American Muslims come of age in post-9/11 era

By uzzie on from www.msnbc.msn.com

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” It was not Muhammad but the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche who said that, but for many Muslims living in the post-9/11 era, it may ring as true as one of the prophet’s teachings.

The decade since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has been tough for many Muslim Americans — from the anti-terror surveillance aimed at mosques, schools, organizations and individuals to the wave of hostility fanned by those who see their religion as fomenting h
Huntington Beach won't sell land to Muslim group for mosque

Huntington Beach won't sell land to Muslim group for mosque

By uzzie on from latimesblogs.latimes.com

The Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday rejected an offer from a Muslim group seeking to build a mosque on land the city is selling.

Instead, the city accepted an offer made by the city of Westminster for the piece of land, according to the Huntington Beach Independent.

Al Noor Charitable Foundation's offer was higher than Westminster's, but it was rejected because the group is requesting to change the land use so they can build the mosque.

Imam Looks For Common Ground Between Islam And West

By uzzie on from www.npr.org

In late 2010, a debate over a proposed Islamic community center in lower Manhattan left many people angry and confused. Some critics erroneously tagged the community center the "Ground Zero mosque," and to them, it became an intolerable insult to families of 9/11 victims and the United States.
Wash. Islamic Center barbecue eases difficult week

Wash. Islamic Center barbecue eases difficult week

By uzzie on from www.seattlepi.com

Confronting stereotypes is nothing new to Muslims at the Islamic Center of Eastside. It's the very reason they have an open house every few months — to invite in neighbors and "demystify" themselves.

The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain

By uzzie on from www.youtube.com

The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain: Full documentary (PBS)
LA Times: Imam teaches Islam with a distinct U.S. style

LA Times: Imam teaches Islam with a distinct U.S. style

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

At the pulpit of an inner-city Chicago mosque, the tall blond imam begins preaching in his customary fashion, touching on the Los Angeles Lakers victory the night before, his own gang involvement as a teenager, a TV soap opera and then the Day of Judgment. [...]
Muslim Leaders Call Amherst Sign "Racist" and "Hateful"

Muslim Leaders Call Amherst Sign "Racist" and "Hateful"

By funkymonkey on from amherst.wgrz.com

AMHERST, N.Y. -- Local Muslim leaders are angry over a lawn sign next to a new Mosque; some call the sign "racist" and "hateful".

The Jaffarya Center on Transit Road in the Town of Amherst will have its grand opening celebration next weekend, and leaders say the community has welcomed them with open arms. That's why they're so shocked to see the sign, which reads "Bomb Making Next Driveway."
Islamic center reports threat, finds charred Qurans

Islamic center reports threat, finds charred Qurans

By uzzie on from www.usatoday.com

Leaders of the Islamic Center of Springfield say they received a threatening letter targeting Muslims on Sunday and earlier that day found charred remains of three Qurans.
Immediate Reflections CNN’s “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door”

Immediate Reflections CNN’s “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door”

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

The CNN Special “Unwelcome – The Muslims Next Door” premiered a few days ago and is one of the highest profile pieces in mainstream media regarding Islamophobia. At first, I was sort of squeamish about tuning into the program, because even though we have become adept at reading endless emails, columns, and talk [...]
The Seven Wonders of the Muslim World

The Seven Wonders of the Muslim World

By islamicart on from bitofinspiration.com

A series of intimate, 10-minute portraits, explores the lives and beliefs of six young people whose usual places of worship are beautiful and historic mosques across the Muslim world. The films accompany them as they leave their homes and families, follow them as they travel to Saudi Arabia, and share their responses to the culmination of their journey of a lifetime — the pilgrimage to Mecca, where the prophet Muhammed (PBUH) was born.

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