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West Africa 's Islamist Ecosystem Expands, Radicalizes, Destabilizes
September 10, 2019
The countries of West Africa have become an increasing haven and operational center for a growing constellation of Islamist groups whose activism is producing intensified radicalization of the local Muslim populations.
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Al Qaeda Remains Committed to Attacks on US Homeland as 9/11 Anniversary Approaches
September 10, 2019
US intelligence and military sources concur that al Qaeda remains committed to attacks on the US homeland in the approach to the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist event.
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Egyptian Salafists Condemn Karate as Impermissible Under Islam
September 10, 2019
A prominent Islamic cleric has generated a huge controversy in Egypt after he pronounce that Salafists consider karate as "an abomination" under Islam, because the martial art permits bowing, a practice that should be restricted exclusively as a sign of submission to God.
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ISNA Holds 56th Annual Conference in Houston
September 04, 2019
ISNA, the Islamic Society of North America, an umbrella organization whose mission is to unite all Muslims in North America towards greater civic engagement, is holding its 56th annual conference, in Houston, with events on “Allah’s Atteibutes” and guest appearances by some US political leaders.
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Global Threat of Radical Islamism & White Extremism Are Threats on Different Scale
September 04, 2019
The undeniable societal threats caused by the hate and lethality of rising white supremacist groups worldwide dwarfs in comparison to the scale, impact, and durability of radical Islamist ideology and attendant violence, and some Western security experts are beginning to warn against losing sight of this differential in threats.