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American Muslims Converted in Prison
There is talk that prison conversion to Islam is a cause of radical extremism. The planned attacks on Jewish Institutions in New York City have brought this issue under the microscope. Three of the men arrested in the terror plot were converted in prison. Salahuddin Mustafa Muhammad is the imam at the Masjid al-Ikhlas, a [...]
American Muslims Forced to Denounce Terrorism, Again
Sadly, it has become common practice for American Muslims to have to denounce terrorism every time radical extremists commit or plan acts of terror. These horrible acts, done in the name of Islam, are keeping American Muslims from being able to focus on the efforts they truly want to pursue. Groups that wish to promote [...]
Billboards Criticizing American Aid to Israel Taken Down Early
The Coalition to Stop $30 Billion to Israel has had its signs in NM taken down after three weeks when they had contracted with a sign company to have them up for eight weeks. The signs were removed despite the contract after three weeks.
Radio Talk Show Host Who Previously Said to “Kill Muslims” was Pulled from the Air
A radio talk show host who had stated in 2004 that instead of befriending American Muslims, we should instead kill them; was pulled from the air for his racial slurs against Mexicans. In his 2004 comments he stated that Muslims were like a fifth column.
Muslim Americans are Concerned over Surveillance Efforts
By the year 2014 there will be a national database and code for reporting suspicious behavior in relation to terrorism. There are forms known as terror tip sheets in many big cities, but this program would take it to a national level. Many Muslim American groups, as well as other civil rights groups, are concerned [...]
TSA Will Not Release Information in Imam Case
The Transportation Security Administration says that it will not release information for a federal case in Minnesota involving Imams who were removed from a flight because other passengers were uncomfortable. The six Islamic leaders sued the airline for discrimination. The Imams contend that they were taken from the flight due to racism and religious intolerance. [...]
Muslims Say Allegations Caused Strain
The task force formed after 9/11 became a national model. It was designed to bring Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, local law enforcement and federal authorities together. Recent allegations that the FBI has hired informants to spy at Mosques have shaken the group to the core.
American Muslim Settles Religious Discrimination Case with Hospital
The Southern Hills Medical Center is paying a former employee $70,000 to settle a lawsuit. The suit was filed because the hospital refused to give the employee time off to make a pilgrimage to Mecca. The hospital is admitting no wrong doing in connection to the case.
Acquitted Muslim to be Represented by GA Lawyer
Youssef Megahed is fighting deportation on terrorism charges. His family has hired a Georgia lawyer to represent him. Charles H. Kuck is taking the case for free and strongly believes that his new client is innocent and that he is being railroaded.
Muslim Extremists Plan Attack on Jewish Institutions
There were four men arrested in a plot to bomb a Synagogue and a Jewish Community Center. The suspects also planned to shoot at military planes with missiles at New York’s National Guard Base. The suspects wanted to engage in terrorist acts and selected targets and sought weapons to carry out their plans.
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