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Ramadan and ‘Eid Dates
Fiqh Council Press Release The first day of Ramadan will be Friday, July 20, 2012 and Eid al-Fitr on Sunday, August 19, 2012, inshaAllah. “O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint.” Qur’an 2:183 The Fiqh Council of North America recognizes [...]
Air Conditioning
The first modern air conditioning system was developed in 1902 by a young electrical engineer named Willis Haviland Carrier…
Indus Community Action Network Annual Event
June 9–Detroit—On Saturday June 9th, 2012, the Indus Community Action Network(ICAN) held its first annual dinner at the beautiful Charles H Wright Museum of African American History.
US Excludes Israel from Forum Because of Turkey
Israel tried hard to obtain an invitation to the Global Counterterrorism Forum meeting, and its exclusion has greatly disappointed officials in Jerusalem.
US Fears Fresh Massacre in Syria
US State Department spokesman Victoria Nuland voiced “deep alarm” for the fate of Haffa
Sania Mirza Wins French Mixed Doubles
The all-Indian combination of Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi clinched their second Grand Slam mixed doubles title as a team this past week
Nasri Leads France to Draw With England in Euro 2012 Opener
French playmaking midfielder Samir Nasri has hinted that he fooled England goalkeeper Joe Hart
Muhammad Represents England Amid Controversy
Lutalo Muhammad takes pride in the fact that he was chosen to represent England in taekwondo in the London Olympic Games next month
State Budget Requests:
Agencies told not to exceed last year’s budget, prepare for other possible cuts
Community News (V14-I25)
Illinois mosque opens doors / New Haven Muslim invocation / Muslims oppose Philadelphia liquor shop close to mosque
CAIR Asks FBI to Probe Fire at Building Associated with Mich. Mosque
Bias attack against Dearborn mosque
Kosciuszko Students Use ‘Childhood Toy’ to Learn, Teach
Lego blocks are a teaching tool used for students to get an upper hand in science technology education at Kosciuszko Middle School in Hamtramck
Combating Islamophobia at the Islamic House of Wisdom
Dearborn Heights, MI–June 8–”Strengthening Our Communities–Stand Up Against Islamophobia” was the title and theme of an event held Friday at the Islamic House of Wisdom.
The Real Estate Cycle: Where Are We Now?
There are many theories out there about The Real Estate Cycle, but the one I like best is called “The Great 18-Year Real Estate Cycle.”
FBI Actions Have Left a Portland Mosque and its Imam Feeling They’re in the Government’s Cross Hairs
The FBI’s interest in Masjed As-Saber dates back more than 10 years.
Lies About the 1967 War
The lies about the 1967 war are still more powerful than the truth
Protect Yourself from Cyber Stalkers
In recent times, online stalking has become a frequent occurrence.
No Progress on Siachen
India and Pakistan were today unable to make any forward movement in ending the military standoff on Siachen
Mehdi Hassan: Golden Voice Silenced Forever
Pakistani ghazal legend Mehdi Hassan recorded more than 20,000 songs, and had millions of fans
