Muslims can be both religious and patriotic
THE Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs yesterday said Singapore Muslims can be both religious and patriotic at the same time, and indeed have been working with their fellow Singaporeans to integrate and help in the nation-building process.
US President Obama threw his support behind a controversial proposal to build an Islamic center and mosque near New York's ground zero, saying Friday that ``Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country.''