Archive for June, 2009
Muslim Charities Unfairly targeted by U.S. Government
The American Civil Liberties Union has spoken out against the way U.S. law targeting funding for terrorism has suppressed Muslim Charities. The Federal Government argues back that some charities are a front for terrorism. The efforts of the government to stop the funding of terrorism post 9/11 are too vague and they are unfairly applied [...]
American Muslims Will Still be Monitored During Worship
Strong criticism has not changed the FBI’s mind about using informants to monitor activity in mosques. Not only were informants monitoring mosques but they have been monitoring local gyms in an effort to get information on local mosques. The FBI claims that they do not investigate places, but instead investigate people who are suspected of [...]
American Muslims Get a Lesson in Fundraising
At Elmhurst College over 100 leaders of mosques and Muslim non-profit companies gathered to learn how to fulfill their Islamic responsibility to do charitable works without drawing the attention of the FBI. Since 9/11 it has become increasingly difficult for Muslims to do this, especially abroad.
Justice for All, except American Muslims
It has long been held that using race, religion or ethnicity to prosecute a defendant violates the 14th amendment right to equal protection. Someone should remind Assistant U.S. Attorney Gordon Kromberg of this. He has made repeated anti-Arab and anti-Muslim statements.
Muslim American Travelers Targeted
A Muslim American legal advocacy group is charging that federal agents are targeting Muslim American, or perceived Muslim American, travelers for invasive questioning and searches. Those targeted are being questioned about their religion, politics, finances and charitable giving; all without any indication of wrongdoing on the part of those being questioned.
Hawaii Under Scrutiny for Islam Day
Hawaii is marking September 24th as Islam day. This is a move that is drawing much consternation, mainly from people who live out of the state. Some are even threatening to boycott the islands. Hawaii has long been a place of tolerance thanks to its multi-cultural fabric. State Representative Lyla Berg thought that having an [...]
As American as Apple Pie, Muslim Americans
President Obama choosing to visit a Muslim country within his first 100 days as president was a significant moment for many Muslims Americans. They have become accustomed to people believing that they know who they are before they even meet or speak to them. President Obama’s words about Muslim American enriching America touched many people. [...]
Muslim Community Center Opens at Duke
For Duke’s Muslim Chaplin Abdullah Antepli the opening of the gray clapboard house that will be used as the Muslim Life Center was one of the happiest days of his life. 100 faculty, staff and students gathered for the official opening of the center. A law student, Mazen Alrhoob led the adhan, or Islamic call [...]
Group Told Muslims Trying to Overthrow America
A local Texas activist told a Republican club that Muslims are intent on overthrowing America. Dorrie O’Brien was booked to speak at North Tarrant Republican Club. She angered Muslims previously by stating that most American Muslims support terrorism. A Tarrant County Medical examiner, who is a Muslim, denounced this as hate speech. He requested a [...]
President Obama Proudly Speaks of American Muslims
President Obama opened up about his Muslim roots before his speech in Egypt. He speaks with pride about American Muslims and even talks about being the son of a Muslim father. Even though he went to great lengths to quiet rumors about his religion during his campaign, he now freely speaks about his heritage and [...]
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