logo
Weather page
GET THE APP
ePaper
google_play
app_store
  • Login
  • E-Edition
  • Sports
  • Obituaries
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Classifieds
    • Place an Ad
    • All Listings
    • Jobs
  • SPECIAL SECTIONS
  • GALLERY
  • CONTESTS
  • LIFESTYLE/ENTERTAINMENT
  • GAMES
  • Allegany County Source
    • News
      • local
      • state
      • nation/world
    • Sports
      • local
      • college
      • State
      • national
    • Obituaries
    • Opinion
      • News
        • local
        • state
        • nation/world
      • Sports
        • local
        • college
        • State
        • national
      • Obituaries
      • Opinion
    logo
    • Classifieds
      • Place an Ad
      • All Listings
      • Jobs
    • E-Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Login
      • Classifieds
        • Place an Ad
        • All Listings
        • Jobs
      • E-Edition
      • Subscribe
      • Login
    Home muslim

    muslim

    The just killing of Ayman al-Zawahri
    Nation World, New York, Opinion
    The just killing of Ayman al-Zawahri
    Aug 03, 2022
    We have waited 7,629 days since 9/11, almost 21 years, to announce the death of Ayman al-Zawahri, an eye surgeon who was the No. 2 man and power behin...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    China’s state oppression of religion
    Leters to the Editor
    China’s state oppression of religion
    May 08, 2020
    I saw a recent report that Pope Francis, in 2018, made an agreement with China’s communist government to allow it to appoint Catholic bishops in China...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Presentation and ‘virtual tour’ tour of Israel slated for Allegany church
    Local News, News, Olean
    Presentation and ‘virtual tour’ tour of Israel slated for Allegany church
    KATE DAY SAGER Olean Times Herald 
    Jul 20, 2019
    ALLEGANY — As Ward Near and his wife, Nancy, looked out the window of their modern hotel room in Tiberius, they could see an ancient abandoned mosque ...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Message for the month of Ramadan
    Commentary, Local Columnists
    Message for the month of Ramadan
    MICHAEL D. CALABRIA Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    May 07, 2019
    To our Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the world: As-salaamu ’alaykum! Peace be upon you! On behalf of the Special Commission for Dialogue with...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Islamic Society of Southern Tier looks to make positive change locally after Sri Lanka bombings
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News, ...
    Islamic Society of Southern Tier looks to make positive change locally after Sri Lanka bombings
    TOM DINKI, Olean Times Herald 
    Apr 27, 2019
    ALLEGANY — Members of the Islamic Society of the Southern Tier know they can’t end Islamic radicalization or negative perceptions of Islam throughout ...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Ramadan: the holy month of fasting
    Local Columnists, Olean
    Ramadan: the holy month of fasting
    DR. NAHEED HILAL Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    Apr 26, 2019
    يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ — 2:183 o’ believers, f...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    RTW: ‘Where there is hatred, let me sow love’
    Commentary, Local Columnists, Readers Turn To Write
    RTW: ‘Where there is hatred, let me sow love’
    FATHER MICHAEL D. CALABRIA, Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    Mar 23, 2019
    I awoke early Friday morning to the terrible news from Christchurch, New Zealand, where 50 Muslims were gunned down and killed while at prayer, while ...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Community gathers at St. Bonaventure University to honor Christchurch victims, religious freedom
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Community gathers at St. Bonaventure University to honor Christchurch victims, religious freedom
    CINDY WAGNER Olean Times Herald 
    Mar 21, 2019
    ALLEGANY — Gathered together in the solemnity of the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry Tuesday, about 80 community members, and the stude...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Franciscans show support to local Muslims gathered for prayers
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Franciscans show support to local Muslims gathered for prayers
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    Mar 19, 2019
    ALLEGANY — When news of the massacre at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, unfolded Friday, Father Michael Calabria felt compelled to reach out...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Progressive Perspective: The neglected terror threat
    Commentary, Local Columnists
    Progressive Perspective: The neglected terror threat
    CHRIS STANLEY Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    Nov 19, 2018
    What extremist ideology has produced the most deadly attacks on American soil since 9/11? If you answered “radical Muslim terrorism,” you’re wrong. Ac...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    St. Bonaventure University Center for Arab and Islamic Studies opens new location
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    St. Bonaventure University Center for Arab and Islamic Studies opens new location
    TOM DINKI, Olean Times Herald 
    Sep 27, 2018
    ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University's Center for Arab and Islamic Studies held the grand opening of its new location Wednesday night, a move ...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Olean-area Muslims consider how their culture impacts how they celebrate Ramadan
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Olean-area Muslims consider how their culture impacts how they celebrate Ramadan
    Danielle Gamble/Olean Times Herald 
    Jun 11, 2018
    ALLEGANY — The patter of knees hitting carpet and whispered prayers colored the Islamic Center on Saturday, as well as the furtive far-off chatter of ...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    St. Bonaventure’s Center for Arab and Islamic Studies aims to promote understanding amid tense world
    Local News, News
    St. Bonaventure’s Center for Arab and Islamic Studies aims to promote understanding amid tense world
    TOM DINKI, Olean Times Herald 
    Apr 06, 2017
    (EDITOR’S NOTE: This story first appeared in the Times Herald's Outlook Edition on March 31.) ST. BONAVENTURE — Catholicism isn’t the only religion st...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Sounding Off: Hijab Day leads to plenty of discussion
    Commentary
    Sounding Off: Hijab Day leads to plenty of discussion
    Feb 06, 2017
    About 30 Olean High School students, and several teachers, wore a hijab — a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women — at school Wednesday for Wor...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Olean High School students wear hijabs for World Hijab Day
    Local News, News
    Olean High School students wear hijabs for World Hijab Day
    TOM DINKI, Olean Times Herald 
    Feb 02, 2017
    OLEAN — Zayba Chauhdry didn’t feel nervous about wearing a hijab to school Wednesday until she starting walking toward the Olean High School front ste...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    RTW: Rise of Trump; resurgence of bigotry
    Commentary, Readers Turn To Write
    RTW: Rise of Trump; resurgence of bigotry
    BYRON MUSE, Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    Jan 23, 2017
    One would think that 53 years after the passage of of the landmark Civil Rights Act, and years of civil rights promotion, bigotry and racism would be ...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Local & Social
    Latest news for you
    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
    Gallery, News
    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
    By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    400 turn out in Olean for ‘No Kings’ demonstration against Trump
    Local News, News
    400 turn out in Olean for ‘No Kings’ demonstration against Trump
    By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 14, 2025
    OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
    Read More...
    {"website":"Website"}
    Cathy Briggs
    Obituaries
    Cathy Briggs
    June 14, 2025
    Cathy Briggs, memorial service OLEAN — A memorial service for Cathy Briggs will be held Thursday (June 19, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. Sta...
    Read More...
    {"to-print":"To Print", "website":"Website"}
    William S. Clemens
    Obituaries
    William S. Clemens
    June 14, 2025
    William S. Clemens ALLEGANY — William S. “Bill” Clemens, 74, of Allegany, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, surround...
    Read More...
    {"to-print":"To Print", "website":"Website"}
    John R. Cornwall
    Obituaries
    John R. Cornwall
    June 14, 2025
    John R. Cornwall, loving husband, father and brother FREEDOM — John R. Cornwall, 75, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at his home, su...
    Read More...
    {"to-print":"To Print", "website":"Website"}
    Dennis L. Holliday
    Obituaries
    Dennis L. Holliday
    June 14, 2025
    Dennis L. Holliday, loving husband, father and grandfather LIMESTONE — Dennis L. Holliday, of Nichols Run Road, passed away Tuesday (June 10, 2025). D...
    Read More...
    {"to-print":"To Print", "website":"Website"}
    Allegany County Source
    ePaper
    google_play
    app_store
    Cattaraugus County Source
    ePaper
    google_play
    app_store
    This Week's Ads
    Current e-Edition
    ePaper
    google_play
    app_store
    Already a subscriber? Click the image to view the latest e-edition.
    Don't have a subscription? Click here to see our subscription options.
    Mobile App

