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Iran Captures US Drone US President Obama requested that Iran return the surveillance drone captured by Iran's military earlier this month. The aircraft was brought down using electronic warfare. (BBC, 12 Dec 2011)

Al Shabab on Twitter Al Shabab fighters, estimated at 9,000, launched an account on the micro-blogging site Twitter: @HSMPress. The feed has attracted hundreds of followers since it was created. (BBC, 8 Dec 2011)

Nato Tankers Stranded Pakistan is considering charging millions of dollars in annual taxes on Nato trucks and fuel tankers, which pass through Pakistan on their way to Afghanistan. The supply route is a lifeline for Nato troops but Pakistan closed it last month after 24 of its soldiers were killed in a Nato air strike. Thousands of tankers are now stranded. (BBC, 12 Dec 2011)

CIA Agents Exposed Hezbollah has exposed CIA officers working undercover in Lebanon. Video animations showed meetings between CIA officers and informers at Starbucks and Pizza Hut. (BBC, 13 Dec 2011)

US Presidential Contender's Hate Speech Republican US presidential contender, Newt Gingrich, called Palestinians an 'invented' people and 'terrorists'. (BBC, 12 Dec 2011)

Canada Bans Veils Canada introduced a ban on the wearing of veils while swearing the oath of citizenship. Veils are already banned in Quebec for people receiving some government services. Canada is considering a wider ban on veils in government offices, schools and hospitals. (BBC, 12 Dec 2011)

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27 Jan 2012 | Taqwa: Mufti Yusuf Moosagie of Radio Islam | Mansoor: Moulana Nazeem Moosagie | Darul Uloom: Mufti Siraj Desai | West End: Moulana Rashid Ramlan | Huda, Korsten: Sheikh Muhammad Yare in Somali | Humphries Street: Moulana Irfan Makda | Grace Street: | Fuqara: Moulana Hussain Muhammad | Azhar: Hafiz Muhammad Noor Taalib | Bloemendaal: Moulana Riyad Jappie | Rudolph Street: Moulana Luqmaan Adams | Saabireen: | Qudama, UTH: Moulana Zubair Patel | Korsten Jamaat Khana: | Mumineen, UTH: Moulana Shuaib Brood | Haq, UTH: Imam Liaquat Ali Tiry | Kuyga: Moulana Yusuf Desai | Pier Street: Moulana Nazeem Shamsuddin | Booysens Park: Sheikh Abdul Latief Lagerdien | Overbaakens: Moulana Junaid Adam | UPE: | Al Bayaan, Jackson Street: Sheikh Abdul Aziz Hilowle in Somali | Ibn Taymiyya: | Motherwell: Imam Musa Milanzi | New Brighton: | [All venues subject to change without notice]
2012 Feb: Shaykh Muhammad bin Yahya Al-Ninowy, from USA, family of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam: 10: Musjid Taqwa | 11: Muslim Movement Hall (programs to be confirmed) | 12: Azhar Ladies-only Lunch. Fun, lucky draws, Nasheed competition. Guest reciter: Aziza Ganchi. Movement Hall. R150/ticket. 073 211 7431 | Mufti Siraj Desai. Talk and Q&A. After Maghrib: 4: Rudolph Street. Towards Understanding the Sunnah| 19: Saabireen. Birth of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam | Mar 4: Overbakens. Developing Love for Allah | 5-11: Israeli Apartheid Week at NMMU | Poster | Jun 22: Youth of Islam Camp (TBC)
1. Musjid Salaam, Overbakens. Imamat Vacancy. Send CV to: OMJ, P.O.box 210872, The Figtree, Charlo, PE, 6013. e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2. Islam Awareness Centre Bus Ad Project 2012. Setup cost R456/bus. Monthly rental R399/bus. To help: 082 750 8066 | Picture | 3. Ustaadh (male or female) needed urgently for Madrasah in Sumerstrand. Own transport essential and salary negotiable. Contact Moulana Riyad Lagerdien: 0828232209 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4. Musjid Saliheen, Salt Lake. Funds needed to complete the Musjid | 5. Families Against Drugs. Meetings: Mondays 7:30pm, Family Support Meetings: Wednesdays 7:30pm. Al Ansar Building, Bell Road | 6. Adult Revert Classes for Ladies. 7-8:15pm Wednesdays. West End Shopping Complex. 082 823 2209 | 7. Al Fidaa Helpline: 0861 000 349
Livingstone Hospital: Nov 24: 1A: Husain Abdullah | 2A: Reza Ebrahim | 2A: Hassan Athari | 2B: Tougeda Isaacs | 2B: Shahieda Connelly | 3A: Hassan Abdi | 3A:Shadely Hufkie | ICU: Imam Behardien, Imam of Grace Str Musjid | ICU: Ahmed Muhammad Samaan (Courtesy of Al Fidaa). Next Livingstone visit: Mon 28/ 6:30 pm old main entrance
Jun 2011: 16: Mazeeda Sandan | 17: Ummi Kulsum Toyer | 18: Amina Beydon | 19: Zaynie Joel | 20: Ahmed Sayed Noorshib | 30: Ragma Abrahams | Jul 5: Ebrahim Jogee | 21: Akram Davids | Aug 2: Moeghseen September |13: Khairoonisa Noorshib | 14: Asa Dawood | 16: Rhoda Jappie | 18: Omar Savahl | Sep 2: Imam Abdullah Sirkhotte | Oct 10: Hassen Kajee | 31: Zuleikha Coffee | Nov 4: Abdolatief Dolley | 10: Brahma Abrahams | 14: Arshad Dolley | Dec 23: Sulaiman Asvat | 25: Muhammad Connelly | 30: Ruqaya Potgieter

