OTTAWA, CANADA, October 31, 2002: The Canadian office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has released a guide on Islam for journalists, according to this report from Religion News Service. “A Journalist’s Guide to Islam,” heralded as the first of its kind, is intended to provide “ready and accurate information in areas that media professionals might encounter during the course of preparing a story about Islam and Muslims,” the organization says. Hindus can request a copy of it by e-mailing “source” above. It could serve as an outline for a similar media guide about Hinduism. The guide’s sections include, Some Quick Facts About Islam, Practical Tips for Reporting on Islam, The World of Islam, History, Five Pillars of Faith, Branches, Celebrations, etc., a list of media contacts across Canada and a glossary of terms.
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