Tag: Islam
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Author chronicles her life as an American Muslim
EAST BRUNSWICK Tackling topics ranging from culture shock to interfaith relations, author Sabeeha Rehman discussed her life as an American Muslim during a recent visit to the East Brunswick Library. Rehman came to the U.S. from Pakistan in 1971 after a hurried arranged marriage. She said raising Muslim children in the absence of a Muslim…
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Dozens learn about the basics of Islam
Subhead: Judaism will be explored during next ‘Faith, Conversation and Coffee’ event SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Dozens of people of diverse faiths joined together to gain insight into the Islamic faith. The South Brunswick Human Relations Commission (SBHRC) presented its second “Faith, Conversation and Coffee” event on April 25 at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey…
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Seminar to help Muslims learn their rights
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey will hold a seminar with the American Civil Liberties Union, the Association of Muslim American Lawyers and New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Associations from 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the center, 4145 Route 1 south, at Promenade Boulevard, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Guests will come together to fight…
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Locals react to travel ban, support community members
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Residents around the community have been showing signs of support to Muslims who have been facing discrimination since President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning citizens from seven countries in the Middle East for three months until the U.S. can improve its vetting process. Although there…
