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Muslimah (V9-I35)
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Post-War Lebanon
Why did I travel to Lebanon in May 2007? One reason for my trip to the Middle East, but particularly
UAE Man Aims to Father 100 Children
(Reuters) - A one-legged Emirati father of 78 is lining up his next two wives in a bid to reach
The Global Vision of Youssef Ezeddin Eassa (1914-1999)
Youssef Essa was a creative writer -- in fact, with many awards to his credit. At the same time, he
Guidelines for Writers
Staff Writers: To help in the learning curve of the newer writers I am writing this little guide. 1) In
Gamelan--Traditional Indonesian Cultural Music
Beyond Disaster--Iraq Is About to Become a Lot Worse
"The war in Iraq is about to get worse -- much worse. The Democrats’ decision to let the war run
City Under Siege
Islamic Cairo is still waiting for a comprehensive urban development plan, much to the concern of the World Heritage Committee,
Prof. Shakeela Z. Hassan: Purpose Prize Fellow
CHICAGO, IL--Civic Ventures, a think tank and program incubator helping society achieve “the greatest return on experience,” has designated a
Mecca’s Hallowed Skyline Transformed
These days it’s easier to find a Cinnabon in Mecca than the house where the Prophet Muhammad (s) was born.
Education is Key
AFMI is organizing their 17th North American Annual Convention at Marriott Westchase Hotel located along Briar Park at Westheimer in
Without Bounds
The crime rate in Kuwait is soaring and criminals continue to find new and inventive ways to plunder the pockets
Republican Debate or Fanaticism?
The Republican debate on Sunday the 5th of August, gave me the chills. As a Muslim American of Pakistani descent,
Diplomat Hamid Ansari Steps Onto Political Stage
NEW DELHI – Committing himself to his new role as the Vice-President, Mohammed Hamid Ansari said that he would not
The “Stockholm Syndrome” and American Muslims
We did not do anything wrong so we should not have low esteem. Allah has chosen Islam for us and
The Game of Risk
Investors today seem to view building and managing their portfolios as overseeing a basket of financial assets. And while that
Islamic Relief Benefit Concert at Max M. Fisher Music Center
Detroit--August 11--Muslim rock stars and a night of rock n roll. That’s what happened Saturday night at the Max M.
Islamic Institute of Knowledge (IIK) Swimming Session
The IIK rented the Dearborn Recreation Center pool from 6:30 pm, and made special arrangements that only female lifeguards would
Community News (V9-I34)
Aligarh Alumni Meeting Foster City CA / Chicago Muslims concerned over wiretapping / Newark NJ Muslims support community agriculture /
Houstonian Corner (V9-I34)
The City Of Houston Pours In $300,000 More Into The Shifa Public Clinic
Another View: Iraqi Politics
Well-informed sources however said that President Galal Talabani and Vice-President Adel Al-Mahdi met Al-Maliki after that and relayed a further
Muslim Society of Paraná Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Curitiba – A solemnity to be held on Friday evening (10th) will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of
Indictment Against Virginia Bigot Patrick Syring
Patrick Syring, a 20 year veteran of the State Department, whose postings included Beirut, will be arraigned in Federal District
Obama: I Was Misrepresented
Candidate greeted with Devon Street protests in Chicago--did he really say what they say he said?
Book Review: The Islamic Laws of Animal Slaughter
The debate over Zabihah Halal meat, especially in the West, is an unending and emotionally charged one. Often led by
How Government Torture Programs Come to Be
... A systematic and rigorous program of highly abusive interrogation was approved at the highest levels of government at so-called
Muslim Comedy Tour to Be Made Into Feature Length Film
“Allah Made Me Funny is one of the funniest and most important comedy shows in America today. These guys are
My Turn Now: Customs Nightmare
Unfortunately, for Muslim Physicians, things changed after the July 1st, 2007 alleged terrorism by a certain physician at Glasgow Airport.
The ‘Tarsheed’ Police
"Kuwait is the richest country in the World due to its’ mass oil reserves. So, why would a country like
India-US Nuclear Deal – Historic Or Hollow?
[T]he United Progressive Alliance ruling combine, has welcomed the nuclear deal, describing it as a “historic agreement,” the leading opposition