چشم خدا

سلام بر چشم خدا
آن دم که با خدا نجوا می کند و آنگاه که قطرات اشک بر گونه ی مبارکش بوسه می زنند


مولا جان : هر چند آمدنت حتمی است ، من اما در هراس نبودن خویشم ...
کاش نسیم، عطر نفسهایت را به غربتم برساند.
تو را ای گل همیشه بهار سلام میگویم و باز چشم میدوزم به راه آمدنت ...
ولی شرمساریم از انتظار ...

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برای آمدنت انتظار کافی نیست
دعا و اشک و دل بیقرار کافی نیست
خودت دعایی کن ای نازنین که برگردی
دعای این همه چشم انتظار کافی نیست


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Information Center strongly condemns the series of attacks against Shia Muslims .....

ISLAMIC INFORMATION CENTER

INFORMATION ALERT

 

(WASHINGTON DC - February 5, 2010) The Islamic Information Center strongly condemns the series of attacks against Shia Muslims around the world that have occurred on the Holy Event of Arbaeen, the 40 day commemoration of Ashura. To learn more about Ashura, click here. Suicide bombers are targeting Shia worshippers today in Iraq and Pakistan -- much like they did 40 days ago, on the Holy Day of Ashura. More than 25 people were killed by two car bombs in Karbala -- one of the most important cities in Islam, where millions of people are gathered this week for Arbaeen, the 40 day commemoration of Ashura. The bombs targeted a group of worshippers as they were leaving the city. It's the second high-profile bombing in Karbala this week -- the first, on Wednesday morning, killed roughly 20 people -- and the third anti-Shia attack: A female suicide bomber blew herself up in a crowd of Shi'ite pilgrims in Baghdad on Monday. In Pakistan, a suicide bomber attacked a bus full of pilgrims in Karachi, killing at least a dozen of them. The bomber was driving a motorcycle loaded with explosives, according to Al-Jazeera; he blew himself up on a main road between Karachi and the airport. The main Arbaeen procession, on MA Jinnah Road, is heavily guarded, so the bomber apparently chose a target away from the security cordon. IIC is also hearing reports now that a second suicide bomber struck in Karachi -- this one at Jinnah hospital, where dozens of victims from the bus bombing were taken for treatment. Pakistani TV reporters described "stretchers flying through the air" after the bombing. "The United States condemns the series of bombing attacks against Shia pilgrims in Iraq over the past week. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a statement. "Attacking men, women and children engaged in religious pilgrimage is reprehensible and exposes the cynical immorality of the terrorists who seek to replace Iraq?s hard-won progress with violence and intimidation," she said. "They will not succeed in breaking the will of the Iraqi people. Iraqis are committed to realizing the promise of their democracy. There is no better rebuke to those who traffic in terror," she said. These attacks are a horrific tragedy, and reminiscent of the original sacrifice of Prophet Muhammad's Grandson, Imam Husain, in which violent armies attacked peaceful travelers in an effort to perpetuate tyranny.  When the original Ashura attack against Imam Husain lead to his death, the death of the majority of his family members, and the imprisoning of small children and women, the event became a rallying cry for hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world to stand up against oppression. In this spirit, Ashura is commemorated as the reminder of the need for Muslims to stand united against oppressors. Islam, as taught by the Holy Prophet and his family, strongly advocates peaceful dialogue and discussion and rejects violence. The Prophet Muhammad (May God Bless Him) condemned all forms of terrorism against all people. The individuals who perpetrated this attack blatantly acted against the teachings of Islam and humanity. The Islamic Information Center, under the guidance of Imam Syed Naqvi, works to bring understanding among people of all faiths and background in an attempt to build bridges for the future to prevent hate crimes through education and tolerance. IIC also works to correct any misinformation about matters relating to the Holy Religion of Islam.

