Virginia man’s challenge to no-fly list clears hurdle

January 23, 2014   A federal judge on Wednesday allowed a Virginia man’s challenge to his placement on the no-fly list to go forward, three years after he was stranded in Kuwait. U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga issued a 32-page written ruling rejecting arguments of government lawyers who wanted the case dismissed. Trenga said that Gulet Mohamed…

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Ramadan in Germany: A Test of Faith and Strength of Character

13 August 2010 The Islamic month of fasting began on Wednesday. Most Muslims in Germany observe the holy month — but in an environment where the majority is not Muslim, fasting is something many find difficult. Azima Moustafa und Haidar Omar have lived in Germany for 13 years. As Syrian Kurds they faithfully observed Ramadan…

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Muslims Not Obliged ‘Forever’ to Condemn Every Gruesome Crime

June 28, 2010 By: Khaled Aljenfawi A Republican candidate for Congress from Tennessee Lou Ann Zelenik argued against building a mosque in a Nashville’s suburb because according to her it poses a “threat to her state’s moral and political foundation.” I do agree with Zelenik about the need for sane and rational people to condemn…

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Muslims Not Obliged ‘Forever’ to Condemn Every Gruesome Crime

June 28, 2010 By: Khaled Aljenfawi A Republican candidate for Congress from Tennessee Lou Ann Zelenik argued against building a mosque in a Nashville’s suburb because according to her it poses a “threat to her state’s moral and political foundation.” I do agree with Zelenik about the need for sane and rational people to condemn…

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    Shari’a banking comes to Germany

    Germany’s Muslims are finally getting a bank offering financial products that comply with Shari’a law. It is a market worth billions, and one that many major banks around the world have long discovered. There are four million Muslims living in Germany. They eat, drink and pray in accordance with the precepts of the Prophet Muhammad….

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