[IslamCity] ISL: Islam and Apostasy (Useful Resources)

2006-03-27 Thread Abdul Alim
1. NameAbdul -United States Profession Question How about the hadith that claims "Kill whoever changes his religion." (a) If a person changes his religion, is it considered as a profound insult to Allah and to all Muslims but Allah says in the Quran "Let there be no

[IslamCity] NEWS: How Islamic inventors changed the world

2006-03-15 Thread Abdul Alim
How Islamic inventors changed the world From coffee to cheques and the three-course meal, the Muslim world has given us many innovations that we take for granted in daily life. As a new exhibition opens, Paul Vallely nominates 20 of the most influential- and identifies the men of genius

[IslamCity] OPIN: The Role of Usury (Riba) in Contemporary society

2006-03-12 Thread Abdul Alim
The Prohibition on Usury (Riba) The usury verse is not the only verse in the Quran on business. Much more prominent in the Quran is the command to engage in honest business.Two Quranic verses which explicitly rule out usury are: “O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and give up what remains

[IslamCity] OPIN: Don�t Ignore the Quiet Majority of Muslims

2006-03-11 Thread Abdul Alim
2006-02-17 Don’t Ignore the Quiet Majority of Muslims by Salam Al-Marayati Most Muslims — and especially American Muslims — cannot fairly be accused of hypersensitivity when it comes to the Danish cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad. That’s

[IslamCity] OPIN: Israeli Policy of Assassination

2006-03-09 Thread Abdul Alim
Wednesday, 8, March, 2006 (07, Safar, 1427)Editorial: Policy of Assassination8 March 2006 It is official. The elected leadership of the Palestinians will become targets for assassination if there is a suicide attack in Israel and Tel Aviv decides that Hamas is responsible.

[IslamCity] NEWS: President Bush Meets with Religious Leaders in New Delhi

2006-03-08 Thread Abdul Alim
Posted Online on Saturday, 4 March 2006 02:05 ISTIslam assimilates other religions The Milli Gazette OnlineFollowing of the text of Dr Zafar Mahmood's speech at the Interfaith meet convened by President Bush in Delhi on 2 March 2006:There is a general impression that Islam was

[IslamCity] OPIN: Reacting to Insults: Islamic Etiquette?

2006-03-04 Thread Abdul Alim
Guest Name Dr Maher Hathout,Senior Advisorand one of the founders of the Muslim Public Affairs Council Subject Reacting to Insults: Islamic Etiquette? Date Thursday,Mar 2 ,2006 Namewafa - Profession Question Assalamu 'alaikum, Dr. Hathout. How does

[IslamCity] Mar 2 9: History Channel to air 'Secrets of the Quran'

2006-03-02 Thread Abdul Alim
HISTORY CHANNEL TO AIR 'SECRETS OF THE KORAN' http://www.historychannel.com/SECRETS OF THE KORAN, PART 1Premieres: Thursday, March 2 @ 9pm ET/PTThe Koran--one of the most influential religious books of all time. Muslims worldwide believe the Koran is God's guidance, a sourcebook to help

[IslamCity] OPIN: Punishment for anti-Semitism Freedom of Speech for Islamophobia

2006-02-23 Thread Abdul Alim
"While it is fitting that Irving was punished for this (Holocaust denial) crime,it is surprising that the same countries that punish those who commitanti-Semitism cannot understand why Muslims are offended by the Danishcartoons. The fact that it becomes an issue of a"free speech" when

[IslamCity] OPIN: A Jewish respect of a Muslim Cousin over Danish cartoons

2006-02-13 Thread Abdul Alim
(02/10/2006) The Respect Of A Cousin Edward MillerAfter the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten’s 12 caricatures of the prophet Muhammad were republished in European newspapers, riots erupted in Damascus, Gaza, Beirut and elsewhere throughout the Muslim world. The

[IslamCity] ISL: Humanity in the Quran

2006-02-13 Thread Abdul Alim
Humanity in the Quran Dr. Maher Hathout, Sr. Advisor, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Definition of Human BeingO mankind! reverence your Guardian-Lord, who created you from a single person, created, of like nature, His mate, and from them twain scattered (like seeds)

[IslamCity] ISL: Gentle Ways to Present Islam

2006-02-11 Thread Abdul Alim
Gentle Ways to Present Islam By Adil SalahiWhile inviting people from other faiths, to Islam, it is wise if Muslims today follow the gentle ways of Hazrath Abu Bakr (RA) and Hazrath Umar (RA).Advocacy of the Islamic message is the central duty of all Muslims. God has given them His

[IslamCity] ISL: Hinduism or Islam - No Religion Advocates Violence

2006-02-11 Thread Abdul Alim
“No Religion Advocates Violence”Bangalore “The difference between Hindus and Muslims happens to be just a small apostrophe in the way they think. Hindus think that everything — sun, moon, stars, water, snake, earth and all …is God. Muslims, on the other hand, think that everything is

