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Prophet (s): Role Model
What Siddiqui argues is that the basis of fiqh for Muslim minorities must lie in the Meccan period of life of the Prophet Muhammad (s) and his companions, a period of around thirteen years when the Muslims were a minority and did not enjoy political domination.
Apology to Palestine’s Indigenous Peoples?
A human being – and even more so, a whole nation – always finds it hard to admit to iniquities performed and to atrocities committed.
Obama’s Chicago Boys
Barack Obama waited just three days after Hillary Clinton pulled out of the race to declare, on CNBC, “Look. I am a pro-growth, free-market guy. I love the market.”
Maulana Madani Blames West For Terrorism
“Terrorism and extremism are against the very basic tenets of Islam,” Madani asserted.
Journey for an Incomplete Solution
The “Long March” started on 9th June 2008 and ended on 14th June 2008. The purpose of this march was to push the government to restore the judiciary and promote democracy.
India & Pakistan "Keen” to Improve Relations
NEW DELHI – Believe it or not, India and Pakistan have come a long way from the period when terrorism obstructed improvement in their relations.
The Sleeping Scholars
The 21st International Conference on Islamic Unity was held this past May in Iran. More than 850 Scholars and intellectuals from 45 countries…
Israel to Attack Iran Unless Enrichment Stops: Minister
An Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites looks “unavoidable” given the apparent failure of sanctions to deny Tehran technology with bomb-making potential, one of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s deputies said on Friday.
Civic Responsibility and Young Muslims
These young people who took the initiative in introducing a new kind of political activism must be lauded and appreciated…
Investments–Disinformation
Too often, investors fall prey to bad information — the kind that seems to make perfect sense, as long as listeners are not thinking too hard.
Scanners that See Through Clothing Installed in Airports
NEW YORK (AFP) — Security scanners which can see through passengers’ clothing and reveal details of their body underneath are being installed in 10 US airports, the US Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
Turkey Beyond the Veil
The secular and the pious march towards a new collision, with unforeseeable consequences for democracy and Turkey’s chances in Europe
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ISNA Convention Planning / Courageous Ram Paswan
McCain Says Wants 45 New Nuclear Reactors by 2030
Republican John McCain would put the United States on course to build 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030 if elected president…
Reuters Poll: Obama with Narrow Lead on McCain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Barack Obama has a narrow 5-point lead on Republican John McCain in the U.S. presidential race, but holds a big early edge with the crucial swing voting blocs of independents and women, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.
Obama and the Fall Into Tyranny
… Therefore, there is no difference between Bush, McCain, Obama, and the Lobby with regard to the Middle East.
Bill Presses Iraq To Recognize Israel
“Right is right and wrong is wrong,” the Florida congressman said. “And this is just not right.”
Second Jewish State in Germany?
CAIRO — An Israeli journalist is campaigning to establish a second state for the Jews in Germany, reported Haaretz on Saturday, July 14.
Professors John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt Cordially Received in Israel
Contrary to some expectations, the visit of the two controversial American professors was a great success.
