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 drafted in to police them and a counter-demonstration by Cambridge Unite Against Fascism which had more than 500 people in its ranks, according to police.

EDL members said they were furious, claiming they were "penned in" during attempts to protest against a planned mosque in Mill Road. Scores of police surrounded the EDL protesters who were behind fences next to Drummer Street bus station.

EDL members were heckled by passers-by and began to fight among themselves as their stewards tried to eject a man who had a "banned" Nazi banner. When counter-protesters marched past, with the two groups separated by a police "no-go zone", one EDL member broke through but was quickly stopped by police.

A spokesman for the group's East Anglia Division told the News: "We are not thugs or extremists. We are the silent majority but we have been penned in like pigs while the police allow the lefties to march through the city.

"But we will be back in bigger numbers. The leaders are planning a national protest here in Cambridge. All we want to do is have a peaceful protest against a mosque that is not in keeping and will cause no end of traffic problems as it holds 1,000 but has just 80 parking spaces. We are not against Muslims. We are anti-Islam."

Tourist Vic Synott, 50, of Ayr, Scotland, came across the EDL chanting "we are the famous EDL". He said: "They are just showing themselves up by their behaviour. They are a disgrace."

EDL speakers hit out at MEP Richard Howitt for branding them "extremists".

The Euro MP told the counter-marchers the party had sent him a note "adorned with Nazi swastikas" and accusing him of being "a traitor to civilisation and democracy". He added: "There is only one group that represents everything in our society which is uncivilised and undemocratic. The traitors to Britain's traditions of tolerance, fairness and respect – the true traitors – are the EDL themselves. They are a joke."

Cambridge News, 25 February 2013

As you can see from the YouTube link, the so-called Nazi banner featured the word "ISLAM" with the letter "S" replaced by a swastika. The individual holding it shouted that "Islam is fascism – anti-democratic, misogynistic, anti-gay", while his drunken supporters chanted "stick your fucking Islam up your arse". However other EDL members, who were presumably too thick to understand the message behind the banner, attacked him on the basis that he had broken the EDL's ban on the public display of Nazi symbols.

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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 said the injunction issued on Monday was necessary because the protests, which have been held on a weekly basis, had terrified the cleric's family, particularly his children, the youngest of whom is aged 11.

Abu Qatada, who was once described by a Spanish judge as Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe, is currently out on bail under a 16-hour daily curfew. The home secretary, Theresa May, is appealing against a ruling by British judges that he cannot be sent back to Jordan while there is a risk he faces a trial based on evidence obtained through torture.

The high court injunction issued on Monday will ban the English National Resistance, the English Defence League, Britain First, the South East Alliance, the English Volunteer Force and others from staging demonstrations within 500 metres of Abu Qatada's London home.

"There was powerful evidence from the claimants of weekly demonstrations with much shouting of abuse such as 'Abu Qatada off our streets', 'all Muslims are terrorists', 'murdering scumbag', 'go back to Jordan', 'just murder him' and 'forget all this just kill him', Silber said in his ruling. He said some of the chanting and shouting had lasted up to six hours.

Abu Qatada's wife and five children, who brought the case, said the protests had terrified them. The 11-year-old said: "I feel they are a threat to us and I feel scared in the house. I also feel scared when walking outside even on a normal day (when there is no demonstration)."

The cleric's second eldest child, aged 21, said: "When the demonstrations occur, usually on Saturdays, the whole family has to stay in the house. When they first arrive it is very startling and then it is frightening … the demonstrators frighten and panic me and have the effect of worsening a medical condition that I suffer from."

The groups staging the protests vowed on their websites never to stop the demonstrations, and to expose his every address. "We intend to make his life a misery," they said.

The judge said the order would extend a temporary ban issued on 1 February to prevent a demonstration taking place outside the house the next day. Silber stressed that it was perfectly legitimate to protest against Abu Qatada's presence in Britain and the provision of a taxpayer-funded house for the cleric and his family to live in. Abu Qatada himself was not involved in the case.