[IslamCity] OPIN: Danish cartoons - Intellectual Terrorism

2006-02-08 Thread Abdul Alim
Intellectual Terrorism 2/5/2006 - Political Social - Article Ref: IC0602-2899By: Dr. Aslam Abdullah IslamiCity* - The detestable cartoon portrayals of Muhammad , Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) by Danish and later by Norwegian, French, German and many other European newspapers is

[IslamCity] OPIN: MPAC's National Director on PBS over Danish Cartoons

2006-02-07 Thread Abdul Alim
Beliefs under assault JEFFREY BROWN: And with me to look at the growing tensions raised by this story are: Mohammed Younis, national director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, which promotes civil rights for American Muslims; and Stephan Richter, publisher and

[IslamCity] OPIN: What Would Muhammad Do?

2006-02-07 Thread Abdul Alim
WHAT WOULD MUHAMMAD DO?By Ibrahim Hooper"You do not do evil to those who do evil to you, but you deal with them with forgiveness and kindness." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)That description of Islam's Prophet Muhammad is a summary of how he reacted to personal attacks and abuse.Islamic traditions

[IslamCity] ACT: Help Defend the Image of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

2006-02-07 Thread Abdul Alim
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful CAIR ACTION ALERT #486 HELP DEFEND THE IMAGE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) (WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/2/2006) - CAIR today called on imams and khatibs nationwide to offer Friday khutbas focusing on the significance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace

[IslamCity] ISL: Ethiopia - The Haven land of the First Islamic Hijra

2006-02-05 Thread Abdul Alim
Ethiopia: The Haven land of the First Islamic Hijra Nairobi (HAN) January 16, 2006 - Ethiopia is known as the "Haven of the First Migration or Hijra." For Muslims, Ethiopia is synonymous with freedom from persecution and emancipation from fear. Ethiopia was a land where its king, Negus

[IslamCity] ISL: The Martyrdom of Hussain and protection of Islamic Institution

2006-02-05 Thread Abdul Alim
The Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as) and protection of the Islamic Institution. by Sayyed Abul A'la MaududiToday is the first day of the sacred Moharram and the respectable persons gathered before me include both Shias and Sunnis. They have gathered here because they have deep and

[IslamCity] ISL: The Spirit of Hijrah

2006-02-05 Thread Abdul Alim
Name Sa`id - EgyptTitle The Spirit of HijrahQuestion Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. The New Hijri Year is approaching. Hijrah, as far as I know, was a turning point in the history of Islam. Could you please shed some light on the spirit of Hijrah? What should Muslims

[IslamCity] NEWS: Palestinian Elections Mark Victory For Hamas

2006-01-27 Thread Abdul Alim
PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS MARK VICTORY FOR HAMAS(Washington, DC - 1/26/06) -- In the first legislative elections in nearly a decade, more than 77 percent of the 1.8 million eligible Palestinian voters cast ballots, yielding a higher voter

[IslamCity] OPIN: Hamas Victory ---- and Challenge

2006-01-27 Thread Abdul Alim
Editorial: Victory — and Challenge27 January 2006 Hamas has won a great victory — and faces a momentous challenge: Can it deliver peace and good government to the Palestinians? What is not in question is that Fatah deserved to lose. Palestinians voted against it because

[IslamCity] Mar 7-9: Dubai: Discover Yourself - 3-Day Workshop

2006-01-26 Thread Abdul Alim
3-Day WorkshopDiscover Yourself Conducted by A.W. Sadathullah Khan, Islamic Voice EditorIN DUBAI DATES: 7, 8 9 MARCH 2006CONTACT FOR DETAILS AND CONFIRMATION K P Shamsuddeen, Managing Director, Graphic Group of Companies Office (00971 4) 3933382 extn.231 Residence

[IslamCity] NEWS: Pilgrimage Insurance Proposed for Haj

2006-01-23 Thread Abdul Alim
Saturday, 21, January, 2006 (21, Dhul Hijjah, 1426)Pilgrimage Insurance ProposedP.K. Abdul Ghafour, Arab News JEDDAH, 21 January 2006 — A prominent insurance expert has called for the introduction of insurance service to foreign pilgrims coming for Haj and Umrah as

[IslamCity] NEWS: FBI calls Jamaat al Tabligh 'Undesignated' Terror Group

2006-01-23 Thread Abdul Alim
Feds: Arizonan tied to terror Officials detain Tempe doctor Dennis Wagner The Arizona Republic Jan. 19, 2006 12:00 AM An Arizona doctor and mosque leader returned to the United States on Wednesday from a pilgrimage in Mecca to face allegations by the FBI and Department of

[IslamCity] NEWS: MPAC Responds to Latest Bin Laden Tape

2006-01-23 Thread Abdul Alim
MPAC RESPONDS TO LATEST BIN LADEN TAPE(Washington, DC - 1/19/06) -- The Muslim Public Affairs Council today called on American Muslims to be vigilant of potential threats to their nation, in response to the recently released threat against America allegedly issued by Osama bin Laden.

