'Exposing Dispatches' ? the East London Mosque replies to Gilligan's witch-hunt'Exposing Dispatches' ? the East London Mosque replies to Gilligan's witch-hunt Read it hereread more Source: Islamophobia Wa...

Manifesto commits Tories to banning Hizb ut-TahrirManifesto commits Tories to banning Hizb ut-Tahrir From the Conservative Manifesto 2010 (p.105): "A Conservative government will ban any organisations which advocate hate or the violent overthrow...

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Double standards on terror counterproductive says CAIRDouble standards on terror counterproductive says CAIR The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), along with other national Muslim organizations, today held a news conference in Washington,...

Top 10 Myths About IslamTop 10 Myths About Islam Muslims are violent, intolerant Arabs who worship a moon-god, reject Jesus, oppress their women, and strive to kill all unbelievers... NOT. Let's tackle Myth #1: Myth:  Muslims worship a moon-god. Fact:  Muslims worship One God, the same God worshipped by Abraham and Jesus.Top 10 Myths About Islam originally appeared on About.com Islam on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 16:05:12.Permalink | Comment | Email thisread more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Did the 'war on terror' damage Muslims' support for Labour?Did the 'war on terror' damage Muslims' support for Labour? Yesterday's Comment is Free featured a piece by Nick Spencer on "Muslim voters' loyalty to Labour" which made the following bizarre...

Quebec body rules against right to wear niqabQuebec body rules against right to wear niqab A woman wearing the niqab cannot demand to be served by another woman when dealing with the Quebec Health Insurance Board, Quebec's human-rights commission has ruled. Concluding that religious beliefs cannot stand in the way of gender equality, the commission found that when a woman wearing the Islamic face covering is required to identify herself and proceed with the photo session needed to produce a health insurance card, the Health Insurance Board has no obligation to accommodate her request to be served by a woman. "Since freedom of religion was not significantly undermined, there is no obligation to grant an accommodation,"...

New York mosque plan stirs up 9/11 memoriesNew York mosque plan stirs up 9/11 memories BBC News presents a balanced and informed view of the 'Ground Zero mosque' controversy.read more Source: Islamophobia Wa...

Dead Sea: Symbol of DestructionDead Sea: Symbol of Destruction With its high mineral and salt content, the Dead Sea is known as a place of healing. It is visited by thousands each year seeking spa treatments, therapies, and relaxation. According...

Attempted Times Square Bombing CondemnedAttempted Times Square Bombing Condemned read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Police probe Facebook page attacking Wrexham 'super mosque'Police probe Facebook page attacking Wrexham 'super mosque' Police are investigating a sick anti-Muslim website set up on Facebook to stir up tensions over fake claims a 'super-mosque' was being built in Wrexham. The site "No to the super mosque in Wrexham" on the social network site wrongly claims permission has been given for a mosque at the Miners Institute in North Wales's largest town. And the website, which bears the Welsh Defence League logo, is also filled with hateful messages against Muslims, which North Wales Police are now investigating. The web group has more than 2,800 members and this follows a march by the Welsh Defence League designed to stir up...

'Muslim police club nets £10,000 public cash', Express reports'Muslim police club nets £10,000 public cash', Express reports An exclusive association for Muslim police officers, backed with £10,000 from the SNP Government, was extended across Scotland’s eight police forces yesterday. Despite having only 46 members, with just another 90 Muslims among more than 17,000 officers in the country, the association could get more taxpayers' cash. Black and ethnic minority officers already have their own organisation, Semper Scotland, which has around 130 members – many of them Muslims – and receives £51,000 a year from the taxpayer. But the Scottish Police Muslim Association (SPMA), launched at the police training college...

Muslim Americans Reject Al-Awlaki CallMuslim Americans Reject Al-Awlaki Call CNN reports that Anwar Al-Awlaki, a U.S.-born radical Muslim cleric, has issued a call for "jihad against the U.S." and questioned American Muslim loyalties. In response, several Islamic leaders and organizations in the U.S. have rejected his call and issued statements of condemnation of his views. Who is Anwar Al-Awlaki?  How have Muslim Americans responded?Muslim Americans Reject Al-Awlaki Call originally appeared on About.com Islam on Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 10:15:30.Permalink | Comment | Email thisread more Source: Islam About Dot ...

