Muslims nervously await 9/11 amid row over mosque plan

WASHINGTON – Muslims in the US are nervous about celebrating Eid this year as the festival coincides with the 9/11 anniversary that too amid a controversy over plans to build a mosque near ground zero.

A worried US commander in Afghanistan has criticised a Florida church’s plan to mark the anniversary of Sep 11, 2001, terrorist …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Muslims nervously await 9/11 amid row over mosque plan.

Top US commander in Afghanistan warns Quran burning could spark violence against Americans

Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops

KABUL, Afghanistan – The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday an American church’s threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book the Quran could endanger U.S. troops in the country and Americans worldwide.
“Images of the burning of a Quran would undoubtedly be used by extremists … Read more »»».

Imam behind plans for Islamic community center near ground zero back in the US after Gulf trip

Imam behind NYC mosque back in US after Gulf trip

NEW YORK – An imam who has become the public face of a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero has returned to the United States following a taxpayer-funded tour of the Middle East, his wife said Monday.
Daisy Khan said her husband, Feisal Abdul …. Original source  : Imam behind plans for Islamic community center near ground zero back in the US after Gulf trip.

Dubai relaxes marriage rules

Dubai, Sep 6 (IANS/WAM) A Dubai court has ruled that marriage officiants in the emirate have legal authority to solemnize marriage contracts between Muslims regardless of their nationalities.

Head of family court Judge Salem Obaid Othman passed the ruling Monday.
The system earlier in force in Dubai did not give this right to marriage officiants …. Read the original article  : Dubai relaxes marriage rules.