| Oct
15, 2014 |
 |
World
Religion News |
While
the initiative has been well received among some, others doubt its
effectiveness, saying that it just furthers generalizations such as
“all Muslims are terrorists” and could target political discourse.
“If someone has a radical thought, are we are going to label them as
violent?” Abdul Aleem, owner of
IslamiCity,
questioned in reaction. He continued, “Anyone could become angry and
say something they don’t mean.” |
| Oct
13, 2013 |
 |
The
Detroit News |
California-based
IslamiCity.org is hoping to share the teachings of the Quran by offering an iPod loaded with readings from the Muslim holy text. The idea is to help adherents follow prayers and recite portions while traveling during holy periods, CEO Mohammed Aleem said. “People are able to actually use these technologies to make sure they perform their religious obligations in a much easier way.” |
| June
9, 2011 |
 |
VOA
News |
Today,
IslamiCity is a sprawling enterprise, aggregating news stories, profiling Islamic artists and thinkers from all over the world, and hosting a lively exchange of views and opinions. |
| Feb
3, 2011 |
 |
Internet
Evolution |
Similarly comprehensive is
IslamiCity, which sports a banner indicating who “took shahada" -- that is, converted to Islam -- when and where. |
| Jan
17, 2011 |
 |
LA Times |
Haleem is founder of the website
IslamiCity.org and co-wrote the book "The Sun Is Rising in the West: New Muslims Tell About Their Journey to Islam." |
| Nov
17, 2010 |
 |
Arab
News |
"..."Instead of running after one mufti to another for Haj counseling, I preferred to log on to
www.IslamiCity.org, which provided answers to all my queries," said Adnan Jaber, a Jordanian.. ..." |
| Jan
13, 2010 |
 |
Beliefnet |
"...Some online responses to the fatwa illustrate the skepticism and other difficulties that greet such efforts. At
IslamiCity.org, a popular Muslim American Web site and discussion forum, views were split on the fatwa. ..." |
| Jan
23, 2009 |
 |
Chron |
In
an article published on the Web site IslamiCity.org,
Dawud Walid reminds readers that: Muslims should not only pray for the
people of Gaza, but remember that “Muslims must always stand for the
truth and justice and resist falsehood and oppression even when
committed by Muslims ... ” |
| Sep
11, 2008 |
 |
Houston
Belief |
"...on
the Web site IslamiCity.org, Dawud Walid reminds readers that: Muslims
should not only pray for the people of Gaza, but remember that “Muslims
must always stand for the truth and justice and resist falsehood and
oppression even when committed by Muslims ..." |
| Sep
11, 2008 |
 |
Poynter
Online |
"...IslamiCity.org is a good resource for learning more about Ramadan. If there are Muslims in your newsroom, lean on them. Or, if you really want to write an intimate Ramadan story, fast yourself and write a first-person account about the experience..." |
| Jun
5, 2008 |
 |
The
Argonaut |
"...Islami
City, and the Westchester Clergy Association have all donated flowers
or offered to sponsor beds in the Holy Nativity Garden...." |
| May
8, 2008 |
 |
Intute Arts and Humanities |
"...IslamiCity - website is an Islamic portal that provides information on Islam and the Muslim world appropriate for a wide range of audiences..." |
| Apr
22, 2008 |
 |
The
Washington Times |
"...Muslims asking Republican candidate Sen. John McCain to stop using the word "Islamic" when describing terrorists is also worth reading. It's been picked up by the site
IslamiCity.org...." |
| Dec
20, 2007 |
 |
The
Daily Journal |
"...According to
IslamiCity.org, an Islamic reference Web site, Hagar's story goes something like this: Abraham and his wife Sarah were childless..." |
| Dec
19, 2007 |
|
Arab
News |
"...Instead of running after one mufti to other for Haj counseling, I preferred to log on to
www.IslamiCity.org, which provided answers to all my queries..." |
| Nov
19, 2007 |
 |
The
Star Ledger New Jersey |
"...IslamiCity.org
partnered with the Egyptian-based Arab Academy to offer one-on-one
lessons in Arabic for kindergartners through 12th-graders..." |
| Oct
17, 2007 |
 |
Center
Media for Democracy |
"....For comparison's sake, there were 2200 links to IslamiCity.org, a site that discusses world affairs from a Muslim point of view....." |
| Oct
12, 2007 |
 |
Diversity
Inc |
"...According to IslamiCity.org, more and more employers allow Muslim employees to slip out at sunset in order to break their fast. A growing number of company
..." |
| Oct
11, 2007 |
 |
Business
Line |
"....He recommends URLs such as IslamiCity.org, islamhelpline.com and askimam.com. The Academy of Islamic Research had earlier compiled a list of Islamic Web ..." |
| Sept
14, 2007 |
 |
Times
of Oman |
"....We come next to www.IslamiCity.org . Designed in an attractive combination of blue and white, the main page of this website currently focuses on Ramadan...." |
| Sept
13, 2007 |
 |
Garowe
Online |
"....According to IslamiCity.org, the occasion is "a true thanksgiving for a Muslim believer for having the opportunity to obey God by observing
fasting...." |
| June
8, 2007 |
 |
Statesmen.com |
"....IslamiCity.org, which features an imam advice forum. "There are so many issues coming up, as Muslims living in the West, that they may not want to ask their parents or local imam. They feel more comfortable asking
online....." |
| Oct
17, 2006 |
 |
The
Raw Story |
"....about Ramadan is featured prominently on websites like IslamiCity.org that offer links to sermons, readings from the Quran ...." |
| Sep
23, 2006 |
 |
The
Ledger-Enquirer |
"....There's no doubt that there's commercialization," said Mohammed
Aleem, CEO of IslamiCity.org, a mainly educational Web site...." |
| Aug
12, 2006 |
 |
MetroWest
Daily News |
"....According
to www.IslamiCity.org,
there are more than 1 billion people from all kinds of races around
the world who are Muslims...." |
| Apr
16, 2006 |
|
The
Ledger-Enquirer |
"...
