terrorism
Who are the Sufis and why do extremists see them as threatening?
By The Conversation — November 25, 2017
(The Conversation ) — A new attack on a Sufi mosque in Egypt drives home the hatred of Islamic State and other some other Muslim groups for the Sufi traditions of inclusiveness and mystical worship.
Nigeria police say at least 50 killed in mosque bombing
By Yonat Shimron — November 21, 2017
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — While there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing in Mubi town in Adamawa state, suspicion immediately fell on the Boko Haram extremist group.
Farrakhan rekindles controversies about race, Jews, 9/11 in speech at Watergate Hotel
By Adelle M. Banks — November 16, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The 84-year-old Nation of Islam leader dove into all sorts of controversies – from slavery to the unhealthy water in Flint, Mich., to current reports of sexual harassment by national leaders and celebrities.
Who decides when we as a country pray and when we act?
By Chloe Breyer — November 9, 2017
(RNS) — 'The dichotomy between prayers and action portrayed in the Twitter feeds of our leaders is a false one and serves neither the dead, the bereaved, nor our nation as a whole,' writes Chloe Breyer. (COMMENTARY)
Muslims in NJ city fear another backlash after latest attack
By Wayne Parry — November 3, 2017
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — 'People here feel they will be blamed as a religion and as a people. Because this guy was a Muslim, Muslims will be blamed anywhere and everywhere,' said Imam Mohammad Qatanani, spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of Passaic County, the region's most influential mosque.
Pope pained by attacks in Afghanistan, Somalia, New York
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 1, 2017
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The pope said during an Angelus prayer on Wednesday, the Catholic holiday of All Saints' Day, that he was praying for all those who were killed and injured, and for their family members.
Unrelenting killing of Coptic Christians intensifies debate over martyrdom
By guest — October 13, 2017
CAIRO (RNS) — 'We need to stop viewing this harassment toward us with pride and saying terrorism gives us a chance to play the same role our ancestors did like in those Sunday school stories about the torture of martyrs,' said Bassem Al-Janoubie, an Egyptian Coptic Christian.
Terrorism, race, religion: Defining the Las Vegas shooting
By The Associated Press — October 3, 2017
(AP) — The mass shooting in Las Vegas is the deadliest in modern U.S. history, but is it terrorism?
Abducted Indian priest rescued in Yemen after 18 months
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 13, 2017
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Rev. Tom Uzhunnalil was abducted by militants in March 2016 when they attacked the home, killing 16 people, including four nuns.
Blast at Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills dozens
By Jerome Socolovsky — August 2, 2017
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber stormed into the largest Shiite Muslim mosque in Afghanistan's Herat province Tuesday night, opening fire on worshippers before blowing himself up, killing at least 29 and wounding 64 others.
United Church of Christ resolution decries Israel’s treatment of underage prisoners
By Lauren Markoe — July 3, 2017
(RNS) The resolution, which passed Sunday at the church's general synod in Baltimore, also calls on the U.S. to withhold military assistance.
Bomber planning to attack Mecca’s Grand Mosque blows himself up
By Reuters — June 24, 2017
DUBAI (Reuters) The interior ministry said that three cells had planned the attack on worshippers and security forces at the mosque as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan nears its climax.
Man charged with terrorism-related murder in London van attack
By Reuters — June 23, 2017
LONDON (Reuters) Darren Osborne, 47, is accused of plowing the rented vehicle into the group of worshippers in Finsbury Park in the early hours of Monday morning.
Finsbury Park attack a window onto two Britains: One seeking tolerance, the other revenge
By Catherine Pepinster — June 20, 2017
LONDON (RNS) In Britain, some people cynically describe friendly relations between members of different faiths as 'tea and samosas,' but others suggest expressions of solidarity are growing despite the recent attack.
Van rams worshippers leaving London mosque; Prime minister calls it a ‘sickening’ terrorist attack
By Reuters — June 18, 2017
LONDON (Reuters) - Shortly after midnight, the rented vehicle swerved into a group of people leaving prayers at the Muslim Welfare House and the nearby Finsbury Park Mosque in north London, one of the biggest in the country, witnesses said.
