Al Jazeera on the French Ban of the Burqa in Public

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Coverage of Al Jazeera about the French proposal to ban the Burqa in Public
CNN: Israeli police question extremist’s relative over mosque firebombing

CNN: Israeli police question extremist’s relative over mosque firebombing

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Submitted by Amir “MR”
Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli police were questioning a relative of the late Jewish extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane in its probe of a Palestinian mosque firebombing in the West Bank earlier this month.
Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said the relative is from the Israeli settlement of Tapuah near the West Bank city of [...]
Norman Finkelstein: The Holocaust is not an excuse to oppress Palestinians

Norman Finkelstein: The Holocaust is not an excuse to oppress Palestinians

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Submitted by Amir “MR”This is dedicated to the victims of the Israeli invasion and bombardment of Gaza a year ago this month.Dr. Norman Finkelstein at the University of WaterlooThe above clip is from the movie, “American Radical: The trials of Norman G. Finkelstein“. I suggest everyone to go and watch it and share it with [...]
Egypt Vs. Algeria Soccer/Football Match

Egypt Vs. Algeria Soccer/Football Match

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

This game isn't about the African Cup and it isn't about two great teams playing each other, rather it's about dignity, revenge, and bragging rights.
Islam at the London 2012 Olympics

Islam at the London 2012 Olympics

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Though the world of sports could be deemed a secular space, displays of ‘religiosity’ can be regularly observed. The best known examples are the: “Please God! Let Team X win, and I’ll never ask for anything again” type prayers made by desperate fans of the losing side; the odd bearded Pakistani cricket player performing sujood [...]
Exciting Things Happening on MM: Yahya Ibrahim, Mujahideen Ryder & More!

Exciting Things Happening on MM: Yahya Ibrahim, Mujahideen Ryder & More!

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

We have been pretty busy recently on MM. We have been quietly adding several new exciting writers.
The Five Dysfunctions of Islamic Organizations

The Five Dysfunctions of Islamic Organizations

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

We have all observed dysfunctional Islamic organizations. But what is at the heart of this dysfunction? While every community and group has its own unique set of circumstances, there are 5 specific issues that are relevant across the board. This article analyzes those 5 dysfunctions in light of Islamic organizations in hopes that we can tackle them and improve.
Khutbah: Importance of Time & How to Manage it – Dr. Waleed Basyouni

Khutbah: Importance of Time & How to Manage it – Dr. Waleed Basyouni

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Sheikh Waleed Basyouni delivered this khutbah (sermon) on January 1, 2010 on the topic of "The Importance of Time and How to Manage it."
Martin or Malcolm? MLK, Malcolm X, and Muslims

Martin or Malcolm? MLK, Malcolm X, and Muslims

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Even though Martin Luther King was Christian and Malcolm X died a Muslim, the methodology and beliefs of the former were more in line with Islam than those held by the latter (before his conversion to orthodox Islam).
Paralysis by Analysis: A Rant on Beating Down Inaction

Paralysis by Analysis: A Rant on Beating Down Inaction

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

For years, I've participated in discussions and read countless articles on the state of the Muslim Ummah. I've sat through khutbah after khutbah on how we as Muslims just plain suck, the state of the Ummah sucks, and that we ought to be aware of it. Sure, no one said, "You suck!" on the minbar or in their articles because that sort of word choice wouldn't mesh well with the tone of the topic, but no matter how you cut it, that was the takeaway message.

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