Volume 13
Jazz Musician Hassan Abdullah Passes
ATLANTIC CITY–Popular musician Stanley Barber, whose Muslim name was Hassan Abdullah, passed away last Saturday. He was 59.
Hajj: Worship of a Lifetime
Hajj is one of the most exhilarating experiences one can have in life…
Imran Khan: Unplugged
Love him or hate him, you can no longer ignore him. Following the Lahore rally, Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf have emerged as a force on the field of Pakistani politics.
But to many he is still a mystery: is he a superstar, a philanthropist, a politician, or all three? Who is he really, and what does he stand for?
The Reality of Black Friday
am I giving my Lord, the Creator and Sustainer, the same priority I’m giving a sales frenzy?
One Ummah
Many Islamic groups are active in offering such aid. One in particular the Muslim American Society (MAS), deserves special mention.
Alternate Universe
alternate universe, explained
Israeli Erasure of Palestine’s Ottoman Past
Erasure of Ottoman history in Palestine
500 Most Influential Muslims – 2011
Review of new “The Muslim 500″
Ottoman Empire National Anthem
Ottoman Empire National Anthem
Mevlevi Turkish Spiritual Singing
Beautiful singing and calligraphy
Safe-Haven Status Puts UAE Luxury Car Sales in High Gear
Mother-of pearl dashboards and diamond-encrusted hood ornaments at the Dubai International Motor Show this week underlined how the safe-haven status of the United Arab Emirates is fuelling dramatic growth in sales of luxury cars
Clogged Reforms a Speed Bump for Indonesia’s Economy
At a time when many countries are slipping off investors’ radar screens, Indonesia is a beacon with stable finances and the fastest growth rate in Asia outside China and India.
Dubai Diversifies with Push into Diamonds
By Nour Merza DUBAI, Nov 16 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates, the world’s fourth-largest oil exporter and home to gold trading hub Dubai, is rapidly becoming a force in trade of another highly valuable commodity: diamonds. Dubai, the UAE’s centre for gem trade, handled $35 billion worth of rough and polished diamonds in 2010, [...]
This Struggle Has Re-awakened Our Imagination
Text of a speech given by Arundhati Roy at the People’s University in Washington Square, NYC on 20 November, 2011.
Pakistan: Islamic Social State
Thoughts on Islamic government
Hot Air Balloons
In 1783, two French brothers, Jacques Etienne and Joseph Michel Montgolfier, invented the hot-air balloon and sent one to an altitude of 6,000 ft (1,800 m).
Community News (V13-I48)
Imam Abu Bakr Salahuddin receives social justice award / Muslims distribute meat to soup kitchens across North America / Newburgh Muslims hold free clinic / Fraudsters use “Muslim” sounding names for mortgage scheme
Fake Terror Plots, Paid Informants: the Tactics of FBI ‘Entrapment’ Questioned
Critics say bureau is running a sting operation across America, targeting vulnerable people by luring them into fake terror plots
Fake Terror Plots, Paid Informants: the Tactics of FBI ‘Entrapment’ Questioned
Critics say bureau is running a sting operation across America, targeting vulnerable people by luring them into fake terror plots