A second injunction granted on Monday prevents the publication of the names of the children, their pictures and the schools they attend, to prevent further harassment.

Guardian, 25 February 2013

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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 in Dewsbury town centre last June, Kirklees magistrates heard.

The demo was a protest against alleged Muslim paedophiles and Marsden approached the Asian man with a leaflet and suddenly hit out at him. Marsden was arrested and police had to use CS spray to subdue her.

Marsden had denied threatening behaviour and assaulting two police officers but was convicted after a trial.

Marsden, of Whitwood Mere, Castleford, was warned to expect jail but magistrates imposed an 18-month community order with a supervision requirement. She was ordered to pay £260 towards costs of £620. Magistrates rejected an application for an anti-social behaviour order.

Mrs Vanessa Schofield, prosecuting, told how Marsden hit out at the Asian man and there was a confrontation. Marsden was arrested but struggled and officers had to use handcuffs, leg restraints and CS spray. When an officer checked on her in the back of a police van later she spat at him.

Mr Noel Trussler, for Marsden, said his client only joined the protest because of a previous experience in her life, which he did not explain. He said she now knew she should not protest in that way.

She went to trial because she was concerned at how she had been "manhandled" by police, said Mr Trussler. She was being treated for a "borderline personality disorder" and planned to move to Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales with her fiancee.

Huddersfield Examiner, 23 February 2013

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Marsden in fact elected to go to trial because she claimed to be entirely innocent. According to her version of events, she had been subjected to an unprovoked assault by a group of Muslims while the police stood by and did nothing, only to arrest her as soon as she resisted her attackers.

This cock-and-bull story was publicised by the Hitler admirers of the British People's Party ("No doubt we will see more of this sort of treatment of the decent people of Britain as the corrupt Government and Police Force continue their plans of islamification and destruction of our once great country") and was also promoted on the far-right forums at Stormfront and the Vanguard News Network.

You might wonder why the most extreme, neo-Nazi, white supremacist elements of the far right rallied so enthusiastically to Marsden's cause. The answer can be found here, here and here.

(Marsden's arrest would appear have taken place during a demonstration on 23 June 2012 organised by the National Front and the Infidels, not the larger EDL protest a week later. So the Examiner report is misleading.)

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  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 سنى

ولقد 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 الشهيرة

لم 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 تذمر

ولذلك كانت فاجعه موت أمه عام1976 عظيمة على نفسه ويقول في هذا الحدث: موت الأم عند الفنان عميق الأثر يخلق فى نفسه جُرحاً طفوليا لايندمل

وأنا وأرجو أن أكون كما أنا

طفلا يخربش فوق حيطان النجوم كما يشاء

فكيف فكيف يا أمى

غدوت أبا ولم أكبر

وكان والد نزار رمزاً للقهر والتسلط ولذلك أعلن تمرده على السلطة الأبوية خصوصاً بعد إنتحار شقيقته “وصال” ويبرز ذلك فى قوله*

أفتح صندوق أبى أمزق الوصية

أسحب سيفى غاضباً

وأقطع الرؤوس والمفاصل الحزينة

وأهدم الشرق على أصحابها

تكية تكية

وأرفض ميراث أبى

:ولقد وصف نزار الشعر في قصيدته إفادة في محكمة الشعر، و معبرا عنه و رافضاً لبعض المظاهر في مهرجان الشعر ببغداد عام 1969 كالأتى

نرفض الشعر مسرحاً ملكيا

من كراسيه يحرم البسطاء

نرفض الشعر أرنباً خشبياً

لا طموح له ولا أهواء

كل شعر معاصر …ليس فيه

غضب العصر نمله عرجاء

ماهو الشعر؟إن غدا بهلواناً

يتسلى برقصه الخلفاء

ماهو الشعر؟حين يصبح فأراً

كسره الخبز همه ..والغذاء

:ولقد تزوج نزار قبانى من بلقيس الراوى عام1969 وكانت زوجته الثانيه وكان يعتبرها كأمه الثانيه وكتب عنها

