Texas community college prof resigns after Muslim controversy
A professor at a Fort Worth community college reportedly resigned after Muslim students complained that he called Islam a cult during lessons and portrayed the faith offensively on a Christian website...
View ArticleChristmas Eve brings together Houston Jews, Muslims
On Christmas Eve, Jews and Muslims may find themselves with nothing to do while Christian neighbors plan fancy dinners and special church services. For the past two years, the Jewish and Muslim...
View ArticleWestern investors turning to Islamic finance during recession
American bank Goldman Sachs invested $2 billion in Islamic bonds last year, and despite critics’ concerns that they will be unable to completely comply with shariah finance regulations, more Western...
View ArticleTexas community concerned about first mosque opening in Longview
The Islamic Centre of Longview, Texas, is excited to open the city’s first mosque building, but neighbors are less enthusiastic and voicing their opposition to their plans, CBS affiliate KYTX reported....
View ArticleWestboro photoshops themselves into Whitney Houston’s funeral, plus other...
The small group of hate-filled, sign-toting protesters known as Westboro Baptist Church did not stand outside Whitney Houston’s funeral over the weekend, despite this picture tweeted by Fred Phelps’...
View ArticleTexas among the most popular states for mosques
Despite increased scrutiny toward American Muslims by neighbors and the government, the number of Islamic centers in the U.S. continues to surge, with Texas among the top locations for new mosques, the...
View ArticleUH Muslims invite students to ask about Islam
During Islamic Awareness Week, Muslim students at the University of Houston spent the afternoons at a booth offering free food, henna tattoos and information about their faith. The Muslim Student...
View ArticleMormon, Muslim faiths surge across Houston
Mormons and Muslims may have long been considered minority religions, but in Houston and across the country, their numbers have been booming since 2000. Newly released data show the Church of Jesus...
View ArticleFounders of U.S. Muslim college visit Houston
The leaders of America’s first Muslim college are reaching out to Houstonians for support during a nationwide fundraising campaign. About 1,000 Houstonians will attend a sold-out benefit dinner...
View ArticleIslamic Art movie premiere to feature local artists
A documentary on Islamic art scheduled to air on PBS this summer will be shown during a special Houston premiere Saturday. The event will also honor local Muslim painters, sculptors and calligraphers...
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