Islam – Beirut tense as Shias mark Ashura
BBC Middle East – His death at the hands of the Sunni Caliph Yezid was the defining moment that sealed the schism between Shia and Sunni Islam. It is a schism very much in evidence in Lebanon more than 13 centuries later, especially after violent Sunni-Shia clashes
Bush: U.S. at war with ‘Islamic fascists’
CNN – We ought to take advantage of these incidents to make sure that we do not start a religious war against Islam and Muslims We urge him and we urge other public officials to restrain themselves,” Awad said. Bush said that cooperation between U.S. and
Speech by self-proclaimed ex-militants upsets Muslim leaders
Detroit Free Press – I’m not opposing Muslims, I’m opposed to the orthodox doctrine of Islam,” Anani said, which wants to “bring back the glory years of Islam by jihad.” But the head of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Imad Hamad, said “this is another
Styles P: Built to Last Part One
allhiphop.com – When I was 12, I grew interested in Islam on my own and started reading books, pamphlets and going to the mosque. Religion’s not for everyone. I don’t knock people who are into religion no matter what they believe. That’s for them. Personally, I
Report: 7 jailed for being part of Bush plot
CNN – The seven men were sentenced for being members of Ansar al-Islam, a radical group believed to have links to al Qaeda, and not specifically for conspiring to assassinate Bush, the private Dogan News agency reported. The gang was captured after police