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Dont Play Religion Indonesia Hopefuls Told
CAIRO — As the presidential vote draws nearer in the world's most populous Muslim state, Indonesian religious leaders are joining hands in urging candidates to avoid using religion as an election card, reported the Jakarta Post on Friday, July 3..

Birth Tax Stirs Furor in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani government proposal to impose tax on the birth of more than two children is causing furor across the south Asian Muslim country as a violation of the Islamic teachings..

4th of July Spirit Colours ISNA Convention
WASHINGTON— When tens of thousands of Muslims gather this weekend for the annual Islamic Society of North American (ISNA) convention, they will not only be taking part in community events, but also celebrating America's birthday..

Taliban Capture US Soldier in Afghanistan
KABUL — An American soldier has been captured by Taliban in Afghanistan, in the first such move since the US invaded the central Asian Muslim country eight years ago..

US Muslims on Read Qur'an Mission
CAIRO — American Muslims are distributing thousands of free copies of the Noble Qur'an to US officials and policymakers as part of a wider campaign to educate Americans about Islam..