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Jesus in the Qur’an: Muslims also believe he was sent by God and celebrate he was born

“I cannot be a Muslim if I do not love Jesus and his mother, virgin Mary,” says Mohammed Kozbar, chairman of the Finsbury Park Mosque which suffered an islamophobic terrorist attack in June 2017. For Islam, Jesus is a very important and beloved prophet who is often mentioned in the Qur’an.

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Ramia Schannel, the Muslim YouTuber from Spain who advised the European Commission

She is always smiling and has a natural gift to speak in front of the camera, although she assures to be shy and feel “stressed” when she is surrounded by many people. That is why she gets nervous when someone recognizes her on the street. This young lady from Barcelona (Spain) who graduated in Business Management has more than 38,000 followers on her YouTube channel, Ramia Schannel.

Islamophobia

A cross-party commission agrees on the definition of Islamophobia to tackle it in the UK

“Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of muslimness or perceived muslimness.” This definition is the result of half a year of investigation and consultation directed by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Muslims.

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Sannah Hussain, the Scottish boxer who fights Albinism and discrimination

“Without my illness, I don’t think I would have the same drive.” Sannah Hussain would love to be a professional boxer, but she suffers from Albinism and an auto-immune condition which do not let her see well or have the physical strength she might need. Nevertheless, she does not give up and already took part in an exhibition fight last Septembre, after just about half a year of training. Another one is planned for next March.

Islamophobia

Meet the two first Muslim women elected to Congress in the US: Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib

Ilhan Omar y Rashida Tlaib have made history in these Midterm elections in the United States by becoming the first two Muslim women to be elected to Congress. The first one arrived as a Somali refugee at the age of 8 after fleeing the civil war in her native country; the second, was born in Detroit as the daughter of Palestinian immigrants.

Terrorism

Why some attacks are considered terrorist acts and others not

Mail bomber Cesar Sayoc has not been charged with terrorism. Robert Bowers anti-semitic attack against a sinagogue in Pittsburgh has been defined as a hate crime. Is that right?

Terrorism

The massacre in Pittsburgh is the deadliest attack against Jewish citizens in the United States

The Antidefamation League (ADL) has asked authorities to investigate the sinagogue shooting in Pittsburgh as a hate crime. Georgetown professor Bruce Hoffman says it is more than that.

Arts & Crafts

Sinead O’Connor converts to Islam and changes her name to Shuhada

“This is to announce that I am proud to have become a Muslim,” Irish singer formerly called Sinead O’Connor tweeted on October 19th. Now called Shuhada Davitt assured she feels “very, very, very happy.”

Terrorism

Fox News says George Soros is “subject of many unfounded conspiracy theories” from the right

The main media ally of Donald Trump has defended one of his enemies, the billionaire and activist for minorities, George Soros. Fox News has denied several conspiracies about Soros after the alleged attack attempt against him on Monday. It says he has been “vilified on the right”.

Islamophobia

Fadi Daou, Lebanese priest: “There is no religion which is more democratic than others”

Lebanon has 18 different religions officially recognized, half of the population are Muslims and about another 40% is built by Christian communities.