Islam is growing rapidly in Haiti, with about 5000 Muslims living in the earthquake-devastated nation among a population of 8 million.
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Came across the following article on the USA Today Opinion section, sharing with all.
Let stereotype go
By Harris Zafar
Close your eyes and picture this: A jet with 111 passengers and crewmembers is about to land when a religious fanatic stands up and declares that he has a bomb.
Now open your eyes. Was your first thought anger that Muslim terrorists were at it again? Or perhaps you wondered why Muslims do this so often? Or maybe you’re frustrated that we haven’t done enough to stop these Arab terrorists from hijacking jets? Read more…
An interesting news item about Islam and Judaism’s ancient – yet very modern – food quality standards.
Kosher and halal foods — as defined by the sacred dietary laws of Jews and Muslims, respectively — must be produced and processed according to standards that far exceed those imposed by the U.S. government.
“U.S. consumers who are not followers of Judaism or Islam are largely unaware of the specific qualities that distinguish kosher and halal from conventional foods,” says Packaged Facts Publisher Tatjana Meerman. “However, factors related to safety, quality, and ‘truth in labeling’ should prompt these mainstream consumers to seek out kosher/halal more often.”
Do you personally know a Muslim? Do you have a good basic understanding of Islam?
According to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll, 45 percent of Americans state that they have a good basic understanding of Islam. About as many, 47 percent, personally know a Muslim.
Islam is the religion of one-fifth of the world’s humanity. There are a lot of Muslims around. Have you ever spoken with one? Have you heard directly from a Muslim what she or he believes? Are you part of the 47 percent that personally knows a Muslim?
If not, what’s holding you back? Don’t rely on potentially unreliable second-hand sources. Go to the source – a real, live, practicing Muslim. Contact us today – we are here to answer your questions.
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