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Sects and Schools of Thought
The emergence of Islamic sects was marked during the era of ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib, May Allah Be Pleased with him. However, there were indications of their appearance prior to this but they did not take any official form. The most important of these sects are: Al-Khawaarij: This sect appeared during the time of ‘Ali and Mu‘aawiyah,.. More -
Syria air strikes 'target civilians'
Regime air strikes have hit bakeries and hospitals among other civilian targets in Syria, a watchdog reported Thursday, accusing the Syrian government of killing thousands in such raids it said amounted to war crimes. "Individuals who commit serious violations of the laws of war willfully, that is intentionally or recklessly, are responsible for.. More -
How to write about Muslims
The Western press and social media often seem to exercise two options for dealing with the Muslim population of the world: overt, unabashed Islamophobia or slightly subtler Islamophobia. As Georgetown University's John L Esposito writes in the foreword to Nathan Lean's The Islamophobia Industry: How the Right Manufactures Fear of Muslims, 9/11 and.. More -
Syria: the failure of our so-called international community
The massacres in Syria rage on and yet we stand idle. We must realize that, to millions of Syrians trapped in the country, the virtual absence of humanitarian relief is nearly as arbitrary and cruel as the war itself. Bombs, even ballistic missiles, are tearing homes apart and more than 70,000 people have been killed. Weapons, not blankets, are pouring.. More -
Camp Nama: horrors of a secret US base in Baghdad
British soldiers and airmen who helped to operate a secretive US detention facility in Baghdad that was at the center of some of the most serious human rights abuses to occur in Iraq after the invasion have, for the first time, spoken about abuses they witnessed there. Personnel from two RAF squadrons and one Army Air Corps squadron were given guard.. More -
Knowledge in Islam and how to seek it
In this article we’ll try to shed some light on knowledge from Islamic perspective. Generally speaking, the Arabic word for knowledge is 'ilm, which, in most cases, indicates to Islamic knowledge or matters related to Sheree’ah (Islamic Law). Although, some of the Quranic verses in this article refer to Islamic knowledge, yet they are general.. More -
Four children among the dead following joint Afghan-NATO operation
At least five Afghan civilians, of which four were children, were reportedly killed Tuesday night during an operation by joint NATO and Afghan forces in the eastern Arghanistan province of Logar, according to reports by a local police official. Reports indicate that the military operation included both soldiers operating on the ground and a possible.. More -
A Day in the Life of a Muslim Woman - II
Afternoon Preparing a healthy lunch. Performing Thuhr prayer (4 Rak'ah of Sunnah, 4 Rak'ah Fard, and 2 Rak'ah Sunnah) Regarding the Sunnah prayer, `Aa`ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said: "When the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, used to be in my house, he would offer four Sunnah Rak’ahs before Thuhr, then he would go and.. More -
A Day in the Life of a Muslim Woman - I
Normal and everyday activities become acts of worship if they are done for the sake of pleasing Allah. The regular and consistent deeds are the best among these deeds. `Aa`ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said that Allah’s Messenger, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: "The deeds most loved by Allah are those done regularly, even if.. More -
Iraq: War's legacy of cancer
Two US-led wars in Iraq have left behind hundreds of tons of depleted uranium munitions and other toxic wastes. Contamination from Depleted Uranium (DU) munitions and other military-related pollution is suspected of causing a sharp rises in congenital birth defects, cancer cases, and other illnesses throughout much of Iraq. Many prominent doctors.. More -
The story of Prophet Shu'ayb
The story of Prophet Shu'ayb, may Allaah exalt his mention, with his people is mentioned in the seventh chapter of the Noble Quran known as Soorah Al-A‘araf. The people of Madyan, to whom Shu'ayb, may Allaah exalt his mention, was sent by Allah the Almighty, were Arabs who lived in a place called "Ma'aan" (in Jordan). They were a greedy.. More -
Rohingya refugees import 'mail-order' brides
Young men who have found refuge in Malaysia after fleeing violence in Myanmar are covertly getting brides from home. Shamsul Alam, has dabbled as a tailor's assistant and construction worker since fleeing to Malaysia from his native Rakhine State in Myanmar. He recalls bitterly his grueling 12-14 hour work days on construction sites before grabbing.. More -
Report details dire plight of Syrian children
Rights group finds at least two million children have suffered malnutrition, disease and severe trauma during conflict. An international children’s' rights organization has released a report highlighting the severe plight of Syrian children during the regime’s two-year crackdown. UK-based Save the Children said on Wednesday that at least.. More -
Israel harms Palestinian economy: report
Israeli restrictions and closures coupled with the worsening fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority is causing "lasting damage" to the competitiveness of the Palestinian economy, the World Bank warns. In a report issued on Tuesday ahead of a meeting of global donors in Brussels on March 19, the World Bank explored the long-term damage.. More -
Torture taint hangs over Iraq death sentences
For three years, Nadiha Hilal has begun each day waiting to hear if she's become a widow. Hilal's husband has been awaiting execution since he was sentenced to death in 2009, along with 10 other people in a case that illustrates Iraq's deeply troubled criminal justice system. Iraq's Justice Ministry said the number of prisoners given death sentences.. More
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