summer alone has already featured four films with heroes-in-tights.

Wayward Son: The Jordan Richter Story

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:22:08 -0700

]]> Wayward Son: The Jordan Richter Story documents the rapid rise of professional skateboarder Jordan Richter and his sudden disappearance from the spot light in the mid 90's.

How Medicines Are Contaminating The Earth

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:14:05 -0700

]]> A Tel Aviv University researcher has found that drugs are contaminating the earth in more complex ways than previously thought.

New Marvel Comics Spider-Man is Black-Latino

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:14:40 -0700

]]> Marvel Comics’ “Ultimate Fallout #4” hit the stands yesterday, and in it, we got our first glimpse at the “Ultimate” storyline’s new Spidey, a half-African American half-Latino kid named Miles Morales.

Saudi Prince to Build World's Tallest Tower

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:42:13 -0700

]]> 568 feet taller than the world’s current tallest building, the Kingdom Tower will feature a Four Seasons hotel, Four Seasons serviced apartments, Class A office space, luxury condominiums and the world’s highest observatory.

Leonardo DiCaprio To Join Zayed Prize Jury

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:26:21 -0700

]]> As the Middle East is short on its own green celebrities, the Zayed Prize has decided to nab some from Hollywood (and tennis) instead.

"Koran By Heart" Premieres On HBO

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:35:20 -0700

]]> “Koran by Heart”, a new documentary by HBO premieres today coinciding with the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month.

Forget Zuckerberg, How About Fazal?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:11:23 -0700

]]> The entrepreneurial world is loaded with bright, usually young, people who dream of one day founding the next Google, Facebook, or something uniquely new and revolutionary.

Muslims, Among Victims, Seek Solace

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:33:53 -0700

]]> After local media reported that Islamic terrorists may have been behind the deadly bombing of a government office in Oslo on Friday, Muslim families in this town began fearing a revenge attack. The subsequent shooting rampage compounded those fears.

The Horn of Africa Famine: A Cautionary Tale for MENA

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:17:17 -0700

]]> Tens of thousands of people, many of them children, have already died in Somalia – the seat of what is being called the Horn of Africa famine.

Ryan Seacrest to Produce New Reality Show "Shahs of Sunset"

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:15:44 -0700

]]> Soon the entire nation will know about "Tehrangeles," the tight-knit and stereotypically wealthy Persian-American community of Los Angeles.

After Islam, a Journey to the Altar

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:57:57 -0700

]]> Diana Khan, 46, never thought she would be trading in her Muslim headscarf for a wife.

‘Haboobs’ Stir Critics in Arizona

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:47:05 -0700

]]> The massive dust storms that swept through central Arizona this month have stirred up not just clouds of sand but a debate over what to call them.

Terrorism Training Casts Pall Over Muslim Employee

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:08:57 -0700

]]> In the first of two stories on counterterrorism training, NPR reports on one training session that turned a state employee into a suspect.

TLC Orders 'All-American Muslim' Series

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:30:52 -0700

]]> The cable channel best known for hits "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and "Sister Wives" will turn its focus to a Muslim-American community in Michigan.

Congressman Ellison: Herman Cain is a "Bigot"

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:55:45 -0700

]]> Keith Ellison tells Salon that the presidential hopeful's anti-Islam remarks aren't just offensive -- but dangerous

Why So Many Fallujah Babies Are Born Deformed

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:52:13 -0700

]]> The true extent of the Iraq war’s most horrifying legacies has been kept from the international public’s view: 15% of all new babies born in Fallujah have birth defects.

Billionaire Sheikh Carves Name in Desert, Visible From Space

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:27:51 -0700

]]> Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Ahyan, 63, has carved his name in sand on an island he owns with letters so big they can be seen from space.

Amitabh Bachchan Visits Moinuddin Chishti

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:44:25 -0700

]]> The king of Bollywood, actor Amitabh Bachchan visited the tomb of India's most famous Sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti, to fulfill a wish he made some 40 years ago.

Somalia Famine Claims Tens of Thousands of Lives

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:22:06 -0700

]]> Tens of thousands of people, many of them children, have already died in Somalia – the seat of what is being called the Horn of Africa famine.

Trekking From San Francisco to Pakistan on a Sport Bike

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:53:42 -0700

]]> Moin Khan, a 24-year-old Pakistani native is attempting an epic, 25,000-mile motorcycle journey from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Calif. back to his home country.

Court Says Clothing Retailer Discriminated Against Muslim

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:17:24 -0700

]]> A federal district court has ruled against Abercrombie & Fitch stating the company violated civil rights law for refusing to hire a Muslim woman because she wore a headscarf.

The Accelerating Decline of World Oceans: Why It Matters for the Middle East

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:10:02 -0700

]]> War and conflict overshadows the environment in the Middle East, and oceans overlooked, are now on brink of catastrophe.

Her Ticket To Space: $20 Million

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:35:06 -0700

]]> Anousheh Ansari, like many, dreamed of traveling to space in her childhood. And though she didn't pursue it as a career, this passion of hers has become a huge part of her life.

Praying Toward Mecca...In Outer Space

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:27:16 -0700

]]> Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's historic space flight on the Discovery shuttle in 1985 marked many firsts for the shuttle program. He was the first Arab, Muslim, and member of royalty to travel into space.

Jordan Richter: The Comeback Kid

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:21:01 -0700

]]> Professional skateboarder Jordan Richter's rapid rise and his sudden disappearance from the spot light in the mid 90's after seeking a spiritual path is documented by the recently released documentary, Wayward Son: The Jordan Richter Story.

Syria’s Beehive-Shaped Green Architecture

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:27:53 -0700

]]> How do the Syrian beehive-shaped houses made out of mud manage to stay so cool in extreme desert conditions?

Women's Soccer Scarf Ban Spurs Cultural Battleground

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:47:04 -0700

]]> Over thirty years after Canada’s Persons Case, women are still fighting for personal freedom.

The Black History of the White House

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:39:49 -0700

]]> "The Black History of the White House", is a comprehensive statement about the fact that black people have not only lived in the White House before the Obamas, but they actually built it, in more ways than one.

How Pornography Destroys Lives

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:57:59 -0700

]]> Pamela Paul was shocked by what she found while researching how pornography is changing our culture: everyone is doing it.

True Stories of Detained Japanese Americans

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:44:45 -0700

]]> Hundreds of thousands of Americans of Japanese ancestry were rounded up and incarcerated in the name of national security. Several years later, when they were released, they found themselves rebuilding their lives and communities.

Iran Warns of Serious Action for the BBC "Life of Muhammad" Series

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:16:59 -0700

]]> The BBC has introduced "The Life of Muhammad", a three-part series on the Prophet of Islam, just before of the holy month of Ramadan.

FIFA Makes Contingency Plans for Qatar World Cup 2022

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:30:00 -0700

]]> FIFA is unofficially mulling over plans to change the rules of the game to accommodate Qatar’s high summer temperatures.

Clinton Promotes Technology for Arab Girls

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:51:37 -0700

]]> After having launched TechWomen last year, Hillary Clinton announced the launch of TechGirls, an educational initiative for girls from Arab countries interested in technology.

"Race and Hollywood" Explores Arab Depiction On Screen

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:52:18 -0700

]]> The Arab culture is in the spotlight at the Race and Hollywood project developed by Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

Neuroscience and the Changing Media Stereotypes of Muslims

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:51:01 -0700

]]> Popular film and television has relied on stereotypical portrayals of Muslims and Arabs since its existence. There is, however, a quiet revolution afoot inside television and film, and the predictable box of the Muslim-as-terrorist is slowly fading.

"News Channels Are Biased Against Islam" Claims Survey

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:49:47 -0700

]]> An independent poll carried out by Consumer PI claims vast majority of British Muslims perceive the three mainstream TV news channels (BBC, ITV and Sky) to be biased against their religion.

Man Claims Nation of Islam Connected to Murder of The Notorious B.I.G.

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:19:05 -0700

]]> While the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. still remains a mystery, a man has stepped forward with an interesting allegation.

Meet The Mexican Muslim Tree Huggers

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:26:49 -0700

]]> Beginning as a meeting once upon a time in Mexico, Trees Give Life is the co-effort of Arif Malik and performing artist Mohammed Yahya.

Gaza’s Children Parachute into Record Books

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:21:38 -0700

]]> Keeping their feet firmly on the ground, Gaza’s children stormed into the Guinness Book of World Records Thursday for the third year in a row, as they broke the record for the world’s biggest parachute game.

Is Pornography Driving Men Crazy?

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:52:02 -0700

]]> Could the widespread availability and consumption of pornography in recent years actually be rewiring the male brain?