the CEO of IslamiCity.org, told NPR in 2004 that the Internet is an
effective way to educate non-Muslims ..." |
| Mar
19, 2006 |
 |
The
Good Web Guide |
"...
IslamiCity
is a superbly organized resource, which represents a great starting
point to exploring the Muslim faith..." |
| Mar
4, 2006 |
 |
U.N.
Observer |
"...
Islam is against violence.
Islam promotes peace. The silent majority is peaceful..." |
| Dec
12, 2005 |
 |
The
Seattle Times |
"...
If there is a theological tension between Islam and modernity, it is
not evident in the embrace of technology..." |
| Nov
15, 2005 |
 |
StreamingMedia.com |
"....IslamiCity.org is probably one of the best examples of how the Web enables extensive programming at a cost far below satellite or
air broadcast....." |
| Oct
14, 2005 |
 |
Al-Ahram
Weekly
Egypt |
"... an effective way to portray Islam as a religion in which diversity and debate are
encouraged..." |
| Oct
13, 2005 |
 |
Los
Angeles Daily Breeze |
"...
A far away disaster stirs South Bay to compassion..." |
| Oct
3, 2005 |
 |
The South End
Wayne State University |
"...
IslamiCity.org offers a plethora of information about the Muslim religion and lifestyle." |
| Feb
10, 2005 |
 |
International
Islamic Finance Forum |
Media
Partner for Dubai 2005 Conference |
| Oct
17, 2004 |
|
Los
Angeles Daily Breeze |
"Episcopalian gains new perspective" |
| Oct
17, 2004 |
|
Los
Angeles Daily Breeze |
"Keeping the faith despite the rigors of sports" |
| Oct
15, 2004 |
 |
ABC
News |
"Muslims Log On to a Cyber Congregation" |
| May
26, 2004 |
 |
Aljazeera |
"U.S. Muslims struggle to be heard" |
| May
15, 2004 |
 |
Naples
Daily |
"Four
stars. This sophisticated site ..." |
| Mar
25, 2004 |
 |
New
Zealand Herald |
"...
check out Islamicity." |
| Jan
31, 2004 |
|
The
Advocate |
Facets
of Faith |
| Jan
29, 2004 |
|
Contra
Costa Times |
Hajj
attracts faithful to Mecca |
| Jan
28, 2004 |
|
BBC
World Service |
Hajj
- The Fifth Pillar of Islam |
| Jan
23, 2004 |
|
Dallas
News |
Journey
of faith |
| Nov
26, 2003 |
 |
Knox
News |
Eid cards a popular item |
| Jul
12, 2003 |
|
Kansas
City Star |
Technology connects the faithful |
| May
20, 2003 |
|
MSNBC |
"...
a leading American Muslim Web site." |
| May
1, 2003 |
|
Foreign
Policy |
Net
Effect: Click All Ye Faithful |
| Mar
26, 2003 |
|
The
Library
of Congress |
Selected
for historic collection by Minerva Web Preservation. |
| Nov
30, 2002 |
|
Nida
'ul Islam |
"A
community site worth visiting every day" |
| Sep
11, 2002 |
|
Gulf
News |
"...
most popular site of its kind in the world." |
| May
13, 2002 |
 |
Time |
"...
offers a variety of activities for Muslim youth ..." |
| Apr
12, 2002 |
|
National
Public Radio |
Nationwide
essay broadcast to voice opinions of American Muslims. |
| Mar
30, 2002 |
|
National
Public Radio |
"...
witnessed the conversion of a Tennessee woman ..." |
| Mar
16, 2002 |
|
National
Public Radio |
"IslamiCity.org
is one of the biggest of a whole range of Muslim-oriented Web
sites." |
| Feb
22, 2002 |
 |
Press-Enterprise |
Resources
link |
| Feb
22, 2002 |
 |
Orange
County Register |
Resources
link for background on Islam |
| Feb
21, 2002 |
 |
USA
Today |
"...
