September 19 – 25

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Maydan Editors

The Maydan is an online publication of the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies at George Mason University. The Maydan team is composed of the Center's faculty members and graduate students both within and outside GMU.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Wants Donald Trump to Meet His Muslim Family

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Wants Donald Trump to Meet His Muslim Family

TIME

Sadiq Khan, the first Muslim Mayor of London, says he wants Donald Trump to meet his family and see why his opinions on Muslims are wrong.
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Why We Don’t Label ISIS ‘Radical Islam’

Why We Don’t Label ISIS ‘Radical Islam’

Huffington Post

John Tures argues why calling ISIS “radical Islamist” won’t help defeat them, it might just make things worse.
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Quarter of French Muslims follow hardline Islam: study

Quarter of French Muslims follow hardline Islam: study

POLITICO

A study in France found that nearly one quarter of French Muslims follow a very conservative Islam. This number was even higher among youth, especially those without jobs.
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Once Opposed To Maternal Health, Islamic Scholars Become Champions

Once Opposed To Maternal Health, Islamic Scholars Become Champions

NPR

Aminu Gamawa, a lawyer living in Nigeria, wants to change the way Muslims think about maternal care and family planning.
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Muslim Structures Are Being Threatened With Demolition in Burma’s Arakan State

Muslim Structures Are Being Threatened With Demolition in Burma’s Arakan State

TIME

Tensions between Burma’s Muslim and Buddhist communities are extremely high after news that the Arakan state plans to destroy many Muslim homes and mosques that were constructed “illegally.”
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In Appeal to Voters, Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan Soft-Pedals Religion

In Appeal to Voters, Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan Soft-Pedals Religion

The New York Times

For the first time in ten years the Muslim Brotherhood is on the ballot in Jordan with a new slogan, “Reform.”
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Poll: White working-class Americans have complicated view of Muslim immigrants

Poll: White working-class Americans have complicated view of Muslim immigrants

CNN

According to a CNN poll, white working-class Americans are divided on view of Muslim immigrants. Around half believe that Muslim immigrants increase the threat of terrorism in the U.S. while the other half believe the immigrants coming to America are good people.
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Donald Trump’s rhetoric energizes Muslim voters

Donald Trump’s rhetoric energizes Muslim voters

The Boston Globe

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric on Muslims has inspired many to register to vote.
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Muslim woman offered job on condition that she remove her hijab

Muslim woman offered job on condition that she remove her hijab

The Telegraph

A Muslim woman in Norway was offered a nursing assistant job if she removed her hijab.
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Unity gives Jerusalem a prayer: Jews, Muslims and Christians join for worship

Unity gives Jerusalem a prayer: Jews, Muslims and Christians join for worship

The Guardian

Last week, for eight days, a group of Jews, Muslims and Christians prayed together in Jerusalem. The organizers of the event hope it can become an annual event that bridges the gap between the segregated city of Jerusalem.
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Maydan editors selected some of the most thought-provoking news items on issues around Islam, religion and public-life for you. Let us know what you have been reading. Drop us a line at mediaroundups@themaydan.com!