30 Mosques: The Ultimate Road Trip

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:39:02 -0700

]]> Stand-up Comedian Aman Ali and filmmaker Bassam Tariq, founders of the project "30 Mosques in 30 Days", will hit the road again this year during the Holy month of Ramadan.

Sacred Space: Islamic Architecture 2.0

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:00:53 -0700

]]> Maryam Eskandari, an architect at the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at Harvard and MIT, currently has a traveling exhibit on American Mosques called, Sacred Space: (Re) Constructing the Place of Gender in the Space of Religion.

One Pakistani’s Epic Solo Motorcycle Journey from San Francisco to Lahore

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0700

]]> Moin Khan attempts an epic 25,000-mile solo motorcycle journey from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California to Lahore, Pakistan on his sport bike.

Kids in Gaza Parachute to World Record Glory

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:32:14 -0700

]]> Schoolchildren from across the Gaza Strip gathered at Khan Younis stadium, breaking the record for the world’s biggest parachute game.

Weightlifting Organization Modifies Rules to Allow Islamic Attire

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:28:04 -0700

]]> Kulsoom Abdullah will be able to compete in weightlifting after the International Weightlifting Federation (IWT) approved new guidelines that allow more modest attire during competitions.

Comic Books Draw Up Muslim Super Heroes

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:35:14 -0700

]]> With the influx of Hollywood blockbusters featuring American superheroes, some are looking to the creation of Muslim superheroes on one of America’s oldest entertainment mediums, the comic book.

Tulsa Federal Judge Rules Against Abercrombie & Fitch in Lawsuit Over Hijab

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:02:17 -0700

]]> A Tulsa federal judge ruled Wednesday in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in its lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch for not hiring a Muslim teenager who wore a hijab, or religiously mandated headscarf.

Tom Cruise Climbs Dubai's Burj Khalifa

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:37:30 -0700

]]> Paramount Pictures has released this Tuesday the trailer of the latest chapter in the Mission Impossible series, Ghost Protocol.

Central Security Forces in Clash With Protestors in Tahrir Square

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:19:20 -0700

]]> On June 28, Central Security Forces (CSF) clashed with protestors who were at Tahrir Square who were families of the martyrs killed in the January 25 Revolution.

LivingSocial-GoNabit Deal Marks First E-Commerce Acquisition for Middle East

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:21:24 -0700

]]> The acquisition of GoNabit.com, the Middle East’s original group-buying website, by LivingSocial, the online source for handpicked experiences at a great value, marks a milestone development for the region’s e-commerce industry.

Indians Pay Surgeons to Turn Girls into Boys

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:39:18 -0700

]]> Indian doctors have been accused of conducting sex change operations on young girls whose parents want sons to improve the family's income prospects.

Plans For Cleaner Zam Zam Distribution In Medina

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:31:08 -0700

]]> This past Sunday, officials in Medina released a statement on plans to install a new Zam Zam water project.

Dutch Calls for Ban on Religious Slaughter

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:38:48 -0700

]]> Animal rights activists and a far-right party join forces to ban kosher and halal slaughter methods.

Prince Finds Islam Orderly

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:32:18 -0700

]]> The 'Purple Rain' singer respects the “order” of Islamic countries.

Conversation With Shareef Nasir: Executive Producer, "The African-American’s Journey to Al-Islam"

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:37:21 -0700

]]> Shareef Nasir, in an uninhibited, in-depth conversation, speaks about the necessity of the Nation of Islam, the egotistical side of Malcolm X, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s illegitimate children, and the arrogance and deceit Louis Farrakhan.

"My Fellow American", A Project To Break Down Muslim Misconceptions

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:03:11 -0700

]]> Social media helped bring about changes in North Africa and the Middle East. Muslims in America are also utilizing these tools to help shape their narratives.

The Golden Age of Islam 2.0

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:38:24 -0700

]]> The role of social media as a common denominator in aiding and abetting social progress is undeniable.

Afghan-Americans Fearful of Quick Withdrawal

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:03:37 -0700

]]> President Obama announced Wednesday his plans to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year, and a total of 33,000 troops by next summer. But for some Afghan Americans, such a quick military withdrawal may not be good for Afghanistan.

Iran To Put a Monkey Into Space: Report

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:46:23 -0700

]]> Iran is going to send a monkey into space to prepare for the country’s plan to send a man on a similar journey by 2020.

Alarming Facts on Academic Experience for Young Men of Color

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:09:23 -0700

]]> Nearly half of young men of color -- ages 15 to 24 - who graduate from high school will end up unemployed, incarcerated or dead.

Reach Muslim Consumers During Ramadan

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:02:56 -0700

]]> For brands and retailers, Ramadan offers an ideal entry point for creating rapport with Muslim consumers -- a growing niche that is increasingly gaining attention.

My Dad, Muhammad Ali

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:21:00 -0700

]]> Muhammad Ali, my father, has never been afraid of confronting conflicts outside of the ring.

Saudi Women Ask Clinton Why She Hasn’t Supported Female Drivers

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:12:18 -0700

]]> A group campaigning for the right of Saudi women to drive sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking why she hasn’t expressed support for those who defied a ban on driving last week.

Muslim Hearings Recall My Life in Internment Camp

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:05:05 -0700

]]> Make no mistake. Growing up in internment Camp Amache in Colorado was no joy ride -- just look at the pictures.

Saudi Women Defy Ban to Take Driver's Seat

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:45:59 -0700

]]> Several women drive around in kingdom in open defiance of rule that prohibits them from driving.

The Emergence of the Muslim Superhero

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:01:07 -0700

]]> David Lewis, who is studying for a doctorate in religion and literature, probes the rise of Muslim comic book superheroes.

From Software Engineer to Social Entrepreneur

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:30:46 -0700

]]> Bags for Bliss is a social enterprise that empowers adolescent girls in Pakistan through education and entrepreneurship.

“Muslim For A Month” Project In Turkey Grows Interfaith Seeds

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:16:34 -0700

]]> Working closely with peace activists and scholars, the Muslim for a Month program in Istanbul has brought communities together through shared “Islamic” experiences.

Tony Blair 'Reads the Qur'an Every Day to Stay Faith Literate'

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:31:31 -0700

]]> He was notoriously reluctant to discuss religion while Prime Minister, with his chief spin doctor Alastair Campbell famously commenting: ‘We don’t do God.’

The Loyalty Test

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:45:20 -0700

]]> First, in an interview with Glenn Beck, former Godfather Pizza CEO Herman Cain, a Republican candidate for president, said he would want Muslim Americans to take a loyalty test if they were to be part of his cabinet.

MPAA Pulls Hollywood Films from Indonesia Cinemas

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:41:05 -0700

]]> At one of Jakarta’s biggest movie theaters, Richard Olsen, an Indonesia-based filmmaker, runs down what’s playing on the big screens.

Miss USA Defends Pole-Dancing, Partying

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:28:17 -0700

]]> As she gets ready to hand over the crown this weekend, reigning Miss USA Rima Fakih defended her controversial time as last year's beauty winner.

Afghanistan Most Dangerous Country for Women, Survey Finds

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:48:35 -0700

]]> A survey of more than two hundred gender experts conducted by TrustLaw, a legal news service run by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, has found that Afghanistan is the most dangerous country in the world for women, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, India, and Somalia.

Jihad, Persona Non Grata on Facebook

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:02:14 -0700

]]> His name is Jihad Meroueh. He wants to create a Facebook account like the other 17 million people who live in France but Facebook does not want him.

IRS Errors Cause Problems for Nonprofits

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:38:03 -0700

]]> Mistakes in IRS List Cause Headaches for Some Nonprofits.

The Shelf-Pod House

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:48:03 -0700

]]> A definitive architectural answer to the problem of never having enough shelf space.

Yemeni Photographer Turns Her Lens On The West

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:56:22 -0700

]]> Photojournalist Amira Al-Sharif is undertaking a project that compares and contrasts lives of young women in Yemen and the United States.

After Imam's Arrest, Protesters Want Margate Mosque Closed

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:03:46 -0700

]]> A mosque whose imam has been charged with sending money to the Pakistani Taliban has become the target of a small group of protesters seeking to shut it down.

How an Afghan Methadone Clinic is Fighting to Counter HIV

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:43:33 -0700

]]> In the Pul-i-Sokhta neighborhood of Kabul, Afghanistan, hundreds of men gather under a bridge in the dark. They hunch over sheets of foil and breathe in the fumes from boiling heroin.

Buying Lingerie in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:52:55 -0700

]]> If you are a woman in Saudi Arabia and you need a new bra or a pair of underpants, you have to buy them from a man. Now, the Saudi king says he wants female sales assistants in lingerie stores.

