Bismillah [IslamCity] Thought for the day
As Salaamu Alaikum
Resolve Conflict
There has probably never been a time where there has been so much fear and
conflict across the world, not just across oceans and borders but across the
breakfast table. In fact many now prefer conflict to peace, as they become
addicted to the actions of anger and aggression, and the adrenaline rush which
results. They don't really want conflict to end, in fact, they will say that
some conflict is good to get things done and stimulate change. They are not
aware that they are killing themselves. All conflict is simply a symptom of
attachment to a position. And as we know, this generates fear, and fear, if
allowed to stay, eventually kills it's host. All solutions are based on
detachment or letting go. But that will be difficult until we can see that all
possession is an illusion, that we have nothing to lose and that there are no
victories in winning.
Anonymous
PoEtEsS
Happiness is the key to the foundation of satisfaction, contentment and
acceptance…Zohra Moosa
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom
(i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone
astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy
Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in
His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites
(men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I
am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if
Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of
camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever
calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who
follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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Bismillah [IslamCity] US detainee's lips sewn shut, wires shoved through his cheeks
Link to photo and article: http://mparent-1.livejournal.com/993355.html US detainee's lips sewn shut and wires shoved through his cheeks Jul. 22nd, 2008 at 8:23 AM Photo leaked from a military computer Photo leaked from a US military computer network of a detainee held by the United States with face wired, lips sewn, red eyes and torso sacked. According to digital camera metadata the image was taken on Feb 9, 2003 03:49:25. The 6 Aug 2004 is also mentioned in relation to this photo. The facial wiring is clearly non-medical. The location of the detainee is unknown. Readers with information as to the status of this detainee contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Although there is a resemblance to the US Taliban supporter John Walker Lindh, the connection is superficial. The negative image to the right was created by Wikileaks to draw attention to certain regions of the photo on the left. link Tags:detainees,photos,torture Link to photo and article: http://mparent-1.livejournal.com/993355.html MARC PARENT, mparent, mparent, ccnwon CRIMES AND CORRUPTIONS OF THE NEW WORLD ORDER NEWS http://mparent-1.livejournal.com/ http://www.wakeupfromyourslumber.com/blog/38 __ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
Bismillah [IslamCity] Enlightening Words
He is not strong and powerful who throweth people down; but he is strong who witholdeth himself from anger: Muhammad = Do not say, that if the people do good to us, we will do good to them; and if the people oppress us, we will oppress them; but determine that if people do you good, you will do good to them; and if they oppress you, you will not oppress them: Muhammad = To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace: Bible = Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true.: Buddha === With Regards Abi
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Indian Soap Operas Stir Outrage in Afghanistan
*Indian Soap Operas Stir Outrage in **Afghanistan*** *KABUL**, (Reuters) – * * http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/frmNewsDetailView.aspx?ARTID=12243 * ** *Indian soap operas with their tales of family drama and trysts among the rich and beautiful have transfixed Afghans brought up on turgid state broadcasts and under a Taliban ban on television. But not everyone is a fan. * ** Conservative Muslim clerics and some politicians are outraged by the soap operas aired hour-after-hour by more than a dozen private television stations that have sprung up since the Taliban were ousted in 2001. Branding the programmes immoral and against Islamic culture, the critics have launched a campaign to press the private channels to pull the plug on the soaps. At Friday prayers at Kabul's largest mosque, Enayatullah Balegh, an influential cleric and university teacher, told reporters he and his followers were adamant. We are 6,000 people in this mosque, our intention is to go and blow up all the TV antennas if they do not stop it, Balegh said in front of his congregation. God is greatest, we are ready, the congregation chanted in response. The clerics' campaign gained traction this month when some members of parliament, supported by the Ministry of Information and Culture, issued a declaration to private TV channels to stop broadcasting five Indian soaps. *But the television stations appear defiant. It is against the media law, Masoud Qiam, a senior presenter for Tolo TV, told Reuters, referring to the declaration. We will not stop the airing of the soap operas, he said. Tolo is Afghanistan**'**s most popular TV channel, broadcasting a mix of news and entertainment. It has had several brushes with conservatives over its fare. We don**'**t consider any of the programmes against our culture. These