Bullitt County residents applaud rejection of cemetery planRarely has a simple 10-acre tract of land so united a community.But the staunch opposition to a proposed Islamic cemetery near the eastern edge of Mount Washington wasn't as uncomplicated...

If you are not familiar with geographical facts about Syria, let’s explore some basic and important facts about Syria. It’s a country that was hacked by French and Briton from the cadaver of the Ottoman Empire. But after the World War II, the country succeeded in winning its independence. However, it is sad to see how raging fight in a country can lead to an massacre.Syria is surrounded by the states of Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan and Israel. It is the home to diverse religious and ethnic groups including Armenians, Kurds, Assyrians, Druze, Christians, Arab Sunnis and Alawite Shias. The Sunnis and Shias make the majority of Muslim population in the country.How did the country enter this condition of discrepancy and militancy?...

Two years ago, after a long day of classes, I was looking forward to mindlessly scrolling through my Twitter; however, I was immediately alarmed when I saw that several of my friends had posted a YouTube video entitled “Hate Comes to Orange County.”I was horrified with what I saw.A family of four exits their car on their way to a charity dinner to raise money for women’s and homeless shelters. They had been looking forward to a lovely dinner and an opportunity to catch up with friends; instead, they are met with hatred. A few hundred protestors have shown up, harassing those attending.  As families walk into the event hall, protestors scream insults, including “Get out of here. Go back home!”Despite the vitriol that...

“Hiçbir baba, çocuğuna, güzel terbiyeden daha üstün bir hediye veremez”.  (Tirmizî, Birr, 33)Sözlükte Ahlak; Huy, tabiat, insanın davranış tarzı, tutum ve tavrı, bir cemiyette makbul ve iyi sayılan davranış kuralları olarak tanımlı.İslâm ahlâkı ise ahlâkın temeli olarak Allah’ın emrine uygunluğu ve gaye olarak da Allah rızasını almakla insanı şahsi veya toplumsal bencillikten kurtarmıştır. Ahlâkı da cemiyetten cemiyete ve zamanla değişen keyfî ve tesadüfî kaideler yığını olmaktan çıkarıp Allah’ın emirlerine uygunluğu esas almakla, birlik ve beraberliği ve devamlılığı sağlamıştır.Güzel kelimesi ise; Hoşa giden, beğenilen, iyi, doğru bir biçimde olarak anlatılmış sözlükte.Güzel Ahlakın ise tek bir tarifi yok, tabi ki...

“Herhangi bir Müslüman çıplak bir Müslüman’ı giyindirirse, Allah da ona Cennetin meyvelerini ikram eder. Herhangi bir Müslüman susuz bir Müslüman’ı suya kandırırsa, Allah da ona ağzı mühürlü (el değmemiş) Cennet meşrubatından ikramda bulunur”. [Ebu Davud; Tirmizi]Dünya imtihan dünyası. Yaşadığımız yeri, kişileri, şartlarımızı kendimiz seçmiyoruz. Bunlar bize veriliyor ve biz bir sınava tabi tutuluyoruz. İmtihanın bir diğer yanı da herkes aynı veya benzer şartlara sahip olmuyor, kimi fakir kimi zengin, kimi yetenekli, kimi değil, kimi zeki, kimi sıradan. Dünyaya gönderilişimizin ise amacı tek:“(Ben) cinleri ve insanları, ancak bana ibadet etsinler diye yarattım!” (Zariyat Suresi 56. Ayet)Fakat var olan her şeyin tek bir...

A Concise introduction and account of the Playbook can be presented as a function towards establishing certain rules and regulations, in relation to the mysterious and the stealthy Drone Attacks conducted by the CIA around the globe. It also functions to set rules that would legalize the actions of the drones mentioned herewith and to mitigate the rate at which these attacks are conducted.This is something that the US Government needs to consider on a profound and intense note, in light of the heavy criticism and ridicule that it is facing and receiving from its many supporters and people, as well. This criticism is mainly directed towards the government’s uncontrolled and unhindered dependence on technological warfare....

Here is a research analysis done on the political scenario in Pakistan; Article “Pakistan’s leadership vacuum” By Abid Mustafa (2008) The Nation, claims that Pakistan despite having a newly elected government still has a vacuum in the leadership sphere, military coup has shaken all the departments of the country, and the situation looks blurry and vague.Politicians are the slave of US and Britian and follow up their orders frequently; this is creating heinous scenario inside the premises of Pakistan. The article also indirectly accuses current government of not doing anything different to change the system.In the article “An insider analysis of Pakistans ‘memogate” by Mansoor Ijaz (2011) The...