[IslamCity] NEWS: Palestinian Golden Globe Winner Urges Liberty

2006-01-21 Thread Abdul Alim
Last updated:Friday January 20th, 2006Palestinian Golden Globe Winner Urges Liberty'Paradise Now' tells the story of two young Palestinians as they embark upon what may be the last 48 hours of their lives. LOS ANGELES - Winning the much coveted Golden Globe for best foreign language

[IslamCity] OPIN: Iraq Kidnapping - The Wrong Way to Promote One�s Cause

2006-01-21 Thread Abdul Alim
Thursday, 19, January, 2006 (19, Dhul Hijjah, 1426)The Wrong Way to Promote One’s CauseAbeer Mishkhas, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Al-Jazeera TV showed a silent film of the kidnapped American reporter, Jill Carroll, making what might have been a plea. She is not the first

[IslamCity] OPIN: Muslim clerics should propagate true meaning of Islam

2006-01-19 Thread Abdul Alim
Posted on 16 Jan 2006 # IANS Muslim clerics should propagate true meaning of Islam By Firoz Bakht Ahmed The Nimrah mosque congregation at the end of Haj resounded with an emphatic "yeah" when the grand mufti of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, declared in

[IslamCity] NEWS: Saudi Arabia Urges Iran to Forgo Nuke Weapons

2006-01-18 Thread Abdul Alim
Tuesday, 17, January, 2006 (17, Dhul Hijjah, 1426)Kingdom Urges Iran to Forgo Nuke WeaponsAgencies LONDON, 17 January 2006 — Saudi Arabia appealed yesterday for Iran to abide by its promise not to develop nuclear weapons and spark a regional arms race, but said the

[IslamCity] NEWS: A.R. Rahman talks about Islam during Haj

2006-01-16 Thread Abdul Alim
Leaving Celebrity Status BehindSyed Faisal Ali, Arab News MINA, 12 January 2006 — From a non-believer to a worshipper; from polytheist to monotheist; from Dileep Kumar to Allah Rakha Rahman, the famous music wizard has come a long way. This journey, he says, has

[IslamCity] OPIN: Ignorance is at the foundation of Haj tragedy

2006-01-16 Thread Abdul Alim
Haj Reflections: Day FiveSiraj Wahab MINA, 12 January 2006 — Yesterday we were all in such high spirits as we made preparations to leave the media center by 4 p.m. Many journalists had telephoned their families to advise them that they would be home early. It appeared that

[IslamCity] NEWS: American Muslim's Haj Guide - A Big Hit in Mina

2006-01-15 Thread Abdul Alim
Thursday, 12, January, 2006 (12, Dhul Hijjah, 1426)American Muslim’s Haj Guide Is a Big Hit in MinaSiraj Wahab, Arab News MINA, 12 January 2006 — Nothing could be more rewarding for a Muslim than to be able to do good deeds while in preparation for the journey of a

[IslamCity] NEWS: Bollywood to showcase Islam in movie on London bombings

2006-01-12 Thread Abdul Alim
Thursday, January 05, 2006Bollywood to showcase Islam in movie on London bombingsBollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt will soon start shooting a film about the July suicide bombings in London that left 56 people dead in a bid to show Islam as a religion of peace.Titled

[IslamCity] NEWS: MPAC MWL condemn 'Honor Killing' in Pakistan

2006-01-11 Thread Abdul Alim
MPAC MWL CONDEMN 'HONOR KILLING'IN PAKISTAN (Los Angeles - 1/3/06) -- The Muslim Women's League and the Muslim Public Affairs Council strongly condemn any and all honor killings as a complete violation of the teachings of Islam. On December 23rd, Nazir Ahmed murdered his 25-year-old

[IslamCity] OPIN: Common Ground: Islam in open societies

2006-01-08 Thread Abdul Alim
Common Ground: Islam in open societiesByHera DianiUnited Press International PublishedDecember 30, 2005 JAKARTA--To be a good Muslim, it is far more virtuous and valuable to be in an open society, instead of living in a closed society where people are forced to follow the dictates of

[IslamCity] OPIN: Muslims need to reach beyond the Ummah

2006-01-08 Thread Abdul Alim
Saturday, December 31, 2005 VIEW: Muslims need to reach beyond the Ummah —Farish A NoorLet us recognise that the War on Terror discourse signals the advent of the New Empire: A vast apparatus of geo-political domination, conquest and exploitation driven by Capitalist

