Afghanistan: Man who went to vote loses nose to Taliban

[Asadullah Syed]

Islamic World News Afghanistan: Man who went to vote loses nose to Taliban Taliban ready to take over government in Afghanistan, warns one of Washington's top counter-insurgency advisers Pakistan:  Six Christians shot dead by Islamic militants in Quetta Holy Christ! Ex- cop says he is ‘Jesus’ Florida student confronts Muslim peer about pledge of allegiance, gets suspended Young British Muslims angry with police and media Malaysia: Extremists Insult Hindu...and Islam too Jihadist Hackers Hit Bnei Akiva Yeshiva Australian Judge sums up Islamist terrorism trial Benazir had asked Pak air force to be ready to strike India’s N- sites Gilani’s decision on PoK irks India 30 Islamic Militants Arrested in Nigeria Karachi: Two policemen get death for rape, murder Libya to mark Gaddafi anniversary ‘Domestic violence leads to divorce, not women speaking out’ Compiled by Aman Quadri 3 Comments More...

Islamic World News The Laptop Burqa is clearly a marvellous invention Will Western beaches be now full of beburqa'd bloggers banging their thoughts out across the world, while enjoying a cooling sea breeze? Sex talk taboo in Kashmir Saudi Arabia’s War on Terror Pak modified Harpoon to direct against India: US Al Qaeda fails to unite Pakistani Taliban Afghanistan needs popular govt: US Umrah, the Spiritual journey, beckons New York Muslims Iraqi al-Qaeda militant says Syria trained him Israeli ex-PM Olmert indicted for graft Iran vows to punish torturers  Iran's president defends cabinet amid scepticism Iran parliament resumes Ahmadinejad cabinet debate Somali Islamists warn of possible another "Ethiopian invasion" Compiled by Aman Quadri More...

Spiritual Meditations Ramadan: Fasting is Universal Ramadan feasts serve spiritual, social purposes for Muslims “Ramadan teaches us self-sacrifice and patience”  For fasting to be truly universal, its benefits must extend beyond the fraternal ties of Muslims and must extend to forging a common humanity with others. Fasting is meant to impart a sense of what it means to be truly human, and its universality is reflected by its observance in Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, and Jain, Jewish, Sikh, Zoroastrian and other faiths. This is the month when Prophet Mohammed received the revelation called the Quran. The Quran also says, "We are sending a Prophet from among the Arabs and a Quran in Arabic — if this same message would have been delivered to you (Arabs) through Jews — you would not have listened — so to change your sinning ways for ever — a Quran in Arabic and a Prophet from the Arabs — descendant of Ismail, son of Abraham through Hager. Twenty-five hundred years ago, Buddha, the enlightened one also fasted. He taught that unrestrained desires are the cause of human sufferings. Hinduism also has a great self-discipline — fasting is also a part of their religious ritual. Some Hindus eat only one meal a day all year around.--Iftekhar Hai More...

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Islam and Sectarianism India: Aggressive Wahhabi assertion leads to riots in Vaishali Islamic sectarian disputes between Deobandis and Barailavis create tension By Ateequr Rahman, Patna, Bihar A Dispute over the appointment of a Wahhabi Imam for a 100-year-old Barailavi mosque and a “Hafiz” for leading Taraveeh (special Ramazan prayer), resulted into violent clashes among the followers of Deobandi and Baraliavi sects.   12 Comments More...

Islam and Politics Northern Areas of Kashmir: Pakistan takes another step to annex Gilgit and Baltistan Islamabad has always run the show with the help of some local puppets; and it is believed that it will be the case of old wine in new bottles and not much will change. They simply want to change names of different office bearers and give them some additional rights.... The Cabinet of Gilgit-Baltistan will approve their budget, but it is not clear who will make the budget. Previously Islamabad appointed Chairman, and now his post has been upgraded with a title of Governor, which will be appointed by Islamabad. Similarly the Northern Areas Legislative Council will be upgraded to the status of Assembly; and existing NALAs Advisors will become Ministers. The post of the Chief Executive will be upgraded to the post of Chief Minister. Furthermore Gilgit and Baltistan will have Auditor General and Election Commissioner, but it is not clear who will appoint them and if they will be local people or they will be Pakistanis, as is the case with Lent Officers in Pakistani Administered Kashmir. -- Dr Shabir Choudhry More...

Urdu Section Aligarh Muslim University: the reality of enquiry into its affairs Complainants are themselves under Scanner A close perusal of these allegations arouses suspicions about the intentions of agitators. -- Syyed Mansoor Agha 1 Comments More...

Radical Islamism & Jihad Killing of apostates from Islam: Pakistan, Somalia and UK Pakistan and Burning Alive of Christians In Pakistan the relentless hatred of Sunni Islamic fanatics towards all minorities is continuing and the reasons, like always, are based on their hate-filled minds. Therefore, at least six innocent Christians have been killed on the grounds that the Koran was desecrated. Of course, no evidence, and even if evidence, does this mean you can burn alive women, men, and children? Well in the eyes of radical Sunni Islam it does. They believed that it was their religious duty to kill innocents Verse 9:73 in the Koran states “O Prophet! Strive hard (wage war) against the unbelievers and the Hypocrites and be firm against them. Their abode is Hell, – an evil refuge indeed.” While the Hadith 9:4 says “Wherever you find infidels kill them; for whoever kills them shall have reward on the Day of Resurrection.”  Therefore, in the last few weeks Christians have been burnt alive in Pakistan, converts from Islam have been beheaded in Somalia, and Christian pastors in Nigeria were beheaded for not converting to Islam. All these acts were done by radical Sunni Islamists and in every case the killers were shouting “Allah akbar” (God is great) because they believed that it was their religious duty to kill innocents because of their understanding of conservative Islam. -- -- Lee Jay Walker, Tokyo Correspondent, The Seoul Times