Muslim Group Wants Probe Of Violent Comments At Kernersville Meeting
A Muslim civil rights group has called for an investigation after threats were made during a gathering at a Kernersville restaurant.
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In France, Some Muslims Seek To 'Adapt' Islam To Secular Culture
Many French Muslims believe it's time to create a uniquely French brand of Islam that is compatible with the country's secular values and responds better to the needs of modern Muslims.
Trump Reportedly Plans To Refocus Violent Extremism Initiative On Muslims
The Trump administration reportedly wants to refocus an Obama administration program on exclusively Islamic extremism. Muslim leaders and some counterterrorism experts say such a change may be unwise.
Muslim Marine Answers Questions In Effort To Fight Islamophobia
Mansoor Shams has been standing on street corners around the country with a sign saying, "I'm A Muslim U.S. Marine Ask Anything." It's exhausting, "but I feel like it's almost become my mission."
Muslim-Americans Remain Anxious About Trump Administration
In one community where many emigrated from harsh nations, the president-elect's rhetoric brings worries of renewed repression. Cabinet nominees' opposition to a registry hasn't erased those concerns.
The Challenges Trump Will Face In Confronting Radical Islam
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to make war on "radical Islam." It could mean a major — and risky — escalation of the counterterrorism policies favored by his White House predecessors.
Once Opposed To Maternal Health, Islamic Scholars Become Champions
One Nigerian man saw a big problem in his community: too many women were dying in childbirth. So he turned to the region's Islamic leaders for help.
Sept. 11 Marked Turning Point For Muslims In Increasingly Diverse America
Muslim Americans are more engaged in public life, and interfaith outreach efforts expanded notably after Sept. 11. But terrorism concerns continue to drive anti-Islam and anti-foreigner sentiment.
French Riviera City Bans Specialty Swimsuit For Muslim Women
Cannes, a major summer destination, has banned a women's swimsuit designed around Islamic ideas of modesty. The city's mayor calls the burkini "the symbol of Islamist extremism."
Radio 101: Challenging Western Views of Muslim Women
Radio 101 is WFDD's education program for high school students. Radio 101 reporter, Saratu Garba shares her experiences traveling internationally.