أشهد أن لا امرأه أتقنت اللعبه إلا أنت

واحتملت حماقتى عشره أعوام كما احتملت

واصطبرت على جنونى مثلما صبرتى

وقلمت أضافرى ورتبت دفاترى

وأدخاتنى روضه الأطفال إلا أنت

:وفى عام 1982 قتلت زوجته بلقيس خلال تفجير السفارة العراقية فى بيروت وبعد ذلك كتب فيها

بلقيس كانت أجمل الملكات فى تاريخ بابل

بلقيس كانت أطول النخلات فى أرض العراق

بلقيس يا وجعى

يا وجع القصيدة حين تلمسها الأنامل

يلقيس أيتها الأميرة

ها أنت تحترقين فى حرب العشيرة

 وبعد وفاتها غادر نزار قباني لبنان وتنقل بين باريس وجنيف وأخيراً لندن وتوفى فى 30 إبريل عام1998 عن عمر يناهز 75 عاما بسب أزمة قلبية و قد دفن فى دمشق

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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 the marriage contract, are referred to as the ‘’Qadi’’.  They are also responsible for overseeing the unfortunate process of divorce.

Islam wedding formalities are usually divided into three parts; a proposal, providing the bride with ‘’Mahr’’ or “Dowry”, and the uniting ceremony or the ‘’Nikaah’’. The proposal involves the man asking the parents, of the women he wants to marry, for their permission. This is also considered being an act of respect and it is extremely recommended.

The ‘’Mahr’’ is completely different from what many people think. Many people have the idea that it is just like paying the bride to purchase her from her family. However, this is completely untrue most of the time as the money is usually used by the bride to purchase everything she wants such as furniture for the house, clothes, and even jewellery. On the other hand, a dowry is usually determined so that the bride can be secured if anything unfortunate takes place such as in the case of a divorce. This is very important for women especially if they have children.

The ‘’Nikaah’’ is similar to vows and the process is very straightforward. The process involves both women agreeing to marry each other and to sign a marriage contract.

After this takes place, it is completely up to the bride, and her groom to decide what they want to do after it and how they want to celebrate. Muslim married couples celebrate just like any other religion in the world where there are many festivities that take place such as parties or dinners. Muslim couples also go on honeymoons just like everyone else. You will find many Muslim married couples who have traveled to every single place around the world. This will differ from one married couple to another where some of them will finalize everything after signing the contract, whereas others will continue with the celebration.

These traditions are very important to understand because many people think that the processes of Muslim marriages are very complicated and boring. However, this is completely untrue, and they are just like marriages in any other religion. The process of Muslim Marriage is something that takes place thousands of times per day, and it is a very fun process. Divorce is also unfavorable in Islam, and this is why both couples should try to reconcile or reach a mutual compromising decision before moving to the divorce step.

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“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 on kişi Osman b. Maz’un el-Cumahî’nin evinde toplandılar. Bunlar;

Ebû Bekr-i Sıddık,

Ali b, Ebi Talib,

Abdullah b. Mesud,

Abdulah b. Amr,

Ebû Zerr el-Ğıfarî,

Ebû Huzeyfe’nin azatlısı Salim,

Mikdad b. Esved,

Selman-ı Farisî,

Ma’kil b. Mukarrin idi.

Ev sahibi Osman b. Maz’un da onlardandır.

Bunlar, gündüz oruç tutmak, gece devamlı namaz kılmak, döşeklerde uyumamak, et ve et yağı yememek, kadınlara yaklaşmamak, güzel koku kullanmamak, kullanılmış elbiseler giymek, dünyayı terk et­mek, yeryüzünde seyahate çıkmak, dünyaya itibar etmeyerek zahid olmak, ibadetlere dalmak ve cinsel organlarını kesmek hususunda ittifak ettiler.

