American Muslim organization asks U.S. Army to deny Pfc Nasser Abdo Conscientious Objector status and for Abdo to be punished to the full extent of the Uniform Code of Military Justice

AIFD Media Focus

AIFD in the Media

• Islamic Group Asks Army to Deny 'Traitor' GI's Request for Conscientious Objector Status Fox News

  An American Muslim organization is asking the U.S. Army to deny a Muslim soldier's request for conscientious objector status, accusing him of treason and urging the military to punish him to the full extent of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

• U.S. government funds mosque rehabilitation and renovation around the world The Daily Caller

  Taxpayers are funding mosques around the world- is it legal? Is it wise?

• Brotherhood expands westward BBC World Service

  Investigative documentary into the MB in the west. Dr. Jasser weighs in.

• The Brotherhood BBC World Service

  BBC does a comprehensive 2 part audio documentary on the Brotherhood. The organization may be everywhere, but it is nowhere to be seen in the West. Dr. Jasser is interviewed in Part II.

• Moderate Muslims oppose location of Cordoba Mosque on Religious Grounds The Daily Caller

  Moderate Muslims speak out

• Distant Thunder Washington Times

  The Washington Times highlights AIFD reaction to President Obama's comments on the proposed Ground Zero mosque and cultural center.

• Far from Ground Zero, New Mosques face opposition Associated Press

  Away From The Raw Emotions Of 9/11 And Ground Zero, Other Mosque Plans Face Strong Opposition.

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AIFD Issues in the Media

Domestic Policy Issues

• Cleric al-Awlaki dubbed 'bin Laden of the Internet' USA Today

  Evidence is mounting that al-Awlaki is perhaps the most dangerous enemy of the U.S. because of his ability to recruit followers and inspire attacks through e-mails and websites, the CIA says. The Arabic satellite network Al Arabiya has dubbed him the "bin Laden of the Internet."

• Chicago Mosque Controversy Fox News
  Even the executive director of the Islamic learning center that wants to build a new mosque on Chicago's North side says the case is nothing like the controversy of the Mosque proposed near ground zero. "I would think it's not a good idea to bring a Mosque over there but uh here, It's not the same story." Said Rashid Motiwana, executive director of the Islamic Education Center.
  
  
• Muslim prayers welcome at Pentagon chapel CNN

  Muslim military personnel bring prayer rugs on weekday afternoons for group worship at the Pentagon Chapel built after the 9-11 tragedy. Its welcoming calm and nondenominational culture are in stark contrast to the emotional debate over plans to build an Islamic cultural center and mosque two blocks from ground zero.

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Foreign Policy Issues

• Expert Says Bank Heists May Have Terror Links Jakarta Globe

  Security expert Noor Huda Ismail told the Jakarta Globe that the robbers may have links to radical groups or the military.

• Arrests a 'serious problem' for Canadian Muslims CTV.ca

  A prominent Canadian Muslim group is calling for the condemnation of the doctrine of armed jihad and says there is a "serious problem" with radicalized Canadian youth in light of the recent terror arrests in Ottawa.

• Heading Towards a Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan MEMRI

  As U.S. troops begin to withdraw from Afghanistan in July 2011, an emerging fragile Afghan state under Hamid Karzai appears to be headed for a likely takeover by the Taliban.

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