Islam

Op-ed: "India's Conversion Laws"

July 30, 2006

Source: The New Nation

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On July 30, 2006 The New Nation reported, "An alliance of Indian groups representing various faiths and castes has raised alarm over 'anti-conversion laws' and condemned the move of banning religious conversions in several Hindu nationalists' government-run states of India. Last week a statement from the alliance of groups that included over 100 Muslim, Buddhist and Christian bodies as well as numerous lawyers, academics and politicians...

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Lawsuit Claims Marriott Discriminated Against Muslim Women Seeking Employment

July 29, 2006

Source: The Courier-Journal

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060729/NEWS01/607290394/1008

On July 29, 2006 The Courier-Journal reported, "Shortly after the Marriott Louisville Downtown opened to great fanfare last year, four women claimed they were denied jobs as housekeepers because each wore a hajib, a traditional Muslim hair covering.

A lawsuit filed this week accuses the hotel's owners of...

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Schools Struggle to Accommodate Myriad Religious Holidays

July 29, 2006

Source: The Free Lance-Star

Wire Service: AP

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On July 29, 2006 The Free Lance-Star reported, "Growing religious diversity has public schools around the country re-examining how they accommodate the holy days of different faiths. The Virginia Department of Education allows each locality to determine its own academic calendar, said Julie Grimes, a department spokeswoman in Richmond. 'I'd like to think local school officials would...

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Muslim Public Affairs Council Condemns Murder in Seattle Synagogue

July 29, 2006

Source: Muslim Public Affairs Council

http://www.mpac.org/article.php?id=387

On July 29, 2006 Muslim Public Affairs Council reported, "The Muslim Public Affairs Council unequivocally condemns the murder of one person and the wounding of five others at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle yesterday afternoon. In addition, MPAC expresses its deep condolences to the Jewish Federation and the families of the victims and prays for the speedy recovery of those injured by this crime...

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Gulf Stream Council Launches Muslim Scout Troop

July 28, 2006

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-bc28troopjul28,0,7633613.story?coll=sfl-news-palmcomm

On July 28, 2006 South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported, "Hassene Chaabane has been a Boy Scout all his life, so he jumped at the recent opportunity to introduce scouting to a new group of youths. Chaabane, 31, who attends religious services at the Islamic Center of Boca Raton,...

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Tom's of Maine Announces Halal Toothpaste for Muslim Customers

July 28, 2006

Source: The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2006/07/toms_courts_mus.html

On July 28, 2006 The Boston Globe reported, "Tom's of Maine, a company that makes personal hygiene products free of additives such as sweeteners and artificial flavoring, plans on targeting the growing market among U.S. Muslims by having its products certified as 'halal.'

An Arabic term, halal means simply lawful or accepted. Much like kosher products...

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Muslim Inmate Ordered to Handle Pork May Sue Prison Staff

July 25, 2006

Source: The Associated Press

http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/politics/15119889.htm

On July 25, 2006 The Associated Press reported, "Prison staff who punished a Muslim inmate for refusing to handle pork do not have immunity from his religious-freedom suit, a federal appeals court ruled.

Henry Williams sued on First Amendment grounds, saying he lost his cook's job and was restricted to his cell for 30 days after refusing to...

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Muslim Scouting Serves as a Cultural Bridge

July 25, 2006

Source: VOA News

http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-07-25-voa48.cfm

On July 25, 2006 VOA News reported, "The girls recite the Scout Oath: 'I will try to serve God and my country, to help people all the time, and to live by the Girl Scout law.' Every Friday evening, Amina, her friend Thuraya, and several other girls gather in this classroom at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society or ADAMS in Sterling, Virginia. They belong to a Brownie troop, a Girl Scout group for six...

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Muslim Film Festival Held in Fremont

July 25, 2006

Source: Inside Bay Area

Wire Service: AP

http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/localnews/ci_4085549

On July 25, 2006 the Associated Press reported, "The U.S. debut of the popular but controversial Turkish action movie 'Valley of Wolves: Iraq,' starring Billy Zane and Gary Busey, will be among the screenings during the Muslim Film Festival at the Naz 8 Cinema on Saturday. Critics say the film — at $10 million the most expensive ever...

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Muslim Council of Britain Embarks on Tour of U.K.

July 25, 2006

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5212616.stm

On July 25, 2006 BBC News reported, "The Muslim Council of Britain is seeking to widen its appeal by embarking on a tour of the U.K. The MCB's recently-elected head, Muhammad Abdul Bari, said he was looking forward to meeting a 'diverse range' of Muslims. The MCB is the largest Muslim body in the UK, but has faced criticism that it does not represent all the community. Over the last 18 months two major...

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Congresswoman to Honor Muslim Free Clinic in Los Angeles for Ten Years of Service

July 25, 2006

Source: Muslim Public Affairs Council

http://www.mpac.org/article.php?id=385

On July 25, 2006 Muslim Public Affairs Council reported, "On Wednesday, July 26, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) will recognize the historic contribution of a Muslim-run community health clinic in Los Angeles on the floor of the House of Representatives. UMMA Community Clinic will be saluted for its exceptional, decade-long contribution to the health of South Los Angeles residents, Yasser Aman, UMMA's...

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Stoke-on-Trent Welcomes New Mosque

July 25, 2006

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/staffordshire/5215024.stm

On July 25, 2006 BBC News reported, "The city's elected mayor Mark Meredith told BBC Staffordshire TV he was happy to be handing over land on Regent Street, Hanley, to Muslim charities. They will lease it for just a peppercorn rent and work is set to start later this year. The land was said to be worth £400,000 on the open market and the British National Party...

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