By IslamOnline on Ummah News from www.islamonline.net
CAIRO – For the first time, halal food is being advertised on France’s most-watched private television channels, attesting to the growing purchase power of Muslim shoppers in the country.. 
By MuslimMatters on Ummah News from muslimmatters.org
The Internet Muslim Community has been buzzing with reports of Dr Zakir Naik being denied entry into the UK. Dr Zakir Naik was scheduled to host his Famous Peace Conference in the UK this year but was denied a visa on the accusation of him being a supporter of terrorism.
By MuslimMatters on Everything Else from muslimmatters.org
The biggest news all over the world yesterday was the death of one of the most famous musical artists in recent history, Michael Jackson. As the hour long television specials, radio playlist tributes, and music video marathons already began on the same day, many Muslims are left wondering, “was Michael Jackson a Muslim?” 
By uzzie on Everything Else from www.zaytuna.org
By IslamOnline on Ummah News from www.islamonline.net
CAIRO — The spread of the swine flu virus does not justify postponing the spiritual journey of hajj, prominent scholar Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, the head of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, said Sunday, September 13.. 
By SuhaibWebb on Islam and Religion from www.suhaibwebb.com
Today, often times a “religious” person is seen to be someone who is rough and rigid, spouting do’s and don’ts without thinking twice about the emotions of the person being scolded. The Prophet ﷺ, however, was the farthest from any such description. He was a man who was enveloped in mercy, who cared for the weak, encouraged the women, and stood up for anyone in need. 