[IslamCity] ISL: Setting out for Haj: Why right means matter

2006-01-03 Thread Abdul Alim
Setting out for Haj: Why right means matterBY ABID ISHAQ 30 December 2005 BLESSED days of Zul Hijjah are here again. These generous days radiate the lunar calendar annually by directing us towards good behaviour and fulfilling our duties towards each other. These sacred days also

[IslamCity] Jan 21: Bangalore (India): The Concept of God in Hinduism and Islam

2005-12-29 Thread Abdul Alim
[The change in perception from an aggressive and debate oriented style of Dr Zakir Naik to engage in dialogue with people of other faith, especially with Hindusis really a welcome initiative.] An Inter - Religious dialogue for Spiritual EnlightenmentPEACE TO INDIA

[IslamCity] NEWS: Muslims guard Jakarta's Christians

2005-12-29 Thread Abdul Alim
from the December 23, 2005 edition Muslims guard Jakarta's Christians By Tom McCawley | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor JAKARTA, INDONESIA – As church congregations offer up Christmas prayers here this weekend, thousands of Muslims will help keep the peace, standing

[IslamCity] OPIN: The Broken Dialogue

2005-12-29 Thread Abdul Alim
The Broken Dialogue 12/23/2005 - Interfaith - Article Ref: CA0512-2868By: Gul Rukh Rahman children-of-abraham.org* - Jews and Muslims have been tied together by culture and history for centuries. For over a thousand years both peoples have contributed to the Middle Eastern

[IslamCity] OPIN: Islam's democratic past

2005-12-27 Thread Abdul Alim
December 15, 2005 Islam's democratic past By Reza Aslan, REZA ASLAN is the author of "No god but God" (Random House, 2005). THIS WEEK, a joint statement attributed to five insurgent groups in Iraq warned that the Iraqi elections are "a satanic enterprise" and that any Muslim who

[IslamCity] ISL: Quran And Islamic Jurisprudence - Part 7

2005-12-26 Thread Abdul Alim
Quran And Islamic Jurisprudence – Part 7 By Dr. Maher HathoutThe root cause of the problems in our ummah is we speak big and do very little or we don’t do it at all.4. Integrity and SolidarityAny team or any person for that matter without integrity cannot be effective. People can make

[IslamCity] ISL: Face Transplant Surgery - An Islamic Perspective

2005-12-18 Thread Abdul Alim
Title Face Transplant SurgeryQuestionWe read on the news about the first patient in France to undergo a face transplant, where facial tissue from a donor who was brain-dead was used to repair severe damage from the top of the woman's nose to her chin. The woman had been

[IslamCity] NEWS: Khatami: Dialogue between Islam, Christianity unavoidable

2005-12-12 Thread Abdul Alim
Khatami: Dialogue between Islam, Christianity unavoidable Beirut, Dec 3, IRNA Lebanon-Dialogue- Khatami Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami here on Friday evening stressed that dialogue among civilizations and religions, particularly between Islam and Christianity, is

[IslamCity] OPIN: Iraq: Kidnapping - Act of Madness

2005-12-12 Thread Abdul Alim
Editorial: Act of Madness4 December 2005 Nothing better demonstrates the madness behind the Iraqi insurgency than the kidnapping of four foreigners who support peace on Iraqi, not American, terms. While it may yet prove this is simply another criminal gang

[IslamCity] NEWS: US: Committee finds no evidence of terrorist financing by Muslim Orgs

2005-12-10 Thread Abdul Alim
U.S. Muslim Groups Cleared Senate Panel Finds Nothing 'Alarming' in Financial DataBy Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post Staff WriterSaturday, November 19, 2005; Page A12 The Senate Finance Committee has wrapped up a high-profile investigation into U.S. Muslim organizations and

[IslamCity] ISL: AIDS - The Muslim Perspective

2005-12-08 Thread Abdul Alim
Guest Name Dr Maher Hathout,Senior Advisorand one of the founders of the Muslim Public Affairs Council Subject AIDS: The Muslim Perspective Date Friday,Dec 2 ,2005 NameAbdullah -Uzbekistan Profession Question We should not deny Aids in

[IslamCity] NEWS: Guldasta - The Pak-India Connection

2005-12-06 Thread Abdul Alim
Guldasta - The Pak-India Connection By Nigar AtaullaA little girl with her little heart has bonded two countries-India and Pakistan. We hear of children from Pakistan arriving in India to get heart surgeries done. But probably this is the first time, that humanitarian values were

[IslamCity] OPIN: India: 'It's All Because We Lack Unity'

2005-11-26 Thread Abdul Alim
‘It’s All Because We Lack Unity’MAULANA KALBE JAWWAD is a well-known Shia cleric. Along with his famous uncle Maulana Kalbe Sadiq, he is a champion of Shia-Sunni unity. Excerpts from an interview with MOHD. ASIM KHAN: What problems do Indian Muslims face today?There are a lot of