As a direct response to the September 11 attacks, NATO acted upon Article 5 of the NATO Articles for the first time in its history. An assault that would pan out for longer than a decade was started in Afghanistan, the basic aim of the initiative being the removal Taliban from power, finding Osama Bin Laden & destroying Al-Qaeda completely.Troops from 42 countries were sent as NATO took charge of a mission outside north Atlantic area for the first time in history. After the initial attacks, prominently Torra Borra & Operation Anaconda, NATO was given control of ISAF (international Security Assistance Force), and by 2006 NATO forces had expanded the mission throughout Afghanistan.In May 2011, after the US-NATO...

Sectarian violence threats the security of the religious groups in Pakistan. Lahore, being the capital of Pakistan’s largest province faces such problems every now and then. Around 6 months of research has been conducted on the believers of two distinct sections of Islam. Although Pakistan is an Islamic state but it now engulfs number of sections or sub-religious groups.We must look into this matter since the spark between the religious groups is creating turbulence in Lahore for quite some time now. The religious segregation has turned out to be very violent in Lahore other than many parts of Pakistan. Pakistan is dealing with the resurgence in sectarian violence, every now and then; violence is experienced between...

The relationship between the Islamic world and science is going through recent shifts. The stagnation that had long been prevailing in the field of science and Islam is now returning to the Islamic world. Before that, there had been ages in which Islamic world’s focused its attention on scientific development more than other Western countries.During just one year 2005, Harvard University managed to publish more scientific papers than did 17 Arabic countries together. Fifty-seven Muslim countries included in OIC (Organization of the Islamic Countries) spend an insignificant amount of their GDP on scientific research and growth; it is alomst 0.81 percent whereas America has kept...

Daniel Pipes has written an article claiming that his home town of Philadelphia has "become the capital of the Western world as regards female Islamic garb as an accessory to crime".According to Pipes, "the Philadelphia region has witnessed 14 robberies (or attempted robberies) of financial institutions in the past six years in which the thieves relied on an Islamic full-body cover". His solution? "Ban the niqab and burqa in public places, as the national governments in France and Belgium have recently done."Joel Mathis points out some flaws in this argument:It's important to understand, though, that Pipes' "crisis" looks a little less disturbing when looked at closely. He justifies a ban because, by his count, at...

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Pakistan is bestowed with many opportunities to combat the hard times. All it requires is good governance to take the citizens through the difficulties of murky phase. It’s hard to invest the trust into the current government. It demands seriousness by the government to avail the opportunities and face the challenges in a strong manner.Series of major problems such as security, law, order, militancy, extremism and terrorism situations have been lined up; kidnapping and fighting between our people and foreigners on Pakistani territory needs some settlement and government must resolve these issues. In order to meet the solutions of various problems, government introduced reconciliation policy to overcome solidarity issues...

Marriage is just like a parcel or a gift; you open it and continue to live happily with it for the rest of your live.As all brides come closer towards their wedding day, they start to fantasize about their prince charming and how magical their lives would be when they step into the new world with him. That thought comes crashing down when her expectations are not met and we find girls filing for divorce. This issue has increased as we observe the rising rate of split-up. No society prefers to see divorces taking place, and we need to find out ways to stop them because both parties need to understand the union and think rationally before taking such a step.Every person who participates in the event of marriage should...

Muslim is a person who believes in Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and that there is only one ALLAH. A person cannot be a Muslim if he does not believe in other Prophets of ALLAH. Prophets who were sent for the guidance of people at different times and in different places. So this way Muslims do believe in the Prophet Hood of Jesus Christ and the Holy Book Bible because this is part of their belief. This way Muslims view Christians as the “people of the book”.Muslims only believe in Jesus Christ as Prophet of ALLAH. He is a messenger to people and not as a “Begotten” son. Muslims also believe that on the day of Judgment everything rest with Almighty ALLAH, the most merciful and All- Knowing. It is mentioned in Quran that all people...

It has been revealed that despite nearing bankruptcy, the Egyptian government last month spent £1.7 million GB Pounds on 140,000 U.S. sourced tear-gas canisters; amid a wave of police brutality that 21 human rights groups this week labelled a return to Mubarak-era state repression.The emergency order was made at the end of January by Egypt’s interior ministry, according to records retrieved by Egyptian newspaper al-Masry al-Youm. It came at the start of a week of civil unrest sparked by protests against President Morsi, his Muslim Brotherhood party, and severe police malpractice.At a time when Egypt’s foreign reserves have halved since 2011, with the government now unable to pay for fuel subsidies and much feet dragging...

The G20 has become the most globally accepted space in economic and financial affairs, incorporating the highest political level in their Summits and giving a firm step towards the democratization of the international economic affairs management.Its agenda is composed of three major elements, with direct consequences for every economy in the world: The consolidation of a sustainable growth of the economy and a global re-balancing,  the reform of the international financial architecture and the reform of the international financial regulatory system.Within this institution, that brings together the world´s major economies, there are three Muslim countries. The first one is Indonesia; the state...

