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The Women of Benghazi
Women of Benghazi support their husbands fighting against Gaddafi.
Turkey calls for punishment of Israel for killings
JERUSALEM/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey called on Tuesday for Israel to be punished for storming a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza in an attack that left nine dead and Israel increasingly isolated in the face of international outrage.
Islamic Relief to Help Haiti
Islamic Relief USA works with Mormon church to aid Haitian quake victims
Israel Apologizes to Turkey
ANKARA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel apologized to Turkey on Wednesday for publicly dressing down Ankara’s ambassador in a dispute that has strained the once good ties between the Jewish state and the Muslim regional power.
Al Qaeda in Yemen
On Christmas Day, Al Qaeda in Yemen almost carried out the worst terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11. All eyes have turned to this ‘little known’ Arab country, asking: who is fighting Al Qaeda in Yemen? (Journeyman Pictures)
Gentle, Friendly Face of Indonesia and Islam
WHEN the former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid succumbed to a long battle with kidney disease and diabetes, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called for seven days of national mourning. For many millions of Indonesia’s 240 million citizens, the mourning is very personal.
Nigerian Terror Suspect: This Apple Fell Too Far From the Tree
The most unlikely person has snatched Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Mutallab’s relatively mild-mannered public persona from him: his own son, Farouk Abdul Mutallab.
FBI Kills Muslim Imam–What Really Happened?
The recent killing of Imam Luqman Abdullah in an ambush by the FBI is rife with controversy in varying reports by the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s office, eyewitnesses, and the people who knew the imam personally.
Masjid Nabawi (click this text to see links — full tour)
This is a very beautiful compilation of pictures of mosques, primarily Masjid Nabawi (s) but also several other mosques, with links to two videos that fully explore Masjid Nabawi (s) with a full explanation and tour.
Gates: US Absolutely Not Leaving Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Monday ruled out any consideration of a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as part of President Barack Obama’s sweeping strategy review of the increasingly unpopular war there.
Congrats Pres. Obama on the Nobel Peace Prize — Now Please Earn it!
The irony that you have been awarded this prize on the 2nd day of the ninth year of our War in Afghanistan is not lost on anyone.
Rep. Kucinich Encourages The Muslim Observer (TMO)
Farmington–October 7–Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-10-OH) recently met with TMO founder and publisher, Dr. AS Nakadar, at an AFMI Convention in Cleveland Ohio.
‘Eidul Fitr 1430 – and warning
We will update this post as we learn of more country announcements of when ‘Eid will be. UAE on 9/15/09 announced that ‘Eid would be Saturday, 9/19/09. Saudi Arabia: Unsure as of 9/18/09. Note: In Saudi Arabia ‘Eidul Fitr and ‘Eidul Adha are each ten-day holidays, and typically Saudi Arabia reduces work hours during Ramadan [...]
President Obama’s 9/9/9 Speech on Healthcare
THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, and the American people:
Hijab Martyr
An official funeral has been held for a pregnant Egyptian woman stabbed to death as she prepared to give evidence in a German courtroom.
Indonesia Minister, Clerics Clash over Hajj Swine Vaccine’ Requirement
JAKARTA, June 15 — The Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI) and the health minister are now at odds over a requirement for hajj pilgrims to take an anti-meningitis vaccine which allegedly contains a swine enzyme before travelling to the Holy Land, Antara news agency reported.
BridgesTV Founder Charged with Beheading Wife
A horrific act disgraces all American Muslims
Statement of Bridges TV Interim General Manager Hunaid Baliwala
The acting general manager of BridgesTV speaks about the television station’s plans in the wake of a horrific act of violence perpetrated allegedly by the organization’s founder.
The Wounds of Gaza
Two Surgeons from the UK, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah and Dr Swee Ang, managed to get into Gaza during the Israeli invasion. Here they describe their experiences, share their views, and conclude that the people of Gaza are extremely vulnerable and defenseless in the event of another attack.