Halal Carts: New York

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:15:41 -0700

]]> Over the last 5 to 6 years, New York City has seen an exponential growth of it’s “Halal Food” industry.

Controversy Surrounds F1 in Bahrain

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:27:17 -0700

]]> It seems there won’t be a Formula One Grand Prix in Bahrain this year. The most powerful man in Formula One, Bernie Ecclestone, says there can’t be.

Designer Headcover for Female Muslim Athletes

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:35:50 -0700

]]> Marco Werman talks to Iranian-born designer Elham Seyed about the sports head cover she designed.

AIPAC 2011: America-Israel Relationship “Remains Strong”

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:09:54 -0700

]]> If there was ever any doubt about the continuing clout and strength of the pro-Israel movement in American politics, they were put to rest last week.

New Smart Phone App to Understand Islam, Muslim365

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:12:21 -0700

]]> Educating people and fighting misconceptions about Islam is the challenge taken up by Amanda Quraishi who developed a new smart phone application, Muslim365.

Khan Academy: A Classroom in Your Pocket

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:21:04 -0700

]]> Salman Khan hopes that anyone with an Internet connection will use his YouTube lessons to learn.

Women's Group Launches 'Jihad Against Violence'

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:06:50 -0700

]]> Inspire's campaign aims to combat all forms of violence but with an emphasis on crimes justified in the name of Islam

'Obedient Wives' Club: Malaysia Group Says Good Sex Is A Duty

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:30:02 -0700

]]> The "Obedient Wives Club" says it can cure social ills such as prostitution and divorce by teaching women to be submissive and keep their men happy in the bedroom.

The Man Behind the Aladdin Boycotts: Sameer Asad Gardezi

Sun, 29 May 2011 18:43:49 -0700

]]> ILLUME sits down with Sameer Asad Gardezi, creator of the Boycott Aladdin series.

I Heart Hamas: an Arab-American Comedy

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:30:44 -0700

]]> It's not easy being an Arab-American, it's even tougher trying to make it in the comedy business, but Jennifer Jajeh is a woman who likes a challenge. Her one-woman show, I Heart Hamas, has made headlines, and not just because she hearts Hamas (or does she?)

The New Muslim Cool: Islamic Eco Rap

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:50:23 -0700

]]> A humanities instructor by day and social activist by night, California based hip-hop artist 'Professor A.L.I.' is behind a cool new era of enviro-activism in a bid to raise awareness of Islamophobia in America.

Reviving the Islamic Spirit : Looking to Recapture the Universality of Faith

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:57:22 -0700

]]> This past Memorial Day convened the long awaited, Reviving the Islamic Spirit conference in Long Beach, Calif. RIS is touted as the most well regarded and well attended Islamic conference in North America, with nearly 10,000 in attendance this year.

Daycare Caterer Passes Off Meals From Discount Stores as Organic, Kosher, Halal

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:52:06 -0700

]]> A Toronto catering company that claims to have fed one million of the “highest-quality” meals to Ontario children is a fly-by-night operation working out of a fast-food restaurant and passing off conventional or poorly cooked food as premium fare.

Tortured and Killed: Hamza al-Khateeb, Age 13

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:21:57 -0700

]]> The mutilation and death in custody of a 13-year-old child has sparked further furious protests in Syrian city of Daraa.

World's Largest University for Women Opens

Mon, 30 May 2011 16:19:01 -0700

]]> Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah inaugurated Sunday the SR20-billion Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University.

Imam Teaches Islam With a Distinct U.S. Style

Sat, 28 May 2011 01:04:32 -0700

]]> Oklahoma-born convert Suhaib Webb, who sprinkles public addresses with pop culture references, has a growing following, especially among young Muslims. Traditionalists are leery.

Saudi Arabia Scrambles to Limit Region’s Upheaval

Sat, 28 May 2011 01:00:57 -0700

]]> Saudi Arabia is flexing its financial and diplomatic might across the Middle East in a wide-ranging bid to contain the tide of change, shield other monarchies from popular discontent and avert the overthrow of any more leaders struggling to calm turbulent nations.

A Legacy for a Son Whose Character, After 9/11, Was Misjudged

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:46:03 -0700

]]> If memory serves, the police captain met me over coffee on a Wednesday night in October 2001, when the world was dizzy with menace.

"Reverse Racism" on the Rise: Report

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:24:54 -0700

]]> A study by researchers at Tufts University and Harvard Business School has found that many white people believe that anti-white racism has increased and even surpassed racism towards black people.

Is Rape Inevitable in War?

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:37:58 -0700

]]> From ancient Rome to Libya today, armed conflict has been marked by sexual violence on a mass scale. But what links the two, and can it ever be stopped?

The "Nations" Odyssey: Roadmap of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:00:46 -0700

]]> Deana Nassar highlights two films that explore Islam's transformative role and the African-American narrative.

Inside Al Jazeera

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:31:47 -0700

]]> Nothing prepared us for what we saw happening across the Arab world this year. One network knew damn well how to report a revolution.

Why Guantanamo Lawsuits Can't Make it to the Supreme Court

Tue, 24 May 2011 09:44:38 -0700

]]> Despite landmark decisions giving Guantanamo Bay prisoners the right to bring an action in Federal Court, why is the Supreme Court is still declining to review most Guantanamo cases?

The Hot-Money Cowboys of Baghdad

Mon, 23 May 2011 08:56:02 -0700

]]> Akabi is the chairman of the Almco Group of Companies, a conglomerate he built from nothing in the wake of the American invasion in 2003.

Photo: Manuscripts

Mon, 23 May 2011 15:58:36 -0700

]]> Chinguetti, a medieval trading center founded in the 13th century is now home for some libraries full of ancient manuscripts. Here the library of the Fondation Ahmed al Mahmoud in Chinguetti, Mauritania.

Palestinian Refugees Making High Fashion

Fri, 20 May 2011 14:45:03 -0700

]]> Women living in refugee camps are embroidering clothes and accessories sold in high-end department stores, through a business started by a 27-year-old Palestinian woman.

The Secret World of Child Brides

Fri, 20 May 2011 14:13:41 -0700

]]> American photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair presents her unique reporting on child marriage.

Rapper Talib Kweli Speaks on Malcolm X’s Legacy

Fri, 20 May 2011 13:42:23 -0700

]]> Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli speaks to Sway of MTV about the legacies of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.

Activist Puts His Faith to Work in Troubled Chicago

Fri, 20 May 2011 13:36:18 -0700

]]> On a cool, grey April morning on Chicago's South Side, Rami Nashashibi walked purposefully into the conference room of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (Iman) and sat at the head of a rectangular table, where four of his charges awaited instruction.

Obama's Middle East Speech: A Significant Step Forward but a Long Way to Go

Fri, 20 May 2011 11:46:06 -0700

]]> Speaking to the Muslim world Thursday, President Barack Obama faced a much more skeptical audience, disappointed with his seeming inability to deliver on his Cairo speech and agenda.

Obama Gives Mideast Speech

Thu, 19 May 2011 09:11:29 -0700

]]> Watch the Video: Obama Gives Mideast Speech

Tuning in for Obama’s Middle East Speech

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:12:34 -0700

]]> President Barack Obama plans a major speech on the Middle East Thursday. Marco Werman speaks with Tariq Ramadan about what Muslims communities around the world will be listening for Obama’s speech.

Christians, Muslims and Solidarity: The Egyptian Challenge

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:22:43 -0700

]]> As sectarian violence escalates in Cairo, what can Egyptians do to rekindle the patriotic unity that defined their recent revolution?

I Speak For Myself: American Women on Being Muslim

Mon, 16 May 2011 10:37:09 -0700

]]> This is the sort of book that I wish people would discover now, and years from now. Whether online or on the shelves of popular bookstores, and perhaps someday even at local rummage sales, this is a book that should become a common and necessary find.

Food Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:35:40 -0700

]]> Consumers today are thinking more and more about where their food comes from, how it’s produced and what impact their grocery shopping choices have on the world.

Saudi Woman Defies Driving Ban

Wed, 18 May 2011 11:48:00 -0700

]]> A Saudi mother said Sunday she defied a ban on women drivers in the ultra-conservative kingdom by getting behind the wheel for four days without being stopped.

Lebanese Man Turns Garbage Into Beautiful Glass

Tue, 17 May 2011 14:15:20 -0700

]]> Chafic Abi Abdallah used to work in the hospitality industry, but grew weary of sitting in front of the computer for twelve hours a day.

