Articles of Interest

The following are articles on a variety of topics: People & Places, Religion, Energy & Environment, Democracy & Human Rights.

A Gallup Study: Who Speaks for Islam?

Washington — What do the vast majority of mainstream Muslims really think? Rather than listening to extremists or simply relying on the opinions of individual pundits, why not give voice to the silenced majority? How is this voice different, or similar to, voices from America?

Muslim Designers Create Clothes That Combine Fashion with Modesty

Washington — Nyla Hashmi, 23, and Fatima Monkush, 25, are uncommon women with a lot in common. They grew up best friends in Hartford, Connecticut. Both of them have Muslim fathers from South Asia and American mothers who converted to Islam.

Imam Khalid Latif Builds Communities of Faith and Diversity

Washington — At age 25, Imam Khalid Latif already has achieved important leadership responsibilities as chaplain and director of the Islamic Center at New York University and the Muslim chaplain for the New York Police Department.

American Muslims Urged to Increase Community Activism

Washington — American Muslims are an integral part of the cultural landscape of America. As President Obama said on June 4 in Cairo, Egypt, "So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America."

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Democracy and Human Rights

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Energy and the Environment

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