Entries by AIFD
06/27/2016 Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser to testify before Senate Panel in Hearing on Cover-Up of Islamist Terror by Obama Administration
Phoenix, AZ – Tuesday, June 28 at 2:30pm E.T., Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy will testify before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. in a hearing titled “Willful Blindness: Consequences of Agency Efforts to Deemphasize […]
Reclaiming The American Spirit: What Obama Should Have Said – Dr. Jasser Rewrites #SOTU
It is the evening of his final State of the Union address, and the president stands at the podium, surveying the crowd. The camera pans to the faces of those gathered. People of every race, religion and background are waiting for the president to speak to the state of our union. This year, in recognition […]
02/10/2015 AIFD STATEMENT ON DEATH OF KAYLA MUELLER
My heart goes out to the family of American ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller, whose death was confirmed this morning. This young woman dedicated her life to helping those who needed it most, and the world has lost a bright light now that she is gone. This tragic news only furthers our resolve to speak out […]
9/23/13 Kenya mall attack: Military says most hostages freed, death toll at 68
Source: CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — Authorities in Kenya appeared close to ending a deadly siege Monday at an upscale Nairobi mall, where attackers have killed at least 68 people, injured 175, and are believed to still be holding about 10 people hostage. “All efforts are underway to bring this matter to a speedy conclusion,” the […]
9/18/13 In Britain, emotive debate about the Muslim veil tempered by a streak of pragmatism
Source: Associated Press LONDON – In Britain this week, a judge struck a blow against religious oppression. Or for religious freedom. It all depends who you ask. Judge Peter Murphy ruled that a female Muslim defendant may stand trial wearing a face-covering veil — but must remove it when giving evidence. The case has reignited […]
7/9/13 Egypt showered with Gulf billions in show of support for army
(Reuters) – Gulf states showered Cairo with $8 billion in aid on Tuesday, showing their support for the Egyptian army’s move to push the Muslim Brotherhood from power, a day after troops killed dozens of the movement’s supporters. Military-backed interim head of state Adli Mansour named a liberal economist as acting prime minister and announced […]