civil rights

Constitutional Amendments 1-10 make up what is known as The Bill of Rights. Amendments 11-27 are listed here.

The following text is a transcription of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution in their original form. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791, and form what is known as the "Bill of Rights."

A transcription of the United States Declaration of Independence delivered in Congress on July 4, 1776.

While the incredibly close and drawn out race is how most Americans will probably remember election 2000, Muslims in the US are more likely to recall this race with a sense of hope, triumph and a determination to do better next time.

In the course of investigating the tragic events of September 11, law enforcement officials, like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), across the country are contacting and questioning members of the general public.  Here are some tips from the Americal Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. 

Abortion is one hot button issue which is a large part of the family values debate. But there is a need for a unique Muslim position on abortion without compromising Islam's stand on the issue.