IslamOnline.net > News Minute coverage news about events that affect Muslims around the world and political analyses. http://www.islamonline.net/English/News/index.asp Obama Urges Calm Over Muslim Backlash 2009-11-07 18:17:04.0As fears of a backlash are going high among US Muslims, President Barack Obama urged Americans Saturday, November 7, not to jump into conclusions over a deadly attack on a military base in Texas, stressing the diversity of the US army..... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909775755&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss As fears of a backlash are going high among US Muslims, President Barack Obama urged Americans Saturday, November 7, not to jump into conclusions over a deadly attack on a military base in Texas, stressing the diversity of the US army.....As fears of a backlash are going high among US Muslims, President Barack Obama urged Americans Saturday, November 7, not to jump into conclusions over a deadly attack on a military base in Texas, stressing the diversity of the US army.....]]> PAS ‘Divorce’ Loyalty Oath Stirs Furor 2009-11-07 17:08:28.0A loyalty oath taken by lawmakers of Malaysia’s Islamic party (PAS) to divorce their wives if they quit the party is provoking outcry in the Muslim country.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909774720&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss A loyalty oath taken by lawmakers of Malaysia’s Islamic party (PAS) to divorce their wives if they quit the party is provoking outcry in the Muslim country....A loyalty oath taken by lawmakers of Malaysia’s Islamic party (PAS) to divorce their wives if they quit the party is provoking outcry in the Muslim country....]]> Saudis Battle Yemeni Shiite Rebels 2009-11-07 16:38:06.0Saudi forces battled Yemeni Shiite rebels for a fifth day straight on Saturday, November 7, 2009, while the insurgents claimed capturing several Saudi troops.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909773426&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Saudi forces battled Yemeni Shiite rebels for a fifth day straight on Saturday, November 7, 2009, while the insurgents claimed capturing several Saudi troops....Saudi forces battled Yemeni Shiite rebels for a fifth day straight on Saturday, November 7, 2009, while the insurgents claimed capturing several Saudi troops....]]> Fort Hood Tragedy... Muslim Soldiers Speak Out 2009-11-07 16:07:49.0Several Muslims who have served or are currently serving in the military say the tragic deaths of 13 soldiers in Fort Hood, Texas, at the hands of Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan is an individual.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909772392&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Several Muslims who have served or are currently serving in the military say the tragic deaths of 13 soldiers in Fort Hood, Texas, at the hands of Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan is an individual....Several Muslims who have served or are currently serving in the military say the tragic deaths of 13 soldiers in Fort Hood, Texas, at the hands of Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan is an individual....]]> Cultivating For Hajj 2009-11-07 15:38:52.0Russian farmer Ibrahim Mouradov can’t wait to fly for the soul-searching journey of hajj.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909771223&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Russian farmer Ibrahim Mouradov can’t wait to fly for the soul-searching journey of hajj....Russian farmer Ibrahim Mouradov can’t wait to fly for the soul-searching journey of hajj....]]> Lebanon Opposition Okays Unity Govt 2009-11-07 14:42:30.0Lebanon’s opposition has agreed to a proposed national unity government line-up, paving the way to end five moths of political deadlock in the country.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909769214&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Lebanon’s opposition has agreed to a proposed national unity government line-up, paving the way to end five moths of political deadlock in the country....Lebanon’s opposition has agreed to a proposed national unity government line-up, paving the way to end five moths of political deadlock in the country....]]> Gaza’s ‘Open-air’ Winter 2009-11-07 10:52:36.0GAZA CITY – Nine-year-old Mohamed is trying hard to keep the tent door closed against the freezing winter winds.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909762038&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss GAZA CITY – Nine-year-old Mohamed is trying hard to keep the tent door closed against the freezing winter winds....GAZA CITY – Nine-year-old Mohamed is trying hard to keep the tent door closed against the freezing winter winds....]]> Qaradawi Center Spreads Moderate Islam 2009-11-06 18:08:42.0DOHA – Seeking to change the stereotyped face of the Islamic faith in the post 9/11 world, an Islamic center is introducing to the West the tolerant and peaceful teachings of Islam.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909756732&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss DOHA – Seeking to change the stereotyped face of the Islamic faith in the post 9/11 world, an Islamic center is introducing to the West the tolerant and peaceful teachings of Islam..DOHA – Seeking to change the stereotyped face of the Islamic faith in the post 9/11 world, an Islamic center is introducing to the West the tolerant and peaceful teachings of Islam..]]