Reversed Garbage: Beautiful Glass Made From Unwanted Items

Tue, 17 May 2011 14:20:06 -0700

]]> The idea behind Reverse Garbage originated in early 2011 from a need to be creative and socially responsible.

Census: Asian-Indian Population Explodes Across U.S.

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:23:53 -0700

]]> The nation’s Indian American population has exploded over the past decade, far outpacing the growth of other Asian groups, according to newly released 2010 Census data.

Afghanistan Girls Take to Skateboarding

Fri, 13 May 2011 11:51:33 -0700

]]> For a group of young Afghan skateboarders, moving is all they seem to be doing these days at Afghanistan's first -- and only -- skate park.

Photo: Prayer at the Square

Sun, 15 May 2011 05:22:35 -0700

]]> Imam Zaid Shakir leads the congregational prayer at Union Square in San Francisco, during the afternoon of the fifth annual Generation M conference. Photo by Yasmine Khan

U.S. Imams Arrested for Alleged Pakistani Taliban Links

Sat, 14 May 2011 13:18:20 -0700

]]> Two South Florida imams and a third family member were arrested Saturday on charges of providing support to the Pakistani Taliban, the Justice Department said.

Taliban Join the Twitter Revolution

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:20:08 -0700

]]> When the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, they eschewed most modern technology, including television and music players.

Ali Saleh Chosen as Bell's Next Mayor Following Salary Scandal

Fri, 13 May 2011 06:13:31 -0700

]]> On Monday night Bell's new City Council elected Ali Saleh as mayor.

$2M Laundered in Food Stamp Fraud, Authorities Say

Fri, 13 May 2011 05:56:55 -0700

]]> Authorities seized a bank account that at one time contained $2 million and was controlled by Al-Idu Al-Gaheem, the owner of some Dayton View neighborhood businesses and imam of a local mosque.

Social Conservative Bryan Fischer: Muslims Are Stupid Because Of Inbreeding

Sat, 14 May 2011 13:37:11 -0700

]]> Social conservative Bryan Fischer said Thursday that centuries of inbreeding has resulted in an enormous cost in intellectual capacity among Muslims.

Review: The Light Thief

Fri, 13 May 2011 13:30:03 -0700

]]> It is not easy to take an unknown country and put it on the map. But the film, The Light Thief, does just that.

French Football Federation Accused of Racism

Fri, 13 May 2011 09:30:37 -0700

]]> The French Football Federation (FFF) and the French Sports Ministry concluded this Tuesday that there is no evidence of plans to impose quotas on players who might opt to play for countries other than France.

Hunger Strike for Syria in Front of the United Nations

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:47:04 -0700

]]> Five Syrian men are holdin a week-long hunger strike in front of the United Nations, to protest the Bashar Assad regime and the failure of the US and UN to intervene.

J.P. Morgan's Hunt for Afghan Gold

Thu, 12 May 2011 13:57:41 -0700

]]> A team of bankers starts to tap the country's vast mineral riches, with help from the Pentagon.

70 Insanely Beautiful Mosques Around the World

Fri, 13 May 2011 06:27:56 -0700

]]> This gallery highlights 70 of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Some of them are ancient, some are modern but they all exhibit the creativeness of Islamic Architecture.

Inside Masdar City: A Modern Mirage

Thu, 12 May 2011 14:56:57 -0700

]]> Masdar City is like a mirage: a walled city growing out of the desert sands in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Young Arab-Americans and the ‘Arab Spring’

Thu, 12 May 2011 10:40:49 -0700

]]> Arab-Americans have, understandably, been avid followers of news about the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa.

President to Renew Muslim Outreach

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:26:50 -0700

]]> President Barack Obama is preparing a fresh outreach to the Muslim world.

American Muslims Still Live in a Climate of Hate

Wed, 11 May 2011 12:41:10 -0700

]]> News of Osama bin Laden’s death has not come without more incidents of backlash towards American Muslims.

Omar Ahmad: Muslim, American, Cowboy Boot Aficionado

Tue, 10 May 2011 23:11:07 -0700

]]> This week, we lost a real Muslim leader, a man who offered hope, compassion, love, humor, and most importantly, friendship.

San Carlos Mayor Dies

Tue, 10 May 2011 10:00:56 -0700

]]> Sad news from the peninsula today as a city announced the death of its mayor Omar Ahmad.

Man Commits Suicide Off of World's Tallest Building

Tue, 10 May 2011 16:00:08 -0700

]]> A man jumped to his death from the Burj Khalifa yesterday in the first recorded suicide from the world’s tallest building.

How Saudi Arabia Plans To Win The Food War

Tue, 10 May 2011 15:30:52 -0700

]]> Without its oil wealth, Saudi Arabia’s 27 million inhabitants would eventually starve.

50 Years After Freedom Rides, Race Drives Debate on U.S. Future

Tue, 10 May 2011 14:55:26 -0700

]]> During a week when the national media are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides and the progress made since then against racial bias, concerns persist about deep-seated racism in the United States.

Muslim-Americans Reaction to Islamophobia

Tue, 10 May 2011 14:18:23 -0700

]]> T.J. Holmes with CNN producer Maria Ebrahimji on the book, "I Speak for Myself," and on Muslim reaction to events.

Teardown: Inside an FBI Tracking Device

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:39:57 -0700

]]> iFixit's latest teardown victim is not a shiny phone or fancy tablet, but an FBI tracking device for automobiles.

Snoop Dogg Brings Gangsta Luv to Abu Dhabi

Mon, 09 May 2011 10:35:04 -0700

]]> The Doggfather wraps up an incredible six months of entertainment in Abu Dhabi.

Hasidic Newspaper Edits Hillary Clinton Out Of Famous Bin Laden Situation Room Photo

Mon, 09 May 2011 08:45:03 -0700

]]> Remember that iconic photo of President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the White House Situation Room watching the raid in Pakistan which killed Osama bin Laden?

Madonna Dumps Muslim Boy Toy Over Religion

Mon, 09 May 2011 07:50:47 -0700

]]> He's 24, but she is older than his mother. He’s a strict Muslim, she has fervent Kabbalah beliefs.

The Post-Osama Muslim-American

Mon, 09 May 2011 07:15:11 -0700

]]> In the eyes of many Americans, bin Laden has also become one of the most visible icons of "Islam" alongside Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X.

Jim Caviezel's Hollywood Golgotha

Mon, 09 May 2011 13:13:06 -0700

]]> The Passion of the Christ actor has complained Hollywood shunned him after he played Jesus – but was it really because his performance was so definitive?

Growing Up During War On Terror Hard On Young Muslim-Americans

Mon, 09 May 2011 09:41:50 -0700

]]> The specter of Osama bin Laden and the Sept. 11 attacks defined an entire generation of young Americans.

Jets' Draft Pick, Muhammad Wilkerson's Tribute to Mom

Sun, 08 May 2011 14:35:23 -0700

]]> Muhammad Wilkerson talks about his inspiration and source of strength, his mother, Janice Wilkerson.

Muslim-American Rockstar Moms

Sun, 08 May 2011 01:54:35 -0700

]]> Happy Mother's Day, Moms! We love you! On this mother's day, we bring you a gallery of some of the rockstar Muslim-American moms.

Women and Children Rally for Syria

Mon, 09 May 2011 14:03:53 -0700

]]> Dozens gathered outside the UN in New York to show solidarity with the people of Syria in their uprising against President Bashar Assad.

Kingdom Rejects BBC Claim of Zamzam Water Contamination

Sun, 08 May 2011 14:29:00 -0700

]]> Saudi authorities have refuted a BBC report claiming that the Zamzam well in Makkah is polluted and that drinking the holy water could cause diseases such as cancer.

No Knockout, But Philippines Stops for Pacquiao

Sun, 08 May 2011 16:56:05 -0700

]]> Muslim separatist rebels and troops in the southern Philippines silenced their guns in an informal truce to watch the action.

What Really Happened in Abbottabad? Stories, Accounts Change

Sat, 07 May 2011 12:01:17 -0700

]]> As many speculate what really happened at the Abbottabad compound last Sunday, conspiracy theories are on the rise.

Was Osama Bin Laden My Neighbor?

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:01:04 -0700

]]> Around 1:00 am, while my family and I were sleeping, I awoke to the sound of a helicopter, gun-fire and then an explosion which shook the house.

Osama Bin Laden and The Arab Uprising

Wed, 04 May 2011 13:10:55 -0700

]]> As a Brit, I’ve seen the effects of al-Qa’eda’s style of violent Islamism firsthand.

Review: Incendies

Sun, 08 May 2011 02:45:11 -0700

]]> French for “conflagrations,” Incendies lives up to its meaning of a blazing fire, set primarily in the middle-east.

