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Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

Posted on March 25, 2017March 26, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia
Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia was slammed by Republican John Findlay By Mike Ghouse I was sick of the extremists among Muslims hijacking Islam, and the long battle to wrest public relations out of them continues till this day, the American Muslims have nearly succeeded and a few more steps are needed to be taken to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, News

Radio Podcast: Istanbul Palestinian Diaspora conference

Posted on March 17, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Radio Podcast: Istanbul Palestinian Diaspora conference
Radio Podcast: Istanbul Palestinian Diaspora conference

Radio Podcast: Istanbul Palestinian Diaspora conference Al Jazeera Journalist Ali Younes joins Columnist and radio talkshow host Ray Hanania in discussing the future of the Palestinians on live radio in Detroit on Friday March 17, 2017 on WNZK AM 690. Listen to the audio podcast of the radio show below Al Jazeera English reporter and editor…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Arab World Politics, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Turkey, US Arab Politics

Fillon Believes in God’s Providence, Marine Believes in White People’s Dominance

Posted on March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Fillon Believes in God’s Providence, Marine Believes in White People’s Dominance
Fillon Believes in God’s Providence, Marine Believes in White People’s Dominance

Fillon Believes in God’s Providence, Marine Believes in White People’s Dominance The voters are more attracted by a populist and a messianic message; anti-Islam/Arab immigrant sentiment is the catch-phrase of LR and the FN candidates. By Abdennour Toumi As the major candidates in the coming French Presidential election are warming up for the debate, they…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Europe, Middle East, Paris, Politics, religion

Israel’s rejection of Arafat Street reflects rejection of peace

Posted on March 15, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Israel’s rejection of Arafat Street reflects rejection of peace

Israel’s rejection of Arafat Street reflects rejection of peace Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped in this past week to force residents of an Israeli city consisting of mostly Muslim and Christian Palestinians to remove a street sign etected to honor the late Palestinian President Yasir Arafat. Click here to read Ray Hanania’s column on this…

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Apartheid Israel seeks to expel non-Jewish Knesset member

Posted on March 14, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Apartheid Israel seeks to expel non-Jewish Knesset member
Apartheid Israel seeks to expel non-Jewish Knesset member

Apartheid Israel seeks to expel non-Jewish Knesset member Israel, which has continued to embrace more racist and Apartheid policies under extremist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, moved this week to expel a non-Jewish member of the Israeli Knesset for criticizing racist Israeli policies against Christians and Muslims. The Israeli Knesset is using the Apartheid “Expulsion Law”…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania

The Hypocrisy of the anti-Trump protestors

Posted on March 8, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on The Hypocrisy of the anti-Trump protestors
The Hypocrisy of the anti-Trump protestors

The Hypocrisy of the anti-Trump protestors Critics of President Trump are loud in voicing their anger at his suspension of immigration from six predominantly Muslim nations, but are deafly silent in standing up against the same kind of oppression because it is sponsored by Israel By Ray Hanania The hypocrisy of the anti-Trump protestors is amazing…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, Journalism, Middle East, News Media, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, religion

Muslim group condemns growing anti-Semitism

Posted on February 23, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Muslim group condemns growing anti-Semitism

Muslim group condemns growing anti-Semitism USCMO vehemently condemns the growing wave in anti-Semitism in the US and the desecration of a Jewish cemetery The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), a coalition of several leading national and local Muslim organizations and institutions, strongly condemns the growing wave in anti-Semitism in the US, and the desecration…

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Taybeh Vinfest in Palestine

Posted on February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 By Maria Khoury No Comments on Taybeh Vinfest in Palestine
Taybeh Vinfest in Palestine

Taybeh Vinfest in Palestine By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D.  Jazz Trio will be the highlight of the Taybeh Vinfest 2017 on Friday night starting at 5 pm, February 24th at the Taybeh Winery in one of the most ancient locations in Palestine where good things continue to happen under harsh conditions with Mohammed Qutati on keyboard;  Stelios from…

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Activism, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Food, Maria Khoury, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan

The Source of Muslim Extremism

Posted on February 21, 2017February 22, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on The Source of Muslim Extremism
The Source of Muslim Extremism

