Muslim clerics
Afghan mosque blast kills 18, including pro-Taliban cleric
By Associated Press — September 2, 2022
HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — A blast through a crowded mosque in western Afghanistan killed at least 18, including prominent cleric Mujib-ul Rahman Ansari, who was known for his criticism of the country's Western-backed governments.
Suicide bomber targets clerics in Afghan capital; 50 killed
By Rahim Faiez — November 21, 2018
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The suicide bomber was able to sneak into a wedding hall in Kabul where hundreds of Muslim religious scholars and clerics had gathered to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
Clerics denounce burning alive of pilot as un-Islamic
By Reuters — February 4, 2015
DUBAI/AMMAN (RNS) The Islamic State posted a religious edict on Twitter, which ruled that it is permissible in Islam to burn an infidel to death. However, senior clerics across the Islamic world argued that inflicting death by fire was always banned under Islam.
Oregon mosque under FBI scrutiny says it’s being pushed to adopt Americanized Islam
By Helen Jung — June 14, 2012
PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) The largest mosque in Oregon stands out for its traditional focus and charismatic imam. The imam has been at the center of a mysterious FBI probe, and he's suing over being placed on a no-fly list. Many at the mosque suspect the government is trying to harass people into a more westernized Islam. By Helen Jung.
Canadian imams issue fatwa against honor killings
By Tracy Gordon — February 6, 2012
TORONTO (RNS) Muslim leaders in Canada have issued a rare fatwa condemning ``honor killings'' after a Muslim man, his wife and son faced trial for the killings of four female relatives. By Ron Csillag.
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