Why the media needs to be more responsible for how it links Islam and Islamist terrorism
Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in the US, Islam has become central to debates about social cohesion and national security in Australia. Restrictions on Muslim immigration have been openly discussed – most recently by Senator Fraser Anning in his maiden speech to parliament – and many believe another terrorist attack in the name of “Islam” is inevitable. Confronted with […]
Muslim leaders arrive in Berlin on European tour against terrorism
The point of departure, the Champs Elysees in Paris, was symbolic: a policeman was murdered on the world-famous avenue in April in the name of political Islam. A bus-load of imams are on a six-day tour of European cities hit by attacks in recent years to denounce terrorism, including Brussels, Nice, Toulouse and London. After […]
If Muslims are so Moderate, Why Don’t They Speak out Against Terrorism?
By Dr. John Andrew Morrow (al-Ustadh al-Duktur Ilyas ‘Abd al-‘Alim Islam) Why don’t Muslims speak out against terrorism? It is as much a question as it is a statement. It implies that Muslims do not denounce terrorism because they implicitly support it. This is a logical fallacy. According to the New America Foundation, white, right-wing, […]
Islam: A Call for Peace and Justice
The inaugural session of the 39th Annual Convention of the Islamic Society opened with a special prayer for victims of the September 11 attacks. Mr. Syeed gave opening remarks and explained the theme, “A Call for Peace and Justice.” In addition, approximately 20 Islamic group leaders talked about their organizations’ responses to the September 11 attacks. […]