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An American Muslim on the Executive Order Banning Muslims
Featured Contributor Shehla Ahmad says there are many aspects of the executive order which need to be examined. Should we close our doors on others simply…
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Islam
Trump Credited for 200% Growth of Anti-Muslim Hate Groups
Statistics show nearly 200% rise in anti-Muslim hate groups in the U.S. 2016 witnessed a significant rise in the number of anti-Muslim hate groups in America.…
Christianity
JK Rowling Slams Mike Pence with Quote From Bible
Author retweets Pence’s tweets against Trump’s call for Muslim ban to remind him of his hypocrisy. J.K. Rowling came heavily against the ban on Muslims on…
Islam
Controversial Australia Day Billboard with Girls in Hijabs Raises Over $150,000
Australia Day billboard with girls in hijabs was removed after threats. More than $150,000 has been collected through a crowdfunding campaign calling to get a particular…
Christianity
Since Trump’s Election, Sanctuary Churches Have Doubled
More churches have become sanctuaries for Muslims after Trump won the Presidential Election in November. A coalition of faith communities referred to as the PICO National…
Celebrity
Katy Perry and George Takei Standing Up for American Muslims
Katy Perry and George Takei are both using their platforms to counter Islamophobia before Trump’s inauguration. Following the rise of Islamophobic rhetoric and hate crimes in…
Celebrity
Reza Aslan Says More Muslims on TV Can Combat Islamophobia
Iranian-American TV celebrity believes that Muslims should be more involved in pop culture to combat Islamophobia. American-Muslim scholar Reza Aslan believes that Islamophobia can be reduced…
Catholicism
The Atlantic and Religion News Association’s Picks for 2016 Top Religious Stories of the Year
These are some of the most talked about religious issues of 2016. 2016 was a year of great importance to religious people as a year when…
Islam
What it’s Like to be Muslim in the U.S. Military
Exploring Islamophobia in the U.S. Military. As per recent reports, there are an estimated 5,900 U.S. service members in the military today who self-identify as Muslims,…
Islam
Two U.S. Towns Being Sued for Discrimination This Week for Refusing Permits to Mosques
The Department of Justice files discrimination cases against U.S. towns for denying mosques. The city of Sterling Heights, Michigan is facing a legal suit due to…
Islam
Muslim-American Kids Read Letters Written by Japanese-Americans Incarcerated During WWII
The current rise in anti-Islamic sentiments is reminiscent of the persecution faced by Japanese-Americans during the second World War. The targeted violence that Muslims are facing…
Christianity
Amazon’s New Ad Features Muslim Imam and Priest
New Amazon ad spot featuring an Imam and a Priest wants to inspire unity between different religions. Although political forces may seem like they are trying…