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Women-Led Muslim Wedding Sparks Debate in India

August 18, 2008

Author: Biswajeet Banerjee

Source: The Associated Press

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j92O6R7bKc5sTmv5xu6WYr7hJTGwD92KKSU00

A Muslim marriage in northern India officiated by women has sparked an angry debate, with one of the most influential Islamic seminaries in South Asia calling it an affront to the religion.

Naish Hasan, the 28-year-old bride and a women's rights activist, and Imran Ali, the 41-year-old groom,...

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Religion a Hurdle in Shabana’s Bid to Find a House in Mumbai

August 18, 2008

Author: Jawed Naqvi

Source: Dawn.com

http://www.dawn.com/2008/08/18/top11.htm

Indian actress Shabana Azmi claimed in an interview on Sunday that she and her celebrity husband Javed Akhtar had been unable to find a new house for themselves in Mumbai because they are Muslim.

“If Shabana and Javed Akhtar cannot find a house in the most cosmopolitan city you can imagine what must be happening with the ordinary Muslims elsewhere,” she said in a...

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Muslim Voters Meet Candidates, Officials at Picnic

August 17, 2008

Author: Ben Hubbard

Source: The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/16/AR2008081602046.html

Some came for the spicy chicken, others for the twisty balloons. But Maura Yasin came to send a message to the public officials and political candidates who turned out to mingle with members of Northern Virginia's Muslim community yesterday.

"I came to be part of the crowd, to...

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Post-9/11, Faiths Rallied to Protect Muslims

August 16, 2008

Author: Rich Barlow

Source: The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/08/16/post_911_faiths_rallied_to_protect_muslims/

After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, leaders in New Brunswick, N.J., had an immediate concern: protecting their Muslim neighbors.

The city, a university and healthcare industry hub of 50,000, is on the commuter rail run into New York City, 30 miles...

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Southern California Muslim Youth Meet Leaders from L.A. Gov't, Media & Civic Groups

August 14, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Muslim Public Affairs Council

http://www.mpac.org/article.php?id=681

Last week, the Muslim Public Affairs Council held its second annual Southern California Muslim American Young Leaders Summit, bringing 27 young leaders together to discuss pressing policy issues with local government agencies, civic groups, and media professionals. The three-day Summit allowed the young leaders to engage with officials in local government, including...

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Muslim Charities Will Undergo Review Process to Win Back Donors

August 14, 2008

Author: Tamara Audi

Source: The Wall Street Journal

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121864690510737315.html

Muslim charities in the U.S., hit by a drop in donations since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, are turning to the Better Business Bureau in an effort to give donors the confidence to open their wallets again.

Under an initiative unveiled Wednesday, seven Muslim charities have so far volunteered for a review process...

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Nigeria: Govt Moves to Avert Religious Crisis

August 12, 2008

Author: Imam Imam

Source: All Africa

http://allafrica.com/stories/200808120296.html

Zamfara State government has moved in swiftly to avert a possible clash between Christians and Muslims in the state.

It has therefore sent a warning to all its citizens not to take part in any street demonstration to protest an alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad by some Dutch nationals.

Similar protests in the past had led to confrontation...

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4 Killed as Kashmir Muslims Clash With Security Forces in Protest Over Road Blockade by Hindus

August 11, 2008

Author: Aijaz Hussain

Source: The Associated Press

http://www.startribune.com/world/26845069.html?elr=KArks:DCiUBcy7hUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Security forces fired bullets and tear gas Monday trying to stop marches by Kashmir Muslims protesting a road blockade by Hindus, leaving four people dead, including the leader of an alliance of nonviolent separatist groups.

Police later ordered a curfew for most of Indian...

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"A Common Word" Letter Sparks a Series of Dialogues Among Christians and Muslims

August 11, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: World Council of Churches

http://www.oikoumene.org/en/news/news-management/eng/a/article/1722/quota-common-wordquot.html

A recent dialogue held in late July at Yale University in the United States brought together Muslim and Christian scholars, intellectuals, academics and religious leaders from the United States and around the world. The event was one of a series of dialogues...

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