The unrest and revolutions throughout the Muslim world are covered with the DNA of the Muslim brotherhood, and it looks like we're witnessing the birth and growing pains of an Islamic caliphate.

Khan Afsar, president of the Lodi Muslim Mosque, said that Muslims in Lodi began fasting at 4:46 a.m. on Thursday for Ramadan. Muslims could begin eating and drinking at 8:08 p.m. that day, though the time each day will change slightly due to the moon’s position, Afsar said.

To serve the growing number of Muslims in north Stockton, a new mosque may be built in the heart of Morada.

All this talk of how the Muslim religion is teaching hate; that a school for children will instill hatred of America. This from Christians?

I have always held to the belief that any religion (even cult-like ones) that teaches moral thinking, values which respect life, etc. is worthy of my respect and tolerance, even though I may disagree with the tenants of that religion.

I have been following the newspaper and TV accounts of the recent arrests of the five Lodi Muslims.

Muslims meeting with city leaders Thursday at the Carnegie Forum expressed worries about a possible backlash against their community following the much-publicized arrests of local men on federal charges.

When the vast majority of terrorism is conducted by Muslim extremists there should be a concern about the potential of further terrorist activity will be conducted by the same group of people.

In his letter to the editor, Brian Dockter cites the "silence" of the Muslim community.

It never hurts to put current events in historic perspective.

I read the letter by Brian Dockter (News-Sentinel, June 15). He says he is a Christian, and he is upset by the Muslim religion.

I believe the Lodi News-Sentinel is allowing the intensification of stereotypes by printing articles that enhance stereotypes about Muslim people.

On Oct. 18, thanks to the efforts of Taj Khan of the Lodi Muslim Mosque and Rev. James Crowe of the United Congregational Christian Church, Lodi Christians and Lodi Muslims met together in the Lodi Muslim Mosque for a worship service.

I believe the Lodi News-Sentinel is allowing the intensification of stereotypes by printing articles that enhance stereotypes about Muslim people.

I am writing in response to Taj Khan’s column (“Thoughts of an angel-faced doctor from America,” Lodinews.com, Dec. 31).

On Oct. 18, thanks to the efforts of Taj Khan of the Lodi Muslim Mosque and Rev. James Crowe of the United Congregational Christian Church, Lodi Christians and Lodi Muslims met together in the Lodi Muslim Mosque for a worship service.

I am writing in response to Taj Khan's column ("Thoughts of an angel-faced doctor from America," Lodinews.com, Dec. 31).

During the Christmas season, Christian families seek to maintain a focus on Jesus and his legacy.

An active member of the Lodi Muslim Mosque says he knows nothing about the organization that runs the four mosques targeted by federal authorities.

To William Van Amber Fields, let me provide you what Muslims practice every day in their prayers, from Christian and Jewish holy books, to see if the Muslims worship the same God of Jesus, Moses and Abraham, or not.

Mr. Mohammed Shoiab's letter of Nov. 23, 2006, indicating that Taj Khan is neither a member of the Lodi Muslim Mosque nor is he a leader of the Lodi Muslim community, was both insightful and refreshing.

This is in response to the article on 6/23/06, "Muslims speak out."

Muslims in and around Lodi on Wednesday called on fellow residents to withhold judgment on the local Pakistani men jailed on federal charges.