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Illinois police agency investigating Farrakhan son's work as Harvey cop

CHICAGO | A state law enforcement agency is investigating the son of Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan after a newspaper determined he is a part-time Harvey police officer who uses an unmarked squad car to provide traffic control for his father, an official said Monday.

Illinois police agency investigating Farrakhan son

In this March 2, 2011 photo, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, left, and his son Mustapha Farrakhan, are seen during ceremonies honoring Virginia seniors, including Mustapha's son, at an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va. A state law enforcement agency is investigat…

Muslims observe holy month of Ramadan

Learn more about Ramadan and what it means to Muslims worldwide.

Don't believe those who say Islam is religion of peace

The Quran is the unaltered words of Allah, and the Hadith is about the life and teachings of Mohammad. These Islamic references teach that lying, stealing and murder are acceptable tools to expand Islam. Doesn't sound like a religion to me.

Controversy over PUC professor's comments continues

Pa.-based Foundation for Individual Rights in Education has sent a letter to PUC's chancellor exhorting him to halt a disciplinary investigation of professor Maurice Eisenstein for what the group called harassment because of Eisenstein's expression of political and religious opinions online.…

Valentine's Day has mass appeal, but ostensibly Christian holiday not celebrated by all

When Michael Steinberg was a kid, he attended public school and exchanged cards with friends on Valentine's Day.

Ind. Senate votes for schools to teach creationism

INDIANAPOLIS | In addition to learning the scientific origins of life, Hoosier public school students soon may be taught life was created by God, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, the human mind and/or Xenu, dictator of the Galactic Confederacy.

U.S. kills Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen

WASHINGTON | In a significant new blow to al-Qaida, U.S. airstrikes in Yemen on Friday killed Anwar al-Awlaki, an American militant cleric who became a prominent figure in the terror network's most dangerous branch, using his fluent English and Internet savvy to draw recruits for attacks in …

Service offers glimpse of Islam

LANSING | There are people who still fear Islam 10 years later — and the growing number of Muslims in the United States.

War, bias, tougher travel are among legacies of Sept. 11

While the impact of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has waned over the past decade, Charles Gallmeier said the events of that fateful day were profound enough to have left a lasting impact on this country.

Muslims in America prepare for longer, hotter days of Ramadan fasting

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which requires daily fasts of food and water during daytime hours, falls during the long, hot days of August this year, and Muslim Americans are getting ready to accommodate the requirements with adjustments in their schedules and eating habits.

MARK KIESLING: My take on the whole Obama-Osama drama

I've thus far refrained from comment on the death of Osama bin Laden, but I have heard a certain public request for an opinion.

Indiana State Prison receives, houses the most Muslim inmates in the state

MICHIGAN CITY | Renzee Standberry is a leader, mentor and brother. He's also a devout Muslim serving a 30-year sentence at Indiana State Prison.

IUN Islam Awareness Week offers enlightenment

IUN forum explores Americans' knowledge of Islam

GARY | The Campus Council on Diversity at Indiana University Northwest will host the annual Shattering the Silences forum Dec. 2 on campus.

On Eid, Muslims seek greater acceptance

CHICAGO | Amid a difficult year for Muslims in the United States, members of Chicago's Islamic community are sharing lessons of their faith during this week's celebration of Eid-ul-Adha, the holiday of sacrifice.

On Islam and America, misunderstandings on both sides

The controversy over the building of the Park 51 Islamic Center has triggered a heated debate over the open wound the Sept. 11 attacks left in lower Manhattan.

Fla. minister determined to hold 9/11 Quran burn

GAINESVILLE, Fla. | The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said Wednesday he was determined to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, despite pressure from the White House, religious leaders and others to call it off.