'Britain must end the appeasement of Islamist terrorists: the Human Rights Act should be scrapped ''Britain must end the appeasement of Islamist terrorists: the Human Rights Act should be scrapped ' Nile Gardiner denounces the ruling by the Special Immigration and Appeals Commission that two terror suspects could not be deported to Pakistan on the grounds they might be tortured there. His colleague Douglas Murray goes with "Why do al-Qaeda's rights trump those of the British people?" Neither Gardiner nor Murray bothers to mention that the two individuals have not been convicted of any offence – or indeed allowed to hear, still less to challenge, the evidence against them. See also ENGAGE, 19 May 2010read more Source: Islamophobia...

Niqab vs. BurqaNiqab vs. Burqa read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Andrew Gilligan ? not a harmless democratAndrew Gilligan ? not a harmless democrat What is going on at the Guardian? Following on from the paper's full-page splash on the "hijab gates" myth, it now gives space to Andrew Gilligan at Comment is Free to continue his witch-hunt of the Islamic Forum Europe. And speaking of the "hijab gates", over on his Telegraph blog Gilligan reports that Tower Hamlets Council has temporarily suspended plans for the Brick Lane arches, described by Gilligan as "a £1.85 million exercise in 'religious triumphalism'", pending further consultation. Gilligan interprets this as a sign that "cracks have started to appear" among the "Islamic fundamentalists" who have supposedly seized control of the...

Earth Hour 2010Earth Hour 2010 read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

'Pawn of Islamism' ? now Gilligan witch-hunts a Tory parliamentary candidate'Pawn of Islamism' ? now Gilligan witch-hunts a Tory parliamentary candidate Witchfinder General Andrew Gilligan now shifts his attention to Tim Archer, Tory PPC for Poplar...

Homosexuality in IslamHomosexuality in Islam read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Quebec: 'secularists' demand that religion should be excluded from the public sphereQuebec: 'secularists' demand that religion should be excluded from the public sphere Quebecers fought hard to free themselves from the Roman Catholic Church's control...

Cures From the SeaCures From the Sea read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Ask your MP to sign EDM 1079Ask your MP to sign EDM 1079 Please ask your MP to sign Early Day Motion 1079 – Muslims in Britain. You can do this easily by clicking on this link. It takes less than two minutes. The motion follows rising concerns about negative portrayal of Muslims in sections of the media and anti-Muslim demonstrations by extreme right wing groups such as the English Defence League, which recently marched on Parliament demanding the closure of the East London Mosque. If they had singled out a Church or Synagogue, there would rightly be an outcry. We believe the targeting of communities in this way is creating a climate of fear and division, and undermines civil liberties and the right to freedom of...

Ek Aarabi Allah Taala seEk Aarabi Allah Taala se Ek Aarabi Allah Taala se Dua kar raha tha k A Allah mujhe sabr ata kr. Hazrat Muhammad(Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Aalihi Wasallum) ne is dua ko suna or farmaya”Allah Talah se sabr mat mang Q k sabr musibt par kia jata hai,pahly musibat aaygi,phir sabr ki tofiq milegi.Tu Allah se shukr [...] View orginal p...

Student files complaint, claims hijab cost her fast-food jobStudent files complaint, claims hijab cost her fast-food job Troy, Michigan — A 19-year-old college student has filed a federal complaint against the McDonald's after she says she was turned down for a job at the restaurant for wearing a hijab, a religious head scarf. Nasihah Barlaskar said she went to a job interview on March 27 and was surprised when a white female supervisor asked if she intended to wear "that thing" at work, referring to the hijab. "I said, 'Yes I do. It's part of my religion'," Barlaskar said. "She said I would not be able to wear it (the hijab) while working. I told her I could wear the (McDonald's) cap over my hijab." Barlaskar said...

Aminah Assilmi: A Leader LostAminah Assilmi: A Leader Lost To God we belong, and to Him we all return. Aminah Assilmi, a prominent Muslim lecturer, writer and women's rights advocate in the U.S., died Friday morning in a car accident in Tennessee. She was returning with her son from a speaking engagement in New York.  Sister Aminah was reportedly killed instantly; her son was injured and taken to hospital. Sister Aminah, who was 65, served as the Director of the International Union of Muslim Women.  Despite previous health setbacks, including battles with cancer, sister Aminah continued to be active and maintained a rigorous schedule of speaking engagements around the United States.  Sister...

