Abdul Malik, who hoped two years ago to become Bristol’s first Muslim Lord Mayor, is quitting the city council. But the 35-year-old Easton ward councillor, who will stand down at the local elections in June, is not about to shirk his municipal duties. He will continue having a say in what goes on. Only this…
The American Muslim Taskforce for Civil Rights and Elections (AMT) called on president elect Barack Obama to reach out to Muslims during his administration, as well as assisting in ending the crisis in the Middle East. “We are approaching our incoming administration on four key issues: inclusion and access, policy development, personnel appointment and partnership…
Two Antwerp residents are making plans to set up a leftist Islamic party with hopes of participating in the 2012 municipal elections. The party – simply called “Moslem” is being created because its founders feel that the traditional parties neglect the local Muslim community, and call on them only when it is convenient for politicians,…
