A group of Muslim clerics connected with Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar University have announced the creation of a new satellite channel to propagate moderate Islam and challenge what it describes as extremist distortions of the religion. picked by bingo 6 months ago

A representative of the Saudi Arabia government is trying to lobby for the review of this rapist/slave owner sentenced to 20-to-life in 2006.

Their defense then and now? He was acting in "traditional Muslim traditions". Fine. Send him down to Texas, Alabama, or Mississippii. They have a few "traditions" of their own. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Muslim scientists and clerics have called for the adoption of Mecca time to replace GMT, arguing that the Saudi city is the true centre of the Earth. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

Israel will grant citizenship to some of the hundreds of Muslim refugees from Sudan's violence-ridden Darfur region who have already arrived, Interior Minister Meir Sheetrit said Wednesday. The arrival of the Darfurians has touched off hot debate over whether the Jewish state, founded after the Nazi genocide, has a duty to take in people fleeing persecution. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

In Ohio, a "chemical irritant" was sprayed through a window of the Islamic Society of Greater Dayton, where 300 people were gathered for a Ramadan prayer service picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

A GIRL of 15 was tricked into a "telephone marriage" ceremony to a Sheffield man with a mental age of five in a ceremony recognised by sharia (Islamic law). picked by thenegativeone 2 years ago

Teacher takes 'Religious Education' too far, then gets miffed when the Christian students won't pray to another god.

I can only imagine the uproar if these were Muslim students and the situation were reversed. picked by tigertony 1 year ago

French former film star Brigitte Bardot went on trial on Tuesday for insulting Muslims, the fifth time she has faced the charge of "inciting racial hatred" over her controversial remarks about Islam and its followers. picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

"The FBI agents actually cleared our names," Inayet Sahin, one of the family members kicked off the flight, told CNN. "They went on our behalf and spoke to the airlines and said, 'There is no suspicious activity here. They are clear. Please let them get on a flight so they can go on their vacation,' and they still refused." picked by muppet 11 months ago

Stands by their decision because they want to uphold the employee dress code; teen says it's religious discrimination and plans to sue.

What do you think of this? picked by choco 1 month ago

Juashaunna Kelly, the fastest female runner of the mile and 2-mile run has been disqualified from the recent competition for wearing the same uniform she has worn for 3 years. A uniform that consists of a unitard covering her arms and legs. She also wears the teams normal uniform t-shirt and shorts over that. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A mother was barred from a parents' evening at her child's school because she was wearing a veil.

The mother-of-one arrived at the function wearing a full veil which covers every part of the body except the eyes. picked by funkfrost 8 months ago

Egypt's highest Muslim authority, Sheikh Mohamed Tantawi has said he will issue a religious edict against the growing trend for full women's veils, known as the niqab. He stated that it is only a custom and has nothing to do with Muslim faith. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

The head of one of Venice's most prestigious museums apologized on Wednesday to a Muslim woman asked to leave the building by a guard because she was wearing a veil over her face. picked by MeMe 1 year ago

In her book, published earlier this year, the Dubai marriage counselor celebrates the female orgasm, confronts taboo topics in Islam like homosexuality, and urges Arabs to transcend the backward traditions that limit their sexual happiness. picked by Doggylives 6 months ago

Malaysian religious authorities are hopeful that the country's first astronaut will also become the first Muslim to fast in space when he blasts off next month during Ramadan. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The teenager, in a sworn affidavit, claims her father, Mohamed Bary, 47, was pressured by the mosque the family attends in Ohio to "deal with the situation." In the court filing, Rifqa Bary stated her father said, "If you have this Jesus in your heart, you are dead to me!" The teenager claims her father added, "I will kill you!" picked by Doggylives 3 months ago

There are about 2000 Muslims among drivers of Melbourne's 10,000 taxis. Many are from countries with strict Islamic teachings about "unclean" dogs and the evils of alcohol. picked by Hoosker 3 years ago

A young Muslim couple tried to speed off when Malaysian police caught them making out in their car but got into an accident. picked by wags273 2 years ago

An 11-year-old boy has married his 10-year-old cousin in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mohammed al-Rashidi and his unidentified cousin will seal the marriage they contracted under the sharia laws of Islam and move in together after a ceremony to take place in the summer. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago