While authorities were still trying to determine the motive behind the shooting spree in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people Wednesday, American Muslim community groups condemned the massacre and urged the public not to blame Islam or Muslims in general....
Oklahoma Muslims say they feel discriminated against and are criticized for radical-Islamic terrorist attacks around the globe, such as the November attacks in Paris lead by ISIS. Asim Ali is wrapping up his first semester of college at OU and said he hasn’t felt any...
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) held a press conference Wednesday night to address the mass shooting that left 14 people dead at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California. CAIR executive director, Hussam Ayloush said, “We...
Young people recognize need to help those fleeing war-torn countries, CAIR OK executive says NORMAN, Okla. – Dozens of University of Oklahoma students are supporting a movement to bring Syrian refugees into the state despite protests from the governor and conservative...
As a child born and raised in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, Imam Imad Enchassi hoped to one day reside in a peaceful country. “Growing up as a refugee, I always looked for a place where I could eventually call home,” said Enchassi, senior imam and president...
You never know quite what to expect when attending an event that some might consider controversial. So, Nov. 15, I made my way to the Tulsa Community College Southeast campus to hear a panel discussion on “Should We Fear Islam?” And, it was a pleasant surprise and an...
Junior Macee Beheler and MSA event coordinator Natasha Saya organized a peace rally and interfaith prayer circle to denounce islamophobia on OU’s campus. Beheler said the rally was to show support for the Muslim community at OU during the difficult time following the...
Following the attacks in Paris, anti-Islamic sentiment has surged in the US. But some are pushing a message of compassion and courage. When Zeinab Khalil first heard about Friday night’s terrorist attacks in Paris, she received an anxious phone call from her mother....
The holiday season can present unique challenges for many interfaith communities in Oklahoma City and across the state. This year, local Muslims are working together to reduce emotionally extreme and harmful misconceptions of Islam during a time of year when pundits...
Three theologians fought misconceptions about Islam in the wake of recent terrorist attacks and advocated for interfaith fellowship during a presentation Sunday at Tulsa Community College’s Southeast campus. The two-hour talk, titled “Should We Fear Islam?” included...
