Spanish Banking Giants Caixa and Santander Prepare to Launch Islamic Financial Services

    In the hope of attracting Spanish Muslims into their clientele, the two leading Spanish financial institutions prepare to launch current accounts, credit and mortgage packages and other financial products that comply with Islamic law.

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      U.S. Muslim Scholars’ Edict Denouncing Terrorism Stirs Debate

      By RACHEL ZOLL As they issued an edict condemning religious extremism, American Muslims hoped to silence complaints from outsiders dating back to the Sept. 11 attacks that the community has done too little to confront terrorism. But as soon as the statement was released, sharp criticism came from another source — within the U.S. Muslim…

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        Fatwa Stirs Debate Among U.S. Muslims Some Contend Anti-Terror Edict Meaningless

        By RACHEL ZOLL AP religion writer As they issued an edict condemning religious extremism, American Muslims hoped to silence complaints from outsiders dating back to the Sept. 11 attacks that the community has done too little to confront terrorism. But as soon as last week’s statement was released, sharp criticism came from another source –…

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