Islam in ZimbabweIslam in Zimbabwe Islam in Zimbabwe By Ali Risimati Mathonsi During the consultative conference of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) some years ago, it was indicated by the officials that Islam was a threat in southern Africa. This was followed by Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe’s slam on Islam. According to Umar Phiri of Iqra Ilm Center (Harare), [...] View orginal p...

Vote: Would You Seek Health Insurance Exemption?Vote: Would You Seek Health Insurance Exemption? read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

You Are A MuslimYou Are A Muslim You Are A Muslim A man fell in a pit and could not get himself out. A self-pitying person came along and said: You have not seen anything until you have seen my pit. An optimist said: Things could have been worse A pessimist said: Things will get worse! A philosopher came along and said: You only think that you are in the pit. A [...] View orginal p...

What Did Islam Do for the World?What Did Islam Do for the World? What Did Islam Do for the World? For decades many have discussed whether the Islamic ideology can return as a leading civilization, one that can bring nations out of illiteracy, war, poverty to advancement in education, peace, and economic prosperity as in the past. A civilization that can stand as an example [...] View orginal p...

Wishing Non-Muslims "Happy Holidays"Wishing Non-Muslims "Happy Holidays" read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Islamic Associations in AustraliaIslamic Associations in Australia Islamic Associations in Australia Nida’ul Islam magazine Islamic Youth Movement PO Box 216, Lakemba NSW 2195, Australia The Association of Islamic Charitable Projects Australia 2a Winspear Ave, Bankstown, Sydney, NSW, Australia Islamic Youth Movement PO Box: 216 Lakemba, NSW 2195 Australia Islamic Society of Australia PO Box. 808, Noble Park, Vic 3174, Australia Nabi Akram Islamic Center 36 Cowper Street, Granville, NSW, Australia. Islamic Council of New South Wales 405 Waterloo [...] View orginal p...

Scottish Defence League flop in EdinburghScottish Defence League flop in Edinburgh The Royal Mile was closed yesterday by a huge police operation to prevent a violent confrontation between the far-right Scottish Defence League and anti-fascist protestors. Hundreds...

Facebook: Draw Mohammad DayFacebook: Draw Mohammad Day read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Muslims in ChinaMuslims in China Muslims in China However, it is certain that the advocating and spread of Islam was done by Iranian merchants and mainly through the Silk Road. This claim is supported by the fact that most Chinese Muslims are familiar with Farsi (Persian) words and use them in their everyday Chinese conversations. Even today, [...] View orginal p...

MCB brings experts and parliamentarians together to discuss IslamophobiaMCB brings experts and parliamentarians together to discuss Islamophobia The Muslim Council of Britain hosted a special closed-meeting to discuss the growing spate of attacks...

Islamic Centres in CanadaIslamic Centres in Canada Islamic Centres in Canada Miraj International Investments Limited 800 René Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 2450 Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4V7 Canada Center for Islamic Development 2728-2732 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3K 4P2 Istiqamah Islamic Centre of Ontario (IICO) 3410 Semenyk Court, Unit 3 Mississauga, ON L5C 4P9 Canada The Canadian Council of Muslim Women Suite 513, 2400 Dundas Street West Mississauga, Ontario, L5K 2R8 Canada Jami Masjid of Toronto 56 [...] View orginal p...

Man behind Herouxville affair launches campaign against immigration and multiculturalismMan behind Herouxville affair launches campaign against immigration and multiculturalism Andre Drouin's lips curl up in a mischievous grin as he recalls the...

Islamic Associations in South-East AsiaIslamic Associations in South-East Asia Islamic Associations in South-East Asia MALAYSIA Faculty of Islamic Studies National University of Malaysia 43600 UKM, Bangi, Malaysia Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) 234432-H 2, Langgak Tunku, Off Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur 50603 Malaysia The International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP) P.O. Box 706 Jalan Sultan 46780 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Jalan Lembah Perdana 50480 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human [...] View orginal p...

New York politicians rally in support of 'Ground Zero mosque'New York politicians rally in support of 'Ground Zero mosque' New York politicians gathered Thursday afternoon to denounce Tea Party leader Mark Williams and support a mosque and community...