Contaminated Zam Zam Holy Water From Mecca Sold in UK

Fri, 06 May 2011 17:04:22 -0700

]]> Holy drinking water contaminated with arsenic is being sold illegally to Muslims by UK shops, the BBC has found.

Reconciling Cat and Yusuf

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:17:26 -0700

]]> How well I remember the sixties and the seventies, that singular musical era!

Obama Pays Respects At Ground Zero

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:15:36 -0700

]]> President Obama laid a wreath at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan Thursday afternoon. He led a moment of silence during the ceremony for the victims of 9/11.

The Man Behind Palestine’s Green City Rawabi

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:53:00 -0700

]]> Since announcing plans to build Palestine’s first planned and green city back in 2008, the Rawabi project has faced its fair share of criticism.

Al Jazeera Wins Top Journalism Prize in New York

Wed, 04 May 2011 12:31:11 -0700

]]> Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera's English service will be awarded the highest honor of New York's Columbia School of Journalism.

Obama Rejects Releasing Bin Laden Death Photos

Wed, 04 May 2011 12:45:16 -0700

]]> President Barack Obama has told a television channel that he has decided not to release photos showing the body of Osama Bin Laden.

Florida Mosque Bombing: Wanted Man Shot Dead By FBI

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:09:42 -0700

]]> Agents say Sandlin Matthews Smith shot in Oklahoma after he waved a weapon at them as they tried to serve arrest warrant

Math Genius Solves Century Old Problem, Refuses Million Dollar Prize

Wed, 04 May 2011 12:51:47 -0700

]]> Russian mathematician Grigory Perelman solves century old problem.

After Nine Years, DHS Drops "SB 1070 for Muslims"

Wed, 04 May 2011 10:05:49 -0700

]]> After nine years of pressure from civil rights advocates, the Department of Homeland Security has quietly announced the end of NSEERS.

Pop Stars Who Performed for Gaddafi

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:39:59 -0700

]]> It's well known that dictators aren't averse to holding a party or two and, since they often have almost as much cash as all their people combined, it's not unusual for them to spend a few million on a private show from a world-famous pop star.

Bigger, Taller, Better? Architecture and Modernity in Contemporary Dubai

Wed, 04 May 2011 11:13:46 -0700

]]> If one could imagine Gotham City in the Arabian Gulf, they would undoubtedly think of Dubai.

Muslim Women Debate Harassment, Feminism

Tue, 03 May 2011 14:49:34 -0700

]]> Conservative Muslim bloggers and women’s rights activists bring harassers and inadequate legal and cultural protection to task, with women leading the charge.

Abbottabad Stunned by Bin Laden Revelation

Tue, 03 May 2011 13:36:42 -0700

]]> "Nobody here believes that it really happened." Those were the words spoken today by the dean of an Abbottabad area girls' college.

Inside Bin Laden's Abbottabad Hideaway

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:29:02 -0700

]]> Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Abbottabad (pronounced "Ahb-ta-baad") seems an unlikely place to house one of the most notorious men of all time.

9/11 Healing: The Mothers Who Found Forgiveness, Friendship

Tue, 03 May 2011 14:57:18 -0700

]]> Phyllis Rodriguez and Aicha el-Wafi have a powerful friendship born of unthinkable loss.

Iraqi-American Physics Teacher Perfects the Formula for Inspiring Students

Tue, 03 May 2011 08:27:32 -0700

]]> Dos Pueblos High School physics teacher Amir Abo-Shaeer leads a high-achieving engineering academy at the Goleta, Calif., campus.

Osama Bin Laden Sea Burial Video May Be Released

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:00:39 -0700

]]> Video of Osama bin Laden's dead body being dropped into the North Arabian Sea from the USS Carl Vinson early this morning could be made public, according to officials.

President Obama: Osama Bin Laden Is Dead

Sun, 01 May 2011 20:00:04 -0700

]]> President Obama addressed the nation late Sunday night with the announcement that Osama Bin Laden is dead.

Islamic Scholars Criticize Bin Laden's Sea Burial

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:05:35 -0700

]]> Muslim clerics said Monday that Osama bin Laden's burial at sea was a violation of Islamic tradition that may further provoke militant calls for revenge attacks against American targets.

Twitter User Unknowingly Reported Bin Laden Attack

Mon, 02 May 2011 11:44:45 -0700

]]> As U.S. forces in Pakistan swooped in on Osama bin Laden on Sunday, at least one Twitter user was unknowingly reporting details of the raid.

Exclusive: New Yorkers Fill Times Square on News of Bin Laden's Death

Mon, 02 May 2011 11:27:08 -0700

]]> New Yorkers took to the streets Sunday night over news that America's most wanted man was dead.

Exclusive: Bin Laden's Death Brings Thousands to Ground Zero

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:20:03 -0700

]]> Several thousand New Yorkers gathered at Ground Zero Sunday night to mark Osama Bin Laden's death.

The Most Wanted Face of Terrorism

Sun, 01 May 2011 21:24:39 -0700

]]> Osama bin Laden, who was killed in Pakistan on Sunday, was a son of the Saudi elite whose radical, violent campaign to recreate a seventh-century Muslim empire redefined the threat of terrorism for the 21st century.

Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Leaving the U.S.

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:09:03 -0700

]]> In a speech last week to Facebook employees, President Obama discussed the role immigrant entrepreneurs play in U.S. economic competitiveness.

Mosque in Zone Fight

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:12:35 -0700

]]> An Islamic group sued Bridgewater, N.J., for religious discrimination after the town changed zoning rules to block a mosque from opening in a residential neighborhood.

Inside a Crowded Marriage

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:10:34 -0700

]]> I was 11 years old when I figured out why my grandfather had two bedrooms. He alternated, sleeping one night with my grandmother and the other night with his second wife.

Video Preview: Lupe Fiasco, 'Words I Never Said'

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:23:14 -0700

]]> Never one to shirk on incendiary visuals, Lupe Fiasco brings a hyperkinetic style to his politically-minded video for "Words I Never Said."

Arizona Rep Drops Effort to Remove Sikh Man from 9/11 Memorial

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:55:35 -0700

]]> Arizona Rep. John Kavanagh has changed his mind about possibly removing a post 9/11 hate crime victim’s name from a memorial.

Justice Department Considers Reinvestigation of Malcolm X Assassination

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:30:56 -0700

]]> The U.S. Department of Justice is studying whether to reexamine the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X.

San Francisco Prosecutor Disciplined Over 'Misguided Attempt at Humor'

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:53:49 -0700

]]> A veteran prosecutor with the District Attorney’s Office has been disciplined after imitating Middle Easterners in an effort to demonstrate search procedures.

In A First, Women Surpass Men in Advanced Degrees

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:26:57 -0700

]]> For the first time, American women have passed men in gaining advanced college degrees.

Help Save The World’s First Green Synagogue

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:13:03 -0700

]]> Help save the world’s first green synagogue which is currently under threat of closing down due to financial difficulties.

Sacramento to Welcome New Mosque, Islamic Center

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:45:41 -0700

]]> The Muslim community of Sacramento will welcome its new Islamic Center (IC) this Saturday.

What Is The Key Spiritual Issue of Our Time?

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:04:57 -0700

]]> Every day we see in the newspaper and hear in the evening news stories of religion playing a bomb or barrier.

Assistant DA Makes Off-Color Remarks about Middle Eastern People

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:15:18 -0700

]]> A senior official in the San Francisco District Attorney's Office apologized to staff this week after making off-color remarks about Middle Eastern people, sources familiar with the incident said.

Headscarves Slam Brakes on Women's Careers

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:05:41 -0700

]]> In secular Turkey, judges, teachers and other officials are forbidden from wearing traditional Muslim head coverings in public buildings

Guantanamo Files Offer New Insights Into Detainees

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:21:30 -0700

]]> A trove of more than 700 classified military documents provides new and detailed accounts of the men who have done time at the Guantánamo Bay prison in Cuba, and offers new insight into the evidence against the 172 men still locked up there.

Muslims Asked to Pray for Rain in Texas

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:59:11 -0700

]]> The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) has called on mosques across that state to offer prayers for rain.

A Glimpse Into the World of Anas Canon

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:30:48 -0700

]]> Anas Canon brings positive messages to the masses through his music.

'Ground Zero Mosque' Developer Says It's Full Steam Ahead: Park51 Will Rise in Lower Manhattan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:11:27 -0700

]]> Talk to 10 people about the "Ground Zero Mosque" and you'll get 10 different views of what they think it is and where it is located.

