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

Barbers in Iran now risk being put out of business by the police if they wait on customers wearing neckties or bow ties. The tie is seen as a symbol of western decadence or "bad hijab," which means clothing unfit for a Muslim. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Displacing a Muslim woman's scarf leads to sensitivity training picked by Hoosker 3 years ago

India's "cash-for-fatwas" scandal broke out last weekend when a TV channel broadcast a sting operation that showed several Indian Muslim clerics allegedly taking, or demanding, bribes in return for issuing fatwas, or religious edicts. The bribes, some of which were as low as $60, were offered by undercover reporters wearing hidden cameras over a period of six weeks. In return for the cas... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

An American GI assigned to one of the harshest posts in Iraq had a simple request last week for a Wisconsin mattress company: send some floor mats to help ease the hardship of sleeping on the cold, bug-infested ground. What he got, instead, was a swift kick from the company’s Web site, which not only refused the request but added insult to injury with the admonition, “If you were sen... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

The Muslim hijab, banned at a taekwondo tournament in Quebec last month, will be allowed at the 2007 World Championship in Quebec City later this month, the International Taekwon-Do Federation announced on Friday. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A man with tattered trousers, tousled hair and a blood-stained T-shirt
wanders through a post-nuclear landscape. "Where am I?" he asks a veiled woman. "Belgium," replies the Muslim lady. picked by philotri 3 years ago

Not a good thing if you are a Muslim. picked by Browntrout 3 years ago

Mr Blair said on Tuesday the niqab worn by some Muslim women was "a mark of separation and that is why it makes other people from outside of the community feel uncomfortable" - words likely to anger some religious leaders. picked by hypnotode 3 years ago

In a lycra revolution, a cover-all swimming costume is bringing Muslim women on to Australian beaches as lifeguards, unzipping racial tensions which divided parts of Sydney little over a year ago. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Muslim Style. picked by gammerus 3 years ago

At a John McCain rally in Woodbridge, Virginia, three people handed out "Obama for Change" bumper stickers with the Communist sickle and hammer and the Islamic crescent, saying Obama was a socialist with ties to radical Islam. Several moderate McCain supporters, Muslim and Christian alike, struck back - relentlessly bombarding the group distributing the flyers until they left the premise... read full post picked by sidran32 1 year ago

A new Canadian comedy series explores the lighter side of being a Muslim.
I hope it makes it and comes to the U.S. picked by Hoosker 3 years ago

A soccer game between Muslim imams and Christian priests at the end of a conference to promote interfaith dialogue was canceled Saturday because the teams could not agree on whether women priests should take part. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Yup. The very first Muslim Car, tailored specifically for Muslims. INCLUDING a built-in compass that points to Mecca.

First post, hope it isn't a repost. picked by ol1inch 2 years ago

A Muslim juror faces a possible prison sentence after being discovered listening to an MP3 player under her hijab headscarf during a high-profile murder trial. picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

Young Muslim leader Iktimal Hage-Ali - a handpicked adviser to the Prime Minister - was arrested but released without charge in a cocaine bust eight days before receiving the NSW Young Australian of the Year award. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

A Muslim woman police officer has sparked a new debate by refusing to shake hands with Britain’s most senior police chief for religious reasons. In addition to refusing a traditional congratulatory handshake from Sir Ian, the WPC - who wore a traditional Muslim hijab headscarf - also declined to be photographed with him as she did not want the picture used for ‘propaganda purposes̵... read full post picked by kissmenow 3 years ago