In the year since Osama bin Laden’s death , it has been a comforting thought for Westerners to say that he failed. And that’s certainly true in terms of al-Qaeda, whose scorched-earth jihad tactics alienated Muslims along with everyone else. But in terms of bin Laden’s broader goal of moving the Islamic world away from Western influence, he has done better than we might like to think. Read full article > >

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How Osama bin Laden is winning, even in death

Although I would rather the Muslim community had been a bit more cautious before rushing to judge the Alawadi case as a hate crime, the reason so many Muslims and non-Muslims hastily attributed the murder to Islamophobia is that we all recognize that anti-Islamic rhetoric in America today is vociferous enough to lead to this kind of tragedy. Alawaidy’s murder followed at the heels of the tragic death of Trayvon Martin, and we began to question whether racial and religious stereotyping had gone too far.

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On Shaima Alawadi, Family Violence, and Hate Crimes

This article, written by Media Lens, appeared on GTA Muslims on April 06,2012

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Anti-Muslim Propaganda in the Corporate British Media

This article, written by Media Lens, appeared on GTA Muslims on April 06,2012

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Anti-Muslim Propaganda in the Corporate British Media

A Muslim and community activist in Jackson Heights is encouraging other Muslims to practice yoga, putting himself squarely against those who consider it a sin.

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In Queens, Seeking to Clear a Path Between Yoga and Islam

GANDHINAGAR, India — He is widely touted as a possible future prime minister of India, but he is a pariah in much of the Western world. Some in India call him a role model, their country’s most competent leader. Others accuse him of being complicit in the mass murder of Muslims. Read full article > >

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The two views on India’s Narendra Modi

The passages suggesting that agents could bend the law was contained in 876 pages of training materials about Muslims and Arab-Americans.

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Language Deemed Offensive Is Removed From F.B.I. Training Materials

A growing and vocal group of conservative Muslims are unhappy with dangdut music. Critics say it has been corrupted by vulgar lyrics and erotic dances over the years.

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VIDEO: Raunchy dangdut music stirs debate

In his letter from Hajj, a spiritual journey for Muslims and the largest gathering of people in the world, Malcom X , once wrote: “Never have I witnessed such sincere hospitality and overwhelming spirit of true brotherhood as is practiced by people of all colors and races here in this ancient Holy Land.”

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Where London and Mecca Meet: The British Museum’s Hajj Exhibition

PARIS — In a bitterly divisive presidential election campaign, France is once again torn by an uncomfortable struggle over the place of Muslims in a society pledged to secularism but deeply rooted in Christianity. Read full article > >

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In France, halal meat drama enters election campaign

A man is jailed for eight months after making threats against police and council officials when a Muslims Against Crusades meeting was broken up in Cardiff.

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Jail for police beheading threat

Monitored Muslims at Northeast universities.

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Students Outraged at NYPD Spying

A film that cast a very harsh light on American Muslims was shown to many more New York officers than was first believed.

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In Police Training, a Dark Film on U.S. Muslims

At least 17 people were killed after an explosion ripped through a crowd of Shiite Muslims.

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Shiite Muslims Target of Bomb Blast in Southern Pakistan

A wave of arson attacks spread across eastern Queens, and the police said the firebombings were being investigated as bias crimes — with Muslims as the targets.

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Four Attacks in Queens With Homemade Firebombs