After Long Legal Battle, A Tennesse Mosque is Open for Worship
It's finally opening day for a Tennessee mosque after opponents waged a two-year court battle trying to stop it. Leaders of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro say they intend to hold midday prayers in...
View ArticleTennessee Mosque Receives Occupancy Permit
The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro has received its final approval after a nearly two-year legal battle to prevent it from opening. Islamic Center board chairman Essam Fathy said he was relieved and...
View ArticleJudge Rules Tennessee Mosque Opponents Can Contest Case
A federal judge in Nashville will allow opponents of a Murfreesboro mosque to have a say in the religious freedom case involving the building. Judge Kevin Sharp on Wednesday ruled that the group of...
View ArticleTennessee Mosque Seeking Cemetery Permit
A new Murfreesboro mosque that faced vocal opposition from some community members is requesting a permit for a cemetery. The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro withdrew a similar request two years ago...
View ArticleTennessee Mosque Opponents Appealing to State Supreme Court
Residents opposed to a Tennessee mosque are trying to take their case to the state Supreme Court. The Tennessean reports the plaintiffs are hoping the high court will hear the case and overrule a...
View ArticleTennessee Muslims Won't Be in New Mosque for Start of Ramadan
Tennessee Muslims who won a court battle to occupy their new mosque will have to wait a little longer while construction is finished. Construction supervisor David Salimi said a codes inspector visited...
View ArticleTennessee Judge Planned to Halt Construction of Mosque
A Tennessee judge says a federal court ruling for a Muslim congregation fighting to open its new mosque short-circuited his intention to stop construction. The Associated Press obtained orders filed...
View ArticleTennessee Mosque Foes File New Challenge to Facility
Opponents of a Tennessee mosque are trying to challenge a federal court ruling that overturned their victory in a local court. Plaintiffs have filed a motion against the mosque, the county’s zoning...
View ArticleTennessee Mosque Undergoing Final Inspections, Could Open by End of Ramadan
****Updated 2:04pm****Islamic Center of Murfreesboro Board Chairman Essam Fathy on Tuesday said inspectors had approved the building and it's expected to open for prayers on Friday.Original post:An...
View ArticleDate Set for Opening of New Tennessee Islamic Center
A new mosque in Tennessee that had been the subject of a lawsuit, arson, vandalism and a bomb threat will open for prayers for the first time on Friday. Islamic Center of Murfreesboro board member...
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