> US Muslims Condemn Fort Hood Attack, Fear Backlash 2009-11-06 17:43:45.0WASHIGTON – American Muslims were united Friday, Friday, November 6, in condemning an attack at a US military base as indiscriminate violence unjustified by any religious or political ideology, fearing a backlash over the incident.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909755692&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss WASHIGTON – American Muslims were united Friday, Friday, November 6, in condemning an attack at a US military base as indiscriminate violence unjustified by any religious or political ideology, fearing a backlash over the incident..WASHIGTON – American Muslims were united Friday, Friday, November 6, in condemning an attack at a US military base as indiscriminate violence unjustified by any religious or political ideology, fearing a backlash over the incident..]]> Islamic Banks Weather Global Crisis 2009-11-06 16:15:37.0LONDON — Thanks to its ethical low-risk approach, Islamic banks have managed to weather the global financial crisis, achieving high growth rates in 2009, a new study has found.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909754287&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss LONDON — Thanks to its ethical low-risk approach, Islamic banks have managed to weather the global financial crisis, achieving high growth rates in 2009, a new study has found..LONDON — Thanks to its ethical low-risk approach, Islamic banks have managed to weather the global financial crisis, achieving high growth rates in 2009, a new study has found..]]> UN Votes for Gaza War Crimes Probe 2009-11-06 15:03:14.0UNITED NATIONS – The UN General Assembly late Thursday, November 5, overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling for investigations into Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909753547&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss UNITED NATIONS – The UN General Assembly late Thursday, November 5, overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling for investigations into Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip..UNITED NATIONS – The UN General Assembly late Thursday, November 5, overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling for investigations into Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip..]]> Deadliest Attack on US Bases (Timeline) 2009-11-06 14:08:18.0SAN ANTONIO, Texas – An attack that killed 13 people and wounded 31 in Fort Hood in Texas appears to be the deadliest mass shooting at a US military base in modern history.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909753105&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss SAN ANTONIO, Texas – An attack that killed 13 people and wounded 31 in Fort Hood in Texas appears to be the deadliest mass shooting at a US military base in modern history..SAN ANTONIO, Texas – An attack that killed 13 people and wounded 31 in Fort Hood in Texas appears to be the deadliest mass shooting at a US military base in modern history..]]> Iraq Triggers US Army Base Rampage 2009-11-06 11:35:20.0CAIRO – An imminent deployment to war-torn Iraq and harassment at the US military over his Muslim faith have prompted Major Nidal Malik Hasan into rampage at a US military base.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909751693&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss CAIRO – An imminent deployment to war-torn Iraq and harassment at the US military over his Muslim faith have prompted Major Nidal Malik Hasan into rampage at a US military base..CAIRO – An imminent deployment to war-torn Iraq and harassment at the US military over his Muslim faith have prompted Major Nidal Malik Hasan into rampage at a US military base..]]> Recession, Swine Flu Hit US Hajj 2009-11-05 20:31:18.0WASHINGTON – A combination of tough economic times at home and worldwide panic of swine flu infections have prompted many American Muslims to delay the dream of embarking on the soul-searching hajj journey, according to top travel agencies in the country.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909748435&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss WASHINGTON – A combination of tough economic times at home and worldwide panic of swine flu infections have prompted many American Muslims to delay the dream of embarking on the soul-searching hajj journey, according to top travel agencies in the country..WASHINGTON – A combination of tough economic times at home and worldwide panic of swine flu infections have prompted many American Muslims to delay the dream of embarking on the soul-searching hajj journey, according to top travel agencies in the country..]]> Switzerland...Anti-Islam Not Anti-Minarets 2009-11-05 19:49:30.0CAIRO – A far-right campaign to ban minarets construction in Switzerland is part of a broader scheme to target the Muslim presence in the European country, Muslim leaders warn.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout&cid=1256909747671&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss CAIRO – A far-right campaign to ban minarets construction in Switzerland is part of a broader scheme to target the Muslim presence in the European country, Muslim leaders warn..CAIRO – A far-right campaign to ban minarets construction in Switzerland is part of a broader scheme to target the Muslim presence in the European country, Muslim leaders warn..]]>