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Welcome to the next issue of Islam in 60 Seconds in the year 2010

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As-Salaam Alaikum, Welcome to the next issue of Islam in 60 Seconds in the year 2010. Unfortunately this week we faced an increase in violence, with a major suicide attack in Karbala, Iraq over the past week. Details of the attack can be found at the IIC blog and are horrifying. They show a blatant disregard for Islam and the tragedy of Imam Husain in Karbala. As always, I thank you for taking the time to read Islam in 60 Seconds, and ask that you pray for a better world, God Willing. Masalama, Rahat Husain Executive Director Islamic Information Center Check out the IIC Blog On Politics, Media, and Interfaith As a result of the group discussions at IIC's American Leadership Initiative for Muslims Convention in 2009, we've created a blog to analyze modern issues in order to better serve the community and stay relevant on current issues. Here are some of our more popular entries, or you can just go directly to the blog itself and view the latest entry. This blog is regularly updated, so please check in often! - 56 Killed, 144 Wounded in Suicide Bombing of Shiite Pilgrims in Baghdad - Osama Faces Trouble In Pakistan; Karzai Opens Talks with Taliban - Worldwide Sectarian Attacks on Ashura In This Issue Swiss antagonist of minarets embraces Islam Muslim advocates decry councilwoman Facebook post Muslim Harvard Law student detaine Suicide Bomber Kills Shi'ite Pilgrims Near Iraqi Holy City of Karbala Aligarh Muslim University Court members elected Note from 5 American Muslims in Pakistan Custody Claims Torture Somali militant group Al Shabab aligns with Al Qaeda Nigeria: Onovo Dismisses Al-Qaeda's Threat The West

Swiss antagonist of minarets embraces Islam The Nation   Renowned Swiss politician Daniel Streich, who rose to fame for his campaign against minarets of mosques, has embraced Islam. A member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP) and a well-known politician, Daniel Streich was the first man who had launched a drive for imposition of ban on mosques minarets, and to lock the mosques in Switzerland. The proclamation of Streich's conversion to Islam has created furore in Swiss politics, besides causing a tremor for those who supported ban on construction of mosques minarets. Muslim advocates decry councilwoman Facebook post AP   Muslim advocates are demanding an apology from a California city councilwoman  for posting anti-Muslim comments on her Facebook social networking page. Muslim organizations in California on Friday called on Lancaster Councilwoman Sherry Marquez to apologize for a comment last weekend about the 2008 beheading of Aasiya Hassan in New York. It included the comment, "This is what the Muslim religion is all about." Middle East Muslim Harvard Law student detained, deported by Israel Harvard Law Record   A warm smile and easy laugh reveal Hebah Ismail's unthreatening, gentle personality. An American citizen, this 3L of Egyptian descent works with the International Human Rights Clinic on projects related to Bedouin land rights. Hebah wears a hijab. She still does not know which of one, or combination, of these characteristics prompted the immigration personnel at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport to deem her dangerous and deny her entry to Israel. Suicide Bomber Kills Shi'ite Pilgrims Near Iraqi Holy City of Karbala Voice of America   Iraqi officials say that a motorcycle bomb blast has killed at least 20 Shi'ite pilgrims near the holy city of Karbala.  The explosion came as hundreds of thousands of Shi'ite pilgrims made their way, mostly on foot, to Karbala to commemorate the 40th day after the historic slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Mohammed.  The apparently sectarian attack targeted Shi'ite pilgrims on one of the more sacred days of the year, as hundreds of thousands marched on foot to Karbala, in Iraq's Shi'ite heartland. The blast tore into a thick crowd of pilgrims, killing and wounding dozens. Asia Aligarh Muslim University Court members elected Northern Voices Online   In the crucial annual meeting of AMU Court eminent theologian and President of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana M. Rabe Nadvi, former India's Hockey Captain Zafar Iqbal, Prof. A. M. Pathan, Vice Chancellor of Central University of Karnataka, former India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ishrat Azeez and eminent scientist Dr. Shahid Jameel were elected as members of the Aligarh Muslim University Court, the supreme governing body of the University. Note from 5 American Muslims in Pakistan Custody Claims Torture NY Times   Five American Muslims in custody in Sargodha threw a handwritten note to reporters from a police vehicle while on their way to a court hearing on Tuesday, stating: "Since our arrest, the U.S.A., FBI, and Pakistani police have tortured us," according to their representative, Khalid Khawaja. A Pakistani relative of one of the men also claimed that the police had threatened to give them electric shocks. A spokesman for the American Embassy in Islamabad, Richard W. Snelsire, said that the United States "categorically rejects those allegations." Mr. Khawaja, whose organization provided the young men's lawyer, said a bail hearing would be held Feb. 8. The authorities have not yet brought charges against the men. Africa Somali militant group Al Shabab aligns with Al Qaeda Christian Science Monitor   Al Shabab's announcement that it is aligned with Al Qaeda's global terror network confirms previous intelligence reports from the US and Somali governments, but it also complicates peacekeeping efforts in Mogadishu and Kenya. The US and Somali governments have previously accused Al Shabab of having ties to Al Qaeda, but these have not been confirmed until now. The announcement suggests that the group's identity is evolving: It has been focused on a nationalist agenda to establish an Islamic state in Somalia, but now seems to be moving toward a larger role in the global terror network. Nigeria: Onovo Dismisses Al-Qaeda's Threat All Africa   Islamic leaders on Tuesday chorused their dismissal and condemnation of the report of the offer by al-Qaeda to train Nigerian Muslims to kill Christians in the wake of the latest mayhem in Jos. The Inspector General of Police, Ogbonna Onovo, also poured cold water on the threat to declare war on Nigeria by a purported local cell of al-Qaeda, reassuring that, "If there is a group like that in this country, it would be smashed." Somebody somewhere is trying to get attention, he said, "but we would not give him," since the police have the capacity to track down any group of criminals in any part of the country

