Boxer’s Israeli visa bill stirs backlash
Sen. Barbara Boxer’s bill would exempt Israeli visitors from visa restrictions. (May 13, 2013 – Anaheim, CA) The United States allows inhabitants of 37 countries … Read More
BOSTON BOMBINGS: Role of suspects’ Muslim beliefs unclear
Inland Empire Muslim leader reiterates that violence against innocent people violates the basic tenets of Islam. (Apr 22, 2013 – Anaheim, CA) It’s still unclear … Read More
BOSTON BOMBINGS: Islam condemns violence, Muslim leader reiterates
CAIR-LA Executive Director says Islam condemns violence against innocent civilians. (Apr 19, 2013 – Anaheim, CA) As news emerges that the two suspects in the … Read More
Guest Column: We must forgive, in all events
Forgiving someone for attempted murder seems unfathomable. (Apr 04, 2013 – Anaheim, CA) The shotgun came up. It pointed directly at the dark-skinned man clerking … Read More
Growing Population Of Muslims Calling Tijuana Home
In recent years, Muslims have become a more visible population in the border town of Tijuana. TIJUANA, Mexico — Mexico is a predominantly Catholic country, … Read More
‘Let’s start over’: Muslims hope Pope Francis will salvage relations
It was with relief and renewed optimism that prominent Muslims and interfaith advocates cheered the newly anointed Pope Francis. Catholics and Muslims have come a … Read More
New Pope Brings Hope to Muslim, Jewish Faithful
The southland’s faith communities react to the new papal election. (Mar 13, 2013 – Anaheim, CA ) Worshippers from the world’s three largest religions say … Read More
Federal lawsuit over proposed Lomita Islamic center settled
The federal government has settled a lawsuit with Lomita over a proposed new Islamic Center. (Feb 04, 2013 – Anaheim, CA) The Justice Department has … Read More
Raid On Halal Slaughtering Company Raises Concerns Over Religious Freedom
Was an October raid on a halal slaughtering company in Iowa selective or not? A federal investigation by the USDA of the oldest halal meat … Read More
Muslim leaders address perceptions of faith in wake of Inland Empire arrests
Four Inland Empire men who converted to Islam and later arrested for allegedly conspiring to perform terrorist acts has a local Imam worried The news … Read More