Derken bu haber Rasulullah (s.a.v.)’a ulaştı, Bunları toplayıp:

“Sizin, şu şu hususlarda söz birliği yaptığınız bana haber verilmedi mi sanıyorsunuz?” buyurdu.

Onlar da:

“Evet, ey Allah’ın Rasulü, ay­nen böyle. Fakat biz, hayırdan başka birşey murad etmedik” dediler. Bunun üzerine Rasulullah (s.a.v,) onlara şöyle buyurdu:

“Ben, bu dediklerinizle emir olunmadım. Şüphesiz nefislerinizin sizin üzerinizde bir hakkı var. O halde oruç da tutun, iftar da edin, gece ister namaz kılın, ister uyuyun. Zira ben, gece namaz da kılarım, uyurum da, ister oruç tutarım, ister iftar ederim, et de yerim et yağı da. O halde kim benim sünnetimden yüz çevirirse o, benden değildir.” Sonra Rasulullah (s.a.v.) insanların yanına çıkıp, onlara bir hutbe okudu. Buyurdu ki:

“Bazı topluluklara ne oluyor ki kadınları, yemeği, güzel ko­kuyu, uykuyu, dünya arzularını kendilerine haram kılmışlar? Hâlbuki ben size, keşişler, rahipler topluluğu olmanızı emretmedim. Zira benim dinimde ne et yemeği terk etme vardır, ne kadınları terk etme, ne de devamlı kiliselere kapanma vardır. Ümmetimin iba­det için seyahate çıkması oruç tutmaktır. Ruhbanlıkları ise cihattır. Allah’a kulluk edin, O’na hiçbir şeyi ortak koşmayın, haccedin, umre yapın, namazı kılın, zekâtı verin, Ramazan orucunu tutun. Zira sizden öncekiler, işi zora sürüklediklerinden dolayı helak olmuşlardır. Onlar kendi nefislerine sert davrandıkları için Allah da onlara sert davranmış­tır. İşte bu kimselerin hayatta kalanları kilise ve sinagoglarda uzlete çekilmiş kimselerdir.” Nihayet Allah Teala bu âyeti indirince, Sahabiler:

“Ey Allah’ın Rasulü, yapmış olduğumuz yeminlerimiz hususunda nasıl yapacağız?” diye sordular. -Çünkü onlar, ittifak edip anlaş­tıkları yasaklara dair yemin etmişlerdi-. Bu yüzden Allah Teâlâ: “Allah sizi rastgele yeminlerinizden dolayı değil, fakat kalplerinizin kastettiği yeminlerden dolayı sorumlu tutar. Allah bağışlayandır, Halim’dir.” Bakara Suresi 225. âyeti indirdi.” (İbn Cerir: 7/7, ed-Dürr: 2/307, Lübab: s. 112. )

Ruhbanlık ne demek ona bakalım, Peygamber bize neyi yasaklamış? Ruhbanlık; dünyadan tümüyle el çekerek, bütün ömrü inziva ve ibadet halinde geçirmek olarak tarif edilir.

Bize düşen Rabbimizin bize verdiği nimetlerden helal dairede faydalanmak, faydalandırmak ve şükretmek.

Bu gayede iki kılavuzumuz var, bunlar; İslam dininin kaynağı kitabımız Kur’an-ı Kerim ve Peygamberimiz (sav)’in hadisleridir (söz ve hareketleridir). İhtiyacımız olan tüm yardım burada mevcut. Denebilir ki, bazen günümüzde ortaya çıkmış bir konuda tereddütlerimiz var, o zaman devreye ictihad mekanizması girer.

İslam âlimleri bu iki kaynağı esas alarak ictihad yaparlar yani uğraştırıcı, ağır, zor bir işi meydana getirmek için bütün gücünü sarf ederek çaba ve gayret göstermektir. Terim anlamı ise; kesin ve açık delillerle sabit olmayan öznel yargıları şer’i delillere uygun olarak ortaya çıkarma konusunda bütün güç ve kuvvetini sarf ederek çalışmaktır.

