Same War, Different Country
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Published: September 7, 2013 SAY, did you see the news from Libya — the last country we bombed because its leader crossed a red line or […]
When will the media notice that Al-Jazeera America is the Muslim Brotherhood Channel?
SEPTEMBER 07, 2013 5:00 AM • BY DIANA WEST “Al-Jazeera America”: The very name gives me the heebie-jeebies. What does Al-Jazeera have to do with America? Everything, if the cheers and happy talk of the American press corps are any measure. Entranced, media critics have greeted the rollout of “AJA” […]
This is how Ahmadi Muslims remember 9/11
Muslims for Life’ blood drive held at Milwaukee mosque The “Muslims for Life” blood drive held on Saturday, September 7th wasn’t just about saving lives, but also about changing misconceptions. […]
EU to US: Assad guilty of Syria gas attack, but no military backing before UN report
Russia Today: The European Union says the Syrian government was the likely perpetrator of the Damascus chemical attack on August 21, but that it will not be rushed into any military action before an official UN report is released. “Information from a wide variety of sources confirms the existence of […]
The Big Questions
Huff Post: Jaweed Kaleem. Twenty years ago, Evgenia Cherkasova and Elena Kornilov were doctoral students in their mid-20s, living in the same housing complex at Penn State University. As they pursued their degrees — Cherkasova in philosophy, Kornilov in physics — both started families, and to take a break from […]
Norcross Mayor to Give Blood at Ahmadiyya ‘Muslims for Life’ Event
Source: norcross.patch.com Norcross Mayoro Bucky Johnson will join an annual commemoration of the 9/11 attacks on America by giving blood at the “Muslims for Life” blood drive. The event takes place 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2013 at the Baitul Baqi Mosque, 6113 Oak brook Parkway. From a […]
The US-western role in religious extremism
Daily Times: The west must rethink its relationship with Saudi Arabia, have a more balanced approach towards Israel, and start afresh by befriending the people of the Muslim states if we are to have a safer world The phenomenal rise of political expression of the so-called ideology wrongly referred to […]
What’s at Stake in Syria Response? Human Life and America’s Credibility.
Huff Post: Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf. The greatest danger to world peace today is the growing, self-sustaining, vicious circle of violence afflicting the Middle East and North Africa. The danger grows whether the circle is fueled by extremist ideologies or by good intentions. Before the next round of escalation happens, […]
AIPAC to deploy hundreds of lobbyists to push for Syria action
Pro-Israel lobby says 250 activists will meet with their senators and representatives in Washington in a bid to win support Congressional support for military action in Syria. The influential pro-Israel American Israel Public Affairs Committee will deploy hundreds of activists next week to win support in Congress for military action […]
Picture of the Day: Early Missionaries of Jamma’at-e-Ahmadiyya sent to Europe and USA, 1940’s
Source: twitter.com | AMA London
USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim group, Red Cross, Canton PD to hold blood drive Friday
Source: boston.com Responding to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and this year’s Boston Marathon bombings, the Canton Police Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross and the Ahmadiyya […]
Here’s How Much A Military Strike Against Syria Would Probably Cost
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told lawmakers a limited military strike to deter Syria from using chemical weapons would likely cost tens of millions of dollars, but if past experience is a guide, the number could be substantially higher than that. It is not uncommon for U.S. forces to open an assault […]
Suppose we offered battle …
Source: Asia Times: Suppose we gave a war … and only a People’s Republic of China maritime surveillance vessel showed up? That is the first of many conundrums facing the US military as it considers the megaboondoggle known as ”Air-Sea Battle”. More:
Sarah Palin of USA “Let Allah sort it out.”
Source: CNN (CNN) — “Let Allah sort it out.” That is Sarah Palin’s succinct argument against U.S. intervention into Syria. And I have to be honest: I’m impressed with Palin on this one. Not with her horribly callous recommendation, made via Facebook late last week, but because she appears to […]
Vladimir Putin is unlikely to lend his support to latest US crusade There are many a cautionary tale for Arab leaders – and for arrogant Western ones – about Moscow’s dealings with the Middle East
by Robert Fisk, The Independent Not many years ago, a Russian President held a late-night meeting with his special representative and asked him to fly at once to meet with an Arab dictator – to give him a personal warning on an impending American attack. If the Arab autocrat would […]
U.S. will ‘definitely suffer’ if it leads strike on Syria
Source: CNN.Com Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday the United States — which, in addition to being one of his country’s chief adversaries, has led the push to punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government over chemical weapons — has no right to make “humanitarian claims (given) their track record” in […]
Muslim Americans are determined to turn perceptions around on September 11 this year
Source: World Muslim Congress Mulberry, Florida- September 5, 2013. The World Muslim Congress, a Muslim think tank committed to building cohesive America announced that they have worked out details with the One Blood organization of Florida to facilitate blood donation. Thanks to One Blood, Inc. for sending the Big Red Bus […]
Missouri man exposed 300-plus to HIV, police say
(CNN) — Prosecutors in rural Missouri have charged a man with exposing his partner to HIV and say he may have exposed more than 300 other people to the virus that causes AIDS. David Mangum told police he had at least that many unprotected sexual encounters with people he met online […]
Houston: Regional blood center assists third annual Muslims for Life campaign by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: chron.com The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is participating in the third annual Muslims for Life campaign with blood drives throughout Houston. The nationwide Muslims for Life blood drive campaign […]
Too dangerous… is it?
Source: calgaryherald.com Re: “Should a Muslim write about Jesus?” Mansoor Ladha, Opinion, Aug. 31. Mansoor Ladha writes: “We should invite Christians to write about Prophet Muhammad and about Islamic doctrines in […]