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This page is dedicated to educate Muslims and others alike about Islam in the United States. The information provided here will focus on the religious freedom available to Muslims in America to practice their religion. It is very unfortunate that Islam and Muslims are painted as a middle eastern fanatic-cultish religion of bloodthirsty violent Arabs. All readers are requested to act on the news to help correct this image. In the words of one Muslim brother: "being informed is your right, acting on it is your duty !"

(WASHINGTON, DC - 8/5/98) The latest issue (Aug. 10, p. 55) of U.S. News & World Report magazine (circulation: 2.3 million) contains a 2/3-page advertisement in which the authors refer to Islam as "virulent" and claim Muslims believe "any act of violence is permitted and encouraged." (The dictionary defines "virulent" as: 1. Extremely poisonous, pathogenic. Said of a disease, toxin or microorganism, or 2. Full of hate. From the Latin word for "virus.")

The ad, paid for by the group Facts and Logic About the Middle East (FLAME), contains other equally offensive claims. (Read the full report)

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STUDY SHOWS MARKED INCREASE IN REPORTS OF ANTI-MUSLIM
DISCRIMINATION

(WASHINGTON, DC - 7/15/98) - An annual report released today by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) showed a decrease in acts of violence against American Muslims, but indicated a 18
percent increase in total incidents and a 60 percent rise in discrimination cases. (read the full report)

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