The Muslim Post

Why Jefferson’s vision of American Islam matters today

Why Jefferson’s vision of American Islam matters today

After last year’s deliberate break with tradition, President Donald Trump has resumed the iftar dinner – the sundown meal during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. An estimated 3.3 million American Muslims celebrate Ramadan. The place setting for the President prior to an Iftar dinner in 2011. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais The month of Ramadan marks the time when Prophet […]

Recognizing World War II Muslims that sheltered fleeing Jews

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2017 – One of the little-known stories of the Holocaust is that of Muslims who risked their lives to save Jews from the Nazis. Fortunately, on this year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, more attention is being paid to this important record of bravery and idealism. At Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C.., Holocaust […]

U.S. Monitoring Europe on Religious Discrimination

Ted Nugent Says the Parkland Survivors 'Have No Soul'

The United States is monitoring Western Europe for signs of religious discrimination, particularly against Muslims and Jews, according to the annual report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. “The state of affairs for international religious freedom is worsening in both depth and breadth of violations,” according to the USCIFR, a federal government commission.

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 […]

Pakistan’s Sindh province outlaws forced conversions

Pakistan’s Sindh province outlaws forced conversions

A province in Pakistan has passed a new law, with provision for life sentence, against forced religious conversions following criticism over protection of minorities in the country. The new bill, passed by legislators in Sindh on Thursday, mandates a 21-day period for adults to consider their decision to convert and forbid minors from choosing another […]

Religious Freedom: A Muslim Perspective

Religious Freedom: A Muslim Perspective

Delivered at the Catholic-Muslim Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, hosted by Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Islamic Society of North America By Dr. John Andrew Morrow The position of Islam vis-à-vis religious freedom is unambiguous. The Qur’an requires Muslims to recognize all of the prophets and messengers of God: Adam, Enoch, […]

The Madinah Charter: A Model for Muslims and a Hope for Humanity

The Madinah Charter: A Model for Muslims and A Hope for Humanity

By Dr. John Andrew Morrow The following is the key-note lecture that was delivered by Dr. John Andrew Morrow at the ISNA Interfaith Banquet that was held in Chicago on Sunday, September 4th, 2016 Ladies and gentlemen. Brothers and sisters. I come here before you to express my opposition to the Islamic State. I do […]

Bangabandhu to be remembered for establishing Islamic values

Noted Islamic scholars and researchers said that the contribution of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be remembered forever in the history as he had established Islamic values in the country in light of the Madina charter by upholding the communal harmony, reports BSS. The Father of the Nation will be remembered for preaching and disseminating […]

Germany’s Merkel stands her ground despite four attacks in seven days

Germany's Merkel stands her ground despite four attacks in seven days

Angela Merkel is not a candidate in the U.S. presidential election – she already has a steady job as Chancellor of Germany – but she delivered a message Thursday that people in America and elsewhere ought to take to heart. “Anxiety and fear cannot be a counsel for political action,” she said in making clear […]