Muslim Voices Blog

2nd Largest Muslim Convention This Weekend

Liz Leslie — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:29:18 +0000

The second largest Muslim convention in the U.S. kicks off this weekend with the focus of understanding Shariah.

Woman Told To Remove Niqab In Mall

Liz Leslie — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:45:19 +0000

A New Jersey woman filed a complaint against a shopping mall after a security officer tried to remove her face veil.

Iranian Ambassador To Azerbaijan Ousted Over Pop Music Event

Liz Leslie — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:20:39 +0000

The Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan was removed over accusations of a "gay parade."

UK Community Reinstates Muslim March

Liz Leslie — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:21 +0000

Muslims marched in the Butetown area of Cardiff in memory of Sheikh Said Hassan Ismail, the founder of the South Wales Islamic Center.

Yoga Guru Calls For Equal Treatment Of All Dalits In India

Liz Leslie — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:27:04 +0000

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev called for equality for Muslim and Christian Dalits Sunday in front of the All India United Muslim Morcha.

Bringing Communities Together Through Metal Music

Liz Leslie — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:50:48 +0000

Israeli heavy metal band Orphaned Land does more than play music -- they connect communities that might not otherwise.

Islamic Center of America Turns 50

Liz Leslie — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:37 +0000

Dearborn, Michigan's Islamic Center of America is celebrating 50 years this week, and looking forward to 50 more.

Anti-Islam Class Taught To Military Professionals Ended

Liz Leslie — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:03:24 +0000

An anti-Islam course taught to Army professionals has been suspended by the Pentagon after a student objected.

State Lawmakers Pass Shariah Ban In Kansas

Liz Leslie — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:56:37 +0000

"It's based on fear, it's based on intolerance and it is not based on understanding of the Constitution," Republican state senator Tim Owens said.

Storytelling to Restore the Sacred in Our Lives

Najeeba Syeed-Miller — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:18:51 +0000

Sometimes, the content of the story is less important that the way we tell the story.

Pro-Assad Forces Continue Assault On Syrians After Ceasefire

Liz Leslie — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:51:57 +0000

Syrian forces killed seven civilians in a rural village Sunday as the opposition loses faith in a UN-backed ceasefire.

India Hajj Subsidy Ending

Liz Leslie — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:56:54 +0000

India's Supreme Court has ruled it will phase out the government's hajj subsidy over the next ten years.

Journalists Attacked, Detained In Egypt

Liz Leslie — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:20:18 +0000

More than 30 journalists were attacked covering clashes in Cairo last Friday, media watchdog group Reporters Without Borders has said.

The Crying of an Ant: Finding a Theory of Change

Najeeba Syeed-Miller — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:20:55 +0000

Silence becomes complicity in so many ways when a truth of human rights is being systematically violated or pounced upon.

Letters To Sam Harris: Visit A Mosque

Liz Leslie — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:33:52 +0000

Sam Harris has argued the value in profiling, however not everyone agrees.

Muslim Woman Wins Discrimination Case Against AT&T

Liz Leslie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:46:39 +0000

A Muslim convert won her case against former employer AT&T for discrimination, including a physical attempt to tear the headscarf from her head.

Divided Bosnia Still Haunts Citizens

Liz Leslie — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:34:26 +0000

Memories of the Bosnian war haven't left its citizens; among them, Muslims and Croats who fear a future rift in the community.

Sheik Raed Saleh Called A Terrorist, Hero

Liz Leslie — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:40:37 +0000

Considered a terrorist by the Israeli government and applauded for his efforts with the Arab Palestinians, Sheik Raed Saleh can be divisive.

French Muslims Called To The Polls

Liz Leslie — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:34:20 +0000

There's a push for French Muslims to hit the polls in the upcoming presidential election, although historically the group has stayed away from the polls.

Hijab Not Hinderance, Jordan’s Prince Ali Says

Liz Leslie — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:37:59 +0000

FIFA vice president and Jordan's Prince Ali gave his support of Muslim women in the Olympics, and said hijab should not be a barrier.

Anti-Islam Blogger Organizes Dearborn Event, Muslims Counter Event

Liz Leslie — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:08:21 +0000

Two gatherings in Dearborn, Michigan Sunday brought a community together and illustrated painful misunderstandings of Islam.

Milwaukee-Area Mosque Draws Curious Groups

Liz Leslie — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:43:20 +0000

The mosque may not yet be built, but the Islamic Society of Milwaukee decided to reach out first to the community.

International Community To Address Refugees In Islamic World

Liz Leslie — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:55:04 +0000

Two major organizations are coming together to address the state of refugees in the international Islamic community.

Indonesia’s Ahmadiyah Face Discrimination, Violence

Liz Leslie — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:48:51 +0000

The minority Ahmadiyah sect is not met with welcome arms in Indonesia, where 90 percent of the population is Muslim.

India Muslim Educational Conference Emphasizes Girls

Liz Leslie — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:43:39 +0000

Jaipur will host the 9th All India Muslim Educational Conference May 5th and 6th.

