Muslims

The Fort Hood Shooting and the White Privilege of Disassociation

Paul Raushenbush | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


Paul Raushenbush

The Fort Hood shootings no more reflect on the whole of Islam or South Asians than Timothy McVeigh or James Von Brunn reflect on white, Christian males.

Sam Stein

Conservative Group: Time To Purge Muslims From Military (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


A chief spokesman for the pro-life, far-right organization, American Family Association, has called for the purging of Muslim soldiers from military r...

The Ft. Hood Massacre: A Lone-Wolf Jihad of One?

Brian Levin, J.D. | Posted 11.08.2009 | Politics


Brian Levin, J.D.

The horrific shooting at Fort Hood, allegedly by Nidal Malik Hasan, a disgruntled yet devout Army psychiatrist, puts the spotlight back on the lone-wolf offender who sits at the crossroads of crime, terrorism and mental distress.

Good Reason for Muslims to Fear Ft. Hood Backlash

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 11.07.2009 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

The pack of shrill rightist bloggers and talk radio chatterers jumped all over the shooting and gleefully fanned anti-Muslim passions. It didn't take much to get the anti-Muslim hate juices flowing.

An Opportunity for Muslims to Show Some CAIR for Victims of Violence

Rob Asghar | Posted 11.06.2009 | World


Rob Asghar

It could take years to unpack the dynamics behind Ft. Hood. But I have a suggestion for the Muslim-American community: go beyond the routine condemnations. Deeds, not words.

Many Issues With Tragedy at Ft. Hood -- A "Muslim Problem" not One of Them, FOX News

Jon Soltz | Posted 11.06.2009 | Media


Jon Soltz

FOX and Friends hosts twice implied on their show that this is some kind of Muslim problem. There are thousands of American Muslims serving in the military right now, and many have given their lives.

Death of a Detroit Imam Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Hamdan Azhar | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics


Hamdan Azhar

The recent and unfortunate death of Imam Luqman Abdullah at the hands of FBI agents reveals much about the greater issues of race, religion, poverty, authority and justice in our society.

India's Invisible Minority

Parvez Ahmed | Posted 10.27.2009 | World


Parvez Ahmed

Muslims who make up over twenty percent of the population in Kolkata have become its invisible minority, increasingly squeezed out of the public square in Kolkata and beyond.

Israeli Police Raid Temple Mount

AP | MATTI FRIEDMAN | Posted 10.26.2009 | World


JERUSALEM — Israeli police firing stun grenades faced off Sunday against masked Palestinian protesters hurling stones and plastic chairs outside...

Turkey: Rising Islamist Movements Challenge Secularism (VIDEO)

World Focus | Posted 10.23.2009 | World


Almost all of 77 million people in Turkey are Muslim, but signs of Islamic faith are noticeably divorced from everyday life. But a growing number of...

Life in Aceh, Indonesia

Antony Loewenstein | Posted 10.21.2009 | World


Antony Loewenstein

Acehnese identity is intimately related to Indonesia's wish for integration into the world and historical desires for independence. Many there crave true freedom, but know it's long off.

Dear Capitol Hill: We Confess, Muslims Want to Serve America

Salam Al Marayati | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics


Salam Al Marayati

What's next? Muslims trying to infiltrate the Congress by scheduling lobby days, or by simply meeting with their members of Congress?

The Muslims Are Coming!

Dean Obeidallah | Posted 10.15.2009 | World


Dean Obeidallah

Republican lawmakers are alarmed because they found Muslims trying to lobby Congress. Can you believe that? Muslims-Americans actually want to have input into the American political system!

A Discussion with a Nobel Laureate: Shirin Ebadi and the Struggle for Democracy in Iran, Part I

Cynthia Boaz | Posted 10.19.2009 | World


Cynthia Boaz

Ebadi told me that part of her job is to help women interpret Islam "correctly" in order to assert their claim to equal rights. If she is any indication, the Iranian Women's Movement is in extremely capable hands.

A Fast For Human Rights In Gaza

David A. Love | Posted 10.07.2009 | Impact


David A. Love

There are many opinions on the Mideast conflict, but one thing is certain: the situation in Gaza is a humanitarian and human rights disaster, and it cannot continue.

Muslim Soccer Team Snubs French Gays

AP | Posted 10.06.2009 | World


PARIS — A French gay soccer team says its members were victims of homophobia when a team of Muslim players refused to play a match against them....

What Do Muslim Women Want?

Naomi Wolf | Posted 10.05.2009 | World


Naomi Wolf

The Muslim women leaders I've spoken to do not say, "Please tell the West to save us." They are too busy making egalitarian, modernist new worlds of their own, with an Arab, and often Islamic, imprimatur.

Muslim Americans Missing From the Political Fray

Zeba Khan | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics


Zeba Khan

Rather than confront the stereotypes and misunderstandings that have led to widely held negative views, most Muslim Americans seem to have gone into hiding and decided not to participate in American political life.

Eid al-Fitr 2009: Feasts, Celebrations Around The World To Mark End Of Ramadan

AP | Posted 09.20.2009 | World


A look at how Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a three-day feast that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. ____...

Muslim Day of Prayer Expected to Draw Some Unwanted Attention

Sabria Jawhar | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics


Sabria Jawhar

It's a wonderful thing to see Muslims wear their patriotism on their sleeve and demonstrate the deep love for their country. But the event also is turning into a religious war spurred by fringe groups.

Religion and Region

Venkat Srinivasan | Posted 09.18.2009 | New York


Venkat Srinivasan

A trip to a mosque in Harlem and a church in the Bronx: there are no easy answers in religion, especially when mixed with nationhood.

Colorado Muslims Shocked By FBI Terror Probe

CBS4Denver | CBS 4 Denver | Posted 09.17.2009 | Home


Muslims who gathered for a feast at sundown to end their daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan said they were shocked by the FBI's...

Muslims Seek School Closings On Holy Days; Bloomberg Resists

wsj.com | SUZANNE SATALINE | Posted 09.15.2009 | New York


Muslims groups here are pressing city officials to close public schools on two of the faith's holiest days, just as schools do for major Jewish and Ch...

Tea Party Protester: "We Think The Muslims Are Moving In And Taking Over" (VIDEO)

Posted 09.13.2009 | Politics


UPDATE (8:43 p.m. EST): NBC has replaced this woman's comment about Muslims with a less inflammatory comment: "I'm scared to death for my country. I ...

"Apostate" Hussain Muradi to be Deported to Afghanistan

Ali A. Rizvi | Posted 09.12.2009 | World


Ali A. Rizvi

Muradi, a prominent and vocal member of the UK's Council of Ex-Muslims, renounced Islam as part of his fight against Islamists -- and as part of his effort to combat "the taboo that comes with such a renunciation."