Wa SalaamWa Salaam******************A Muslim-American Journal****************** Articles
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2008-01-31 07:00:00 The Java Post: Following Zikr Activities in Sufi Mosque, New York The Java Post is Indonesia?s biggest media news network which operates in all the 33 provinces of the republic. The following story was on the front page of the the Java Post, translated by Lukman Hoja More About: Links , 2008
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2008-01-25 07:00:00 Gulfnews: Blair calls for revival of Doha Round Davos: The world needs to be ready to resist increasing protectionism, and to do so the Doha Round of the World Trade Organisation talks must be revived, said Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister and co-chair of the Davos World Economic Forum, at the open Realism's grim prognosis Is there any hope for peace in the Middle East? Reports from realists on the subject are far from encouraging Canal plan divides Korea South Korea's incoming President Lee Myung-bak intends to build a canal stretching the length of the country - he believes it will be an engineering marvel, others say it is lunacy. 'AFP: Islamic Jesus' hits Iranian movie screens TEHRAN (AFP) ? A director who shares the ideas of Iran's hardline president has produced what he says is the first film giving an Islamic view of Jesus Christ, in a bid to show the "common ground" between Muslims and Christians. More About: Links , 2008
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2008-01-24 07:00:00 Economical Way To Boost Vitamin A Content Of Corn Found ScienceDaily (Jan. 18, 2008 ) ? A team of plant geneticists and crop scientists has pioneered an economical approach to the selective breeding of maize that can boost levels of provitamin A, the precursors that are converted to vitamin A upon consumption Games Inc. WoW Hits The Big 1-0 Blizzard Entertainment announced today that its juggernaut MMO, World of Warcraft, has reached 10 million subscribers. The announcement is a note to would-be competitors ? listen up Age of Conan, Pirates of the Burning Sea, and Warhammer Online* ? the Work stress 'changes your body' A stressful job has a direct biological impact on the body, raising the risk of heart disease, research has indicated. More About: Links
NYC Premiere: Prince Among Slaves
2008-01-23 17:06:00 The Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood, Inc. Hosts the New York City Premier of PRINCE AMONG SLAVES Co-Sponsors The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial Ctr. Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc. Full Spectrum of New York Muslim Women’s Institute for R&D New York University Islamic Center More About: Movies , Travel , Events , History
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2008-01-23 07:00:00 The Harsh Realities of Social Responsibilities Brnaeem (Muslim blogger living in Riyadh Saudi Arabia): I've been thinking some more on the issue of Islamic polygyny, specifically about the humanity (or lack thereof) surrounding the practice. A commenter from my last post referred to the pain experienc More About: Links , 2008
Holy Chanting and Remembrance on Ashura
2008-01-22 19:02:00 A Holy Assembly in commemoration of the Holy Day, Ashura. Photograph and audio recording courtesy of Yursil.com More About: Religion , Islam , Music , Blogs , Podcast
The Holy Prophet?s Sense of Humor
2008-01-22 07:34:00 It is well known that the Prophet Muhammad (may Peace and Blessings be upon him) was indeed the perfect man. He was a devoted seeker of Truth, a warner and exhorter, a person of good cheer and pleasantness, a brilliant leader, a courageous and yet reluctant warrior, a statesman par excellence and the teacher of ... More About: Jokes , Religion , Islam , Humor , Sense
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2008-01-22 07:00:00 Gaza Gripped by Cold and Darkness After Israel Blocks Delivery of Fuel At Least 7 Killed in Violence Across Kenya - NYT NAIROBI, Kenya ? At least seven people were killed in Kenya over the weekend in reverberations from last week?s nationwide protests, and police officials have begun investigating the officer seen on television shooting an unarmed demonstrator, police Exeter area news in brief EXETER ? "Jews and Muslims: Working Together" is the title of a free public conversational presentation by Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur-Rashid to be held 7-9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14 at the Phillips Exeter Academy Assembly Hall, Front S Zikr Ashura (Jan '08) Zikr of the Osmanli Naksibendi-Hakkani Order on Ashura 1429/2008 . More About: Links
Sahih Bukhari: Extensions, Weaves And Tattoos
2008-01-17 18:45:00 It may or may not be funny that society in general has a bad view of tattooed women with extensions or weaved hair that reaches the length of her back. Its a wonder why these women are often stigmatized. Perhaps it is merely for the reasons above or maybe because extensions and tattoos are accompanied ... More About: Religion , Women , Lifestyle , Culture , Extensions
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2008-01-17 07:00:00 40 years on Padre Pio's body to be exhumed To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the death of Padre Pio, Italy's favourite saint, his body will be exhumed, given a "check-up" and put on display for a few months, church leaders have decided. Kofi Annan to Head AU's Kenya Panel Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has accepted an invitation to head an African Union (AU) panel to help broker peace in Kenya. More About: Links , 2008
Science Uses Miracle of the Heart
2008-01-15 18:30:00 Scientists have recently taken hearts from rat cadavers and infused them with live heart cells according to AFP. Science is using the miracle of the human heart to develop this new breakthrough in modern medicine. This procedure allowed the scientists to get the once non-functional hearts to beat again, something reminiscent of Dr. Frankenstein. Their hope ... More About: Radio , Television , Religion , Media
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2008-01-15 07:00:00 Khutbe (01/04/2008 ) Jummah khutba (Dhul Hijja 26,1428) by Sheykh Abdul Kerim al-Hakkani al-Kibrisi Nafs that is pleased with its Lord and when the Lord is pleased with that nafs ... Prophets taught how to take the nur from the nar, take the spirit from the fire. How to mo More About: Links
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2008-01-14 07:00:00 Sohbet (01/05/2008 ) Sheykh Abdul Kerim's general zikir sohbet from January 5th, 2008 More About: Links
Malcolm X: The Future Belongs to Those Who?
