Tag Archives: Islam

How Toronto’s Muslim Community Uncovered the Would-Be Train Bombers

Posted on April 24, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Olga Khazan After last week’s deadly bombing in Boston, news that Toronto foiled its own terrorist attack might have come as a relief. A plot to blow up a rail line between Canada and the U.S. was thwarted on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Osama bin Laden plotted to kill President Obama: report

Posted on May 13, 2011 by The Soul Brother

As long as Osama is gone, good riddance! Osama bin Laden plotted to kill President Obama: report – NYPOST.com.

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9/11 and Compassion: We Need It Now More Than Ever

Posted on September 11, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Karen Armstrong has written an article that is important for all of us today. Karen Armstrong: 9/11 and Compassion: We Need It Now More Than Ever.

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Eid Mubarak & Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

To all my Muslim brothers and sisters, may you have a blessed festival and be well every year. To all my Jewish brothers and sisters, may you be inscribed and sealed for a good year. May the blessings of peace … Continue reading →

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Islamophobia Did Not Start at Ground Zero

Posted on September 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Excellent commentary by Zaheer Ali. I understand about the freedoms we all enjoy in this nation, yet I am completely mystified how a so-called, “Man of God” can burn a version of the “Word of God?” We all pray to God, our pronounced … Continue reading →

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Has ‘Muslim’ become the ‘m-word’?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Excellent piece from Sophia A. Nelson and the Grio!  This is a good question to ask.                                                                                                      Has ‘Muslim’ become the ‘m-word’?.

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America, Home of the Free — Except for Muslims?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Thought provoking piece from Doug Bandow. As I have written before, I am on the fence about this issue. I support the fair and equitable application of the freedoms the Constitution provides to all Americans. I do agree that to some extent since … Continue reading →

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Ground Zero Mosque: Digging a Hole in the Soul of America

Posted on August 5, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Interesting view and commentary from Russell Simmons on this issue. Russell Simmons: Ground Zero Mosque: Digging a Hole in the Soul of America.

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Hip-Hop and Islam: Intersections and Parallels

Posted on June 18, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Intriguing and thought provoking article for all fans of hip-hop. Editorial : Hip-Hop and Islam: Intersections and Parallels.

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