Australia Racist Attack! Commuter punched in face for defending 3 Muslim women in Melbourne
“I got a pretty good black eye out of it … but I don’t think this will deter me from doing the same thing again,” Mr Cias said. “If anything I […]
479. Commandment – Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and goodly exhortation
479. Commandment – Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and goodly exhortation [16:126] Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with them in a way that is best. Surely, thy Lord knows best who has strayed from His way; and He […]
America’s Virulent, Extremist Counterterrorism Ideology
VOICE America’s Virulent, Extremist Counterterrorism Ideology Forget the long war; we’re now in the thick of perpetual war. BY MICAH ZENKO MAY 21, 2015 Throughout the 13-plus years of the war on terrorism, one line of effort that everyone in Washington agrees on is the necessity to counter the ideology […]
America's Virulent, Extremist Counterterrorism Ideology
VOICE America’s Virulent, Extremist Counterterrorism Ideology Forget the long war; we’re now in the thick of perpetual war. BY MICAH ZENKO MAY 21, 2015 Throughout the 13-plus years of the war on terrorism, one line of effort that everyone in Washington agrees on is the necessity to counter the ideology […]
Five killed in Texas and Oklahoma floods, Houston on alert
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday likened the ferocity of flash flooding that left at least five people dead in Texas and Oklahoma to a tsunami, and authorities said a dam had given way in a state park. Abbott declared states of disaster in 24 counties and flew over the […]
Avoiding alcohol and M&S doesn’t make you an Islamic extremist
Source: The Guardian By Deborah Orr Dwell too much on the threat of Isis and you could go insane. The reports of what’s going on in Syria and Iraq are ghastly enough. But speculative reports, like the one saying that Isis is “infinitely” closer to building a nuclear weapon than […]
Avoiding alcohol and M&S doesn't make you an Islamic extremist
Source: The Guardian By Deborah Orr Dwell too much on the threat of Isis and you could go insane. The reports of what’s going on in Syria and Iraq are ghastly enough. But speculative reports, like the one saying that Isis is “infinitely” closer to building a nuclear weapon than […]
Prince Aga Karim Khan to boost educational opportunities
Premier Wynne and Aga Khan team up to boost educational opportunities Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Aga Khan signed a deal Monday to boost educational opportunities and promote what Wynne called […]
The Road to Character: A Must Read Book
Source of review: Amazon; You can listen to a short introduction there as well “I wrote this book not sure I could follow the road to character, but I wanted […]
Ramadi and America’s Fracturing of Iraq
By Eric Draitser Global Research, May 23, 2015 The Western media has been consumed in recent days with the news that Islamic State militants have captured the strategically critical city of Ramadi in Iraq. The narrative is one of incompetence on the part of Iraqi military forces who, the corporate media tells […]
Bangladesh bans Islamist group after blogger killings
Rappler.com: DHAKA, Bangladesh – Bangladesh on Monday banned an Islamist militant group suspected of involvement in the murders of atheist bloggers that sparked protests in Dhaka and outrage around the […]
478. Commandment – And relate to them the story of him to whom We gave Our Signs, but he stepped away from them; so Satan followed him up, and he became one of those who go astray
478. Commandment – And relate to them the story of him to whom We gave Our Signs, but he stepped away from them; so Satan followed him up, and he became one of those who go astray [7:176] And relate to them the story of him to whom We gave Our Signs, but […]
Switzerland good first refuge for asylum seekers
SAFE HAVEN Switzerland good first refuge for asylum seekers MAY 17, 2015 – 12:24 The majority of asylum seekers allowed into Switzerland last year did not qualify for refugee status (Keystone) Proportionally Switzerland admits more asylum seekers into the country on a provisional basis than most other European nations. […]
The effects of arrogance on the soul
Source: Arab News By HARUN YAHYA • Arrogant people are always “on tenterhooks” • Their behavior is never sincere and genuine. • They think they will never make a mistake. • They therefore live in a constant state of discomfort. — Arrogance leads people to sickness of mind and […]
IS denounced for shedding Muslim blood
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR TERROR: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chairs the weekly Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA) ARAB NEWS Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, denounced Friday’s terrorist attack on a Qatif mosque and said it was aimed at undermining the Kingdom’s security and stability. […]
Libyan tribes meet in Cairo as Egypt seeks allies against militants
Reuters | May 25, 2015 | 23:41 Updated: May 25, 2015 | 23:41 CAIRO — Hundreds of Libyan tribal leaders met in Cairo on Monday with Egyptian authorities hoping to enlist their help in preventing Islamist violence from spilling over their shared border. Islamist militants have thrived in the chaos […]
US defence chief’s criticism of Iraqis raises questions
AP | May 25, 2015 | JORDAN TIMES A displaced Sunni man fleeing the violence in Ramadi carries a crying child on his shoulders, on the outskirts of Baghdad, on Sunday (Reuters photo) WASHINGTON — The Daesh group’s takeover of the Iraqi provincial capital Ramadi has prompted criticism from Defence […]
Is scarf the new power symbol for women?
BBC: By Lennox Morrison Is there a must-have accessory for powerful women? I don’t dress to fit in, I dress to stand out. — Dr Genevieve Bell Some rely on […]
Are scarves the new ‘power’ accessory for women?
Ferragamo, Fendi and Gucci, once known for leather goods, now produce scarves for women. IMF’s Christine Lagarde regularly sports them. Is this the new way to show prestige and polish? When International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde goes to the G8 summit in June, she may well be wearing […]
Are scarves the new 'power' accessory for women?
Ferragamo, Fendi and Gucci, once known for leather goods, now produce scarves for women. IMF’s Christine Lagarde regularly sports them. Is this the new way to show prestige and polish? When International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde goes to the G8 summit in June, she may well be wearing […]