The Source of Muslim Extremism By Mike Ghouse Contemporary Muslim Scholar Hamza Yusuf writes, “This insidious disease has a source, and that source must be identified, so we can begin to inoculate our communities against it.” Indeed, that source is clear. Hamza Yusuf knows it and Muslims know it. We just did not want to deal…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, religion, Terrorism

Trump resists condemnation of Two-States, predicts peace deal

Posted on February 15, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump resists condemnation of Two-States, predicts peace deal
Trump resists condemnation of Two-States, predicts peace deal

Trump resists condemnation of Two-States, predicts peace deal President Donald Trump held a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offering enthusiastic support for Israel and a stronger approach against threats from Iran, hesitation on campaign promises to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to occupied Jerusalem, but wavered when pressed on the issue of abandoning…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Iran, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

ADC challenges Countering Violent Extremism program

Posted on February 13, 2017October 13, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC challenges Countering Violent Extremism program
ADC challenges Countering Violent Extremism program

ADC challenges Countering Violent Extremism program ADC Reaffirms Position on CVE/CIV; Prepares for Legal Fight. Says changes to name to “Countering Islamic Violence” will be worse ADC reaffirms our steadfast opposition to the government program known as Countering Violent Extremism (CVE).  Since the inception of the program ADC has never wavered on our opposition to…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, News, Politics, Press Releases

Can a Muslim woman marry a Non-Muslim Man?

Posted on February 9, 2017February 10, 2017 By Mike Ghouse 3 Comments on Can a Muslim woman marry a Non-Muslim Man?
Can a Muslim woman marry a Non-Muslim Man?

Can a Muslim woman marry a Non-Muslim Man? By Mike Ghouse This article brings serious discussion about marriage of single Muslim women in America in general and women in their forties and fifties in particular. There are not enough Muslim men out there, and interfaith marriage is one of the few viable options, and most…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Middle East, Mike Ghouse, Movies, religion

Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song

Posted on February 6, 2017 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song
Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song

Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song Superstar singer Lady Gaga has lit up Social Media with renewed speculation over why she included the word “Lebanese” in one of the songs she performed at the 51st (LI) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, called “Born This Way.” The word popped up in a set…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, News

Agencies battle racism, Islamphobia

Posted on January 26, 2017January 26, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Agencies battle racism, Islamphobia
Agencies battle racism, Islamphobia

Coalition of agencies launches ad campaign to challenge Islamophobia & racism A coalition of national and provincial organizations and agencies has partnered to launch an awareness raising campaign that encourages Ontarians to stand up to Islamophobia and racism. OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, the Canadian Arab Institute (CAI), the National Council of…

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Christian & Muslim, News, Press Releases, religion

Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely

Posted on January 25, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely
Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely

Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely President Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric came to an abrupt halt this past week on many issues including one that Arab activists who have been asleep at the wheel for the past eight years have now grasped as an electrical charge for their protests, screams and continued…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems

Posted on January 23, 2017October 2, 2018 By Hakim Khatib No Comments on Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems
Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems

Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems By  Hakim Khatib Terrorist attacks have been randomly sweeping the world. While uncertainty around bloody conflicts in West Asia and Africa, sectarian politics in Arabia and Iran, Integration issues in Europe and North America and lack of democracy in Muslim majority states have become the norms of…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Hakim Khatib, Middle East, religion

Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency
Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency

Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency Arab Radio discussion of the impact of President Barack Obama and his legacy, and the reality of the presidency of Donald J. Trump on Arab Radio in Detroit on Friday Jan. 13, 2017 with host Ray Hanania and guests Sahar Khamis and David Alexander Bullock. They also discuss…

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American Arabs, Arab News, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

Arab Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas twice

Posted on December 23, 2016December 25, 2024 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas twice
Arab Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas twice

Arab Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas About half of Arab Christians celebrate the religious and secular holiday along with most mainstream Christians on Dec. 25, but the other half celebrates Christmas according to the old calendar two weeks later on Jan. 7. By Ray Hanania Christmas is both a time of Christian religious renewal as well…

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