H1N1 Effects on Pilgrimage Travel
Thursday June 25, 2009
The rising spread of the H1N1 virus is beginning to affect travel plans for those intending to visit Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage this year. The off-season pilgrimage (umrah) season ... Read More
ACLU on Muslim Charitable Giving
Friday June 19, 2009
The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) issued a report this week regarding U.S. government restrictions on Muslim charitable giving. President Obama referred to this problem in his recent speech ... Read More
What's Happening in Iran?
Thursday June 18, 2009
People say that religion and politics don't mix, and I agree. However, there are places in the world where politics cannot be separated from religion -- such as modern ... Read More
Muslim Voices: Arts and Ideas
Tuesday June 9, 2009
A ten-day festival of Islamic art and culture kicked off last weekend in New York City. The event is sponsored by BAM, the Asia Society, and NYU's Center for ... Read More
Obama's Audience
Thursday June 4, 2009
In his much-anticipated "speech to the Muslim world" on Thursday, President Obama spoke directly to a crowd of thousands at Cairo University in Egypt. As the speech was broadcast ... Read More
SISTERS Who CAIR
Monday June 1, 2009
Next week, two Islamic advocacy organizations in the United States will team up to support and participate in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure. This annual ... Read More