Islam Archive
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New Twists and Turns in Turkey’s Head-Scarf Debate
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsBy SUSANNE GÜSTEN ISTANBUL — When the auto writer Merve Sena Kilic shifted a Mini into gear for a recent test drive, she had little idea that she was fueling... -
International Judge Muhammad Day vs. The Istanbul Process
Posted on February 5, 2012 | No Comments2/2/2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1st, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT: 352-371-2487 or 352-871-2680 or info@standupamericanow.org International Judge Muhammad Day vs. The Istanbul Process “If the freedom of speech is taken away... -
Is Europe setting up clash between Muslims and the West?
Posted on February 5, 2012 | No CommentsEditor’s note: Mohammed Ayoob is University Distinguished Professor of International Relations at Michigan State University and adjunct scholar at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding Turkish people demonstrate in... -
Turkey gives Prophet Mohammad’s hairs to Chechnya
Posted on February 5, 2012 | No CommentsGrozny, February 3, Interfax – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has given three hairs of Prophet Mohammad to the Chechen Republic. The hairs were taken from Istanbul to Grozny on... -
Alâ: Turkish fashion magazine created for women who wear headscarves
Posted on January 29, 2012 | 2 CommentsIt’s Vogue for the veiled! Turkish fashion magazine created for women who wear headscarves By Katie Silver A magazine for the modern, fashion-conscious Muslim woman is proving that when it... -
Liam Neeson may convert to Islam: Actor says he’s considered ‘becoming a Muslim’
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsIslamic prayer ‘got into his spirit’ while filming ‘Taken 2′ in Istanbul By Cristina Everett / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/liam-neeson-convert-islam-actor-a-muslim-article-1.1012356#ixzz1kcV0ChiL Liam Neeson, who was raised Catholic, said... -
The European Union and the United States Sign a Suicide Pact
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 1 CommentNo, I am not talking about the impending economic doom that some are predicting will impact both continents. I am talking about the complicit support given to Muslim countries in... -
Is Liberalism Islamic?
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 2 CommentsAn Interview with Mustafa Akyol By Haroon Moghul Haroon Moghul RD associate editor Haroon Moghul is a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, a senior editor at the... -
First of four centres to train Islamic scholars opens
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No CommentsThe first of four centres for Islamic theology was officially opened last week at the University of Tübingen in southern Germany. All four will begin teaching later this year. At... -
Video: Turkey Run By ‘Islamic Terrorists’ – Rick Perry at Fox News Debate
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsRick Perry referred to U.S. ally Turkey as being run by “Islamic terrorists” after being asked an incredibly biased question by Brett Baier at the Fox News Republican Presidential debate.... -
Rick Perry Camp Explains Suggestion That Turkey Is Led By ‘Islamic Terrorists’
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 1 CommentPerry: Turkey ruled by ‘Islamic terrorists’? By David Jackson, USA TODAY Updated 2h 50m ago CAPTION By David Goldman, AP We wonder if Turkey will be filing any protests with... -
![Palestinians in Gaza pray on Friday on rubble of mosque destroyed by Israel [ARCHIVE MATERIAL 20090123 ] (ANSAmed) – ANKARA – Turkey will help the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip...](http://www.turkishnews.com/en/content/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/70b0eda8eabf693ccd616376277fd549_631191-115x115.jpg "Turkey: to help with reconstruction of mosques in Gaza")
Turkey: to help with reconstruction of mosques in Gaza
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsPalestinians in Gaza pray on Friday on rubble of mosque destroyed by Israel [ARCHIVE MATERIAL 20090123 ] (ANSAmed) – ANKARA – Turkey will help the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip... -
Turkey Offers School Kids on Break Off-Season Hajj
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsTurkey’s Religious Affairs Presidency outlined plans for a 10-day trip to Saudi Arabia for school children during their semester break, drawing accusations from opposition politicians and teachers’ unions that it... -
Should Europe fear Islamic extremists?
Posted on January 9, 2012 | 1 CommentShould Europe fear Islamic extremists? With EYP – the European Youth Parliament Masha from France: I’d like to know if Muslim extremism is a real issue in Europe. Michaël Privot,... -
Alevis hail Mersin Council decision to pay cemevi expenses
Posted on January 8, 2012 | 1 CommentAlevi worshippers inside a cemevi. In Mersin, all cemevis will be considered as having the same status as places of worship recognized by the state. (Photo: Today’s Zaman) 6 January... -
Istanbul a Hub for Islamic Art Theft
Posted on January 7, 2012 | No CommentsUnder the elegant, soaring arches of Istanbul’s newly restored, 16th century Süleymaniye Mosque, dozens of security cameras keep an eye on visitors’ every move. Vigilant security guards patrol indoors and... -
Friday sermons to be translated into English
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 1 CommentReligious Affairs Directorate President Mehmet Gormez on Wednesday said his directorate plans to get the Friday sermons delivered at historical Istanbul mosques translated into English since the mosques are visited... -
Islam versus Europe: “The increasing role of the extreme right in Western politics is beyond our abilities to counter them”
Posted on January 5, 2012 | No Comments“The increasing role of the extreme right in Western politics is beyond our abilities to counter them” 12:02 | Posted by Cheradenine Zakalwe JEDDAH, 8 Safar/Jan 3 (IINA)-Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary-General... -
My favorite 2011 Good News Stories About Muslims
Posted on January 2, 2012 | 1 Commentby Sheila Musaji If you type “Muslims” or “Islam” into any google search, most of what comes up will be something negative. If any Muslim, anywhere, does something criminal, or... -
We won’t eat halal meat, say MPs and peers who reject demands to serve it at Westminster
Posted on January 2, 2012 | 1 CommentSome parliamentarians have eaten meat at Westminster having been assured it was halal By CHRIS HASTINGS The Palace of Westminster has rejected demands to serve halal meat in its restaurants. Muslim...
