9/11 anniversary casts shadow for Muslims: author

9/11 anniversary casts shadow for Muslims: author

By uzzie on from www.reuters.com

The approaching tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks is casting a long shadow for U.S. Muslims, many of whom are dreading the approaching anniversary because they fear a resurgence of prejudice and hate, said author Mona Eltahawy.
Poll: Most say Muslims are singled out unfairly

Poll: Most say Muslims are singled out unfairly

By uzzie on from www.cbsnews.com

More than three in four Americans say it is likely that Muslims, Arab Americans and immigrants from the Middle East get unfairly singled out in the United States, according to a new CBS News/New York Times poll taken in conjunction with the ten-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Twenty-nine percent of Americans - including 35 percent of New Yorkers - said it's very likely that people in those groups are singled out unfairly. Another 49 percent called it somewhat likely. Eigh
Muslim group holds blood drive to honor 9/11 victims

Muslim group holds blood drive to honor 9/11 victims

By uzzie on from www.ajc.com

As Hazeem Pudhiapura sees it, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, could not have served as a more damaging introduction of Islam to most Americans.

Never mind that innocent Muslim Americans were also among those killed in the terrorist attacks, or that the hijackers carried out their mission based on a distorted view of their faith. A decade later, Pudhiapura of Duluth, is one of many Muslims around the country who is still trying to perform image — if not damage — control in service of
Obama Honors Muslim-Americans

Obama Honors Muslim-Americans

By uzzie on from www.voanews.com

U.S. President Barack Obama said Muslim-Americans have made great contributions to the "strength and character" of the United States, as he welcomed guests to the White House for an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan, the Muslim holy month

Muslim-Americans bid good riddance to bin Laden

By uzzie on from www.msnbc.msn.com

Far from mourning the death of Osama bin Laden, most Muslim-Americans are celebrating his demise, saying they have no sympathy to spare for a man who indiscriminately slaughtered people of all religions and launched their community into a decade of distrust and discrimination.
Sacred Space for Muslim Americans

Sacred Space for Muslim Americans

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

Mosques have been a reason for intense debates both within the Muslim community and outside of it. Read More
Study shows alarming results about religious knowledge in America

Study shows alarming results about religious knowledge in America

By Saladin on from english.aljazeera.net

This week the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life released a poll showing that Americans arguably know less about various world religions than they do about who won the disco ball on the last season of Dancing With the Stars. This shouldn’t be hugely surprising.
Barack Obama believed to be a Muslim by one fifth of Americans

Barack Obama believed to be a Muslim by one fifth of Americans

By Saladin on from www.guardian.co.uk

One in five Americans believes Barack Obama is secretly a Muslim and nearly half question his claim to be a Christian, according to a new opinion poll.
'Journey Into America' Documentary explores life for Muslims in America

'Journey Into America' Documentary explores life for Muslims in America

By l0gikal on from www1.voanews.com

The documentary, 'Journey into America,' explores life for Muslims in the United States in the aftermath of the September 11 terror attacks.

What do Americans think of Muslims?

By l0gikal on from www.youtube.com

The Chaser's Charles Firth hits the streets in America to find out how they feel about Muslims.

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