The English Defence League has vowed to return to Cambridge in bigger numbers – despite a low turnout and several arrests.Its rally on Christ's Pieces on Saturday ended early after only about 40 members turned up. More than 400 officers were...

Far right demonstrates outside High CourtA high court judge has banned protests by groups such as the English Defence League being held within 500 metres of the home of the radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada.Mr Justice Silber...

A woman who confronted an Asian man during an English Defence League demo and assaulted two police officers when she was arrested has escaped a jail term.Karen Elizabeth Marsden, 40, joined in offensive chanting as part of the EDL protest...

  ولد نزار توفيق القبانى فى الحادى والعشرين من مارس عام1923 فى بيت من بيوت دمشق القديمة فى مئذنة الشحم بحى الشاغور بالقرب من سوق الحميدية والمسجد الأموى. وهو مسلم سنىولقد وصف البيت الذى ولد فيه بقوله: هل تعرفون أن يعيش الإنسان فى قاروره عطر؛ بيتنا كان تلك القاروره إننى لا أحاول رشوتكم بتشبيه بليغ ولكن ثقوا أننى بهذا التشبيه لا أظلم قاروره العطر وإنما أظلم دارنا!   من أقواله الشهيرةلم يكن نزارأكبر إخوته ولا أصغرهم ولكنه استطاع أن يحوز على أكبر قسط من حنان أمه قائلا عنها: أمى كانت ينبوع عاطفة يعطى بغير حساب وكانت تعتبرنى ولدها المفضل وتخصنى دون سائر إخواتى بالطيبات وتلبى مطالبى الطفولية بلا شكوى ولا تذمرولذلك كانت فاجعه موت أمه عام1976 عظيمة على نفسه ويقول في هذا الحدث: موت الأم عند الفنان عميق الأثر يخلق فى...

 The Islamic world is extremely cultural diverse and this can also be reflected in Muslim wedding ceremonies. One of the most important things, that many people aren’t aware of, is that Muslim weddings differ from one place to another depending on the culture and traditions of the countries.Islamic marriages are also referred to as ‘’Nikaah’’ and this means ‘’to unite’’ in English. Also, Islamic marriage isn’t only considered being a social agreement between both partners, but it is also an important legal contract. Even though, there are actual formalities that should be fulfilled, Muslim weddings can be very festive and fun. The marriage officers or individuals, who are responsible for overseeing...

“Ey iman edenler Allah’ın size helal ettiği temiz şeyleri haram kılmayın, hududu da aşmayın. Doğrusu Allah, aşırı gidenleri sevmez. Allah’ın size verdiği rızıktan temiz ve helal olarak yiyin. İnandığınız Allah’tan sakının”. (Maide Suresi 87 ve 88. Ayetler) Tirmizi, Tefsir, Maide, (3052).İmam-ı Taberî bu ayette müminlere buyrulmak istenen manayı şöyle özetlemiştir: “Rasulullah (sav.)’ in ashabından keşiş ve ruhbanlara benzemek için kadınları, uykuyu ve eti kendilerine haram eden kimseleri, bu yaptıklarından engellemek için indirilmiştir.”Müfessirler dediler ki: “Bir gün Rasulullah (sav.) oturup, insanlara öğüt verdi, kıyametin vasıflarından bahsetti. Onlara korkutmanın üzerinde hiçbir ilavede bulunmadı. Bunun üzerine Sahabe’den...

From flowers, trees, animals to the human beings, every living organism has to die. Death is indeed the most truthful fact in the world and that no human being can claim to be in exception to this. In the Holy Quran, it has been mentioned that every soul is going to have a taste of death. In terms of beliefs about death, some people are of the view that nothing happens after death, but in terms of the Islamic principles, there is indeed a life that follows death. In comparison to this worldly existence, the life after death is of a permanent nature. Most religions haven’t been able to give a complete account about what happens after death, but that is not the case with Islam, as it offers details  about what happens...

Biryani is a popular dish that is enjoyed in most Middle Eastern countries. This rice dish is especially loved by children. Muslims all around the world try to replicate biryani that is prepared in South Asia and the Middle East. This recipe gives easy step-by-step instructions on how to prepare this delicious dish. You can’t go wrong with it!Ingredients Needed for Marinating the Chicken:One Kilo Chicken cut into twelve to sixteen pieces.½ Tablespoon of turmeric powderOne Tablespoon of ginger garlic pasteTwo Tablespoons of red chili powderTwo Tablespoons of coriander powderOne Tablespoon of SaltMix all of these ingredients with the chicken and allow it to marinate for around six to twelve hours. The more time you allow...