She added that her group represents moderate Muslims who want "to reverse the trend of extremism and the kind of ideology that the extremists are spreading".

The Islamic Association of China claims to represent Chinese Muslims nationwide.

The tradition and culture of Khammam district is a conglomeration of mosaic culture representing Hindus, Muslims and Christians.

This new network will represent Muslims that focus on freedom of speech, democracy, and positive and peaceful relations between Muslims and non-Muslims.

The group claims to represent British Sufi Muslims.

As we have stated repeatedly since the 9/11 terror attacks, bin Laden never represented Muslims or Islam.

A petition against her appointment was signed by the Muslim Association of Sweden, reportedly the largest organization representing Muslims in Sweden.

He said "(Kathrada) does not represent me or other Muslims."

The department's emphasis has been embraced by some groups representing Muslims, Jews and especially Christian conservatives, who have long complained that the federal government ignored their grievances about discrimination.