merican Leadership Initiative for Muslims

American Leadership Initiative for Muslims

Announcement of Chapter Opening in Atlanta, Georgia

(WASHINGTON DC - January 8, 2010) The Islamic Information Center is proud to announce, that as a result of the American Leadership Initiative for Muslims that took place on the July 17th, 2009 weekend, IIC has opened a new chapter in Atlanta, Georgia. This will be IIC's fifth chapter opening in this country! These chapters will help further the mission of the Islamic Information Center on a local and grassroots level. Community members will benefit from increased efforts to connect them to local politicians, media, and interfaith outreach groups. In establishing these chapters, one of the main goals of the ALIM Convention was accomplished. The purpose of the conference was to bring actionable plans to the community in a way that all could participate. To participate in, or just learn more about, this chapter please email [e-mail] The American Leadership Initiative for Muslims will return in 2010. Stay tuned for the latest updates on when and where this important convention will take place - and how YOU can join!

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In This Issue

As-Salaam Alaikum, Welcome to the fourth year of Islam in 60 Seconds. This project was started in 2007 with the intention that Muslims should know about the affairs of other Muslims around the world. Unfortunately in this fast paced age, we do not always have the time to read lengthy articles on all the possible stories that come our way, so Islam in 60 Seconds was created to provide to quickly and easily read summaries of such stories. Year 1: First Ever Issue (PDF) Year 2: Issue 1 Year 3: Issue 1 In fact, in honor of the fourth year of Islam in 60 seconds - I invite you to check out our old website! http://www.islamicinformationcenter.org/oldsite/ In various parts of the world, "New Years Resolutions" are an important part of the winter season and as such I would like to present you with IIC's New Years Resolutions: 1. Bring attention to the oppressed people of Yemen, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia in a positive and productive manner. 2. Expand IIC's Media focus and coverage with the development of IIC Studios. 3. Conduct a useful convention that focuses on actualizing the needs of the community. 4. Develop partnerships with relevant US based groups and agencies. As always, I thank you for taking the time to read Islam in 60 Seconds. Masalama, Rahat Husain Executive Director Islamic Information Center Check out the IIC Blog On Politics, Media, and Interfaith As a result of the group discussions at IIC's ALIM(American Leadership Initiative for Muslims) Convention in 2009, we've created a blog to analyze modern issues in order to better serve the community and stay relevant on current issues. Here are some of our more popular entries, or you can just go directly to the blog itself and view the latest entry. This blog is regularly updated, so please check in often! - Worldwide Sectarian Attacks on Ashura - Quran Desecrated in front of Shia Mosque in California - Yemen's Internal Jihad Against Shias - The Passing Away of Grand Ayatullah Sheikh Montazeri In This Issue Muslims slam UK pledge to reform war crimes law Mich. Muslims join Jews for Christmas Day Mitzvah Yemen strikes gathering of al-Qaida leaders Iran confirms Bin Laden daughter at Saudi Embassy China defends deportation of Muslim Uighur asylum-seekers IMF approves $1.2 billion payment to Pakistan Culture and tradition, Not Islam, Infringe on women's right Nigeria truck mishap claims scores of lives The West