[IslamCity] NEWS: OIC Summit Urged to Adopt Unified Islamic Calendar

2005-11-23 Thread Abdul Alim
Wednesday, 23, November, 2005 (21, Shawwal, 1426)OIC Summit Urged to Adopt Unified Islamic CalendarP.K. Abdul Ghafour, Arab News JEDDAH, 23 November 2005 — An Indian researcher has called upon the upcoming Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) summit in Makkah

[IslamCity] OPIN: Combating Extremism - Muslims' Role

2005-08-01 Thread Abdul Alim
Guest Name Dr.MaherHathout Profession Senior Advisor: Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Subject Combating Extremism - Muslims' Role Date Thursday,Jul 28 ,2005 Name Adel - Profession Question I think every Muslim or even every person with good conscience has

[IslamCity] ACT: Buy and support Tsunami survivors

2005-07-30 Thread Abdul Alim
In The Name Of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful IslamiCity Bulletin July 22 , 2005Jumada Al-Thani14, 1426 Buy and support Tsunami survivors Hand woven straw floor mats (3' x 6') Price: $29.95 Hand woven floor mats made with natural straw fiber of the Screwpine

[IslamCity] OPIN: Avoid Fault-finding

2005-07-30 Thread Abdul Alim
Avoid Fault-finding 7/15/2005 - Religious - Article Ref: IC0507-2744By: Sadullah KhanIslamiCity* - As people of Faith, we have the duty of commanding good and forbidding evil. We thus engage ourselves, as social beings, in improving ourselves and working towards being instruments in improving

[IslamCity] OPIN: Saudi Arabia: Demolition of Islam's Historical Sites

2005-07-23 Thread Abdul Alim
Demolition of Islam's Historical Sites 7/20/2005 - Social - Article Ref: IV0507-2748By: Dr. Aslam AbdullahIviews* - Supported by Princes and top government officials Saudi Arabia's real estate developers are considering the demolition of some of Islam's historic sites in Mecca, possibly

[IslamCity] ACT: Join Iqra Newspaper Los Angeles community

2005-07-21 Thread Abdul Alim
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[IslamCity] NEWS: India: Imrana case: Rape by Media (revised)

2005-07-18 Thread Abdul Alim
Imrana case: Rape by Media By Zafarul-Islam Khan Published in the print edition of The Milli Gazette (16-31 July 2005) New Delhi/ Muzaffarnagar/ Deoband: An alleged rape of a Muslim woman by her father-in-law in an obscure village has shaken India, pitting secularists, feminists, communists

[IslamCity] ISL: Quran and Islamic Jurisprudence - Part 3

2005-07-18 Thread Abdul Alim
Quran and Islamic Jurisprudence – Part 3 By Dr. Maher Hathout One should not consider himself or herself as the Number One. There is something bigger than that, when everything is done only to please Allah.PriorityFor the team that we are talking about, the priority should be set also;

[IslamCity] OPIN: Life Insurance: Mustafa Al-Zarqa's Views

2005-07-12 Thread Abdul Alim
Friday, 4, March, 2005 (23, Muharram, 1426) Insurance: Mustafa Al-Zarqa’s ViewsAdil Salahi, Arab News Every now and then I get questions about life insurance. Is life insurance is permissible from the Islamic point of view — this is most of the readers want to know. The attraction to

[IslamCity] NEWS: India: Islamic insurance from LIC

2005-07-12 Thread Abdul Alim
Now, Islamic insurance from LICFreny Patel in Mumbai | July 09, 200512:57 IST After Islamic banking, it's the turn of Islamic insurance. Even as the Reserve Bank of India is exploring Islamic banking opportunities for Indian banks, the Life Insurance Corporation of India has set the ball

[IslamCity] NEWS: US: Mutual Fund Complies with Laws of Koran

2005-07-12 Thread Abdul Alim
Amana Complies With Laws of Koran Fund's Religious Restrictions Become Benefit as It Outperforms Stock Market By Ludwig MarekBloomberg NewsSunday, July 10, 2005; Page F02 Nicholas Kaiser's Amana Income Fund is outperforming the U.S. stock market this year by following the laws of the

[IslamCity] OPIN: India: Imrana - a case of media overkill and Milli incompetence

2005-07-08 Thread Abdul Alim
Posted Online on Tuesday 6, July 2005 17:05 IST Imrana - a case of media overkill and Milli incompetence By Zafarul-Islam Khan New Delhi, 4 July 2005: The alleged rape of a Muslim woman by her father-in-law in an obscure village has shaken India, pitting secularists, feminists,

[IslamCity] OPIN: Islam and Independence Day

2005-07-05 Thread Abdul Alim
ISLAM AND INDEPENDENCE DAYBy Corey SaylorIslam made me a better citizen and patriot. The Prophet Muhammad's teachings strengthened my belief in freedom and democracy.Independence Day once meant nothing more to me than an excuse to party. Prior to my acceptance of Islam, my personal behavior

