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U.S. Muslims Condemn Fort Hood AttackA prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy group has condemned Thursday's attack on Fort Hood military base in Texas that left at least 13 people dead. The suspect in the shooting is an Army psychiatrist who treated soldiers at Fort Hood for post-traumatic stress disord... |
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Hajj Countdown - 3 WeeksThe annual pilgrimage (Hajj) is one of the five "pillars" of the Islamic faith. All those who are physically and financially able are required to make this journey to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. The 2009 pilgrimage season approaches amidst some confusion about swine flu v... |
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Mahr - Marriage Gift, Not PriceA friend of mine was in a discussion recently about Islamic marriage customs. One well-meaning but ignorant question was asked: "How much did your husband pay for you?" She set the record straight: a bride is not someone who can be bought and sold.&n... |
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Should Muslims Celebrate Halloween?The colorful costumes and candy are in the shops, enticing children into the Halloween excitement. Do Muslims celebrate Halloween? How is Halloween perceived in Islam? To make an informed decision, we need to understand the history and traditions of this festival. Photo by Rick Gershon / Gett... |
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Report: 1/4 of Human Beings Are MuslimA new survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life reveals that one in four human beings is a Muslim. The report, "Mapping the Global Muslim Population," finds that there are 1.57 billion Muslims among the current world's population of 6.8 billion. As a CNN rep... |
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Tunisia Bans Hajj This YearThe Sydney Morning Herald and other news organizations report that Tunisia has become the first country to ban its citizens from attending the 2009 Hajj. Tunisian authorities announced that the ban is intended to "preserve human life," since an H1N1/swine flu vaccine will not be a... |
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