The Muslim Post

Americans raise $600,000 to rebuild burned Texas mosque

Americans raise $600,000 to rebuild burned Texas mosque

A Texas community has rallied behind its Muslim residents after their mosque burnt to the ground shortly after President Donald Trump signed into effect a “Muslim ban” on refugees and others from seven Muslim-majority countries. Following the news that their house of worship in southeast Texas was completely destroyed early on Saturday, the Islamic Centre […]

After dismal year, many Muslims look to Christmas for joy

WASHINGTON — In rural Waverly, Tenn., population 6,000, locals shower the only Muslim family in town with Christmas gifts. The same neighbors who voted for Donald Trump have been Dr. Maysoon Shocair Ali’s patients since 1976, their bond strong enough to withstand the ugliness of the election campaign. As they do every year, two elderly […]

Trump seeks to refocus narrative after public spat with parents of slain soldier

ASHBURN, Va. — Donald Trump tried change the news narrative Tuesday during a rally in suburban Virginia, re-focusing on his now-signature pledge to overhaul trade deals and build a border wall while avoiding his latest controversy: a high-profile spat with the parents of a slain Muslim-American soldier. Hundreds packed into an Ashburn high school — […]

A Muslim Marine reacts to Khizr Khan’s speech

In the week after speeches from the Clintons, the Obamas, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and other big names at the DNC, Khizr Khan’s speech has proven to be the most memorable. With his wife by his side, Khan made a moving speech about their son, Humayun Khan, a soldier who was killed in the line […]

Balancing act for Trump running mate Pence amid Muslim soldier row

Balancing act for Trump running mate Pence amid Muslim soldier row

No one said it would be easy being Donald Trump’s running-mate. And at a rally in Nevada on Monday, Mike Pence found himself treading a delicate line. Indiana Gov. Pence defended the Republican candidate but also a military mother’s right to criticise Trump for his attacks on the Muslim parents of a US soldier killed […]

Republicans and families of war dead slam Trumps attacks on Muslim family

Republicans and families of war dead slam Trumps attacks on Muslim family

Donald Trump is coming under further fire for his attacks on a Muslim couple whose son was killed in service in Iraq. Trump had suggested that Ghazala Khan, whose son was killed by a car bomber in Iraq in 2004, may not have been “allowed” to speak during a convention appearance with her husband. She […]

Yard signs show support for American Muslims in wake of terrorist acts

FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — At David Carlson’s home, a new yard sign states “We Stand with American Muslims.” “I look at the sign every time I leave my house and every time I come home,” he said. For the Franklin College professor, it’s a reminder to support all peaceful religions represented in the community. More […]

Muslim Woman Abused by Crowd, Kicked Out of Donald Trump Rally Interview

A Muslim woman was kicked out of a Donald Trump rally on Friday night for no apparent reason. The woman, Rose Hamid, told CNN that she “came to the rally to let Trump supporters see what a Muslim looks like.” She stood silently with a t-shirt that read “I Come In Peace.” About halfway through […]