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Plans For The Muslim World’s First Virtual World
Muxlim–Second Life for Muslims
Colin Powell Endorses Sen. Obama
Gen. Colin Powell endorses Sen. Barack Obama in eloquent speech about relative merits of McCain and Obama, and eloquent and moving first-ever defense by a prominent American of Muslim Americans. Very nice.
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Qur`an Conference in Las Vegas
Las Vegas–October 11–Several prominent Muslim scholars deliberated on the theme of Qur`an: Law and Ethics during the recently concluded sixth annual Qur`an conference in Las Vegas.
Eid Celebration in Downtown London (Trafalgar Square)
11th October 2008–Thousands of people came to the capital today to mark the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr at London’s Trafalgar Square. Hosted by the Mayor of London and organised with the help of the Muslim Council of Britain, the event aimed to ensure a joyful and fun day for all of London’s diverse communities, uniting in a spirit of goodwill.
Liquidating The Empire
Patrick J. Buchanan on the falling economy.
Obituary: Salahuddin Owaisi, Veteran Indian Politician
Hyderabad: Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) president Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi, who recently passed away was one of India’s prominent Muslim leaders who dominated politics in this southern city for over 40 years.
Palin’s Breathtaking Naivete
John McCain tends to be moderate with his words, but is Sarah Palin even aware of the fact that she is citing racists and agitators in her speeches? People who lead campaigns like that put human lives in danger.
India Stands Committed To Palestinian Cause
NEW DELHI: India has played its diplomatic card astutely by assuring Palestinians that the country stands by its commitment for independence of Palestine. This would not be affected by the strengthening of ties between India and Israel.
The Hummus War
The inconspicuous chickpea, while puny in size, is causing a major war of words between Israel and Lebanon.
The Asian Masculine Imbalance
You might ask if there are situations of male imbalance that produce negative effects on society and the answer is yes. While I consider Europe to represent the feminine principle, I also consider Asia to represent the masculine principle.
The Anti-Muslim Smear Machine Strikes Again?
In the midst of remarkably cynical election-time mud-slinging, the Obsession campaign is truly in a class of its own.
CIOM Unity Banquet: Stuffed to Bursting Again
Livonia–October 12–The well known Muslim names, and a few new ones, graced Burton Manor this past weekend as CIOM celebrated its annual awards banquet and gala at Burton Manor in Livonia.
What If?
As I write this column and October ends its second week, I continue to hear “the bottom is near” in the enormous sell-off hitting stock markets around the world. One market participant said that today, October 10, would mark the bottom for stocks and present a wonderful buying opportunity.
Annual MAJC Show Dazzles Again
Jackson–October 10–The Muslim Association of Jackson County lived up to its acronym this past Friday in Jackson County. MAJC is, at the end, a small mosque.
Houstonian Corner (V10-I43)
Shifa Foundation recognition from Houston Mayor Bill White / Senator Ogden (TX) on the economy
Obama’s Hold on Jewish Vote is Weaker than Kerry’s in ‘04
RSS Reporter Jane Lampman talks about comedian Sarah Silverman’s efforts to sway Jewish voters, who are unusually lukewarm about Sen. Barack Obama, toward the Democratic nominee this year.
Bon Jovi Complains Over Republican Rally Song
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rocker and Democratic supporter Jon Bon Jovi on Wednesday became the latest musician to complain about Republican John McCain’s presidential campaign using songs without the artists’ approval.
Middle East Hit by U.S. Financial Crisis
A few days later, the same newsstands spelled dread. Images of fear-stricken men in white robes and kafiyyas, their eyes fixed on strings of red numbers, splashed the front pages. Headlines announced that the Middle East’s markets were crashing, and columnists spit fire, calling on the Arab world to free itself “from the shackles of American imperialism.”