[IslamCity] ISL: Praying for Non-Muslims: An Islamic Perspective

2005-07-03 Thread Abdul Alim
Praying for Non-Muslims:An Islamic Perspective 6/23/2005 - Religious Social - Article Ref: IC0506-2721By: Dr. Mohammad Omar FarooqIslamiCity* - As a Muslim, I feel in tune with the humanity (an-Nas), because the Quran unequivocally informs that the Muslims must recognize and appreciate

[IslamCity] NEWS: Stem-Cell Debate in Muslim World

2005-06-27 Thread Abdul Alim
World Global Issues from the June 22, 2005 edition Stem-cell science stirs debate in Muslim world, too By Christl Dabu | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor CAIRO AND TORONTO – Egypt is joining the ranks of nations where scientists conduct stem-cell research. The private

[IslamCity] NEWS: Azhar Sheikh says followers of other sects should not be declared heretics

2005-06-27 Thread Abdul Alim
Azhar Sheikh says followers of other sects should not be declared heretics Cairo, Jumad Al-Awwal 13/June 20 (IslamOnline/IINA) Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi, the Grand Sheikh of Azhar, has affirmed that it is not permissible to declare those who follow other Islamic sects as

[IslamCity] OPIN: Forging Bridges with Tolerance

2005-06-14 Thread Abdul Alim
Friday, 10, June, 2005 (03, Jumada al-Ula, 1426) Forging Bridges With ToleranceLubna Hussain, [EMAIL PROTECTED] One of my friends asked my advice on how to deal with a sensitive situation with one of her children. I assumed that it pertained to the usual tricky questions that no

[IslamCity] ISL: Quran and Islamic Jurisprudence - Part 2

2005-06-14 Thread Abdul Alim
Quran and Islamic Jurisprudence - Part 2 By Dr. Maher Hathout I can dedicate my death to Allah, the problem is my life. The challenge is to make one’s life for Allah.Team Characteristics• dedication and sincerity• priority• growth and cohesiveness• integrity and solidarity• faith and work•

[IslamCity] ISL: The Role of Women in the Call of Islam

2005-05-24 Thread Abdul Alim
Monday, 16, May, 2005 (07, Rabi` al-Thani, 1426) The Role of Women in the Call of IslamDr. Mohammed H. Khlais Al-Harbi, Arab News Women had a vital role in spreading the message of God. Throughout history women had participated in the intellectual and political struggle enduring all

[IslamCity] NEWS: Amazon.com apologized to UCLA student for Quran desecration

2005-05-24 Thread Abdul Alim
May 19, 2005 Koran Ordered Online Contains Hate Slogans Amazon.com doesn't know how it happened but has apologized to the UCLA student.By Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer A Culver City woman said Wednesday that a secondhand Koran she ordered through a book dealer working with Amazon.com

[IslamCity] NEWS: Muslim World Protests Qur'an Desecration

2005-05-17 Thread Abdul Alim
Saturday, 14, May, 2005 (05, Rabi` al-Thani, 1426) Muslim World Protests Qur’an DesecrationAgencies Protesters chant anti-US slogans during a rally after Friday prayers in Karachi. (Reuters) ISLAMABAD, 14 May 2005 — Protests and anger against the alleged desecration of the

[IslamCity] NEWS: Muslim opens Holocaust museum in Israel

2005-05-17 Thread Abdul Alim
Muslim opens Holocaust museum in Israel By Charles A. Radin, Globe Staff | May 6, 2005 NAZARETH, Israel -- The photographs in a new museum here are among the best-known icons of the Holocaust: Germans executing a group of naked Jewish women; a little boy with a yellow Star of David on his

[IslamCity] Quran and Islamic Jurisprudence - Part 1

2005-05-15 Thread Abdul Alim
Quran and Islamic Jurisprudence - Part 1 By Dr. Maher Hathout The Quran describes the team as a group from amongst the nation that will be specialized to have broad -based knowledge.Essentiality of having a team, Why do we need to have a team?• organized and sustained work cannot be done

[IslamCity] OPIN: Mother's Day Proclamation

2005-05-09 Thread Abdul Alim
Arise then...women of this day Arise, all women who have heartsAudio Mother`s Day Proclamation 5/7/2005 - Social - Article Ref: IC0505-2688By: IslamiCity StaffIslamiCity* - Contrary to popular belief, Mother's Day was not conceived by the card maker Hallmark. The

[IslamCity] ISL: Say not even Fie to Parents

2005-05-09 Thread Abdul Alim
Your mother, your mother, your mother.. Say not even "Fie" to Parents 5/8/2005 - Religious Family - Article Ref: IC0305-1965By: Dr. Ahmad H. SakrIslamiCity* - INTRODUCTION In America there are many special days set aside to honor and appreciate special people. Some of