Comic Jailed For Insulting Islam In Egypt

Liz Leslie — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:31:52 +0000

Abel Imam has become one of the best-known Arab comedians in his 40-year career.

Islamic Weddings In China

Liz Leslie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:20:51 +0000

Urban Muslims in China are choosing Islamic weddings for tradition, but integrating personal style.

VIDEO: Muslim Hip Hop Group Celebrates Earth Day

Liz Leslie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0000

Popular Muslim hip hop group Native Deen released a new video highlighting the environment to coincide with Earth Day.

Sri Lankan Mosque Will Be Moved After Protests

Liz Leslie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:41:53 +0000

A 50-year-old mosque will be moved in Sri Lanka after protests by Buddhist monks.

Muslim Newspaper Connects College Park To Wider Community

Liz Leslie — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:15:08 +0000

As the College Park Muslim community around Washington, D.C. grows, the local paper devoted to the Muslim community has not.

Woman Forced To Remove Scarf In St. Louis Jail

Liz Leslie — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:20:27 +0000

The county has decided to revise their code after concerns a young woman's constitutional rights were violated.

Egyptian Religious Authority Makes Jerusalem Visit

Liz Leslie — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:18:46 +0000

Egypt's highest religious authority made a controversial trip to Jersalem's Al-Aqsa mosque Wednesday.

‘Ordinary’ Muslims

Liz Leslie — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:10:47 +0000

"Ordinary" has changed overtime for Muslims in the West.

French Muslims Concerned In Tense Climate

Liz Leslie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:17:52 +0000

French Muslims are apprehensive in a less-than-welcoming climate after an al-Qaeda sympathizer and Muslim of Algerian descent terrorized Toulouse last month.

Al-Shabab Leader Denounces Group’s Treatment Of Civilians

Liz Leslie — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:07:53 +0000

“Killing civilians in the name of Islam is wrong and had nothing to do with Islam,” Sheik Hassan Dahir Aweys said.

Muslim Brotherhood Told To Suspend Constitution Writing

Liz Leslie — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:34:50 +0000

The Muslim Brotherhood suffered a political setback after Egyptian courts suspended them from building a constitution, citing lack of diversity.

Muslim Sisters Club Shares Islam With Colleagues

Liz Leslie — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:48:29 +0000

Muslim women at Thompson Rivers University generally faced an accepting and understanding campus, but sometimes stereotype peeked through.

Lawyer To Call Anti-Islam Blogger, Muslim Cleric At Breivik Trial

Liz Leslie — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:24:27 +0000

The attorney for accused Norwegian terrorist Anders Behring Breivik has said that a Muslim cleric and an anti-Islamic blogger will speak at his trial.

Coming To Terms With Faith And Sexuality

Liz Leslie — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:03:59 +0000

Ludovic Mohamed Zahed has struggled with his identity until he decided to become public -- he is a homosexual and a Muslim.

Faith Groups Receive More Burial Space In Australia

Liz Leslie — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:09:53 +0000

The New South Wales Government has allocated more plots for Muslims to bury their dead, warding off fears of lack of burial plots in six months.

American Muslims Emerge As Political Force

Liz Leslie — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:18:02 +0000

In the past, some right-wing candidates have leaned on Islam-bashing for votes -- however the method could backfire for 2012.

France Cracks Down On Radicals

Liz Leslie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:25:59 +0000

France began a crackdown on suspected militants after a recent killing spree left seven people dead.

Lawmakers Criticize NYC Mayor Over Spying

Liz Leslie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:04:44 +0000

Ten lawmakers have sent New York mayor Michael Bloomberg a letter saying his tactics to spy on Muslims was "underhanded and unprofessional."

Muslim Mother’s Murder Possible Hate Crime

Liz Leslie — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:27:23 +0000

Iraqi-American Shaima Alawadi was found beaten in her home outside San Diego, sending ripples of fear and concern through the "tight-knit" refugee community.

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Fields Presidential Candidate

Liz Leslie — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:30:31 +0000

The Egyptian military dropped charges against Khairat el-Shater, making him eligible to run for president as part of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Women’s Summit Addresses Concerns In Nigeria

Liz Leslie — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:24:46 +0000

Nigerian women called on the government to address Boko Haram in an effort to stop the killing.

Food And Clothing Drive Bring Community Together

Liz Leslie — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:37:31 +0000

"Charity is the third pillar of Islam," Khan said.

Divorce Rates Higher In Muslim Community In Singapore

Liz Leslie — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:02:20 +0000

Divorces in Muslim families in Singapore were considerably higher than divorces in non-Muslim families. Inspirasi@AMP has decided to do something to change it.

Muslim, Christian Youth Show Unity In Nigeria

Liz Leslie — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:07:24 +0000

Muslim and Christian youth came together in Kaduna in an effort to facilitate peace in Nigeria.

Muslim-Christian Summit Addresses Lebanese Unity

Liz Leslie — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:57:04 +0000

Lebanese Muslim and Christian leaders came together for unity at an event in Bkriki Saturday.