are the most watched programmes that people like, Qiam said. * ** *Conservatives object to the Indian soaps as they show men and women together, immodestly dressed women and the worship of Hindu idols. The channels have made concessions, cutting scenes of Hindu worship and blurring areas of bare flesh. But that hasn**'**t appeased the critics. * ** These programmes have changed the behaviour of our women and children, we don't want them. All Muslims know that these things are not allowed in Islam, said Gullab Khan, who was attending Balegh's Friday prayers. *Afghan law forbids publication of material contrary to the principles of Islam. Problems arise in the interpretation of the law. Despite a wave of unprecedented freedom since the overthrow of the puritanical **Taliban**, ** Afghanistan** remains a deeply conservative Islamic society. But more and more Afghans are returning from exile, bringing back new ideas. A large youthful population, particularly in the cities, is eager for new ways. * ** *Afghanistan has its own pop stars who sing ballads and folk songs, and even a rap star. The Afghan version of the American Idol talent show, put out by Tolo, was a sensation but it also raised criticism, especially when a woman came third. * ** President Hamid Karzai, who has a reputation as a liberal but has been under pressure from conservative forces over several issues including television, has stepped gingerly into the fray. Trying to keep both sides happy in the run-up to a presidential election he is expected to contest next year, Karzai has insisted media freedom will be upheld but added that unsuitable material should not be broadcast. There will never be interference with media freedom but media freedom should be compatible with the culture of the Afghan people, Karzai told a recent news conference. We wish television to stop them, he said, referring to programmes in contradiction with daily life. Most viewers don 't see any contradiction. *I like Tulsi a lot, my children like her a lot, said mother of six Dell Jan, referring to the main character in one of the most popular Indian soaps. It is broadcast by Tolo and it is one of five shows the conservatives want taken off the air. When the serial starts on TV we stop all work, even eating, and watch it. We love it, it**'**s entertainment for the children.* ** *Taliban Militancy Could Engulf Pakistan, Musharraf is Warned* *By Jane Perlez and Ismail Khanhttp://www.iht.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?query=By%20Jane%20Perlez%20and%20Ismail%20Khansort=publicationdatesubmit=Search * *Published: **June 29, 2007*** *http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/06/29/news/pakistan.php?page=1* *ISLAMABAD:* *The Pakistani president, General Pervez Musharraf, was warned this month that Islamic militants and Taliban fighters were rapidly spreading beyond the country**'**s lawless tribal areas and that without swift and decisive action the growing militancy could engulf the rest of * *Pakistan**.* *The warning came in a document by the Interior Ministry, which said that Pakistan**'**s security forces in North West Frontier Province abutting the tribal areas were outgunned and outmanned and had
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ISLAM-ONLINE. NET - http://www.islam-online.net
19th Rajab 1429 , 22nd July 2008
Newsletter Volume 8, Number 28
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Assalamu aleykum Islam-Online Members!
Jewels In The Qur‘an:
Indeed this Qur‘an guides to the path which is clearer and straighter than any
other. 17:9
This Week's Hadith (Sahih Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 71, Number 582:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, There is no disease that Allah has created, except that He
also has created its treatment. .
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In this issue:
1) Live Fatwa.
2) News: AROUND THE WORLD.
3) Understanding Darfur In Depth.
4) Health Science :How Tracy Became The Pregnant Man.
5) Youth 4 the Future :Islam Expo Worldwide Humanitarian Projects (Folder).
6) Muslim Affairs : Somalia in Crisis - Flash File.
7) Family :Muslim Men and Women Should Mix.
8) Living Shari`ah : Translations of the Qur'an (Part Three).
9) European Muslims : Freedom of Expression (blog).
1) Live Fatwa
Guest : Dr. Salah Sultan
Subject : General Fatwa Session
Data: Wednesday,Jul 23 ,2008
Time: Makkah From... 15:20...To... 17:00
GMT From... 12:20...To...14:00
2) News : AROUND THE WORLD
- Morocco's Islamists Elect New Leader.
- France's Job Discrimination Still Rife.
- Middle East…Hunger or Thirst.
- Withdraw For Peace, Brown Tells Israel.
- 'Popular' Obama in Iraq.
- Shooting Bound Palestinian.
- Spain Meet Urges Criminalizing Blasphemy.
- Begging for Pakistan Needy.
- World in Pictures.
More News..
3) Understanding Darfur In Depth
- Life in Sudan
If you're to maintain your sanity, then third-world Africa or whichever
politically-correct term you wish to use, has to be accepted with all its
muddy...
- Long-Awaited Smile on the Faces
The visit paid by the Arab delegation to assess the humanitarian situation in
Darfur put a smile on the faces of children and women...
4) Health Science : How Tracy Became The Pregnant Man
After it had been for centuries part of jokes and in recent history the stuff
of comedy movies that a man can shift to woman and vice versa, advancement in
medical sciences has made transgender change a thing of reality. But how far
can science go in recreating what it means to be man or woman?
