Not only structurally, but, according to this report, in substance as well, posing some theological difficulties. "US mega-mosques: Muslim tradition with US convenience," from AFP , September 4:WASHINGTON (AFP) — As Islam makes inroads in the United States, American Muslims are setting up mega-mosques that combine religious tradition with typical American convenience.
Modelled on the huge, non-Catholic churches that offer their congregations of at least 2,000 members several different sites for worship, US mega-mosques have become a necessity in some places.
"Frequently, we have buildings designed for the Friday prayer, which is the largest, for 1,000 people and you have 2,000 to 3,000 show up," said Corey Saylor of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR).
To accommodate the overflow, which also results in traffic jams when prayer is over, US Muslim congregations have set up satellite places of worship, again following the lead of the Christian mega-...
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Muslims in America
Source: Contexts Magazine/American Sociological Association
Seven years after the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil catapulted Muslims into the American spotlight, concerns and fears over their presence and assimilation remain at an all-time high.
Recent national polls find that four in 10 Americans have an unfavorable view of Islam, five in 10 believe Islam is more likely than other religions to encourage violence, and six in 10 believe Islam is very different from t... more
Imam Anwar goes into a quite some depth regarding the issue of voting in America in his blog ; this is a valuable piece:
After reading all of the responses to my previous post I have this to say: Brothers and sisters before we carry this discussion any further we must agree on these three points:
The American leaders of today are playing the exact role of Pharaoh and Abu Jahl of yesterday and the American people of today are playing the role that the Quraish, Aad and Thamud used to play ... more
Imam Anwar, hafidhullah, once again, tore apart the pro-voting Muslims; this time, he tore apart the Muslims that already voted. One brother told me that he was about to go out and vote, but right before he did, he went on to Imam Anwar’s blog and read his views on voting and was convinced that he should not vote. AllahuAkbar! Look at how beneficial the fruits of Imam Anwar’s words are even though he is physically absent in our presence. The words of Imam Anwar just saved this broth... more
Lawyer and community activist Rashida Tlaib, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants who never attended high school, becomes the first Muslim woman ever to serve in the Michigan Legislature.
She said she wouldn’t have run but for the repeated urging of her Jewish boss and predecessor, outgoing Democratic state Rep. Steve Tobocman.
"In my heart, I was more of a social worker than anything," said Tlaib, 32. She said her top priorities will be immigrant rights and pollution, a major iss... more
“A [sic] economic downturn in Britain could aggravate racial tensions and grievances that help to feed terrorist recruitment, according to a leaked government document.” – from this news article
If an economic downturn will lead, inexorably, to an increase in terrorism, the logical result can be foreseen without much difficulty:
Infidels must, within their own countries, and of course abroad in the Muslim lands, do all they can to ensure a constant level of prosperity among Muslims. Th... more
Egyptian women apparently can’t win: when dressing, by Western standards, "normally," they get accused of being, and treated as, prostitutes; dressed in the hijab, Muslim men still harass them. "Egypt voices: Sexual harassment," interview by Linda Wardani, for BBC , September 3 (thanks to RB):Seven Egyptian women talk about their experience of sexual harassment on the streets of Cairo. It is an increasingly common problem, with a recent survey suggesting more than four out of fiv... more
From a Frontpage Interview with Gregory Ross, Director of Communications for Clarion Fund, a group whose mission is to educate America about the jihad threat:
Ross: Look at the recent incident at the Tyson Foods plant in Tennessee. The plant, mostly comprised of Muslim immigrant workers, decided that they would like to swap our national holiday, Labor Day, for one of their own holidays. On the surface one might say, well if everyone at the plant agrees with it, but this undermines the cohe... more
As well they should, in an update on this story . "Muslim radiographer loses job after refusing to bare her arms," by Martin Beckford for the Telegraph , September 1 (thanks to PRCS):
The radiographer was told by managers at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading that she must either follow the national dress code designed to combat superbugs and roll her sleeves up, or leave.
She refused to abide by the rules and left her job, claiming she was discriminated against and forced to ... more
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