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The Muslims and Christians of Jos

December 4, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Economist

http://www.economist.com/world/mideast-africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12724903

The Katako market was still smouldering five days after it was razed to the ground by a mob of Christian youths. The bodies of ten people trapped in the fires that destroyed it had already been taken away and buried. Muslim men kicked up plumes of dust as they shuffled through the ashes of their...

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When Town Halls Turn to Mecca

December 4, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Economist

http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12724966

In cities all over Europe, mayors are fretting about the coming religious festivities. No, not just Christmas lights. They want to ensure hygiene and order in the slaughter of sheep for the feast of Eid al-Adha on December 8th. This remembers the readiness of Abraham—the patriarch revered by all...

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Jews, Muslims Plan Joint Memorial Tribute to Mumbai Victims

December 3, 2008

Author: Nicole Neroulias

Source: Religion News Service

http://www.ffeu.org/press_room/120308rns.htm

In an effort to continue interfaith cooperation and prevent backlash against Muslims, Jews and Muslims are coming together here to memorialize the Jewish victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.

Imam Mohammed Shamsi Ali and Rabbi Marc Schneier, who recently appeared together in Manhattan during November's national Jewish-Muslim "...

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As Sectarian Tensions Spread, Cairo Muslims Riot Against a Christian Church

December 3, 2008

Author: Maggie Michael

Source: The Star Tribune

Wire Service: AP

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/faith/35472899.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DU2EPaL_V_9E7ODiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Early in the morning two Sundays ago, hundreds of Christian Egyptians quietly slipped into a former underwear factory where they had discreetly set up a church and held their first service. Bells...

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Islamic Cemeteries Urged Not to Accept Bodies of Terrorists

December 2, 2008

Author: Pamela Raghunath

Source: Gulf News

http://www.gulfnews.com/world/India/10264188.html

An Islamic organisation has urged Islamic cemeteries across the city not to allow the burial of the nine suspected terrorists killed in last week's anti-terror operations.

With the bodies of terrorists being kept at the mortuaries in South Mumbai hospitals, the most likely cemetery to be used for burial would be the Marines Lines Bada Qabrastan....

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Local FBI Chief Rebuilds Trust With Muslim Leaders

December 1, 2008

Author: Stephen Magagnini

Source: The Sacramento Bee

http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/1438316.html

For months, Sacramento's top FBI agent kept a Muslim prayer rug in his office.

It was for Imam Mohamed Abdul Azeez, religious leader of the SALAM Islamic Center in Sacramento, who attended a citizens' academy with Drew Parenti at the FBI office.

Parenti hasn't converted to Islam. He's been trying to convert Muslim leaders who might be...

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Muslim Students Protest Baha’i Expelled From Iranian University

December 1, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Baha’i Faith

http://iran.bahai.us/2008/12/01/muslim-students-protest-baha’i-expelled-from-iranian-university/

Twenty-six Muslim students at Goldshat College in Kelardasht, Mazandaran, refused to take their first-term final examinations in protest of the expulsion of a fellow classmate because he is a Baha’i.

The following is an account which...

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Muslims Condemn Mumbai Attacks, But Uneasy About Bloodshed Linked To Their Religion

November 30, 2008

Author: Karin Laub

Source: Newsday

Wire Service: AP

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-muslims-india-shootings,0,646733.story

Muslims from the Middle East to Britain and Austria condemned Sunday the Mumbai shooting rampage by suspected Islamic militants as senseless terrorism, but also found themselves on the defensive once again about bloodshed linked to their...

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Uneasy Peace for Berlin's New Ahmadi Mosque

November 29, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Deutsche Welle

http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3835656,00.html

Berlin's first Ahmadi mosque opened its doors in the former eastern side of the German capital last month. The building and the religious group are putting religious tolerance to the test.

A 13-meter-high (43-foot) minaret competes for attention alongside pillars advertising the fast food outlets at a busy intersection in Pankow, a...

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Christians, Muslims Clash When Copts Open Church Opposite Mosque

November 27, 2008

Author: Joseph Mayton

Source: Middle East Times

http://www.metimes.com/International/2008/11/27/christians_muslims_clash_when_copts_open_church_opposite_mosque/2348/

Fears of growing sectarianism in Egypt were again realized this week after clashes between Christians and Muslims saw at least eight people arrested in the Ain Shams neighborhood of Cairo. Coptic Pope Shenouda III called...

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MPAC Condemns Mumbai Terror Attacks

November 26, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Muslim Public Affairs Council

http://www.mpac.org/article.php?id=743

The Muslim Public Affairs Council today condemned a series of seven terror attacks in Mumbai, India, which have left at least 80 dead, and more than 900 injured. According to media reports, about 40 British nationals and other foreigners are currently being held hostage at a Mumbai hotel.

According to media reports, gunmen armed with automatic weapons and...

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South Florida: Learn About Islam, Ads On Buses Urge

November 26, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Orlando Sentinel

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/custom/consumer/sfl-flpdig11260pnnov26,0,4592457.story

South Florida Muslims launched an ad campaign Tuesday with banners on more than 120 buses urging Floridians to learn more about Islam.

For eight weeks, buses in Broward and Miami-Dade counties will carry messages like "Islam: Got Questions? Get answers." Ads...

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