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November 2004

November 05, 2004

Theo Van Gogh Murder: Filmmaker’s murder may spell end of Dutch tolerance

The gruesome murder of a controversial Dutch filmmaker has highlighted the clash of extremes in...

October 2004

October 31, 2004

Hunting al-Qaida: Is Bin Laden soul-searching or just changing tactics?

The shift in attitude from Osama bin Laden probably reflects a desire to "clean up"...

October 29, 2004

Palestinian leadership: Envisioning a post-Arafat Palestine

The sudden illness of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat raises questions about a future transition and...

October 27, 2004

Thailand's Muslim south: Deaths mark a turning point among Thai Muslims

The deaths of 78 unarmed protesters, who suffocated in the back of an army truck,...

October 25, 2004

Islamic banking: Islamic Bank of Britain takes a chance in the new economy

With a new full service branch and a successful IPO under its belt, the Islamic...

October 19, 2004

Muslim philanthropy: Justice Department balks at identifying clean Muslim charities

What's a charitable Muslim to do? With the DOJ balking at identifying clean Islamic charities,...

October 13, 2004

Spying on US citizens: FBI surveillance of Muslims takes a political turn

The FBI's "October Plan" has put Muslim communities on edge with its apparent political overtones,...

October 10, 2004

Election 2004: Will there be a Muslim presidential endorsement?

Major American Muslim groups will meet next week to consider a presidential endorsement - but...

October 08, 2004

Mosque controversy: A quiet conflict at a Boston mosque grows louder

While starting construction of its new $22 million mosque, the Islamic Society of Boston is...

October 01, 2004

2004 Elections: Muslim world takes center stage in presidential debate

It was supposed to be centered on foreign policy in general, but the first presidential...

September 2004

September 29, 2004

Fighting extremism: Muslim efforts to release British hostage yield results

The Muslim Council of Britain takes action to help secure the release of a British...

September 27, 2004

Airman Ahmed al-Halabi: Another military trial falls apart

Even with overwhelming resources, the US military fails to make espionage charges stick to Airman...

September 23, 2004

Homeland insecurity: Mystery allegations send Yusuf Islam back to Britain

Questions remain unanswered as to why former pop star Yusuf "Cat Stevens" Islam was turned...

September 22, 2004

Muslim gathering challenged: Six Flags Muslim Adventure Day does not amuse some

A day at a Six Flags amusement park in New Jersey set aside for Muslims...

September 19, 2004

Islam on campus: Media spotlight drives USF Muslim basketball player off team

A global media eye and ill will towards Muslims in the wake of the 9

September 15, 2004

Detentions: Racial profiling against Muslims goes full circle

Amnesty International says US Muslims are disproportionately profiled for suspected terrorism offenses. But some in...

September 12, 2004

Islam in Europe: Fear of a Muslim Europe?

Swiss ads warning of a Muslim takeover of Switzerland are just part of an undercurrent...

September 10, 2004

Legacy of 9/11: For Muslims, more reflection on the eve of 9/11

As terrorist acts continue in the name of Islam in both the Muslim and non-Muslim...

September 05, 2004

Massacre In Ossetia: How did it come to this?

The cycle of violence that began ten years ago in Chechnya has metamophosed into the...

September 03, 2004

Tariq Ramadan: Barred from the US, weighing his options

After 20 years of espousing a moderate, inclusive Islam, noted scholar Tariq Ramadan is prevented...

August 2004

August 27, 2004

Espionage against the US: FBI fingers Israeli spy in Pentagon

The FBI is about to "roll up" an Israeli spy at the Pentagon that they...

August 23, 2004

Canadian Muslims: Canada’s Muslims divided over “sharia” arbitration boards

The growth of Islamic arbitration boards in Canada has everyone (including Muslims) debating the implementation...

August 19, 2004

Muslim women Olympians: A hijab & a gun

More Muslim women are participating in this year's Olympics than ever before, despite strong religious...

August 11, 2004

Homegrown extremism: Entrapment alleged in New York terror arrests

Two mosque leaders in Albany, NY were arrested last week after participating in a fake...

August 09, 2004

Muslims in the West: Too small to matter? Low alcohol drinks OK’ed in Britain

A new legal ruling in the UK says that gelatin and tiny amounts of alcohol...

August 06, 2004

Rebuilding Iraq: Coercion of the unwilling: Forging a Muslim front in Iraq

One of the key goals of the US and British-led coalition against Iraq has been...

July 2004

July 28, 2004

Airborne profiling: “Dry run” or harmless fun? Syrian musicians cause terror panic

A journalist's account of a terrorist "dry run" aboard a Northwest Airlines flight (by purported...

July 28, 2004

DNC Boston 2004: The Muslims are coming!

Though comparatively few in number, Muslim delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Boston have...

July 19, 2004

Confronting hatred: BNP activists stung by undercover documentary

After coaxing a prospective member into its midst, the British National Party finds itself at...

July 16, 2004

Muslim family law: Indian Muslims consider a divorce from “triple talaq”

"Triple talaq" - the process where a man divorces his wife by saying "I divorce...