October 17 – 23

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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.
Muslim Education Center in Morton Grove opens doors to community

Muslim Education Center in Morton Grove opens doors to community

Chicago Tribune

The Muslim Education Center in Morton Grove participated in the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago which allowed guests to visit buildings with significant architecture. This was the second year the Muslim Education Centered participated and the tours were very successful.
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The persistent myth that Islam was banned in Angola

The persistent myth that Islam was banned in Angola

BBC News

Despite claims from right wing media outlets, Islam is not banned in Angola. In fact, the Muslim community is growing every day.
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Anti-Trump Billboard in Michigan Taunts Candidate — in Arabic

Anti-Trump Billboard in Michigan Taunts Candidate — in Arabic

NBC News

A billboard in Dearborn, Michigan says“Donald Trump, he can’t read this, but he is afraid of it” in Arabic. This billboard was created Nuisance Committee super PAC in an effort to bring Trump’s immigration policies to light.
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Jerusalem Holy Site Is Muslim, Not Jewish: United Nations Vote Sparks Debate Over Temple Mount And Jewish Ties

Jerusalem Holy Site Is Muslim, Not Jewish: United Nations Vote Sparks Debate Over Temple Mount And Jewish Ties

International Business Times

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) passed a resolution on Tuesday stating that Haram al-Sharif is an Islamic holy site and not as a Jewish holy site as well. Many believe this resolution will only make matters worse for anti-Israel sentiments in the United Nations, which has already been a fear of Jews around the world.
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'Talaq' and the battle to ban the three words that grant India's Muslim men instant divorce

'Talaq' and the battle to ban the three words that grant India's Muslim men instant divorce

The Guardian

With the support of many Indian Muslim women, India’s supreme court may rule that the practice of ‘talaq,’ or “instant divorce” is unconstitutional.
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Most Americans trust the military and scientists to act in the public’s interest

Most Americans trust the military and scientists to act in the public’s interest

PEW Research Center

According to a PEW research poll, about three-quarters of Americans are confident in military and scientists to act in the public’s interest. However, less than half are confident that the media, politicians, and business leaders will act in the public’s interest. More than half are confident in religious leaders to act for the public’s benefit.
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Muslims stage protest prayers near Rome's Colosseum

Muslims stage protest prayers near Rome's Colosseum

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of Italian Muslims protested in Rome over the closing of five mosques for building violations. Many Muslims feel that their religion is under attack in Italy due to recent attacks in Europe by religious extremists.
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Their first goal in rural N.C. was disaster relief. The other: Being the face of Islam in a red state.

Their first goal in rural N.C. was disaster relief. The other: Being the face of Islam in a red state.

The Washington Post

Islamic Relief, the largest Muslim charity in America, headed to North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew hit to help the people of rural North Carolina. They went to help run a shelter for people whose homes were hit by the hurricane, but many volunteers also say that by volunteering, they help share positive images of Muslims in a traditionally red state.
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Giant Pages From Ancient Quran on Display in Smithsonian Gallery

Giant Pages From Ancient Quran on Display in Smithsonian Gallery

NBC Washington

The Smithsonian will host the show “The Art of the Qur’an: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts,” featuring pages from a 5 feet by 7 feet Quran.
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Khizr Khan, Father of Fallen Muslim-American Soldier, Attacks Donald Trump in New Hillary Clinton Campaign Ad

Khizr Khan, Father of Fallen Muslim-American Soldier, Attacks Donald Trump in New Hillary Clinton Campaign Ad

TIME

Khizr Khan spoke out against Donald Trump in a heartfelt ad for Hillary Clinton.
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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!