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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2003
Page
10
In Chicago Kareem Irfan describes the need for American Muslims to answer hostile questions after Sept 11. The largest U.S. Muslim convention offers a crash course in basic Islamic teachings to help thousands of attendees defend their faith with panel discussions on Prophet Muhammad, Quran interpretation, and handling difficult queries.
Ingrid Mattson of the Islamic Society of North America discusses the need for spiritual strength as Muslims in the United States confront day-to-day scrutiny. The ISNA has organized conventions for 40 years to help Muslims feel comfortable being open about their faith amid rising curiosity and criticism.
In Escalon California a private ceremony buried Laci Peterson and her unborn son Conner four months after their bodies washed ashore on San Francisco Bay. About 250 relatives attended the 30 minute service at a Central Valley cemetery.
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