FIFA: No Hijab at Youth Olympic GamesFIFA: No Hijab at Youth Olympic Games read more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Islamic Organizations in USAIslamic Organizations in USA Islamic Organizations in USA Harvard Islamic Society c/o Harvard College University Hall, 1st Floor Box # 61 Cambridge, MA 02145 USA Bilal Muslim Mission of Americas 429 Countrywood Circle, Lake Mary, Fl. 32746 USA El-Iman Learning Center 6715 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 USA The Muslim Association of Hawaii 1935 Aleo Place Honolulu, HI 96822 USA Islamic Society of Baltimore 6631 Johnnycake Road Baltimore MD 21244 USA Kufa Center of Islamic Knowledge P.O. [...] View orginal p...

Hazrat HudhaifahHazrat Hudhaifah Hazrat Hudhaifah Radi Allahu anhu narrates that the Noble Prophet Salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam said, ?There is an angel who before tonight had never come down to earth, asked permission from his Lord to offer salam (salutations) to me and to deliver the good news to me that Fatimah Radi [...] View orginal p...

Attacks on City University Muslim students will not result in prosecutionsAttacks on City University Muslim students will not result in prosecutions The three men arrested last November after attacks on City University Muslim students will not face...

The rising tide of IslamophobiaThe rising tide of Islamophobia "Islamophobia does not appear to be being taken seriously by the Government, the media or the general public and the situation is becoming increasingly dire – why this is remains unclear. It could be because of a lack of understanding and recognition of the seriousness of Islamophobia; it could be because little 'hard evidence' exists; it could also be that anti-Muslim and anti-Islamic attitudes are becoming more socially acceptable. Whatever the reason though, it is clear that neither Islamophobia – nor indeed anti-Semitism – are going to quickly or easily disappear."Last week's bleak report on Islamophobic hate crime in London from the European Muslim...

The government and the MCBThe government and the MCB Inayat Bunglawala reports on John Denham's move to restore links between the government and the Muslim Council of Britain, and the backlash against that decision.Islam Online, 8 February 2010read more Source: Islamophobia Wa...

Family: Frontline Against TerrorismFamily: Frontline Against Terrorism A young man from a priveleged background finishes high school with honors, and goes off to college. Soon afterwards, he is a changed man... a radical who is intent on terrorism, violating the most fundamental tenets of the faith in which he was raised. What is it that changes these young men into dangerous criminals? This is something that families and Muslim communities struggle to understand and combat.In recent weeks, we have seen at least two such stories emerge. Most recently, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab from Nigeria was caught allegedly trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airplane. He had been studying mechanical engineering in the UK, and by all...

CairoCairoSalamu AlaykumI'm going to Egypt in a few months and although I'm going for school, I would love to get my share of site seeing and meringue new people.I'm staying in October city but I understand that it is 'a new suburb/city' so I'm worried I won't have places to tour and places to go InshALLAH.Do you know of the city? What are the best places to go?Wasalamu alaykum Source: Islamic Bo...

Sensationalised TV report provokes attack on Nashville mosqueSensationalised TV report provokes attack on Nashville mosque Vandals spray-painted insults on a mosque overnight and left a hate-filled letter to Nashville's Muslims.Islamic leaders...

Share Your Hajj StoryShare Your Hajj Story Did you travel for Hajj this year? What tips do you wish you had known before leaving? How did you make the arrangements? Was there something you forgot to pack, and really missed? Share your experience, and help others be well-prepared for the journey of a lifetime.More: Share your Hajj experience and photos Find out more about the HajjShare Your Hajj Story originally appeared on About.com Islam on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 14:42:53.Permalink | Comment | Email thisread more Source: Islam About Dot ...

Extraordinary Answers Of Sh Ibn UthaimeenExtraordinary Answers Of Sh Ibn UthaimeenExtraordinary Answers Of Sh Ibn Uthaimeen=======================================Questioner: Shaikh, my question is: About the young lady who has not reached adulthood, what is the ruling with regards to the following three situations: covering the face outside the house? And wearing pants in any form, situation, or reason? And the khimar in the Salah?Answer: This man is intelligent. He combined three questions in one, may Allah forgive us and him�.=======================================Questioner: Is it allowed for a man to be with his female servant, and what can see of her?Answer: If he marries her, then she can uncover her face in front...

Migrants must renounce veil if they want to live in France, says ministerMigrants must renounce veil if they want to live in France, says minister Immigrants should sign a "no burka" contract before being allowed to live in France, the country's...

