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Influential Cleric Issues Fatwa Against Terrorism

Wed, 10 March 2010 13:51:43 PST

An influential Pakistani cleric issued a 600-page fatwa on March 2, described as an "absolute" condemnation of terrorism without "any excuses or pretexts."

Zaytuna's Quest to be the West's First Muslim College

Mon, 08 March 2010 12:43:58 PST

As interested students race to beat the fast approaching enrolment deadline, Muslims are turning their sights to the Zaytuna College in California to see if America's first ever Muslim college will live up to the high expectations.

Anwar Ibrahim Discusses Trial, Muslim Issues

Thu, 04 March 2010 23:01:36 PST

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who is on trial in Kuala Lumpur on sodomy charges for a second time, speaks to Wajahat Ali about the controversy and discusses the country's ethnic and religious conflicts as well as issues facing the Muslim world.

Film Festival Presents Movies on Islam

Sun, 28 Feb. 2010 15:48:41 PST

The Berlin Film Festival, which came to a conclusion this weekend, became a platform for movies that dealt with Islam in one way or another. Three movies featuring Muslim characters were showcased at the festival and vied for the Golden Bear, the festival’s top honor.

A Journey by Any Means Necessary

Wed, 24 Feb. 2010 13:09:46 PST

A day after President Barack Obama ushered in a new chapter of American history, it was a cold, snow filled day in New York.

Rumors of a Facebook Fatwa Strike at the Core of Society

Fri, 19 Feb. 2010 12:27:08 PST

Like any other social media platform, Facebook hosts a wide range of users, some looking for intellectual stimulation, and some others looking to seek companionship.

London Exhibit Showcases Inventions from Islamic Civilizations

Thu, 18 Feb. 2010 22:21:07 PST

The London Science Museum recently opened an interactive exhibition titled 1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in Our World that is proving to be quite popular, educating people about the technological achievements originating from Muslim civilizations.

Charter School Finances Come Under Fire

Wed, 10 Feb. 2010 09:54:57 PST

The FAME charter school in Fremont was recently the subject of an audit by the Fremont Unified School District in which it was discovered that founder Maram Alaiwat received substantial compensation for her role as director.

Swiss Politician's Conversion Sparks Rumors

Fri, 05 Feb. 2010 23:11:08 PST

The recent passage of a ban on the construction of minarets in Switzerland has a very interesting side story. A member of the political party that pushed for the minaret ban announced that he had become a Muslim.

Yahoo Chooses to Remember a Smiling Malcolm X

Mon, 01 Feb. 2010 16:14:39 PST

In the annual celebration of Black history, one prominent civil rights leader is often left out because he is deemed "too dangerous" to touch.