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Surat Maryam (verses 1-36)
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ISNA Canada Squanders Charity
Mohammad Ashraf, long-time leader of the Islamic Society of North America Canada, is at the centre of a controversy involving mismanaged charity donations and free perks for family members.
Eboo Patel speaks at College of DuPage
CHICAGO,IL–Eboo Patel discussed various interpretations for the meaning of the word “home” during a recent book reading and discussion at College of DuPage. A former College of DuPage student, Patel read from his book “Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim,” which is both an exploration of faith and a personal story about [...]
Encore for Malaysia’s Hit Islamic Talent Show
KUALA LUMPUR—A smash-hit Malaysian TV search for young Islamic leaders in late December announced a new season which will see contestants venture deep into the jungle to preach to indigenous tribespeople.
Saffron Brigade’s Terrorism Exposed!
NEW DELHI: With saffron brigade hitting headlines for alleged involvement of several members associated with this right-winged, extremist organization for a series of terrorist incidents, politicians are trying their best to politicize the issue.
The View from the Other Side–The Worst Kept Secret: Israel’s Bargain with the Bomb
Berkeley–January 21–I have been hearing about this book by Avner Cohen for the last several months. It is an important new book that tells the history of the Israeli nuclear program.
Alarming Trend: Self-Immolation for Human Rights
It all started in Tunisia, just prior to the New Year.
South Sudan Unprepared for Flood of Returning Refugees
South Sudan’s government has brought home hundreds of South Sudanese, but it seems unable to meet the needs of the people who arrived before that and are still trying to establish themselves.
Muslim Americans & the Tea Party Movement
The relationship of Muslim Americans, the GOP & the Tea Party Movement has been a stormy one, but now more than ever, engagement is key.
A Lesson for MLK Day
This is potentially a new column by a Muslim convert in Michigan. Opinions expressed are his own.
Interested in Running for Office in Michigan?
CPL Michigan The Michigan Progressive Candidate Training Program (http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ihugeZmdbg6yxXi6BZby9N9mKKUy%2B6BV) is designed to help leaders develop the skills and resources they need to advance progressive change through local elected office. The Michigan Progressive Candidate Training Program helps individuals who want to lead progressive political change in their community through local and state elected office. This four-part [...]
Community News (V13-I5)
Chicago conference to focus on Muslim and Jewish women / Toronto Al Safa to be acquired by Pakistani group / Buffalo university offers halal meals / U Minn Law School human rights center to launch Islamic law program / Sanford ME Dr. Naila Aslam-Khan appointed
Houstonian Corner (V13-I5)
American students raise funds for Pakistani flood victims / Garcia and House budget for TX community colleges
Qureshi Reaches Australian Third Round Before Exit
The men’s tennis doubles team known as the Indo-Pak Express was finally derailed in Melbourne, Australia.
Muslima Dismissed from Game due to Hijab
Maheem Haq, a 12-year-old Muslima in the Baltimore area, was not allowed to play in the first-half of a Mid-Maryland Girls Basketball game because she refused to take off her hijab.
Amir Khan Raises Money for Pakistan Flood Relief
Pakistani-Brit boxer Amir Khan hosted a fundraiser this past week for flood relief for Pakistan.
How China’s Stealth Aircraft Rose From the Ashes of the Balkan War
HONG KONG—Current flight tests of the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter at a Chengdu aircraft factory are ringing alarm bells inside the Pentagon. Invisible to radar, the high-tech aircraft is upping the ante against the U.S. Navy and Air Force in the Pacific theater.
U.S. Shifts Tone, Bluntly Urges Mubarak to Reform Now
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States bluntly urged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday to make political reforms in the face of protesters demanding his ouster, in a shift in tone toward an important Arab ally.
Only Authentic Leaders Can Deliver a Middle East Peace
This week’s leaks have exposed the dangerous folly of US and British attempts to control and divide the Palestinians By Seumas Milne, Guardian UK Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) walk together upon Medvedev’s arrival in the West Bank city of Jericho January 18, 2011. Medvedev drove into the [...]