Cartoonist Targeted... AgainCartoonist Targeted... Again CNN and BBC News report that a man was shot by police as he tried to enter the home of the Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard on Friday.  The man seemed intent on harm, as he allegedly carried with him an axe and a knife.  Police shot the intruder, who was then hospitalized in stable condition.  Mr. Westergaard was home at the time of the incident; he and his young granddaughter were unharmed.Numerous death threats and complaints have been aimed at this Danish artist, who published a controversial cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad back in 2005.  Mr. Westergaard says that he drew a bomb in the Prophet Muhammad's turban...

Getting married to someone less religiousGetting married to someone less religious:sl:Im asking some advice for a friend who is marrying a man that she was arranged with years ago. His family is muslim and one of his sisters is covered so they are not completely in the dark but he isnt very pious as in he doesnt pray 5 times a day. However, her marriage to him is inevitable (two weeks away). What can she do to make it better? Is there ways for her to encourage him to be more religious without seeming bossy or rude? Please any advice would be welcomed but please no advice on her leaving him because for sure there is no chance of her being able to break it off for many reasons I wont name. Also, she would like to know if...

Michael Gove opposes mosque at centre of 'inflammatory' campaignMichael Gove opposes mosque at centre of 'inflammatory' campaign A Conservative frontbench spokesman, Michael Gove, has opposed plans to build a mosque in his constituency after it...

Valentine's DayValentine's Day "I find the idea of having a special day to celebrate love is ridiculous since we should love every day of our lives. I would rather celebrate our anniversary with my husband if I want to specify a special day for love."  - Haifa Salim, a Saudi woman commenting on Valentine's Day, Arab NewsMuslims celebrate two major holidays each year, both connected in some way to Islamic faith and worship. Generally, Muslims do not participate in other celebrations, particularly those with pagan roots. You may be surprised to learn that Valentine's Day (which is named after a Christian saint) has its origins in a February 14th pagan Roman celebration, honoring love and fertility. About.com's...

Halal burgers are discrimination - FranceHalal burgers are discrimination - FranceSalaam. This is outrageous. :raging::raging::raging::raging::raging::raging::r aging:A French council has lodged a complaint against a fast food chain that serves only meat that conforms with Islamic dietary laws at a local branch.Read more:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8524056.stm Source: Islamic Bo...

Siddique released after terror conviction quashedSiddique released after terror conviction quashed A man branded a "wannabe suicide bomber" by prosecutors will not face a retrial on terrorism charges.The Crown Office has said it does not wish to seek a fresh prosecution. Siddique has now been released.BBC Scotland news storyread more Source: Islamophobia Wa...

Hijab May Trigger Airport Security ChecksHijab May Trigger Airport Security Checks The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to clarify whether Islamic head scarves, or hijab, will now automatically trigger additional security measures for Muslim travelers.CAIR made that request after a Muslim woman traveler taking a flight Tuesday from Washington, DC to Los Angeles reported that TSA personnel first requested that she take off her hijab, then put her through a "humiliating" public full-body pat-down search when she refused. After the pat-down, the Muslim traveler's luggage, coat, shoes, laptop, and cell phone were searched and tested for bomb-making...

Islamic ParentingIslamic ParentingWhen is parenting rewarding? I've been meaning to ask this question for a while, but I keep forgetting. Parents and non-Parents can answer. Just state whether you're a parent or not so I know how well to heed your words. :X Source: Islamic Bo...

Gothernberg, SwedenGothernberg, SwedenAssalammualaikum, I'm traveling to Gothernberg, Sweden in Aug for a conference. I'm trying to find out more info about the place, any masjids around the area, halal food and is it safe for a female traveler wearing hijab. Appreciate any info! Source: Islamic Bo...

The neo-Nazi who works for Richard BarnbrookThe neo-Nazi who works for Richard Barnbrook By a guest contributorThis is a crosspost from Socialist UnityUnder the headline "'Neo-Nazi gran' hired as aide to BNP member on London Assembly", the London...

Infertility TreatmentsInfertility Treatments A woman I know recently gave birth to a child after eight years of heartache.  She is overjoyed with her baby son, as any new mother would be.  After researching all of the options for their particular situation, she and her husband chose to undergo IVF - In Vitro Fertilization.  Upon hearing this news, some people criticized them for this decision, saying that if it were God's will for them to have a child, it would happen naturally.What does Islam say about In Vitro Fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies?  Are they a rebellion against God's will, or a blessing for people who need help?  If acceptable in Islam, are there...