What Islam Teaches About Protecting the Planet

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:58:16 -0700

]]> People are often surprised when I tell them that my faith, Islam, has an ecological imperative. In fact, I believe that all faiths have, at their very core, this same imperative.

Botox May Deaden Ability to Empathize, New Study Says

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:49:47 -0700

]]> According to a study published in the journal Social Psychology and Personality Science, Botox may not only numb facial muscles, but also – and for the same reason – numb users’ perception of other people’s emotions.

San Francisco International Film Festival in Full Swing

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:56:33 -0700

]]> The 54th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFiFF) just kicked off on April 21 and will go through May 5.

Emiratis Fear Dwindling Water Supplies Will Impact Future Generation

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:50:13 -0700

]]> In the United Arab Emirate the average citizen consumes 550 litres of water per capita daily, which is three times the global average and quite high for a country located in the water-scarce Middle East.

Israeli Designer Creates a Green Toilet for India’s Slum Dwellers

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:54:20 -0700

]]> Israel’s Noa Lerner is developing a mobile public toilet for third world urban slum dwellers.

New Eco-Park Opens In Jordan

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:48:43 -0700

]]> Last week, the Sharhabil Bin Hassneh EcoPark in Jordan was opened after six years of planning which saw the development of several thousand dunams of land in the Jordan Valley.

Iranian-American Fashion Icon Bijan Dies

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:30:51 -0700

]]> Bijan Pakzad, the legendary fashion designer to heads of states, business moghuls and movie stars, died Saturday.

Dubai Fashion Week - Mariam Al Mazro's Abaya-based Mimi Collection

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:05:40 -0700

]]> Mariam Al-Mazro unveiled her collection at the Dubai Fashion Week 2011. She is known for the mismatched colors and patterns, which is her usual signature on all of her designs.

Be Muslim For a Month in Istanbul

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:41:26 -0700

]]> It has the ingredients of a conventional holiday – experiencing the culture and hospitality of one of the most exciting cities in the world. But few getaways encourage its participants to pray five times a day or try their hand at fasting, especially when those people are not Muslim.

Lifting The Veil: Muslim Women Explain Their Choice

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:08:02 -0700

]]> American Muslim women discuss their choice to unveil; many now wear the headscarf only for prayers.

I Wanted to be Free: Muslim Model Upsets Family by Posing Nude for Playboy Cover

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:39:30 -0700

]]> A Muslim model has upset her family by stripping for a series of saucy shots for Playboy.

Afghanistan's Che Guevara Is a Woman

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:30:35 -0700

]]> Shirin Sadeghi interviews revolutionary Afghan activist Malalai Joya, about her new memoir, A Woman Among Warlords.

'Effeminate' Boys in Malaysia Sent to 'Anti-gay' Camp

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:06:17 -0700

]]> Sixty-six Muslim schoolboys in Malaysia identified by teachers as effeminate have been sent to a special camp for counselling on masculine behaviour.

Anti War Demonstration: "Bring Home the Troops Now!"

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:24:44 -0700

]]> Thousands of people gathered at Union Square for an anti-war rally.

Ku Klux Klan Says It Doesn't Condone Tea Party or Qur'an Burning

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:31:53 -0700

]]> A clear sign that perhaps you've gone off the deep end? When even the Ku Klux Klan tries to distance itself from your actions.

Arab Rappers in Solidarity With Uprisings in Middle East & North Africa

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:06:19 -0700

]]> Many prominent Arab hip-hop artists inspired by uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have released music in solidarity with protesters in the region.

Beyond the Egypt Referendum

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:46:42 -0700

]]> The ”yes” camp in the recent Egyptian referendum for constitutional reform, which was supposed to bring forward early parliamentary elections, got 77 per cent of the vote. The ”no” vote got the rest.

How Donald Trump Lost the Black Vote

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:33:47 -0700

]]> There's a great scene in Pulp Fiction where Vincent, John Travolta's introspective contract killer, complains to his bathrobe-clad heroin dealer about an unknown scoundrel.

'Miral' Writer Rula Jebreal Discusses Her Controversial New Film

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:57:42 -0700

]]> Miral, a movie about a Palestinian girl who grows up in an orphanage in Jerusalem, recently opened in New York City and Los Angeles with plans to expand in the next few weeks.

Why Islam Needs Stephen Colbert

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:46:55 -0700

]]> Quick question: When you think of Buddhism, whose name comes to mind? What about Islam?

Khan Wins Over McCloskey in Controversial Welterweight Title Fight

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:37:59 -0700

]]> Amir Khan has retained the World Boxing Association light-welterweight title.

Al Jazeera Launches Its Great Social Media Experiment

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:40:27 -0700

]]> Not only did social media change the course of political history in the Middle East, it changed the charges of illegitimacy against Al Jazeera by some American politicians.

Qur'an Scholar Chuck Norris Warns Of Creeping Sharia

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:00:55 -0700

]]> Walker Texas Ranger and Internet meme Chuck Norris is writing a special week-long series at WorldNetDaily on the dangers of creeping Islamic Sharia law in American society.

Heroin Addiction on the Rise in Pakistan

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:54:31 -0700

]]> Islamabad struggles to cope with the spike in heroine addiction across the country.

The Jersey Shores of Tripoli

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:03:37 -0700

]]> If you've ever been through New York's Museum of Natural History, and you're a person of color, conscience, or a student of critical race theory, I'm sure you walked out feeling deeply offended.

For Some Latinos, Islam Is Simple

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:20:57 -0700

]]> Milena recently began attending Qur’an classes on Wednesday nights at the North Hudson Islamic Center, in Union City, New Jersey.

Akbar Ahmed Explores the Challenges Facing Latino-Muslims

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:57:02 -0700

]]> Ambassador Akbar Ahmed is the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies and Professor of International relations, the American University in Washington DC.

The Biographer Who Shattered Malcolm X Myths

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:05:59 -0700

]]> Manning Marable, my academic mentor and a well-respected scholar, died just three days before his decades-long project, "Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention," was released on Monday.

One on One With Aasif Mandvi

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:57:04 -0700

]]> Actor-comedian Aasif Mandvi was born in India, raised in Britain and earned fame in the US on The Daily Show by satirising East-West relations.

Halal Meat Practice Heats National Debate

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:11:09 -0700

]]> The controversy over the appropriate method of slaughtering an animal while taking account of the Islamic rules and meeting consumers’ demand erupted again with a recent decision by the Al-Safa company.

Justin Bieber Upset To Be Pulled Into Israeli Politics

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:19:05 -0700

]]> Pop heartthrob Justin Bieber is set to perform in Israel after a three-day visit tarnished by frustration at the paparazzi and being, in his words, "pulled into politics".

Bahraini Woman Alleges Government Abuse

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:24:50 -0700

]]> Zainab Alkhawaja tells her horrifying account of how police officers from the Al-Khalifa regime stormed into her apartment on Feb. 8, tortured her father, husband and brother in law and kidnapped them.

Ten Must-Read Blogs from the Middle East

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:33:46 -0700

]]> A list of 10 of the most interesting blogs from Middle East.

Palestinians Get Their First Technology Venture Fund

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:30:58 -0700

]]> An Israeli resident who has been backing that country’s superior high tech development for nearly two decades has now co-launched a Palestinian venture capital fund called Sadara.

2012 Candidates Stake Out Positions on Sharia

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:25:27 -0700

]]> Sharia law is quickly becoming a hot-button topic on the campaign trial, as conservatives debate the role of Islam in the United States and the conservative movement.

Controversial Face Veil Ban Takes Effect in France, 2 Women Arrested

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:08:08 -0700

]]> Starting April 11 wearing a face veil in France becomes a crime punishable by a €150 ($217) fine or citizenship lessons.

How Sharks Keep Us Breathing: An Interview with Filmmaker Jonathan Ali Khan

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:30:43 -0700

]]> Swapping fashion for fish and wildlife, film-maker Jonathan Ali Khan has been working on marine conservation for a quarter century.

The Day I Met Abdul Sattar Edhi, a Living Saint

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:30:28 -0700

]]> In the course of my duties as a reporter, I have met presidents, prime ministers and reigning monarchs. Until meeting the Pakistani social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi, I had never met a saint.

Dealing with Saudi Arabia

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:59:38 -0700

]]> Q&A with Fareed Zakaria.

Another Delay in Trial of Ft. Hood Shooter; Defense Attorney Blames Obama

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:23:37 -0700

]]> On March 30 Lt. General Robert Cone, commanding general at Ft. Hood, granted a request from the attorney for accused Ft. Hood murderer, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, to postpone the trial until late April.

