Ashura across the Muslim world…
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Shiites mix Ashura rituals with politics in Iraq
Shiite Muslims marching during Ashura rituals in the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala on Saturday mixed mourning the death of Imam Hussein over 1,300 years ago with chants condemning modern politicians. Hundreds of black-clad Shiites walked toward the mausoleum of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed who was […]
Iraqi troops, Kurdish forces face off in disputed area
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s central government and the country’s autonomous Kurdistan region have each sent troops to reinforce their internal border as tension builds between them in a feud over land and oil. The second military build-up this year illustrates how far relations between Baghdad’s Arab-led central government and ethnic Kurds […]
Iraq cancels 4.2 billion $ Arms deal with Russia
Ammar Karim | AFP ARABNEWS Saturday 10 November 2012 BAGHDAD: Iraq canceled a $4.2 billion (3.3 billion euro) weapons package with Russia on Saturday citing graft concerns, torpedoing a deal that would have made Moscow Iraq’s biggest arms supplier after the US. Cancellation of the deal, which had been announced […]
BE WARNED: In Saudi Arabia and Israel, Signals That Iran Has Retaliation in Works
The Iranians and their Hizbullah ally are sending warning signals about how they might fight a future war with the United States and Israel. The signals aren’t subtle—Tehran intends to retaliate for any attack on its nuclear facilities with blows against America’s allies in the region, hitting their most sensitive […]
ISLAM IN THE PRESS: post by H. Koya
Witnesses: Libya consulate attack seemed planned, may have used anti-Islam … Fox News TRIPOLI, Libya – It began around nightfall on Sept. 11 with around 150 bearded gunmen, some wearing the Afghan-style tunics favored by Islamic militants, sealing off the streets leading to the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. They set up roadblocks […]
How can Wahhabi vandalism be stopped?
Wahhabis have a history of vandalising and destroying Islamic heritage. In Saudi Arabia they destroyed and damaged houses and mosques associated with the Prophet Mohammad and his family. The history goes back to 18th and 19th century and their raids on Shi’a holy cities of Karbala and Najaf, killing and […]
Clash of Culture cause of unrest in the Muslim World
Patriot News By Ivy DeJesus The unrest across the Muslim world in retaliation for a crudely made anti-Islamic video underscores a clash of cultures. It’s a clash between a free country whose government has no say in the endeavors of writers, artists or filmmakers, and incensed Muslims and their leaders who call […]
Letter to Editor – San Francisco Chronicle
NOTE: When Jay Jason from San Francisco editorial team called me yesterday for verification before printing this, we had a little chit chat about my Muslim News. Then it occurred to me that I had left out our famous slogan “Love for All and Hatred for None.” I requested Jason to […]
Islam’s humane view of blasphemy – Opinion, Christian Sc. Monitor
Source: Violent protests over the video that insults the prophet Muhammad highlight a fundamentalist view of blasphemy. But this interpretation relies on only a handful of sources and ignores Islamic authorities […]
US Warning Over Anti-Islam video
U.S. warns of rising threat of violence amid outrage over anti-Islam video By the CNN Wire Staff updated 10:19 PM EDT, Thu September 13, 2012 Protesters chant slogans during a march to the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen, on Thursday, September 13. One protester was killed in clashes when Yemeni security […]
U.S. strikes on Iran would risk major war: report
WASHINGTON: An assessment of the costs and benefits of attacking Iran says U.S. military strikes probably would trigger Iranian retaliation that carried risks of igniting all-out war in the Middle […]
Islam’s Ancient Divide Fuels Middle East Conflicts
They began as a cry for freedom in the Middle East, but the Arab rebellions have become increasingly characterized by an ancient sectarian conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims. SPIEGEL examines how the power struggle between the two groups is sparking new fears along old frontlines. In the countries that […]
Baghdad threatens Kurds with budget cut over oil row
By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s central government is considering cutting federal budget payments to the country’s Kurdistan by more than $3 billion (1.9 billion pounds) to cover losses it says came from the autonomous region’s oil exports, a government spokesman said on Tuesday. Ali al-Moussawi, advisor to Prime […]
Desmond Tutu calls for Blair and Bush to be tried over Iraq
Source: BBC Tony Blair and George W Bush should be taken to the International Criminal Court in The Hague over the Iraq war, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said. Writing in […]
Future of Religious Minorities in the Muslim World
Source: Huffington Post By Imam Mohamed Magid President, Islamic Society of North America As an imam and as the president of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), I know all too well the many challenges that American Muslims experience on a daily basis. We struggle for inclusion, for acceptance, […]
Islamic summit questioned: Can they make Amends?
Eight Islamic Sects Meet in Saudi, But Can They Make Amends? Leaders of Islamic countries pose during the official photo taking session of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) summit in Mecca August 14, 2012. Leaders of Muslim countries are expected to suspend Syria’s membership of the OIC at a […]
US hometown honours Marine convicted in 2005 Iraqi killings of unarmed civilians
by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AUGUST 19, 2012 CALGARY HERALD MERIDEN, Conn. – A Marine who was convicted in the 2005 killings of unarmed Iraqis returned home this weekend to Connecticut […]
Iraq helping Iran skirt sanctions: report
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE ARABNEWS Sunday 19 August 2012 WASHINGTON: Iraq is helping its neighbor Iran skirt international sanctions by smuggling oil and letting Tehran secretly move large amounts of cash through bank auctions, The New York Times reported Sunday. Last month, US President Barack Obama singled out the Elaf Islamic […]
Iran Summit – Egyptian President to attend
Egypt President To Visit Iran, A First In Decades by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS text size A A A CAIRO August 18, 2012, 05:18 pm ET CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi will attend a summit in Iran later this month, a presidential official said on Saturday, the first such trip for an Egyptian leader […]