A group of Muslims are making demands and threats that their religious holidays be recognized as official school holidays. Bloomberg is trying to stand up to them stating the logical problem of adding every religious holiday to the school calendar. That and the school holidays are not really "christian" in celebration. A Christmas tree has zero to do with Christ's birth. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

A father and his five-year-old son were turned away from their local swimming pool because they were the wrong religion.

David Toube, 39, and his son Harry were told that the Sunday morning session was reserved for Muslim men only. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

This doesn't appear to be a case of "Islamophobia". When translated among the prayers made by the Imam to the Iowa Legislature were statements like: "Victory over those who disbelieve," and "Protection from the great Satan" Those who disbelieve is most of us. Islam has long called America "The Great Satan" picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Seeing-eye dogs are a nonstarter among many Muslims who consider the animals unclean, but a horse the size of a dog just might work. More on the Guide Horse Foundation picked by suebe 8 months ago

The government of Nigeria's predominantly Muslim state of Kano has called for a one-year ban on local film-making to "sanitize" the industry after a sex video of a local actress circulated widely on mobile phones.

...Yeah, that's gonna work. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

A 17 year old girl who fled her home fearing her Muslim parents would kill her for converting to Christianity must go back to her home state of Ohio, a judge says picked by ruthstark 2 months ago

Sen. Barack Obama's foes seized Sunday upon a brief slip of the tongue, when the Democratic presidential nominee was outlining his Christianity but accidentally said, "my Muslim faith." picked by ImNotBlue 1 year ago

The £13 headscarves are embroidered with the West Country force's name and logo, and come in two colours — black for police officers and blue for community support officers.

Since when does a police hat not count as a head covering? picked by Doggylives 4 months ago

Paruk told Muhammad he needed to see her face to judge her truthfulness and gave a choice: take off the veil while testifying or have the case dismissed. picked by smarty1052 3 years ago

To McLaren and his Christian and Muslim fasting partners, it's a neighborly gesture of solidarity that deepens their respective faiths and sends a message about finding peace and common ground.

But the project also has faced fierce criticism. picked by T1000 2 months ago

A married Muslim woman has been warned her life is in danger after a man she is suspected of having an affair with was blinded in an 'honour' attack. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

The Malaysian car maker Proton has announced plans to develop an "Islamic car", designed for Muslim motorists. picked by WeeBeastie 2 years ago

In England a group of Muslims turned on the radical extremist groups, telling them they were 'sick and tired' of their behavior. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

Canada out of political correctness and a fear of being blown up, will allow women or at least people who claim to be women vote while in disguise. Normally, "Every person who comes out to exercise their vote must be clearly identified." Most Canadians will still have to do so. Muslim Women will be given special treatment. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The Rev. Ann Holmes Redding, a local Episcopal priest who announced she is both Muslim and Christian, will not be able to serve as a priest for a year, according to her bishop. picked by pandorarin 2 years ago

Gee, the list of things that upset the sensibilities of certain Muslims is growing by the day. Cartoons, piggy banks, teddy bears names Mohammed, and now... Inter Milan picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

The Chinese state news agency reported Monday that at least 140 people were killed and 816 injured when rioters clashed with the police in a regional capital in western China after days of rising tensions between Muslim Uighurs and Han Chinese. picked by drogue 5 months ago

The mix-up was said to have happened after prisoners were given their special nightly menus and they saw that one of the options was a 'boiled ham sandwich'. Many ordered cheese sandwiches instead, but some claimed they were still delivered ham sandwiches and ended up eating them because they were so hungry. It was reported that lawyers estimated each inmate could receive as much £10,000 comp... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The launch of two liberal Muslim groups is indicative of a corrective mechanism taking place among British Muslims. An effort to show that not all or even most Muslims are fanatics. They want to show a different way and are not afraid to speak out even when threatened.Even formerly violent Muslims wish to seek a peaceful co-existentence. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Husbands living in a "harem" with multiple wives have been cleared to claim state benefits for all their different partners. A Muslim man with four spouses - which is permitted under Islamic law - could receive £10,000 a year in income support alone. He could also be entitled to more generous housing and council tax benefit, to reflect the fact his household needs a bigger property. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago