Democratic representative for Michigan's 13th district, Rashida Tlaib, who created a social media storm for having worn a traditional Palestinian robe and swearing her oath on a Quran, as opposed to a … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Tells Crowd “We Will Impeach the Motherf—er.'”
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Sinead O’Connor Converts to Islam, Changes Name
Sinead O'Connor has converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada’, she announced in a series of messages on Twitter. The Express reports: 'Yesterday, the Nothing Compares 2 U singer posted a … [Read more...] about Sinead O’Connor Converts to Islam, Changes Name
Gay Muslim Imam to Open First LGBTQ Mosque in Australia
An imam in Australia is working to open the country’s first mosque for LGTBI Muslims, claiming that gay Muslims in the country lack support and safe spaces. Nur Warsame, Australia’s only openly gay … [Read more...] about Gay Muslim Imam to Open First LGBTQ Mosque in Australia
Islamic Preacher: Men Without Beards Can Cause ‘Indecent Thoughts’
An Islamic preacher in Turkey has said that men without beards “cannot be distinguished from women” and may cause “indecent thoughts.” Speaking on a religious TV channel over the weekend, … [Read more...] about Islamic Preacher: Men Without Beards Can Cause ‘Indecent Thoughts’
A Sinner in Mecca: This Gay Muslim Risked His Life to Reveal a Side of Islam Most Have Never Seen
Our TowleREAD audio series is back this week with Parvez Sharma's A Sinner in Mecca: A Gay Muslim's Hajj of Defiance, a new book that chronicles Sharma's pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, a trip that as a … [Read more...] about A Sinner in Mecca: This Gay Muslim Risked His Life to Reveal a Side of Islam Most Have Never Seen
Malaysian and Indonesian Muslim Groups Announce Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Rights
Leaders of Muslim groups in Malaysia and Indonesia have announced plans to boycott Starbucks because the chain supports LGBT rights. Malaysian hardline Muslim group Perkasa and Indonesia’s second … [Read more...] about Malaysian and Indonesian Muslim Groups Announce Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Rights
Germany Gets ‘Liberal’ Mosque, Open to LGBT Muslims
Full-face veils are banned; Men and women, straight or gay, can pray together; Sunnis and Shiites, who in other parts of the world are engaged in bloody conflicts, are encouraged to sit side-by-side. … [Read more...] about Germany Gets ‘Liberal’ Mosque, Open to LGBT Muslims
Rachel Maddow Interviews Gay Former Islamic Extremist: WATCH
Rachel Maddow had some insights on how the combination of self-hatred, homophobia and radicalism can add to catastrophic and deadly results. In the Rachel Maddow Show Friday, she sat down with … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Interviews Gay Former Islamic Extremist: WATCH
Australia’s First Openly Gay Imam Shares His Story – WATCH
An Australian imam has come out as gay, becoming the first such religious leader in his country to be publicly out. Nur Warsame decided to come out despite homophobic elements within conservative … [Read more...] about Australia’s First Openly Gay Imam Shares His Story – WATCH
Don Lemon Interviews Muslim Woman Kicked Out of Trump Rally: WATCH
Rose Hamid, a Muslim woman who went to a Donald Trump rally in South Carolina to show his supporters what a Muslim woman looks like and was kicked out amid insults and threats, spoke with Don Lemon on … [Read more...] about Don Lemon Interviews Muslim Woman Kicked Out of Trump Rally: WATCH