2008-01-13 20:33:00 A word famous American Muslim named Malcolm X once said, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it.” This statement, which is often misquoted, is a practical wisdom that points to a very profound and fundamental element of religion, our existence. In one way or another we are all concerned with our future and its outcome. ... More About: Religion , Life , Future , Quran
Marriage (part 1): Authority, Legitimacy and the State
2008-01-11 00:13:00 The issue of marriage is always a good topic to write about, because it essentially effects everyone. Every human being in one way or another has a relationship to marriage and can relate and express a view on marriage even if their understanding is limited to the confines of intellectual pondering or flighty fantasies of ... More About: Religion , Family , Marriage , Culture , New York
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2008-01-10 07:00:00 What is Remembrance (Zikr)? More About: Links , 2008
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2008-01-03 07:00:00 Hijab Style: Malaysian Style More About: Links , 2008
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2008-01-02 07:00:00 Forced Marriages: Sexual Slavery Rape Child Molestation « Scarlett Crusader Scarlett Crusader discusses marriage in Afghanistan. More About: Links , 2008
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2008-01-01 07:00:00 Osmanli Naks-i'bendi Ilahi (Dec 07) Veysel Karani (Dec 07) NPR : NASA Releases Cryptic Airline Safety Study More About: Links
And Whoever Loves Me is With Me
2008-01-01 06:55:00 Why is the turban such an instigant? The turban is one of several traditional items of clothing that the Holy Prophet (alayhi salatu wa salam) would wear. It is of the Prophet’s Tradition to wear a turban cloth as headwear. Didn’t the Holy Prophet say, that whoever gave life to one of his traditions after ... More About: Religion , Islam , Life , Culture , Love
NASA Releases Troubling Air Safety Survey
2007-12-31 21:01:00 NASA, the national Aeronautics and Space Administration is an agency of the United States government. Its primary function is to control and administer the nation’s public space program, this replaced the previous administration of aeronautics, astronautics and space exploration which was generally a responsibility held by the U.S. military. In the end and currently what ... More About: Science , News , Business , Safety , Travel
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2007-12-31 07:00:00 Isaiah Prophecy...About the Revelation of the Qur'an? Seyh Maulana Nazim & Seyh Abdul Kerim More About: Links
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2007-12-30 07:00:00 Will iPod Kill Blockbuster? More About: Links
Biz Osmanliyiz! Pek ?anliyiz!
2007-12-30 05:59:00 (Turkish No Subs) More About: Video , Middle East , Iraq , History , Israel
New Jersey Sex Offenders Banned From Internet
2007-12-30 04:49:00 In this age, an age where technological advances have given rise to the digital device as an “indispensable” part of our daily lives, we find that coupled with these works of wonder are new ways to abuse other human beings. One such form of abuse is criminal sex offense, where the internet is used as ... More About: News , Religion , Women , Internet , Family
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2007-12-27 07:00:00 A Great Sufi Shaykh in China Video: Imam Ghazali and His Awakening More About: Links
Safety in Following the Righteous
2007-12-25 00:23:00 Over the past few months, perhaps due to my presence, the topic of ’shaykhs and those whom associate with shaykhs’ have come under fire by the local imams of a New York mosque that I attend on Fridays. So I thought I might write about the experience and ‘independently conclude’ whether my rights to worship ... More About: Religion , Life , Safety , Leadership
Back From the Holy Day Break
2007-12-24 18:36:00 ‘Eid Mubarakum! Well I am back, I took a small break from blogging to prepare for the ‘Eid al-Adha, which recently passed. First, I would like to say congratulations to all of the Hajis for completing their pilgrimage. It is quite an accomplishment, may Allah Almighty reward you for your efforts. And may He make ... More About: Religion , Islam , Life , Holiday , Muslim
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2007-12-24 07:00:00 Photographs: 'Eid al-Adha 2007 Video: Khutbe 'Eid al-Adha 2007 More About: Links
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More articles from this author:2007-12-12 07:00:00 Ayan Hirsi Ali in the NY Times: Where are the Moderate Muslims? More About: Links 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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