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Let Our Children Go – Part 3
After Jessica Reed and Maged Mousa fought for a total of over nine months to get back custody of their four daughters who were illegal taken from Child Protective Services (CPS), their battle is soon to be over.
Why I Must Not Question the Beheading of Seven Men in Saudi Arabia?
I could be quiet because everyone else is quiet? But wait a minute! Would my silence be accepted by God? I am not sure.
ROSA PARKS; A Simple Seamstress Changed the Course of History
“This morning, we celebrate a seamstress, slight of stature but mighty in courage,” said President Obama during a ceremony at Statuary Hall, Washington DC to unveil the statue of Rosa Parks
Syed Sarwar Wins Engineer Award
Syed M. Sarwar, a student at Northern Virginia Community College, recently won a competition sponsored by the District of Columbia Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies
Poor But Smart? Aim High, Say Researchers
Most American high school students from poor families, who earn excellent grades, are not aware that top notch colleges and universities want them, says a recent study.
The Dynamics of the Syrian Tragedy
By Geoffrey Cook, TMO I. Prelude Berkeley–February 21st—Your author has been trying to obtain a grasp upon the Syrian revolt almost since it began two years ago. It seems to have been part of the Arab “Spring” but, unlike the successful struggles in North Africa, it has proved to be much more geo-politically complex. For [...]
Hopkins Head in the Clouds this Weekend
48-year-old boxing legend Bernard Hopkins moves on in his illustrious career to take on International Boxing Federation light heavyweight world champion Tavoris Cloud this weekend.
Pakistan Consider Changes After Test Shutout
Pakistan suffered a 3-0 shutout at the hands of the South African cricket team last month, and the Pakistan Cricket Board doesn’t appear ready to take the news lying down.
Michigan Democrats Are on the Go
Detroit- The Michigan Muslim Democratic Caucus (MMDC) met on February 23 during Michigan Democratic Party’s biannual convention.
Next Khan Opponent and Date Set
By Parvez Fatteh, Founder of http://sportingummah.com, sports@muslimobserver.com Pakistani-British boxer Amir Khan will be returning to England for his next fight. It was announced that his next fight will be against former International Boxing Federation lightweight division world champion Julio Diaz at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena on April 27th. Khan’s US promoters are using the show to [...]
A Night of Qur`an
Night of Holy Qur`an
Egypt Sentences Israel Activist
On Monday, March 4, 2013 an Egyptian court sentenced an Israeli to two years in prison for sneaking into the Sinai in an alleged attempt to enter Gaza.
Dr. Ahmad Sakr Wins Lifetime Award
The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California is pleased to announce its 2013 Lifetime Service Award to Dr. Ahmad Sakr.
MDP Convention
By Faiz Khan and TMO Staff Over 3600 people attended the Michigan Democratic Party’s convention at the Cobo Center in Detroit on Saturday February 23rd. As in the past, the Pakistani American Caucus participated at the event. Many community members were in attendance. The Pakistani Caucus welcomed many elected officials and some candidates for various [...]
Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib Fundraiser in Dearborn
Rep. Rashida Tlaib spoke at a fundraiser this Monday in Dearborn, to committed supporters.
Unique Event for Syria in Houston: More to Come: So Don’t Miss Them
This past Sunday at the Houston Arab American Cultural & Community Center (ACC), an unique event was held to make special prayers for the innocent victims of the volatility in Syria
Aboushi Awaiting NFL Draft
University of Virginia left tackle Oday Aboushi looks to be the highest-rated Muslim football player available in this April’s NFL Draft.
Jaziri Gives Roger Federer A Scare
The toast of Tunisian tennis, Malek Jafrizi, got a rise out of tennis legend Roger Federer by taking the first set in their first round match this week at the Dubai Championships.
Successful Joint Arab American Meeting
By Susan Schwartz, TMO ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) Services California and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) held a joint meeting in Anaheim, California this past week. In the nearly ten years of its existence NNAAC has been working with independent Arab outreach community groups for the purpose [...]
