Source: The Boston Globe

On Monday September 24, 2001, The Boston Globe reported that the Arabic word 'Jihad' is "often misinterpreted...[and] local Muslims tried to set the record straight during a forum at a Wayland mosque...The discussion at the Islamic Center of Boston was led by Ahmed S. Mehanna, a local Muslim activist and an authority on the Koran, Islam's holy book...Literally, jihad is a struggle against something, Mehanna said. The Koran allows jihad as self-defense....'[The terroists] are violating every single rule of Islam and every single rule...

Source: Austin American-Statesman

http://www.austin360.com/statesman/editions/monday/metro_state_1.html

On September 24, 2001, The Austin American-Statesman reported, "Vistors flock to local mosque to learn more, show support."

Source: The Boston Globe

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Source: ABCNews.com

http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNews/wtc_backlash010924.html

On September 24, 2001, ABCNews.com featured a story about the backlash, "'Don't Be Biased.'"

Source: The American Muslim Council

http://www.amconline.org/cgi-bin/release/viewnews.cgi?newsid1001367697,1164,

On September 24, 2001, The American Muslim Council (AMC) issued a press release regarding the recent lecture on "Islam and Violence" at the Middle East Institute. The lecture was given by Aly Abuzaakouk, AMC's executive director.

Source: Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-sep-23-me-48909-story.html

On September 23, 2001, The Los Angeles Times published the piece "What Should We Pray For?" which asked diverse L.A. clergy the question, "What should we pray for as...

Source: Newsday

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/ny-nywom232380751sep23.story?coll=ny%2Dnynews%2Dheadlines

On September 23, 2001, Newsday featured the article "Muslim Women Seek Change" by Halimah Abdullah.

Source: The Denver Post

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Source: The New York Times

On September 22, 2001, The New York Times reported, "Arab-Americans Are Finding New Tolerance Amid the Turmoil." The article noted the efforts made to respond to -- and prevent further -- backlash. "Nabeel Abraham, an anthropologist who is co-author of 'Arab Detroit,' said that since the gulf war, during a decade of accelerated immigration from the Middle East and Asia, he had observed a 'phenomenal' improvement in attitudes toward Arab-Americans in the news media and among elected officials."

Source: The Houston Chronicle

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/front/1057768

On September 22, 2001, The Houston Chronicle reported on two local incidents of backlash in the article "Two immigrant store owners facing tense times."

Source: The New York Times

On September 22, 2001, The New York Times featured the story, "Abhorring Terror at an Ohio Mosque." The article reviewed some of the aftermath of the terror attacks, including the recent incident at the Islamic Center of Cleveland, when a man drove his car into the building. "The police arrested the driver, who was hospitalized with injuries from the crash. What did the mosque's Muslims do? They prayed for the man, said Imam Fawaz Damra, a spiritual leader at the mosque. And a few days later, the imam said, he and another leader...

Source: Women's Enews

http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/660

On September 21, 2001, Womens Enews reported "Muslim, Asian Women Target of Insults, Harassment."

Source: The San Gabriel Valley Tribune

http://www.sgvtribune.com/index.asp?puid=1498&spuid=1498&indx=1099622&article=on

On September 21, 2001, The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported on the swearing in of over 2,000 new citizens "..while tense police officers and federal agents stood guard."

Source: The Toronto Sun

On September 21, 2001, The Toronto Sun reported that Yusuf Islam (the former Cat Stevens), responded to the terror attacks by saying "'We should make it clear that such acts of horrific carnage ... have nothing to do with the beliefs of most Muslims. The Koran specifically declares: 'If anyone murders an (innocent) person ... it will be as if he has murdered the whole of humanity.' He targeted extremists who take the Koran out of context."

Source: The Advocate

http://www.theadvocate.com/terror/cooksey/cooksey0921.htm

On September 21, 2001, The Advocate reported "Cooksey backtracks on comment, Congressman apologizes for 'poor choice of words.'" The article noted that "Cooksey said that 'radio talk shows' have created a mistaken impression 'that I said if police or the FBI see someone in a car wearing a turban, they should pull him over... I was talking about airport security...I certainly recognize...