Culture
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
‘Traces of Pork’ Found in UK Prison Food Served as Halal
Supplier of meat pies and pasties to prisons suspended after FSA informed of contamination
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 [...]
The Crying Butcher: A Visit to an Organic Halal Slaughterhouse
A river of dark, red fluids frothed and pooled over drains. Men in green T-shirts scrubbed the floor with brooms as wave after wave of water washed away the sacrificial blood.
Balance
Balance is defined as a state of equilibrium.
Shareef Becoming Agent to The Stars
Shareef and Dimension made a splash in 2010 by signing Joe Haden, the number 1 cornerback in the draft out of the University of Florida, as their very first client.
Jaiteh Jetting Forward
By Parvez Fatteh, Founder of http://sportingummah.com, sports@muslimobserver.com French Under-18 center Mouhammadou “Mam” Jaiteh is catching the attention of American basketball scouts. The French-born big man was born to a father from Senegal and a mother from Gambia. Despite picking up the game relatively late a the age of 13, his outstanding physical profile made him [...]
Third Annual Youth Art Exhibition Held in Dearborn
TMO Columnist Almas Akhtar hosted her third youth art competition in as many years this past Saturday February 16th at the Alexandria Ballroom of the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn
“Consider Your Identity”–Ingrid Mattson, Leading Scholar
Canadian Muslims should join the discussion on what having a Canadian identity means, according to Dr. Ingrid Mattson, a well-known academic and Muslim leader.
Review: Muslims and the Making of America
In an era when Islamophobia is rampant and has become a widespread and profitable industry, a publication which details important truths about a little discussed aspect of Islam should be celebrated.
Mushtaq to Coach in India
Former Pakistan leg-spinner bowler, and current English national team bowling instructor, Mushtaq Ahmed has signed a deal with Indian Premier League cricket team Delhi Daredevils
Qataris Bring Beckham to Paris
The Qatari ownership group of Parisian soccer giants Paris St.-Germain acquired international soccer superstar DavidBeckham for the rest of the Ligue 1 season
Community News (V15-I8)
Community News volume 15 issue 8 posted February 14, 2013.
Revival of the Religion
By Adil James, TMO The Muslim Center of Detroit hosted a meeting this past Sunday to celebrate the teachings and accomplishments of WD Mohammad and to build on his legacy and upon his bulwark as one of the pioneering members of the converted Muslim community in the USA. Speaking were several prominent members of the [...]
Soccer-Asia A Proven Fertile Ground For Match-Fixers
While there was some shock at the extent of the match-fixing revealed in Monday’s Europol report, there can be little surprise the fixers were based in Singapore given the history of corruption in Asian soccer.
