Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.
Category: Muslims and Islam
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Islamophobia’s Rise in Texas: ‘I Won’t Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone’
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These Artists May Have Left Pakistan, but It’s Still Present in Their Work
The New York Times – T Magazine:Is it possible to make art that reflects a country and culture while living outside of it? For members of this diaspora, there’s no other choice.
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With El-Sayed’s Victory Comes a Wave of Islamophobia
The New York Times – On the Runway:As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
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A Neighborhood in India Fears Being Blamed for a Distant Atrocity
The attacker killed at last week’s Hanukkah celebration in Australia came from a Muslim area whose residents have long gone abroad to seek better lives.
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Beyond Dubai’s Glitter, the UAE Coast Offers a Glimpse of Life Before Oil
The smaller, less visited parts of the United Arab Emirates offer a window into the past of a country whose riches once came largely from pearls.
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Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
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Yusuf Islam Wants to Explain Himself
As Cat Stevens, he helped define the singer-songwriter. After converting to Islam, he became a lightning rod. His new memoir explores it all.
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How Yemeni Cafes like Haraz Coffee House Are Building Momentum and Community
For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.
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After Childbirth Put Me in a Coma, I Couldn’t Remember My Faith
Life-threatening complications changed how I prayed and everything I believed.
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A Muslim Athlete Needed Modest Sportswear. Now She Sells It to Others.
Seeking balance between religion and comfort while playing basketball, Kiandra Browne realized there was a need for better apparel. Her small business is helping fill it.