10 dead as Israeli forces storm Gaza aid convoy
(CNN) — International condemnation poured in Monday after Israeli soldiers stormed a flotilla of ships carrying aid intended for Palestinians in Gaza, leaving at least 10 people dead in the resulting violence.
[Read more...]Warning: Crash Dead Ahead.
Commentary: ‘Game’s in the refrigerator.’ Power’s turning off. Dow sinking below 6,470
[Read more...]Kuwait Is Moving Ahead, So Are Kuwaiti Women!
KUWAIT: Within less than two decades of liberation by a multi-national force from seven months of Iraqi occupation on February 26, 1991, Kuwait and its people present the image of a nation moving ahead in all walks of life, including the progress of women.
[Read more...]“Muslim Americans for Palestine” Event
The suffering of the people of Gaza under the boot of Israeli occupation continues. While there are many organizations dedicated to the cause of Palestine, a relatively new one, Muslim Americans for Palestine (MAP), has, in less than half a year, established itself as a front runner.
[Read more...]Here We Go Again…
Past week Karachi was once again burning with target killings…
[Read more...]Dr. Tariq Ramadan speaks at Shura Council Event
At a time when Islamophobia is rampant, and Muslims are the victims of continuous lies and distortions, one of the most valuable assets that truth possesses is a spokesperson who is both learned and articulate. Dr, Tariq Ramadan, a Swiss academic and Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies in the faculty of Oriental Studies at Oxford University, is such a person.
[Read more...]Facebook Controversy
Is it really about free speech–and is free speech really threatened in the USA or Europe?
[Read more...]Lost and Leaderless
All speculations lead, inevitably and predictably, to the one issue that is at the source of American consternation: the potential of the Muslim Americans living and working in the United States to organise and enable a terrorist attack. And it is to this crucial question that Muslim American organisations have failed to respond in any meaningful way.
[Read more...]Stay Away from that Apple, Snow White
“Beauty always promises, but never gives anything.”
[Read more...]Flirting with Islam
TMO Editor’s note: although he is avowedly not Muslim, John-Paul Flintoff’s writing about Muslims in England from the point of view of an outsider is still not an attack against Islam, and is an interesting look at different Muslim lives in England.
[Read more...]Facebook Hypocrisy
TMO Editor’s Note: Facebook’s policy concerning freedom of speech obviously has an underpinning of anti-Islamic bias, since Facebook obviously has the capacity and will to immediately ban pages supporting Hitler but on the other hand stands idly by while miscreants insult the holiest person to 1.2 billion Muslims. The experience below demonstrates Facebook’s naked hypocrisy.
[Read more...]Community News (V12-I22)
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, CEO of Del Monte / Investigation into harassment of MN Muslims / Mosque expansion plans denied in Alpharetta GA / NYPD investigating attack on Muslim man
[Read more...]Houstonian Corner (V12-I22)
A well-attended 14th Annual Fundraising Gala of Iman Academy Islamic Schools in Houston was held on Sunday, May 9th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
[Read more...]Abi Olajuwon: A Chip Off the Old Pillar
Her full name is Alon Abisola Arisicate Ajoke Olajuwon, with the full name meaning “born in wealth, and loved by all.” But just call her Abi. And oh by the way, her father just happens to be Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon
[Read more...]Pakistan’s Ace: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi
These days just about the only Muslim tennis player that achieves headlines is the great Sania Mirza from India. But Pakistan boasts the second most noteworthy Muslim among active professional players in the world today.
[Read more...]Shahid Khan Trying to Buy the Rams
Pakistani billionaire Shahid Khan continues in his efforts to purchase a controlling share of the National Football League’s St. Louis Rams.
[Read more...]Hezbollah Stronger?
Metulla, north Israel–Barely 100m from a picnic spot in Israel’s northern-most village, the yellow flag of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah flutters in the breeze.
[Read more...]Brandeis Commencement Draws Protests
Outside Brandeis University’s commencement ceremony yesterday, about 20 students protested the college’s choice for its keynote speaker, Michael Oren, the Israeli ambassador to the United States.
[Read more...]Antibiotics
antibiotics explained, for kids
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