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As Texas Republicans target Islam, a once-quiet Muslim community fights back

(RNS) — ‘We actually have to do something to stop this,’ said Noor Wadi, a Dallas lawyer who is a key figure in the pushback.

Coach defends Ian Machado Garry for hugging Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, confident in rematch: ‘We’re going to have that belt next year’

Ian Machado Garry has faced criticism for the excessive hugging during his UFC 330 title fight in August, when he lost a ...

Islam Makhachev Reveals Ideal UFC Return Date

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev revealed his ideal return date to the Octagon for his second title defense at 170 ...
Yardbarker

Islam Makhachev Shuts Down Shavkat Rakhmonov Amid Doubts Over UFC Star’s Return

Though it’s been less than a month since he defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, Islam Makhachev continues to find himself under scrutiny from fighters who question his dominance ...
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Islam Makhachev accepts Jordan Burroughs' callout with one condition

Islam Makhachev accepted Jordan Burroughs' recent callout, but with a condition. Burroughs took on Magomed Kurbanaliev in a ...

Liberal Virginia school district: Don't link 9/11 terror attacks to 'Islam or Muslims'

Fairfax County, Va., schools face criticism over its new 9/11 guide, which identifies al Qaeda but emphasizes Muslim ...
The Atlantic

Islam Past and Present

Islam is today the religion of more than 350 million Muslims (or Moslems or Mohammedans), occupying a wide belt stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, across Africa, parts of Europe, and Asia.