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When will Trump reach out to American Muslims?
As President Donald Trump reaches the first 100-day milestone of his presidency, it is opportune to examine his policy toward Muslims, who have witnessed a troubling rise in hate attacks against American citizens of Islamic faith...May 1, 2017 1139 0 -
Republican Congressman vows to defend rights of Muslims
Photo: Facebook Page A Republican lawmaker has pledged to uphold the rights of American-Muslims, saying the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion for all citizens. Speaking at a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans at the Pakistan consulate in...Apr 24, 2017 1089 0 -
Sayeeda Warsi – A voice that should be heeded by both Muslims and the West
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi with Archbishop Vincent Nicols Photo by English: Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Wikimedia Commons The life of Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has been full of drama. As if becoming a member of the House of Lords,...Apr 8, 2017 1524 0 -
American Muslims raise money to mend vandalized Jewish cemetery
Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, American Muslims has raised more than $ 50,000 to repair a vandalized Jewish cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Titled “Muslims United to Repair Jewish Cemetery,” an online fundraiser was set...Feb 22, 2017 1091 0 -
Overwhelming majority of Muslims opposing extremism is most vital US ally: Petraeus
Photo by Darren Livingston (Central Intelligence Agency) via Wikimedia Commons Cautioning against allowing portrayal of the fight against terror as a clash of civilizations, former CIA Director David Petraeus has said the huge majority of Muslims...Feb 2, 2017 1121 0 -
Why more American Muslims should take part in building community relations
Under political spotlight throughout the election campaign, American Muslims have entered the New Year 2017 with a mix of fears and hopes. Fears stem from recent rise in hate speech and attacks while hopes arise from...Jan 3, 2017 1509 2 -
The Trump Era: American Muslims must pursue dialogue, engagement
Akbar Ahmed at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, Md. Sunday November 20, 2016 Photo: Views and News Muslim Americans should reach out to communities in order to foster a better understanding of Islam and...Nov 22, 2016 1433 0 -
Trump aide: Working on American Muslims advisory council to protect freedoms
Photo showing Sajid Tarar with Donald Trump, courtesy Diversity Group Maryland businessman Sajid Tarar, who led a Muslim coalition for President-elect Donald Trump, has said he is working to form an advisory council with the aim...Nov 20, 2016 3073 0 -
Muslim ban proposal back on website; Spokesman says Trump not to ban all Muslims
Donald Trump’s controversial plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States, which disappeared from his campaign website immediately after his election, has been restored. Trump had called for the plan in December 2015, following attacks...Nov 11, 2016 1573 1 -
November 8 election pivotal for American Muslims : Khizr Khan
Pakistani American Khizr Khan made several appearances alongside Democratic leaders in Virginia in a push for Muslims to get out and use their right to vote. “The Muslim community is committed to standing up for their...Nov 5, 2016 1023 0