    Download Now

    The Salamanca Press mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Read the Salamanca Press on your mobile device just as it appears in print.

    ePaper
    google_play
    app_store
    Trending Recipes

    Help Our Community

    Please help local businesses by taking an online survey to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. None of the responses will be shared or used for any other purpose except to better serve our community. The survey is at: www.pulsepoll.com $1,000 is being awarded. Everyone completing the survey will be able to enter a contest to Win as our way of saying, "Thank You" for your time. Thank You!

    Get in touch with Olean Times Herald

    Submit Content
    Send a Letter to the Editor Place Wedding Announcement Place Engagement Announcement
    Advertise
    Place Birth Announcement Place Anniversary Announcement Place Obituary
    Subscribe
    Start a Subscription e-Edition Contact Us
    Illinois Hancock Journal-Pilot Iroquois Times-Republic Journal-Republican The News-Gazette
    Indiana Fountain Co. Neighbor Herald Journal KV Post News Newton Co. Enterprise Rensselaer Republican Review-Republican
    Iowa Atlantic News Telegraph Audubon Advocate-Journal Barr's Post Card News Burlington Hawk Eye Collector's Journal Fayette County Union Ft. Madison Daily Democrat Independence Bulletin-Journal Keokuk Daily Gate City Oelwein Daily Register Vinton Newspapers Waverly Newspapers
    Michigan Iosco County News-Herald Ludington Daily News Oceana's Herald-Journal Oscoda Press White Lake Beacon New York Finger Lakes Times Olean Times Herald Salamanca Press
    Pennsylvania Bradford Era Clearfield Progress Courier Express Free Press Courier Jeffersonian Democrat Leader Vindicator Potter Leader-Enterprise The Wellsboro Gazette
    © Copyright Olean Times Herald 639 Norton Drive, Olean, NY 14760  | Terms of Use  | Privacy Policy
    Powered by TECNAVIA