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Australian politician proposes 10-year ban on Muslim immigration
February 24, 2016
Australian politician proposes 10-year ban on Muslim immigration
Kirralie Smith proposed today a 10-year hiatus on Muslim immigration Australian politician Kirralie Smith proposed today a 10-year hiatus on Muslim immigration, saying that Islamic values are “not compatible to our democratic values of freedom.” The comments were made…
Nebraska bank denies entry to Muslim woman for wearing Hijab
February 24, 2016
Nebraska bank denies entry to Muslim woman for wearing Hijab
Nebraska after refusing to remove her head scarf. Following the woman’s complaint A Muslim woman was denied entry to a bank in Nebraska after refusing to remove her head scarf. Following the woman’s complaint, the bank then decided to…
UK Pastor: Islam is closer to Christ than Christianity
February 24, 2016
UK Pastor: Islam is closer to Christ than Christianity
Islamic teachings are closer to the Christ than many churches in the west A Christian pastor has confirmed that Islamic teachings are closer to the Christ than many churches in the west, following a comparative study into both faiths.…
Library in Canada hosts Hijab Day educational event
February 23, 2016
Library in Canada hosts Hijab Day educational event
The Grande Prairie Public Library is hosting “Hijab Day,” The Grande Prairie Public Library is hosting “Hijab Day,” an event where conservative Muslim women explain to non-Muslims why they choose to wear the head covering. Reports from Shafaqna News…
Teen suspended for wearing Islamic headscarf at work
February 23, 2016
Teen suspended for wearing Islamic headscarf at work
Antonio teenager is fighting back after she said her boss wouldn’t let her wear a Hijab at work A San Antonio teenager is fighting back after she said her boss wouldn’t let her wear a Hijab at work. According…
Sister of murdered Muslim calls on Trump for a chat about Islam
February 23, 2016
Sister of murdered Muslim calls on Trump for a chat about Islam
likely false story about a past American general executing Muslims with bullets soaked in pigs’ blood Donald Trump’s recent telling of a likely false story about a past American general executing Muslims with bullets soaked in pigs’ blood has…
Arson attack on Denia mosque sparks condemnations
February 23, 2016
Arson attack on Denia mosque sparks condemnations
Donald Trump’s recent telling of a likely false story about a past American Damages at a mosque in Denia will be assessed within the week, after an arson attack on Sunday damaged the building, officials reported on Monday. …
Meet Your Muslim Neighbor: Edmonton event meant to clear up misconceptions
February 23, 2016
Meet Your Muslim Neighbor: Edmonton event meant to clear up misconceptions
Edmonton woman has created an event named ‘Know Your Muslim Neighbor’ Afshan Fatima’s teenage kids tell her that every time a Muslim makes news linked with terrorism, other school kids look at them as if they’re involved. For this…
Trump hails torture and mass killings in his speech in South Carolina
February 22, 2016
Trump hails torture and mass killings in his speech in South Carolina
South Carolina campaign on Friday with a rambling speech highlighted by a giddy Donald Trump closed his South Carolina campaign on Friday with a rambling speech highlighted by a giddy, almost childlike, enthusiasm for torturing and immediately executing the…
Harvard launches free online class to promote religious literacy
February 20, 2016
Harvard launches free online class to promote religious literacy
This is one example of the “widespread illiteracy about religion that spans the globe Sales of the Quran skyrocketed in the United States following 9/11. Perhaps it was a search for answers, or a desire to parse out certain stereotypes, that made some…