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The Muslim 100
Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Hard to know what to make of this story, other than Muslims are fighting back in England. Instead of issuing boring white papers about the Muslim Contribution to the Betterment of English Society, they're taking a page from the cliched covers of every lifestyle magazine and the mindless countdown shows on TV. Here now, "Your Muslim Idol. Call now to vote for your favorite!" Not that far off, actually, it's the Muslim 100.

An ageing pop star, a rear admiral in the Royal Navy and the head of Amnesty International have been included on a list of most influential Muslims.
The Power 100 website compiled the top 100 list to show how Muslims have contributed positively to the UK.
Singer Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, was included alongside Irene Khan, of Amnesty and Rear Admiral Amjad Hussain.
Actors, journalists and police officers also made it to the top 100.
The Power 100 website received 5,200 nominations, which were whittled down by a panel of judges to the most influential 100.
The website said it was "applauding the vital achievement and contribution being made by the British Muslim community to the social, cultural and economic well-being of Britain".

By the way, the piece includes the photo above of the former Cat Stevens. Wow. I hadn't seen him in a while. It's a shame "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is off the air.

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