WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hundreds filled Cooks Park in West Springfield Friday morning to celebrate the the end of Ramadan with a congregational prayer. ..more: wwlp
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Why Jefferson’s vision of American Islam matters today
Despite his criticism of Islam, Jefferson supported the rights of its adherents. Evidence exists that Jefferson had been thinking privately about Muslim inclusion in his new country since 1776. A few months after penning the Declaration of Independence, he returned to Virginia to draft legislation about religion for his native state, writing in his private notes a paraphrase of the English philosopher John Locke’s 1689 “Letter on Toleration”:…more: wtop
Mayor Will Reichelt: Marijuana 101
Let’s talk about marijuana. I wasn’t a supporter of legalization back in 2016 and we voted against legalization here in West Side. But it was a statewide ballot question and it passed. Marijuana is legal now, we don’t have a…
US liberal Islamophobia is rising – and more insidious than rightwing bigotry
The left is saturated with pundits and self-styled public intellectuals who disseminate discourses that Islam is monolithic; that Muslims must choose between liberal principles and their faith, and, echoing the college student I encountered at in March, a religion that is in need of “reform”….. more: theguardian
Islamic Society sets annual interfaith meal for Ramadan observance
An invitation for the event, which includes dinner and is co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Western Massachusetts, has been extended to leaders of area faith communities for their congregations. Iftar is the breaking of the fast at day’s end…
Santa Fe, Texas, School
“We, The ISWM, offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims of Santa Fe, Texas, School, and their families. Our thoughts are with you as well as with the emergency services and support crews. Muslim Community of Western MA
Ex-FBI Agent Caught Teaching Police Islamophobic Ideas
Hyundai CEO Mong Hyun Yoon Began Fasting in Ramadan Because Seeing the Workers Fast “left me in awe.”
A touching letter sent out in which Yoon addressed those fasting during Ramadan said that he began fasting to be able to sympathize with Hyundai workers. But this isn’t a first for Yoon. He mentions that he also fasted the previous year to the surprise of the readers. “As of last year, to be one with the HAOS family in their thoughts and understand them, I decided to take fasting as a habit,” the CEO said in his letter….MORE: IKNOWBRO.COMThe Latest: Jurors Deliberating in Kansas Bomb Plot Case
The case of three militia members accused of plotting to bomb an apartment complex housing Somalis in Kansas is now in the hands of the jury.
Patrick Stein, Gavin Wright and Curtis Allen are charged with conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and conspiracy against civil rights in the plot targeting Muslims in Garden City. Wright is also charged with lying to the FBI…..more: wtop.com
ISWM Ramadan Annual Walk Against Hunger 2018
CAIR-Houston Rep Interviewed About Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes
Islamic Society of Western Mass hosts International Open House
On Sunday afternoon, people from all over the community have come through to check out what the Islamic society is all about. Many different stations including food and conversation are here at the Islamic society so that people can learn more about this religion. Free henna is offered to anyone who comes in. and many people took advantage of trying out the temporary tattoo tradition. There is also a station where you can try on a hijab…more:Photos: Facebook– news: westernmassnews.com
