Islamic Circle of North America
Reparations bill gains momentum as an interfaith cause
In Texas, Muslim volunteers jump in to help feed the frozen
No such thing as ‘second-class’ faith, White House asserts
Islamic group evangelizes The Prophet’s message on billboards in U.S. cities
Facing backlash, US Muslims counter with new advertising campaign
New organization unites American Muslims in one coalition
Oklahoma Muslims aid in tornado relief in bid to build bridges
U.S. Muslims worry about fall-out from Libya attacks
(RNS) After a mob of Islamic fundamentalists attacked American embassies in Egypt and Libya, leaving at least four Americans dead, Muslim Americans said the violence abroad would increase hostilities against them in the U.S. By Omar Sacirbey.
Are Muslims allowed to dance?
(RNS) The Taliban in Afghanistan beheaded 17 people, allegedly for dancing, according to one Afghan official. The reports shocked people around the world and provided fodder to critics of Islam. Does Islam forbid dancing? By Omar Sacirbey.
Muslims Brace For Tense Holiday
(RNS) Following attacks on seven mosques in the last two weeks, many Muslim Americans will mark the end of Ramadan this weekend under a cloud of fear. Their leaders aren't sure how to promote safety without provoking panic. By Omar Sacirbey.
Pool of American imams too small to meet the demand
SHARON, Mass. (RNS) It will be at least 5 to 10 years before the pool of American imams becomes large enough to meet demand from mosques. In the meantime, Muslim communities will continue to depend on imams from abroad -- and that creates challenges for a community that increasingly wants to assimilate. By Omar Sacirbey.
Muslims to gather to combat anti-Shariah movement
(RNS) Some 15,000 Muslims are expected at this weekend’s 37th annual convention of the Islamic Circle of North America, the second largest Muslim convention in the country, where attempts to ban Islamic law are expected to take center stage. By Omar Sacirbey.
