Islam
Islam and the Problem of Religious Stereotypes
So far, the United States has done a rather good job at including Muslims into society, and at differentiating the vast majority of followers of Muhammad…
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British Court Recognizes Sharia Law in Historic Ruling
Divorces are now easier for wives trapped in Islamic marriages A British High Court has given recognition to some aspects of sharia law in a maiden…
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Religion’s Major Influence in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is dominated by Sunni Muslims. Islam is the state religion of Saudi Arabia.[/tweetit] Approximately 93 percent of Saudis are Muslim. The majority of Saudi…
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Gold-Backed and Sharia Compliant Cryptocurrency Launches
Cryptocurrencies are wooing Islamic investors. The cryptocurrency craze has not caught on with devout Muslims. The Islamic faith stipulates any economic action must have a real…
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Indonesia, a Muslim-Majority Country, Blocks Petition to Criminalize Gay Sex
The petition was filed by the conservative Family Love Alliance The Constitutional Court of Indonesia rejected a petition by Family Love Alliance, a conservative group, to make…
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San Diego Schools Fight Against Islamophobia
San Diego school district proposes steps to combating Islamophobia. Islamophobia is the fear expressed by a community or an individual towards anyone who practices the Islam…
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Proposes Nationwide Burka Ban
Germany’s Chancellor calls for a ban on the Muslim burka because it is not part of German society. Only a couple months after the German president…
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True Islam Wants Separation of Mosque and State, Not Sharia Law for All
There is a prevailing false perception amongst the Muslims surveyed that Sharia needs to be imposed upon all citizens regardless of their faith in the form…
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Egyptian Christians Hope for Approval to Build New Churches
Christians wait for Egypt government to end a 160 year ban on the construction of new churches While Muslims are facing a lot of discrimination and…
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Father of Fallen Muslim Soldier, John McCain Rebuke Trump’s Anti-Muslim Comments
Father of fallen hero Capt. Humayun Khan denounces Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim comments. It was a very moving moment at the Democratic National Convention when Khizr Khan,…
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“Western civilization is in a war”: Newt Gingrich says ‘Sharia Test’ for Every U.S. Muslim
American Muslims who believe in the Shari‘a law should be deported says Newt Gingrich. In the wake of the attack in Nice, France on Thursday, Newt…
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The Quran Does Not Oppress Women, Sharia-Based Islam Does
The mistreatment of Islamic women should be blamed on Sharia Law, not the Quran. The campaign theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is a pledge…