Muslims question full-body search of woman in head scarf Detroit News   A national Muslim civil rights group is asking the Transportation Security Administration for clarification on whether Muslim women wearing Islamic head scarves, or hijabs, will be singled out for additional security checks after a traveler said she was targeted for a "humiliating" full-body search at an airport Tuesday. The Council on American-Islamic Relations office in Washington, D.C., sent the letter via e-mail Wednesday after a Muslim woman Tuesday from Washington's Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles said she was asked to remove her hijab and then put through a full-body pat-down search when she refused to take off the scarf. Orange County mosque hit by anti-Islamic vandalism LA Times   A burned and torn copy of the Koran was found during New Year's Day prayers at the Islamic Educational Center of Orange County. It was the second time in about two weeks that a desecrated Koran was found at the mosque, according to KTLA News. "This deplorable incident is a form of anti-Islamic assault, hate crime and terror campaign against American Muslims," a statement on the Costa Mesa mosque's website read. "Even more, it is a great offense against 1.2 billion Muslim followers worldwide because it defiles their holiest and most sacred divine book." Middle East New Violence Flares in Iraq, With Christians and Shiites as Targets NY Times   As Muslims in Iraq observe the 10-day holiday of Muharram, and Christians warily prepare for a subdued Christmas, episodes of violence erupted around the country on Wednesday, some of them aimed at worshipers of each faith. There were four separate bomb attacks in Baghdad on Shiite pilgrims marching toward Karbala in observance of Muharram, and a fifth attack on people giving food and drinks to the marchers. Sunni scholars Speak Out Against Radical Cleric who Insulted Ayatollah Sistani Ya Libnan   A galaxy of prominent Saudi scholars has spoken out against insults by a Saudi preacher for Iraq's top Shiite authority Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani, asserting that sowing division between Sunnis and Shiites plays into the hands of Islam's enemies. "Muslims should have a candid dialogue without directing insults and affronts," Sheikh Abd Al-Muhsin Al-'Abikan told Islmonline.net. Muhammad Al-'Arifi, an imam at Riyadh's central mosque, had delivered a sermon about the Houthis Shiite rebel group, which is fighting the Yemeni government and has clashed with Saudi troops. He criticized the Houthis for choosing Sistani as a mediator to help solve the political stand-off, dismissing the revered Shiite scholar as an "infidel and debauched." Asia Brunei To Host Asia-Pacific Islamic Youth Conference BruDirect   Brunei will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Islamic Youth Conference which will start on January 12 until 14 at The Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. The conference will bring together some 368 youth from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam and Laos. Out of the total, 300 will represent the host country, comprising youths from various government ministries, departments, non-governmental organisations and higher educational institutions. Islamic Scholars in Bangkok Debate Language Bangkok Post   Ahmad Fathy al-Fatani, a renowned Islamic scholar from Malaysia, said the Muslims in southern Thailand had pride in their historic language and that Bangkok-initiated efforts to assimilate the Thai language into the region did not bode well for the people-state relationship.'Thanks to Patani Ulama [14-15th century Muslim scholars from the Patani region], the Malayu language has been widely used in Islamic studies and also in daily life. Africa Kenya Deports Muslim Cleric to Gambia NY Times   A Jamaican-born Muslim cleric arrested in Kenya whose online sermons drew the attention of a Nigerian man accused of trying to bring down American airliner was deported on Thursday to Gambia, where he was expected to stay briefly before returning to Jamaica, according to news reports. Nine African Boxers & Coach Highly Impressed by Muslim Culture Embrace Islam   Two Circles   Highly-impressed by the Muslim culture and the Pakistani hospitality, six visiting Central African Republic, (CAR), and three Cameroon boxers and their coach converted from Christianity to Islam at a simple ceremony in a Karachi hotel on Tuesday. According to a news story posted with byline Shazad Ali on web news portal www.dawn.com the six pugilists from CAR - Gbodo Ygor, Selebangue Bienvenu, Vomitiande Huges, Grassa Thibault, Niambongui Davy and Ngocko Martial - had announced on Monday there wish to be converted to Islam