Görüldüğü gibi, helal dairede, oyun kuralları içerisinde oynamak isteyen herkes için kolaylık söz konusu, istemeyen için ise mazeret bitmiyor maalesef.

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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 after. Moreover, the explanations Islam offers do come to appeal our rationality.

There are a number of ways in which the funeral of the deceased is carried out. But here I would be offering an account of the Islamic Funerals, which are known to be one of the most unique of them all. At the time of preparing and carrying out the funerals, there are some principles and regulations which the family members and relatives are bound to carry out. Firstly, before dying it is necessary for the family members to compel the dying person to say “There is no God but Allah”. After the person has died, the family members should consult a doctor or an experienced individual for the confirmation of the death. Moreover, those individuals who are close to the deceased should always close his or her eyes in case they remain open at the time of cessation or expiry.

In Islam, it is also imperative to cover the body of the deceased in a striped cloth. Now here, in lines to the Sunnah and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, the family members are allowed kiss the deceased and to cry over him or her. But here, it is important to note that you are only allowed to cry over the death for a period of 3 days only. In case the deceased was married, then his wife is allowed to mourn for a period of 4 months and 10 days, which is also known as the “Eddah” period. Muslim families do face a number of issues in this regard. and prefer to consult an Islamic Scholar or an authority figure in order to get answers to their problems. For example, in terms of crying over the death of a family member, you are not allowed to yell or weep.

In terms of making preparation for the burial process, it is advised to all the Muslims to hasten the process including the bathing of the deceased “Ghusl” that is carried out only by some trained and willing individuals. The burial can be delayed in case a family member lives some other place and will be arriving a bit late. Before the deceased is buried, a funeral prayer is also arranged in which all friends, family members and all other acquaints are gathered. Soon after the prayer has been performed, a family member of the deceased should inquire from the people who are gathered, about the debts the deceased owed to them. It is the duty of the family members to clear out all the debts of the deceased. What follows then is the burial, which marks the end of the persons physical existence.

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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:

1. One Kilo Chicken cut into twelve to sixteen pieces.
2. ½ Tablespoon of turmeric powder
3. One Tablespoon of ginger garlic paste
4. Two Tablespoons of red chili powder
5. Two Tablespoons of coriander powder
6. One Tablespoon of Salt

Mix all of these ingredients with the chicken and allow it to marinate for around six to twelve hours. The more time you allow it to marinate the better the taste will be in the end.

The Herbs, spices, and condiments that are used in the Biryani recipe are mentioned below:

1. Eight cloves
2. One Cinnamon stick
3. Two bay leaves
4. Six green Cardimoms
5. ½ Teaspoon of Caraway seeds
6. Some Fresh Coriander leaves
7. 3-4 chopped tomatoes
8. 2-3chopped green chilies
9. 1 Teaspoon red chili powder
10. 1 Teaspoon coriander powder

Other Ingredients

1. 4-5 chopped/fried onions
2. 500g of rice
3. Oil is needed for deep frying and for cooking
4. 1 Tablespoon ginger garlic paste
5. Salt to taste

Steps:

1. While the chicken marinates you should slice the onions very thin, if you want you can use a food processor. Heat the oil and fry the onions at a medium flame so that they do not get burnt. Stir the onions continuously so that they are a uniform brown color.
2. After the onions are brown then add the marinated chicken. After that add 2 cups of water and then add all the herbs and spices that are mentioned above. Mix it well and allow the chicken to cook.

Boiling the Rice

In order to boil the rice take a pot and add 3 cups of water, add some salt, a cardamom stick, a few cloves, and some caraway seeds. Cook the rice 1/4^th of the way.

1. When you feel as if it is one fourth of the way cooked then you should add it with the chicken. After that seal it with a cover and allow it to cook on a slow flame. Cook until you feel as if the rice is fully cooked.
2. In order to check the rice take a clean spoon and break a couple of grains, if they are able to break then the rice is done.
3. After that you can add some coriander leaves and fried onions to it as toppings and enjoy the delicious Biryani!

 

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