[IslamCity] OPIN: The West needs to understand Muslims

2005-05-04 Thread Abdul Alim
The West needs to understand Muslims By Anwar IqbalUPI South Asian Affairs Analyst Washington, DC, Apr. 27 (UPI) -- Political disputes and not religion, begat violence, says John Esposito, a widely respected American professor and author on the Islamic world, known for his moderate views on

[IslamCity] OPIN: Islam the Misunderstood Religion

2005-05-03 Thread Abdul Alim
Los Angeles, California: Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Ex-Prime Minister of Malaysia, addresses the IslamiCity Benefit Banquet celebrating it's 10th Anniversary on April 24th 2005 .. Islam the Misunderstood Religion 4/29/2005 - Social Religious - Article Ref: IC0504-2682By: Dr.

[IslamCity] ISL: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Bible

2005-04-23 Thread Abdul Alim
One of the signs of the prophet to come from Paran (Mecca) is that he will come with "ten thousands of saints" (Deuteronomy 33:2 KJV). That was the number of faithful who accompanied Prophet Muhammad to Paran (Mecca) .Audio Muhammad in the Bible 4/20/2005 - Religious

[IslamCity] OPIN: All Those Women Are Going to Hell'

2005-04-23 Thread Abdul Alim
Wednesday, 20, April, 2005 (11, Rabi` al-Awwal, 1426) "All Those Women Are Going to Hell’Raid Qusti, [EMAIL PROTECTED] A Saudi father came home from work and relaxed in the living room, watching TV after a long day. He wanted to watch his favorite show hosted by the Islamic preacher,

[IslamCity] OPIN: Egypt: Sign of Desperation

2005-04-14 Thread Abdul Alim
Editorial: Sign of Desperation10 April 2005 THE latest terrorist outrage in Egypt confirms the theory that the war against terrorism is going to be long and hard — not because Osama Bin Laden has got himself more weapons or a secure base to operate from, but because nuts have got into

[IslamCity] OPIN: Making Muslims Part of the Solution

2005-04-12 Thread Abdul Alim
"MAKING MUSLIMS PART OF THE SOLUTION"GLOBAL VIEW By George Melloan, Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB111205503593491358,00.html?mod=opinion%5Fmain%5Ffeatured%5Fstories%5Fhs March 29, 2005 Arguably, the people with the biggest stake in combating Islamic terrorism are

[IslamCity] LIFE: US: Making Hospitals More Muslim-Friendly

2005-04-11 Thread Abdul Alim
Posted on Wed, Mar. 30, 2005 Making hospital more Muslim-friendlyUK WORKSHOPBy Karla WardHERALD-LEADER STAFF WRITER In response to a growing Muslim population in Central Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Hospital is offering a workshop to help employees better

[IslamCity] OPIN: Right to Live or Die: Who Decides?

2005-04-02 Thread Abdul Alim
Guest Name Dr.MaherHathout Profession Senior Advisor: Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Subject Right to Live or Die: Who Decides? Date Wednesday,Mar 30 ,2005 Time Name imad -United States Profession physician Question ASWAWB what is islam stand on the removal of

[IslamCity] OPIN: Yusuf Islam: 'Music is part of God's universe'

2005-03-31 Thread Abdul Alim
'Music is part of God's universe' Yusuf Islam was deported from America for being a 'security threat'. How, he asks Nigel Williamson, could they get him so wrong? Tuesday March 29, 2005The Guardian 'Music is a lady that I still love'... Yusuf Islam. Photo: Eamonn McCabeYusuf Islam

[IslamCity] OPIN: Questions of Life and Death

2005-03-30 Thread Abdul Alim
[A US federal judge recently ruled to remove the feeding tube from the brain-damaged Florida woman Terri Schiavo, leaving her drifting toward death. These types of Friday sermonsare very muchrequiredto help educate Muslims to understand the Islamic stance on this subject. You can also read

[IslamCity] NEWS: Australia: Jews, Muslims come together to overcome fear and hatred

2005-03-11 Thread Abdul Alim
Bridging the gulf March 4, 2005 Getting aquainted: Melinda and Dana Slonim with Fulya Celik (centre).Photo: Penny Stephens A revolutionary Melbourne project is bringing Jews and Muslims together to overcome fear and hatred. Barney Zwartz reports. Seven small girls, dressed beautifully in

[IslamCity] OPIN: Ten Commandments Mirror Islamic Values

2005-03-08 Thread Abdul Alim
Posted on Wed, Mar. 02, 2005 TEN COMMANDMENTS Islamic values equate to Bible'sARSALAN IFTIKHAR This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether a monument engraved with the Ten Commandments on the grounds of the Texas state Capitol "is an impermissible establishment of religion

[IslamCity] LIFE: India: Who is Sania Mirza?

