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Pakistan VIPs Hauled Off US Flight Pakistan's military cancelled talks with US defence chiefs after a VIP delegation sent to the US were removed from a domestic flight in Washington. Scores of passengers have complained of being singled out for checks due to their 'Muslim' appearance since 9/11. (BBC, 1 Sep 2010)

Brotherhood Launches Facebook Alternative The Muslim Brotherhood launched its own Facebook-style social networking site called Ikhwanbook. (BBC, 24 Aug 2010)

CIA Experimented on French 60 years ago Pont-Saint-Esprit was hit by hallucinations, which left 5 dead and many seriously ill. It was blamed on contaminated bread but a US journalist found a CIA document suggesting the CIA was experimenting on the people by dosing them with the LSD drug. (BBC, 23 Aug 2010)

Toll of War on US Soldiers Many US soldiers who served in Iraq have been linked to violent killings and attempted killings since their return to USA. The number of soldiers failing drug tests rose 3000% in the first 3 years of the Iraq war. By 2007, more than 20,000 US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq were taking anti-depressants and sleeping pills to cope with the stresses of combat. (BBC, 25 Aug 2010)

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Do Not Judge

Hammer

A Poem

I was shocked, confused, bewildered

As I entered Heaven's door,

Not by the beauty of it all,

Nor the lights or its decor.

Dua Action Plan

Dua

Here are some pointers on helping one’s Dua be accepted:

1. Raising the Hands.

The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said: ‘Your Lord, may He be blessed and exalted, is Kind and Most Generous, and He is too kind to let His slave, if he raises his hands to Him, bring them back empty.’ (Abu Dawood, 1488)

Buzzard, Bat and Bee

Bee

THE BUZZARD: If you put a buzzard in a pen 1.8 metres by 2.4 metres and it is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will remain a prisoner.

Remarkable Ramadan

Ramadan

Throughout the history of Islam, Muslims have produced some of their most sterling achievements in the month of Ramadan. Here is a brief glimpse into them:

Sheikh Abdul Qadir al Jazairi

Algerian Flag

Name: Abdul Qadir. Born: 1808 Mascara, Algeria. Died: 1883 Damascus, Syria.

Abdul Qadir was an Algerian Islamic scholar, Sufi and political and military leader who led a Jihad against the French in the 19th century.

The Last Minute

Last Minute

He got up and realized that there were only 15 minutes before Esha prayers. He quickly made Wudhu and performed Maghrib. On completing he went into Sajda and stayed there a while.

Muslim Prison Board KZN

Jail

The Muslim Prison Board (KZN) was formed in 1983. The Board is recognized by the authorities and supported by the Ulema and many diverse Muslim organizations. The Board works with the Department of Correctional Services to increase services to Muslim inmates. Some services provided:

Atmosphere of Ramadan

Iftar

Ramadan brings with it a unique atmosphere. Here’s a glimpse into how Muslims the world over take to this month of fasting. This article was printed a few years back:

Henna

Henna Henna (Arabic) or mendhi (Urdu) is a powder made from a plant which grows in Iran, Pakistan, Syria, Persia, Morocco, Palestine, Yemen, Egypt, Afghanistan and India.
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