Today's new and notable Hot Site ..." |
| Feb
20, 2002 |
 |
BBC |
Internet
link for Hajj Information Centre
|
| Jan
30, 2002 |
 |
c|net
News |
Spiritual
Sites Attract Larger Flock |
| Jan
1, 2002 |
 |
National
Geographic |
"...
IslamiCity has everything from current events and information ..." |
| Dec
6, 2001 |
 |
Guardian
Unlimited |
"IslamiCity
... stresses the usefulness of internet for genuine debate and
dissent." |
| Dec
1, 2001 |
 |
Yahoo!
Life |
"...
IslamiCity, which caters to 'the Global Muslim eCommunity'..." |
| Nov
24, 2001 |
 |
New
York Times |
"site
offers various news ..." |
| Oct
29, 2001 |
|
New
York Times |
"posted
on the IslamiCity.org Web site" |
| Oct
20, 2001 |
|
LA Times |
Bombing
Carves a Rift Among Muslims in U.S. |
| Oct
10, 2001 |
 |
Seattle Post |
"...
largest Islamic e-community ..." |
| Oct
4, 2001 |
 |
NBC
Channel 4 News |
Watch News about IslamiCity |
| Oct
4, 2001 |
|
LA Times |
"The
extensive site also includes ..." |
| Sep
29, 2001 |
 |
Fox
News |
News Coverage mentions IslamiCity |
| Sep
27, 2001 |
 |
Boston
Globe |
"Portal
sites such as IslamiCity.org ..." |
| Sep
26, 2001 |
|
LA Times |
"...
IslamiCity.org, a popular Islamic Web site" |
| Sep
11, 2001 |
|
The
Library
of Congress |
Selected
for September 11 Web Archive Record by Minerva, A Library
of Congress Web Preservation Project. |
| Jun
10, 2001 |
 |
ABCNews |
"...
IslamiCity.org, where Muslim pilgrims take virtual trips to Mecca." |
| Mar
1, 2001 |
 |
CNN |
Related
Islam Site on Hajj Special |
| Feb
23, 2001 |
 |
PBS |
Site of the Month - March 2001
"... an online information service for the global Muslim community
..." |
| Feb
7, 2001 |
 |
BBC |
"One
of the most comprehensive Islamic sites."
|
| Dec
31, 2000 |
 |
Yahoo!
Life
"100 Best Sites for 2000. |
"Selected among
100 best sites for Year 2000 ..." |
| Dec
29, 2000 |
|
LA Times |
"...
world's
most popular Web sites on Islam, http://www.islam.org" |
| Nov
4, 2000 |
 |
Washington Post |
Top
10 Religion Sites |
| Jun
5, 2000 |
 |
Snap (NBC) |
"...
diverse
and robust Islamic site ..." |
| May
3, 2000 |
 |
Times
of India |
"...
one of the most frequented Islam-related sites on the Internet
..." |
| Mar
15, 2000 |
|
CNN |
Related Site
During Hajj Coverage |
| Feb
24, 2000
|
|
Internet
Cool guide |
"IslamiCity is
vast collection of Internet resources for the worldwide Islamic
community ..." |
| Feb
21, 2000 |
 |
Britanica |
"Our editors have
selected your site as one of the best on the Internet when reviewed for quality, accuracy
of content, presentation and usability."
|
| Jan
13, 2000 |
 |
USA Today |
Selected site in
article, A Community of Believers of All Faith |
| Aug
12, 1999 |
 |
GO Network |
Best |
| Jul
22, 1999 |
 |
Real Guide |
"Take advantage of this diverse and robust Islamic site..." |
| Jul
19, 1999 |
 |
MSN |
Religion and Spirituality |
| Jun
30, 1999 |
|
PBS |
Site of the Month - July 1999
"... objective, rich, and stimulating information about Islam ..." |
| Mar
26, 1999 |
 |
Business Daily |
"...
dazzling array
of well-organized links ..." |
| Mar
26, 1999 |
 |
Wall Street Journal |
Religion:
God Goes Online |
| Mar
17, 1999 |
|
LA Times |
When the creators of IslamiCity decided to upgrade their Islamic information Web site |
| Dec
14, 1998 |
|
LA Times |
God Is Everywhere on
the Net |
| Dec
1, 1998 |
 |
Yahoo! Life
"Best of the Best" 98 Sites |
"Selected among 98
noteworthy sites in several categories ..." |
| Nov
29, 1998 |
 |
CAIR |
1998 Islamic Community
Award for Communication |
| Oct
13, 1998 |
 |
BBC |
"... particularly
impressed by the quality and educational content of your site ..." |
| Jul
20, 1998 |
 |
US News |
Islam
is growing fast in America |
| May
21, 1998 |
|
ABCNews |
"... IslamiCity
goes further, with a chat room connecting Muslims worldwide ..." |
| Jan
11, 1997 |
 |
San Jose Mercury |
Islam's Web Muslims
Link Up To Discuss Faith And Issues |
| Sep
28, 1996 |
|
Washington Post |
Religious Groups Great
and Small Reach Out to the Believer |