2005-03-06 Thread Abdul Alim
Saturday, 26, February, 2005 (17, Muharram, 1426) The Sania ManiaSiraj Wahab | Arab News Sania Mirza Who is Sania Mirza? If you put that question to Indians living abroad, you’ll get a frown because they’ll think you should know all about her. Ask an Indian in India, and

[IslamCity] NEWS: India: Bridging chasm between different communities

2005-03-03 Thread Abdul Alim
Published in the 16-31 Jan 2004 print edition of MG; Dr Zakir NaikBridging chasm between different communitiesIslamic organisations in India must learn from the success of Dr Naik. Instead of relying on the outdated methods the latest developments and alternative mode of presentation and

[IslamCity] ISL: Muslims' Duty: Judge People or Convey the Message?

2005-03-01 Thread Abdul Alim
Name Murad -Iceland Title Muslims' Duty: Judge People or Convey the Message? Question Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Some of my Canadian friends always ask me about Islam. Their most confusing question is: Why would a good non-Muslim person go to hell when all he did in this

[IslamCity] OPIN: Saudi Arabia: Food for Thought

2005-02-24 Thread Abdul Alim
Saturday, 19, February, 2005 (10, Muharram, 1426) Food for ThoughtTariq A. Al-Maeena, [EMAIL PROTECTED] My niece was recently very excited. She was making her first trip to a city in another part of this country. A frequent traveler to Europe, Asia and the Americas, this was her

[IslamCity] ISL: Jihad against racism: 33 Tips

2005-02-24 Thread Abdul Alim
ISLAM AGAINST RACISM AND PREJUDICE 33 Tips to launch your personal Jihad against Racism and Nationalism By Abdul Malik Mujahid Alhamdu lillah, all Masjids in the world are open to all people. Muslims pray shoulder to shoulder with no regard to any national, ethnic, class or color

[IslamCity] OPIN: Saudi Arabia: Why Turn Off the Lights?

2005-02-21 Thread Abdul Alim
Saturday, 12, February, 2005 (03, Muharram, 1426) Why Turn Off the Lights?Tariq A. Al-Maeena, [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are in a department store or a restaurant, when suddenly you find yourself amidst lights being dimmed and shutters being drawn. Left to grope for an exit and safety in

[IslamCity] HIST: From Ismail to Husayn

2005-02-19 Thread Abdul Alim
Imam Husayn's martyrdom at Karbala provides evidence of the moral victory of right over wrong, of virtue over vice, of principle over compromise, of the oppressed over the oppressor, of the denied over the denier; the ultimate victory of blood over sword. From Ismail to Husayn

[IslamCity] NEWS: CA: Bid to Deepen Interfaith Harmony

2005-02-18 Thread Abdul Alim
February 12, 2005 BELIEFS A Delicate, Daring Bid to Deepen Interfaith Harmony Jews, Christians, Muslims join in L.A. group's pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Organizers take pains to keep politics out. By Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer Mahmoud Abdel-Baset was scared.As director of

[IslamCity] ISL: What is the Fate of Non-Muslims?

2005-02-16 Thread Abdul Alim
Title of Fatwa Fate of Non-Muslims Date of Fatwa 30/ October/ 2003 Date of Reply 30/ October/ 2003 Topic Of Fatwa Non-Muslim Issues Question of Fatwa Please don't consider this question offensive. I don't mean so. Though I'm not a devout Christian, I try to follow teachings

[IslamCity] NEWS: India: Gujarat's Islamic Movement

2005-02-16 Thread Abdul Alim
Gujarat’s Islamic MovementIslamOnline Exclusive By Nadia El-Awady Ahmedabad, India February 02, 2005 Ahmedabad, former state capital and commercial center of Gujarat, on the Sabarmati River I’ve always dreamed of traveling to India. The Taj Mahal, Ghandi’s liberation

[IslamCity] NEWS: Yemen: Koranic duels ease terror

2005-02-14 Thread Abdul Alim
World Middle East from the February 04, 2005 edition Koranic duels ease terrors By James Brandon | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor SANAA, YEMEN – When Judge Hamoud al-Hitar announced that he and four other Islamic scholars would challenge Yemen's Al Qaeda prisoners

[IslamCity] NEWS: Rabbis, Imams Find Common Ground

2005-02-10 Thread Abdul Alim
2005-02-04 Rabbis, Imams Find Common Ground by Rabbi Reuven Firestone I recently returned from an extraordinary meeting that took place last month in Brussels. One hundred imams and rabbis from 20 different countries came together for four days of discussion about religion,

[IslamCity] OPIN: Music: A Question of Faith or Da'wah? - by Yusuf Islam

2005-02-08 Thread Abdul Alim
MUSIC: A QUESTION OF FAITH OR DA’WAH?By Yusuf IslamI bear witness that there is no God but Allah, And Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)Regardless of all the other unnecessary controversies surrounding me at the moment, I was saddened to recently hear that some voices in

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