The Muslim Post

Faith communities must take action against anti-Muslim hate

Faith communities must take action against anti-Muslim hate

The graffiti that was spray-painted last week on the sidewalk in front of the home of a Muslim family in Homer Glen (“Man charged with spray-painting anti-Muslim graffiti in Homer Glen,”Sept. 20) was a cowardly act that should be condemned by all faith communities in the Chicago area. It’s noteworthy that the graffiti included crosses and a […]

Car Hits Muslims Leaving London Mosque in ‘islamophobic Attack’

A car drove into a crowd of Muslims leaving a mosque in London, England, while the vehicle’s occupants allegedly made “Islamophobic” comments. The incident left several people injured. According to the Metropolitan Police, three men and a woman, all in their twenties, were sitting in the vehicle in the mosque’s private car park “behaving anti-socially, […]

Car Hits Muslims Leaving London Mosque in ‘islamophobic Attack’

A video posted to Facebook allegedly showing the aftermath of the car attack outside a mosque in London, England. FACEBOOK/SAMIR HAIDARI

A car drove into a crowd of Muslims leaving a mosque in London, England, while the vehicle’s occupants allegedly made “Islamophobic” comments. The incident left several people injured. According to the Metropolitan Police, three men and a woman, all in their twenties, were sitting in the vehicle in the mosque’s private car park “behaving anti-socially, […]

Man suspected of planning mosque shooting gets 5 years in prison

Man suspected of planning mosque shooting gets 5 years in prison Bolatete, Jacksonville man, sentenced for unlawful possession of gun silencer

Bolatete, Jacksonville man, sentenced for unlawful possession of gun silencer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 70-year-old man suspected of planning to carry out a mass shooting at a Jacksonville mosque was sentenced Monday to prison for an unrelated charge. The defense asked for probation and a sentence of time served, saying Bernandino Bolatete’s health deteriorated significantly since his arrest […]

Readers React: Islam remains misunderstood 17 years after 9/11

Readers React: Islam remains misunderstood 17 years after 9/11

Since the 2016 election, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, there has been an increase in hate groups in the U.S. due to the actions of the current president. White supremacist and neo-Nazi groups have been emboldened and there has been an uptick in divisiveness, bigotry and Islamophobia. Both Jews and Muslims face increased prejudice […]

Here Are 5 of the Most Disturbing Facts About Florida Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Ron DeSantis

Here Are 5 of the Most Disturbing Facts About Florida Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Ron DeSantis

By Alex Henderson / AlterNet In Florida’s August 28 gubernatorial primaries, Democrats and Republicans both went with non-establishment candidates. Democrats, in a major upset, nominated Andrew Gillum, the left-of-center mayor of Tallahassee and an ally of Sen. Bernie Sanders (who campaigned for him) over centrist establishment pick Gwen Graham (daughter of former Florida Gov. Bob Graham). Meanwhile, on the Republican […]

Florida GOP gubernatorial nominee was admin of racist Facebook group

Florida GOP gubernatorial nominee was admin of racist Facebook group

The group’s members have shared posts slamming Parkland shooting survivors and disparaging Black Lives Matter activists Florida’s Republican nominee for governor, Rep. Ron DeSantis, quit his role as an administrator for a racist, Islamophobic, and conspiratorial Facebook group Wednesday, shortly after media outlets reported his affiliation with the group. DeSantis was one of 52 administrators and moderators of […]

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Wilders cancels Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Wilders cancels Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest

Far-right Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders on Thursday canceled a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest that sparked protests in Pakistan. In a written statement Thursday night, Wilders, an outspoken anti-Islam party leader, said he decided to “let the contest go” following death threats and concerns other people could be put at risk. Wilders added that his fight […]