5) Youth 4 the Future : Islam Expo Worldwide Humanitarian Projects (Folder)
Islam Expo 2008 in London was a vivid mosaic of Islamic lifestyle presenting
the various aspects of Islam and Muslims in the UK. Nearly every nation of the
world was represented in the crowds of Muslims who strolled around the Olympia
stadium in downtown London from July 11 – 14.
6) Muslim Affairs : Somalia in Crisis - Flash File
Unidentified corpses of civilians killed in the streets of Mogadishu by
Euthopian forces are gathered by a group of Somali Red Crescent Society workers
for a Janaza (funeral) prayer, and to be buried in mass graves, says a caption
of one of the shocking pictures in the chaos-torn country, Somalia.
7) Family : Muslim Men and Women Should Mix
The question of free-mixing over the last decade or two has gotten a bit out
of hand I think. Some self-righteous and self-pious men are using this to
exclude women from society. Segregation is not a concept compatible with Islam.
I cannot imagine where in the Quran and Sunnah it orders or even encourages
that...
8) Living Shari`ah : Translations of the Qur'an (Part Three)
The Qur'anic words are considered sublime. Allah challenged the Arabs to
produce a literary work of a similar caliber like the Qur'an. The Arabs found
it an unapproachable task despite their well-known
Bismillah [IslamCity] CNN Scare Tactics and Fear Mongering Smear Prominent Muslim Imam
Prominent American Muslim imam associated with criminal terrorist acts during CNN American morning segment Tuesday, July 22. TRANSCRIPT FROM CNN AMERICAN MORNING - 07/22/2208 http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0807/22/ltm.02.html [ ... ] CHETRY: Well, it's not the message but the messenger that's causing quite a debate over a new ad campaign that's set to go up here in New York City's subways. The posters will try to fight negative stereotypes about Islam during the morning commute. But it's the man behind the idea that's raising some eyebrows. Mary Snow has more on the plan to educate city commuters that could go off the rails -- Mary. MARY SNOW, CNN CORRESPONDENT: John and Kiran, a group promoting Islam is trying something new. It's targeting New York's roughly five million daily subway riders with ads. But it's the face promoting those ads that's prompting discussion that organizers are trying to erase. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) SNOW (voice-over): Q: Head scarf? Q: Islam? These subway ads are designed to battle negative images of Islam. They aren't even put up yet but they've already sparked this New York Post headline Jihad Train. The Post story focuses not so much on the message as the messenger, an imam who's now promoting the project to spread awareness about Islam to millions of subway riders. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) IMAM SIRAJ WAHHAJ, AL-TAQWA MOSQUE: Imagine them seeing the word Muhammad. Imagine them seeing the word Islam. Imagine them seeing the word hijab. (END VIDEO CLIP) SNOW: Imam Siraj Wahhaj draws attention because he's among 170 unindicted co-conspirators in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing case. And he served as a character witness to the man convicted of being the mastermind of that bombing, Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman (ph). IMAM SIRAJ WAHHAJ, AL-TAQWA MOSQUE: The context of me being a character witness for Sheikh Abdel-Rahman (ph) is what we knew about him before the incident. SNOW: A former U.S. prosecutor in the case says while Wahhaj was on a list of unindicted co-conspirators, he was never charged. ANDREW MCCARTHY, FORMER FEDERAL PROSECUTOR (ON THE PHONE): I think the list is probably an interesting footnote to people. I get asked about it every couple of years when some story or another about Wahhaj comes up. But I, you know, I think it's -- the list is a tempest in a teapot. SNOW: Wahhaj says while he may be a controversial figure, he was also the first Muslim to lead a prayer before the session of the House of Representatives in 1991. But he admits there are things he said he regrets, such as calling the FBI and CIA terrorists. WAHHAJ: What I was saying is that no, not that all of the FBI are terrorists or the CIA are terrorists. But there are some elements in there. So if you want to accuse some Muslims, OK. These Muslims did that. But don't undermine the entire faith. That's really the message. (END VIDEOTAPE) SNOW: The group behind the ads, the Islamic Circle of North America, says it welcomes the imam's promotion of their campaign. They say he is often portrayed the same way Islam is portrayed. The ads are slated to go up in 1,000 subway cars in September to coincide with Ramadan -- John and Kiran. CHETRY: All right. That was Mary Snow for us. And again, she says these ads are scheduled to go up in subway cars. The MTA looking to make about $48,000 out of that ad campaign.
