Monster of religious extremism
The new wave of religious extremism and radicalization has intensely excruciated and affected our lives, and we can no longer ignore the impact and influence of the drastically changing religious picture on the geopolitical situation of our country and region. The growing misinterpretation and distorted representation of Islamic teachings by religious extremists have completely damaged […]
70,000 terrorists held; 441 executed
Around seventy thousands terrorists have been arrested and four hundred and forty one executions took place ever since the launching of National Action Plan (NAP) to counter terrorism. National Coordinator National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) Ihsan Ghani said this while giving to briefing media-persons about progress of NAP here on Monday. He elaborated on twenty points […]
‘National dialogue needed to counter extremism’
A study by Pakistan Institute of Policy Studies (PIPS) on Tuesday suggested that to counter violent extremism a nation-wide dialogue forum should be established that would include religious scholars with diverse thoughts to discuss critical issues. “The prevailing narrative is too narrow, helping not only religious extremists but militants as well to derive their strength […]
Bangladesh bans Zakir Naik’s Peace TV, tracks students after attacks
Bangladesh government has ordered Islamic television station Peace TV to stop broadcasting and has told schools to report any missing students.The station is run by Indian doctor-turned-preacher Zakir Naik, the founder and president of Mumbai-based Islamic Research Foundation, and its programmes are aired from DubaiA Bangladesh cabinet committee decided to ban Peace TV from the […]
US Congressman lauds Hasina’s courageous fight against terrorism
US Congressman Charles W Boustany has appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her tremendously courageous steps to combat violent extremism. The Congressman made the appreciation when Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Mohammad Ziauddin met with him in Washington, DC on Friday. The envoy briefed Boustany about the strong measures taken by Prime Minister Sheikh […]
THE AMERICAN MUSLIM MARCH ON WASHINGTON: Liberty, Justice, Peace
Sat, Jul 23 at 2:00 PM, Washington, DC By: AMERICAN ISLAM, Inc.
DHS announces $10 million in grants to stop homegrown radicalization
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced $10 million Wednesday in federal grants available to local governments, colleges and nonprofit organizations that run programs designed to keep people from becoming radicalized. The Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program, the first federal assistance program aimed specifically at stopping radicalization, is meant to encourage groups working to undercut the […]
Thousands of Americans to stage anti-bigotry rally
Washington DC – A group of American Muslims, joined by interfaith leaders, have launched an initiative to get thousands of Americans to take part in a march in Washington DC on July 23, in what they call a stand against bigotry, “extremism”, and gun violence. The American Muslim March will take place at the National […]
Sisi calls for religious reforms against ‘extremists’
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for religious reforms to counter “extremists” in a speech to Muslim clerics. Sisi on Wednesday urged scholars from Al-Azhar, the highest centre of Sunni Muslim learning, to rethink religious discourse and “purge it of flaws” that negatively affect Islam. “I fear that we have not until now found […]
New Orleans Ahmadiyya Muslim community stands against extremism
Finding common ground for peace was the focus of a recent event at Loyola University that brought together local officials with Islamist leaders. “True Islam and the Extremists,” an event in conjunction with a national campaign to promote a “correct” meaning of Islam, was sponsored by the Loyola University Muslim Student Association and the New […]