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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Question ID:4860 Date Published: July 03, 2005 A Woman Performing a Wedding (Nikah) Ceremony

http://spa.qibla.com/issue_view.asp?HD=12&ID=4860&CATE=10

Methodists Strike Down Amendment to 'Agree to Disagree' on Homosexuality

http://m.christianpost.com/news/methodists-strike-down-amendment-to-agree-to-disagree-on-homosexuality-74312/

Gay Activists Stage Protest at UMC Conference After Failed Amendment

http://m.christianpost.com/news/gay-activists-stage-protest-at-umc-conference-after-failed-amendment--74411/

NYT: This prom has everything, except for boys - The New York Times

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/47265487

Tharima Ahmed holds a poster that was put up at the hall's entrance warning attendees that cameras and recording devices would not be allowed. Shortly before 8, it was time for prayer, the spaghetti straps and empire waists disappearing under hijabs and abayas, a prayer rug taking its place on the dance floor.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Article: Is Muslim fashion finally 'on trend'? | Fashion | guardian.co.uk




Article: Methodists to Maintain Antigay Teaching




Pastor Retracts Sermon That Parents Should Punch Gay Kids - ABC News

http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=16273874&sid=81

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Sam Harris, Will You Visit A Mosque With Me? - The Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/chris-stedman/sam-harris-racial-profiling_b_1472360.html

Malaysia mosque a source of hope for heroin addicts

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE84205320120503?irpc=932

Pakistan Transgender Leader Runs for Election | Care2 Causes

http://www.care2.com/causes/pakistan-transgender-leader-runs-for-election.html

Koovagam, India's Largest Transgender Festival, Opens - NYTimes.com

http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/01/indias-largest-transgender-festival-opens-in-koovagam/

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Forced Marriages and FGM

Not victims of tradition

One woman fled an imminent forced marriage. Another the threat of genital mutilation. Both now share their stories, albeit in different ways, bringing awareness to girls with similar fates.
Read the entire story here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/once-victims-two-women-crusade-against-abusive-traditions/2012/05/01/gIQAGbmavT_story.html



Article: Nowhere to Call Home: The Plight of Israel’s Bedouin Communities




Monday, April 30, 2012

Article: Feminism: A false analysis of Islam and feminism by Muslims and Non-Muslims

Feminism: A false analysis of Islam and feminism by Muslims and Non-Muslims
http://www.altmuslimah.com/a/b/spa/4620/

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Article: Moderate Islamist gains more support in presidential bid as election day nears




Article: Planned Parenthood vs the NRA: Contrasting models of freedom

Planned Parenthood vs the NRA: Contrasting models of freedom
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/04/20124289267406755.html

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Article: Same-sex marriage is world's next major civil rights battle, says David Furnish




Article: Faith groups launch campaign for same-sex marriage in Scotland




Article: Osteen to Gays: You’re Sinful, But I Don’t Hate You | Religion

Osteen to Gays: You're Sinful, But I Don't Hate You | Religion
http://www.advocate.com/Society/Religion/Osteen_to_Gays_Youre_Sinful_But_I_Dont_Hate_You/

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Article: Catholics, Muslims, Jews Consider Anti-Gay Marriage Alliance | Religion

Catholics, Muslims, Jews Consider Anti-Gay Marriage Alliance | Religion
http://www.advocate.com/Society/Religion/Catholics_Muslims_Jews_Consider_AntiGay_Marriage_Alliance/

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BBC NEWS - Turkey to write first fully civilian constitution

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17903466

Valentine's Day Across the Muslim World (2012)