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Former Muslims United (sometimes abbreviated as FMU)[1] is a group formed in October 2009 [2] in the United States which seeks to protect former Muslims from persecution by those Muslims who believe that Sharia (Muslim religious law) requires such persecution. They are vocally outspoken against honor killings. [3]
They wrote a pledge rejecting punishment by death for apostasy that was sent to many people.[4] The Director of the organization is Nonie Darwish.[5]
Murfreesboro Mosque
The group opposed the building of a new mosque for the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. [6] They put up a billboard saying “Stop the Murfreesboro Mosque".[7][8][9]
Swiss minaret ban
Former Muslims United supported the Swiss Government Referendum Victory Banning Minarets. [10]
Park51
Former Muslims United has been outspoken in their opposition to the construction of Park51.
See also
- Fathima Rifqa Bary conversion and custody controversy
- List of ex-Muslim organisations
- List of former Muslims
- Leaving Islam: Apostates Speak Out
- Apostasy in Islam
- Walid Shoebat
References
- ↑ "“Moderate” Muslims Are Calm As Ex-Muslims Are Killed". NewsReal Blog. 2010-08-04. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ↑ Malkin, Michelle (2009-09-24). "Former Muslims United speak out on eve of “Islam on Capitol Hill” march". Michelle Malkin. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ↑ Callahan, Maureen (2009-11-01). "Muslim unrest hits US homes". New York Post.
- ↑ Barnard, Anne (2010-08-21). "Parsing the Record of Feisal Abdul Rauf". The New York Times.
- ↑ Duin, Julia (2009-09-25). "Muslim 'apostates' in U.S. ask for protection; Group says Shariah law poses threat". Washington Times. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ↑ "Plans to Build Massive Islamic Centers Raise Concerns in Tennessee". Fox News. 2010-08-09.
- ↑ Goodstein, Laurie (2010-08-07). "Battles Around Nation Over Proposed Mosques". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Former Muslims Post Billboard Against Tenn. Mosque - US - CBN News - Christian News 24-7". CBN.com. 2010-07-20. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ↑ "Billboard opposes Murfreesboro Islamic center - WKRN, Nashville, Tennessee News, Weather and Sports |". Wkrn.com. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ↑ "KFFB 106.1 FM — Arkansas Radio — Online Radio–Arkansas Politics » Blog Archive » Former Muslims United Applauds Swiss Referendum Victory Banning Minarets, “the Bayonets of Islamâ€?". Kffb.com. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2011-10-14.