French Face Veil Ban Comes Into Force

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:28:37 -0700

]]> Veiled protesters arrested as controversial law banning women from wearing niqab or burqa in public is implemented.

My Student, the 'Terrorist'

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:18:12 -0700

]]> Pale and gaunt, he stood there, having endured three years of pretrial solitary confinement. "Alhamdullilah," he said.

On Eve of Redefining Malcolm X, Biographer Dies

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:03:51 -0700

]]> For two decades, the Columbia University professor Manning Marable focused on the task he considered his life’s work: redefining the legacy of Malcolm X.

CNN Explores the Unwanted Neighbor Phenomenon

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:12:38 -0700

]]> ‘Unwelcome: The Muslim Next Door’, the struggle of a Murfreesboro’s Muslim-American community to exist.

Bollywood's Veena Malik Takes on Muslim Cleric on Live TV

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:32:34 -0700

]]> They say there is some truth to every stereotype—that generalizations passed down as fact have some universal merit.

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Condemns Israel's Wall

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:24:34 -0700

]]> One of the most popular musicians of all times joined Al Jazeera's Riz Khan to talk about Pink Floyd's The Wall being used for political purposes and how he feels about that.

New Yorkers Rally in Solidarity with the People of Yemen

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:33:31 -0700

]]> New Yorkers stand with the people of Yemen in their demand for an end to the crackdown, for their freedom, their basic human rights and immediate reform.

Mos Def Breaks Down the Musicians Institute

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:24:20 -0700

]]> Dante Terrell Smith, better known to the world as Mos Def, is perhaps one of the best known Muslim-Americans out there. The iconic hiphop MC recently sat down with the Musicians Institute to talk about his art.

U.S. Launches Missiles as French Jets Patrol Libya

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:19:14 -0700

]]> The U.S. military has launched its first missiles in Libya against Moammar Gadhafi's forces, a senior Defense Department official said Saturday.

Why Yasir Qadhi Wants to Talk About Jihad

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:49:06 -0700

]]> On a chilly night in the dead of a New England winter, Yasir Qadhi hurried down the stairs of Yale University’s religious-studies department, searching urgently for a place to make a private call.

Muslim-American Country Singer Talks About Working With the State Dept.

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:45:11 -0700

]]> Country singer Kareem Salama shares his cultural exchange tour experience in the Middle East and talks about his unique upcoming album, City of Lights.

Clinton Denies US Paid Pakistan for Release of Contractor

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:13:32 -0700

]]> While U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denied that America paid any money, the Pakistani government released American contractor Raymond Davis, who is accused of killing two Pakistanis.

In Pictures: Rally in Solidarity With People of Libya

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:25:27 -0700

]]> Libyan-Americans gather in the heart of Times Square to protest against Muammar Gaddafi's regime

Muslims, Copts Aim to Ease Tensions in Egypt

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:19:33 -0700

]]> Reconstruction has begun on an Egyptian church set ablaze last week. But, as Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports, some fear the gesture will not be enough to ease tensions between Muslims and Coptic Christians.

Students Face Charges Over Protest

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:49:39 -0700

]]> Eleven Muslim college students may face up to six months in jail if convicted. The students disrupted a speech by Michael Oren, Israel's ambassador to the United States.

Muna AbuSulayman: Successful Businesswoman and Role Model

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:49:46 -0700

]]> Muna AbuSulayman, Saudi media personality, international humanitarian, teacher, mother, divorcee and now, fashion designer speaks to ILLUME.

Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:17:23 -0700

]]> A preview of CNN's special, "Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door". Does freedom of religion mean freedom from suspicion?

Saudi Arabia Sends Troops to Bahrain

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:19:43 -0700

]]> After weeks of anti-government protests, Saudi Arabia is sending troops to its neighboring island state of Bahrain to bolster security.

Peter King's Subversive Fantasy

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:37:55 -0800

]]> Congressman Peter King is now the self-appointed protector of America from future terrorist attacks by holding a congressional hearing on the Extent of Radicalisation in the American Muslim Community.

8.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Triggers Tsunami

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:13:18 -0800

]]> A tsunami warning is in place following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Japan early Friday. Building swayed for several minutes, sending people out on the streets.

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Explores Whether Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Is Rising

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:55:55 -0800

]]> Zaytuna College co-founder speaks with Al Jazeera's Riz Khan about Thursday's Congressional hearings on Muslim-Americans.

FBI Declines to Testify at House Radicalization Hearing

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:20:42 -0800

]]> Lost in the emotion, hysteria and defense of the House Homeland Security Committee's hearing on the radicalization of Muslim-Americans was the fact that a representative from the FBI did not testify.

Saudi Police Open Fire on Protesters

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:15:11 -0800

]]> The government of Saudi Arabia is determined to not allow an uprising similar to what was seen in Egypt and Tunisia to happen in its kingdom.

House Hearing on Islamic Radicalization in America

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:15:15 -0800

]]> The House of Representatives controversial hearings about the radicalization of some Muslim-Americans opened Thursday morning with emotional testimony from Congressman Keith Ellison.

'Today, I Am a Muslim Too' Rally

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:54:56 -0800

]]> Protesters faced the rain as they gathered Sunday at the ''Today, I Am A Muslim, Too'' rally to protest against a planned congressional hearing on the role of Muslims in homegrown terrorism in New York.

Hearings on Muslim Americans Is un-American: Rep. Mike Honda

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:36:54 -0800

]]> My father loved this country and proudly served in the U.S. Military. Yet when I was a young child during World War II, we were confined for several years at Camp Amache, an internment camp.

Egyptian Revolution Must Now Turn to the Women

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:20:39 -0800

]]> Over the recent weeks, many people around the world have been shocked and inspired by the non-violent revolution in Egypt.

Spike in Islamophobia Taking Toll on Sikhs

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:30:41 -0800

]]> This past weekend, two Sikh men, aged 78 and 65, were shot in broad daylight as they were walking down a street in Elk Grove, a suburb of Sacramento.

There's No Muslim Way to Fill a Pothole: Calif. Mayor

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:24:49 -0800

]]> Omar Ahmad was recently appointed the Mayor of San Carlos, California, becoming one of the few Muslim mayors in the country. Mr. Ahmad is passionate about service and being involved in the community.

Qasim 'Q' Basir: Bringing Mooz-lum to the Big Screen

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:06:51 -0800

]]> I recently interviewed writer/director Qasim 'Q' Basir about his movie Mooz-lum, a film about a Muslim-American trying to come to terms with himself and his faith.

Muslim-Americans 'Are Not Part of Terrorism Problem': Security Advisor

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:31:48 -0800

]]> Peter King is sticking to his guns. For the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, the problem today in the United States, is not terrorism or its sympathizers; the problem is Muslims in general.

Putting Muslim Americans on Trial Moves the US back

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:55:29 -0800

]]> It is a nightmare for an entire religious tradition to be put on the stand as a collective for the actions of an extreme few.

Emirati Auto Show Blings Gold Bentley

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:09:58 -0800

]]> In a glitz race to see who owns the most outrageous symbol of unrestrained wealth, a white gold plated Bentley sports coupe was recently featured at a United Arab Emirates auto show.

Clashes Continue in the Middle East, Many Killed

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:39:14 -0800

]]> After the fall of authoritarian regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, the hunt for long-reign rulers in Middle East is spreading from North Africa to Persian Gulf.

Pakistani Playhouse Breaks New Ground

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:07:56 -0800

]]> Imran S. Javaid and Imran W. Sheikh, two young Pakistani-American Muslims, started “Parwaz Playhouse” – the first major Pakistani Theatre Company in the Fall of 2009.

Mubarak's Valentine's Day

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:34:35 -0800

]]> OBAMA: All right, SOS, have we sent the usual fruit baskets, Gilmore Girls DVD's, snarky e-cards, Fair and Lovely cream, and excessive weaponry and gratuitous foreign aid to our questionable allies?

Mooz-lum: A Powerful, Riveting Drama about Muslims in America

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:39:06 -0800

]]> In MOOZ-lum, writer/director Qasim “Q” Basir makes his feature film debut with a story about a Muslim-American named Tariq entering college.

Iran Opposition Preparing to Protest

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:26:48 -0800

]]> 48 hours after Hosni Mubarak’s fall, the Iranian opposition is planning to protest on Monday, in Tehran.

Swiss Freeze Mubarak's Assets

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:26:39 -0800

]]> Mohamed ElBaradei said the Egyptian people deserve to have any money that former president Hosni Mubarak stole back.

Mubarak Egypt: Country's President Steps Down

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:14:32 -0800

]]> Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, has resigned from his post, handing over power to the armed forces.

