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May 2003

May 30, 2003

: Eyes Without A Face: The Politics Of Niqab

While veiling the hair is more common among Muslim women, those who veil the face...

May 29, 2003

: US Muslim Soldier Killed In “Friendly Fire” Accident

An American Muslim soldier dies under puzzling circumstances in Iraq, leaving the grieving family with...

May 28, 2003

: Can The Suicide Bombing Genie Be Put Back In Its Bottle?

With every suicide bombing - at least the ones that take Muslim lives - condemnations...

May 23, 2003

: What Role Does Islam Have In Fighting HIV/AIDS?

Muslim leaders meet in Kuala Lumpur to debate the Muslim response to HIV/AIDS, and find...

May 21, 2003

: Possible Donation Return Puts Harvard Islamic Professorship At Risk

Should a $2.5 million donation to Harvard by the UAE President be returned due to...

May 19, 2003

Canadian Muslims: Census shows Muslims now outnumber Jews in Canada

How will the Canadian media, government, and citizenry react to the surge in Canadian Muslim...

May 16, 2003

: For Some, Halal Meat Is Too Hard To Swallow

As the Muslim population in the West grows, opposition to halal (and kosher) slaughter of...

May 14, 2003

: Bombings Complicate Life In The House Of Saud

Just when you thought Al-Qaida might be irrelevant, they may have used their "home field...

May 12, 2003

: Arab [i]Hammams[/i] Reopen In Madrid

The reopening of an ancient Muslim bath helps modern Spaniards come clean about their Moorish...

May 12, 2003

US Muslim heritage: America’s first Muslim museum thrives in the deep south

Despite the post-9/11 environment and being located in a small Southern town, America's first Muslim...

May 09, 2003

: Fatwa Attempts To Stop Indonesian Pop Star’s “Drilling”

The unique "drilling" ethnic dance moves of Indonesian pop star Inul sparks a debate about...

May 07, 2003

: Quietly, US Military Meets Bin Laden’s Main Demand

With the world distracted by the events in Iraq, the US has quietly met one...

May 05, 2003

: Angry Over Being Ignored, British Muslims Flex Their Political Muscle

They're mad as hell and they're going to take it anymore - so British Muslims...

April 2003

April 28, 2003

: Is Iraqi Democracy Ready For Political Islam?

While democracy has been practiced throughout the Muslim world (with varying results), Iraq has particular...

April 25, 2003

: Indonesia Cracks Down Hard On Militants

For a while, it seemed like Indonesia tolerated the presence of Muslim extremists on its...

April 23, 2003

: Muslim Magazine Gives Women a Sense of Self

Tackling serious issues with intelligence, dignity, and professionalism, the glossy Azizah Magazine is a Muslim...

March 2003

March 19, 2003

: “Pig Fat” Myth Strikes Again In London Hate Crime

Citing cases where Muslim women became co-wives without their consent, a Muslim women's group fights...

March 17, 2003

: Mood Is Grim Among Muslims On Eve Of Iraq War

With diplomatic efforts fading and US trigger fingers getting itchier, anger gives way to resignation...

March 14, 2003

: Filmmaker Chronicles “My Big Fat Muslim Life”

Hoping to become a "Muslim Woody Allen", Canadian filmmaker Zarqa Nawaz specializes in making comic...

March 12, 2003

: US Muslims Fear Iraq War Backlash May Have Already Begun

Although hate crimes against Muslim dropped significantly after 9/11, there are fears that war anxieties...

March 10, 2003

: Shakeup At US Muslim Org Causes Ouster Of Executive Director

An errant e-mail from AMC Director Eric Vickers is the last straw for the AMC...

March 07, 2003

: Muslim Summits: Low On “Unity”, High On Entertainment

Looking more like pro wrestlers than cooperative bodies, the Organization of Islamic Conferences and Arab...

March 05, 2003

: Ethical Torture for Khalid Shaikh Muhammad?

Now that Al Qaeda's chief baddie is in US custody (no, not that one), questions...

March 04, 2003

: Washington State Lawmakers Walk Out On Muslim Prayer

Despite prayers that Allah would help America win the war on terror, some lawmakers walked...

March 04, 2003

: Pressure-Cooked Turkey Reconsiders US Troops On Its Soil

As the Turkish parliament narrowly votes to reject the presence of US troops along the...

March 04, 2003

: UK Muslims Feel Pig Lit Ban is Unnecessary

A "well-intentioned" decision by a British headmistress to ban literature involving pigs sparks a polite...

March 03, 2003

: A Muslim Refugee Camp Opens - In Upstate New York?

Hundreds of Muslim (legal and illegal) immigrants, driven by fear and seeking asylum in Canada,...

February 2003

February 28, 2003

: Australian Aborigines Find Solace, Empowerment In Islam

It's hard being an Aborigine in Australia. It's tough being a Muslim there, too. If...

February 26, 2003

: A Terrorist Is Arrested In Florida, And Nobody Cares

While the news is filled with articles and commentary about the arrest of Sami Al-Arian,...

February 24, 2003

: Murdering Pakistani Worshippers: It’s Not Just For Christians Anymore

Showing the egalitarian nature of their hatred, extremist terrorists gun down ten Shi'a worshippers who...