Cii Launches Free Aafia Campaign

Free Aafia

By: Qaanitah Hunter (Cii Broadcasting)

In its continuing efforts to advocate for the plight of the oppressed worldwide, International Satellite Radio Broadcaster Channel Islam International (Cii) recently marked the official launch of the Free Aafia Campaign in South Africa.

Value of Females in Islam

Rose

Blessing. Reported from Anas ibn Malik radhiallahu anhu, the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said: ‘Girls are models of affection and sympathy and a blessing to the family. If a person has one daughter, God will screen him from the fire of hell owing to his daughter; if he has two daughters, God will admit him to paradise; if he has three, God will exempt him from the obligation of charity and Jihad.’ (Kanz al-Ummal 277)

Halal Friendly Holiday Spots

Crescent Rating

Crescent Rating announced its ranking of the top 10 Halal friendly holiday destinations for 2012. There are two rankings: one for Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) members and one for non OIC members.

Indomitable Spirit of Gaza

Bouncing Castle

Despite the unrelenting oppression by Jews on the people of Gaza, their indomitable spirit still shines through: More than half of Gaza’s 1.5 million residents are children. Years of destruction and deprivation have left few spaces for them to play or be creative.

Principles of Success

Success

Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam was the most successful man in history. Moulana Wahiduddin Khan identified principles of success taught by the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam. Here are 7:

First Muslim Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee

Registration for the World's First Muslim Spelling Bee competition is now open to Muslim Children (age up-to 14 years). The World's First Muslim Spelling Bee competition will be held at 10 regional locations across the USA and the finals will be held in Chicago, Illinois.

This event will be aired on major channels. Please feel free to contact us for any additional information regarding the competition or visit our website for details www.muslimspellingbee.com.

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Money Matters

Money

Whoever rectifies that which is between himself and Allah, Allah shall rectify that which is between that person and His creation (spouse, children, business, etc). (Hadith) Whoever's greatest concern is this world then Allah will scatter his affairs. But who makes the next world his goal, Allah will bring his affairs together. (Hadith)

Islamic Way App

TEQDAS, a local South African app development company, has launched an app for Blackberry phones called Islamic Way. It is designed for use by South African Muslims.

Hand Cannons

Hand Cannon

A hand cannon is an early form of firearm. It is possibly the oldest type of portable firearm. It is a forerunner of the handgun as well as muskets and later rifles. While the exact origins are unknown, it is known that hand cannons were used in the Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260 by Muslim forces against the Mongols.

Good Character

Flower

There are great rewards for having good character and severe warnings for abandoning it:

Defense. Whoever defends a brother (Muslim) who is being reviled, Allah will defend him and aid him in this world and the hereafter. Whoever refrains from defending a Muslim who is being reviled while having the ability to defend, Allah will apprehend him in this world and the hereafter. (Sharhus Sunnah)

Islam in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Muslims in Sri Lanka are 10% of the population or around 2 million. The Muslim community is divided into three main ethnic groups: Sri Lankan Moors (92%), Indians, and Malays (5%) with small numbers of Sinhalese converts.

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