Young Egyptian Elites Share First Hand Experience Protesting at Tahrir Square

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:06:26 -0800

]]> Nourhan Hussein, an Egyptian student at American University of Cairo, had two choices: to take the risk and softly sneak out of her house or to play it safe and stay put.

Millions of Egyptians Continue Protesting: Week Two

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:00:11 -0800

]]> Millions of Egyptians have been protesting the ouster of Hosni Mubarak since Jan.25 Most of these photos are from Feb. 8 protests, one of the largest protests from the uprising.

Egypt’s Social Change Begins With Cleaning The Streets

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:46:36 -0800

]]> As the world’s eyes are watching Egypt’s people uprise against its government, the need for change has already began impacting the streets of Cairo.

Musharraf Accused of Bhutto Assassination

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:33:35 -0800

]]> Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan, has been formally accused in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case in a report submitted by the Federal Investigation Agency Monday.

Obama in the Muslim World

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:30:12 -0800

]]> Since President Barack Obama made his historic speech in Cairo addressing the United States’ contentious relationship with the Muslim world, the range of Muslim emotion has run the gamut.

What Happened To Islam’s Environmentally Friendly Architecture?

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:10:19 -0800

]]> From luxury architecture in Mecca to the blinged-out buildings of Dubai, it seems that Islamic architecture is all about opulence and grandeur.

Egypt Protest: The Aftermath

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:53:56 -0800

]]> Egyptian's have been protesting since Jan.25, demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak who has been ruling the country for 29 years.

Lupe Fiasco Slams Limbaugh, Obama in Controversial New Track

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:36:02 -0800

]]> Criticizing President Barack Obama is not just for Rush Limbaugh anymore. In fact the conservative commentator has come under fire along with Mr. Obama by Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco.

French Denounce Manipulation of Islam

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:00:31 -0800

]]> The French magazine, Respect Mag, initiated a rally that took place last Saturday in Place du Trocadéro, in Paris, to stand up against extremists who kill innocent people in the name of religion.

Kill Switch Would Give President Power to Shut Down the Internet

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:06:17 -0800

]]> As Mubarak’s regime completes its blackout of internet access in Egypt to quell protestors, the US discusses the renewal of a bill that could be used to shut down the internet here in the US.

I Won't Run for Another Term: Hosni Mubarak

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:24:36 -0800

]]> A defiant Hosni Mubarak addressed his nation via a recorded message and announced that he will not run for re-election in September but he has no plans of leaving the country or ending his term early.

Cut the Chord: Google, Twitter Partner to Help Egyptians Tweet Without the Internet

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:44:33 -0800

]]> A new service created by Google allows for tweeting without an Internet connection.

Hosni Mubarak Prepares to Step Down: Report

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:25:22 -0800

]]> Hosni Mubarak is preparing to give up, according to reports from people close to the Egyptian president.

Protests Fire Up Around the Arab World, Egypt Continues to Revolt

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:44:22 -0800

]]> The Arab world is fired up and continues to revolt against their corrupt governments.

We've Waited for This Revolution for Years, Other Despots Should Quail

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:48:00 -0800

]]> My birth at the end of July 1967 makes me a child of the naksa, or setback, as the Arab defeat during the June 1967 war with Israel is euphemistically known in Arabic.

Mohamed ElBaradei: When Will the West Stand for Self-Determination?

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:50:59 -0800

]]> If Western leaders cannot stand before the Egyptian people today and say unequivocally, we support your right of national self-determination, when can they do it?

Mubarak Refuses to Let Protest Push Him Out of Egypt

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:45:34 -0800

]]> The Egyptian president has dismissed his government, saying that he will replace it with a new one on Saturday.

Anti-Government Protests Erupt in Yemen

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:44:08 -0800

]]> In the latest sweep of demonstrations in the Arab world, tens of thousands of Yemeni protestors took to the streets yesterday. Inspired by events in Tunisia, they are demanding no less than the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Pew Study: Muslim Population Growing Twice as Fast as non-Muslims

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:35:54 -0800

]]> The world's Muslim population is expected to increase by about 35% in the next 20 years. It will reach 2.2 billion by 2030, up from 1.6 billion in 2010.

Portrait of a Muslim-American Family

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:05:42 -0800

]]> One of its kind. Fresh. Brilliant portrait of a Muslim American family by playwright Wajahat Ali, who takes his audience through three generations of a Pakistani American family of six.

Tony Blair's Sister-in-Law Says He Should be Charged for War Crimes

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:54:30 -0800

]]> Lauren Booth believes her brother-in-law, former British prime minister Tony Blair, should be tried for war crimes for his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Egypt President's Son Gamal Mubarak Flees to Britain With His Family: Report

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:40:25 -0800

]]> Gamal Mubarak, the son of Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak has fled to Britian along with his family.

Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:35:30 -0800

]]> In a follow up to the award-winning documentary Afghan Star, which followed four finalists to Afghanistan’s answer to American Idol, Director Havana Marking returns with Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star, airing tonight on HBO2.

Noble Brother: Poetically Prophetic

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:23:15 -0800

]]> In summing up the book, Muslim blogger Aziz Poonawalla put it best: ''This is not a book to be read in one sitting, but to be savored in small pieces at a time.''

Thousands Fill the Streets in Egypt Protests

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:01:45 -0800

]]> After 29 days of protesting injustice, stagnation and corruption, Tunisia’s ruler of 23 years, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, fled the country on Jan. 14. Many believe that the social network world played a large part in the revolution and Tunisia’s revolt has been dubbed, as Iran’s once was, the “Twitter Revolution.”

Over 40,000 Protest in Egypt

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:33:08 -0800

]]> Over 40,000 protest in Egypt, chant ''Down with Mubarak.'' Protests took place in Cairo, Alexandria, Tanta, Suez other cities in Egypt. There were some clashes with police and protesters, including tear gas and rubber bullets, according to several reports from news sites and Twitter.

New Terrorism Expert on National Security Council

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:12:22 -0800

]]> A former government official at the US Embassy in London, Quintan Wiktorowicz has just taken over as the senior director of global engagement in the National Security Council.

NYPD Screens Islamophobic Documentary to Counterterrorism Trainees

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:25:01 -0800

]]> Last week, The Village Voice released a report that the NYPD used the Islamophobic documentary, “Third Jihad” in its counterterrorism training program for police officers. Insiders say the video was shown by an instructor who warned they might find the film offensive.

Negotiating a Team: Olympic Committee Brings Israeli and Palestinian Officials Together

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:19:27 -0800

]]> With the 2012 London Games fast approaching, International Olympic Committee officials met in Switzerland this past week with Israeli and Palestinian Olympic Committee officials to build a partnership to send stronger teams to the games.

Judge Dismisses Case Against Shariah-Compliant Finance Services

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:57:57 -0800

]]> Last week, Judge Lawrence Zatkoff dismissed a constitutional challenge to the government bailout of AIG brought forth by Thomas More Law Center (TMLC) and co-counsel David Yerushalmi on behalf of Marine Corps veteran, Kevin Murray.

On Muslims, Gays and Tolerance in America

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:00:21 -0800

]]> No one was happier to wave goodbye to 2010 than American Muslims. Favorability ratings for our faith actually declined last year. Leading public figures compared Muslims to Nazis, swift-boated one of our most respected religious leaders and basically suggested we were planning a hostile takeover of America.

Bombing Kills Dozens at Moscow's Busiest Airport

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:27:30 -0800

]]> A deadly explosion resulted in 35 dead and approximately 180 injured at Moscow’s busiest airport earlier Monda

Dubai's World Is Sinking

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:28:32 -0800

]]> If Dubai's financial crisis was not enough of a problem now its world is falling down.

Arab World Needs (Entrepreneurial) Heroes

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:20:08 -0800

]]> Dubai is a city that defies the laws of physics. It is a place where architects are regularly commissioned to build the Dali-esque.

Tunisia, Arab Youth, Rebellion and Twitter

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:48:48 -0800

]]> Columnist Mona Eltahawy says the Tunisia uprising that toppled the ruling regime, was fueled by disaffected youth and spread by social media

Group Removes Helen Thomas Award

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:57:17 -0800

]]> The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) board of directors voted to discontinue the Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award last Friday, reports The Arab American News.

Unity Through Fashion

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:36:18 -0800

]]> Keeping the American style and mixing it with an Islamic flavor is the challenge taken up by the founder of ''Inshallah Clothing Co.''

Imam Leaving Park51 Project

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:23:26 -0800

]]> Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf and Daisy Khan, the husband and wife team behind the controversial plan to build a 13-story cultural center housing a mosque in lower Manhattan, are stepping down from the project, although Rauf will remain on the board of directors.