Imam Husain ibn Ali

Nearly 1,400 years ago, Nearly 1,400 years ago, Imam Husain ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad (May God Bless Them), was tragically martyred on the sands of Karbala, Iraq. Imam Husain sought to promote justice, and help restore Islam to its peaceful and benevolent nature - a movement opposed by oppressors.   On his journey to spread the true message of Islam: that it is a religion that focuses on the Oneness of God, on prayer and fasting, on helping the needy, and speaking out against evil - he and his family members were surrounded by the armies of Yazid, a corrupt oppressor focused on building power and brutally crushing dispute. The tomb in which Imam Husain (May God Bless Him and his family) buried, in modern day Karbala, Iraq. On the tenth day of Muharram, also referred to as "Ashura", Yazid's forces, numbering in the thousands cornered and killed Husain and the majority of his male family members, including Husain's infant child, leaving only women and some children. The surviving women and children were then shackled and imprisoned.   This event is considered especially tragic, because Husain and his family members, were mercilessly slaughtered and the survivors imprisoned in the name of "Islam", despite the fact that they were espousing the true and peaceful belief system as taught by their grandfather, the Prophet of Islam himself. Conversely, Yazid sought to promote widespread violence and destruction in an effort to distort and destroy Islam   Since then, Ashura has been a day of solitude and remembrance for Muslims throughout the world.   To learn more about Imam Husain, please take a moment to download and read the Imam Husain Information Packet, developed by the Islamic Information Center to teach and educate the American public about this important individual in Islamic history. Click here for the Imam Husain Information Packet. This packet is developed to help people learn about Imam Husain, grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This packet is intended to educate the public about one of the most influential and important leaders in Islamic history. It also explains the relationship between Imam Husain and his grandfather, the Holy Prophet Muhammad. grandson of Prophet Muhammad (May God Bless Them), was tragically martyred on the sands of Karbala, Iraq. Imam Husain sought to promote justice, and help restore Islam to its peaceful and benevolent nature - a movement opposed by oppressors.   On his journey to spread the true message of Islam: that it is a religion that focuses on the Oneness of God, on prayer and fasting, on helping the needy, and speaking out against evil - he and his family members were surrounded by the armies of Yazid, a corrupt oppressor focused on building power and brutally crushing dispute. The tomb in which Imam Husain (May God Bless Him and his family) buried, in modern day Karbala, Iraq. On the tenth day of Muharram, also referred to as "Ashura", Yazid's forces, numbering in the thousands cornered and killed Husain and the majority of his male family members, including Husain's infant child, leaving only women and some children. The surviving women and children were then shackled and imprisoned.   This event is considered especially tragic, because Husain and his family members, were mercilessly slaughtered and the survivors imprisoned in the name of "Islam", despite the fact that they were espousing the true and peaceful belief system as taught by their grandfather, the Prophet of Islam himself. Conversely, Yazid sought to promote widespread violence and destruction in an effort to distort and destroy Islam   Since then, Ashura has been a day of solitude and remembrance for Muslims throughout the world.   To learn more about Imam Husain, please take a moment to download and read the Imam Husain Information Packet, developed by the Islamic Information Center to teach and educate the American public about this important individual in Islamic history.

Click here for the Imam Husain Information Packet. This packet is developed to help people learn about Imam Husain, grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This packet is intended to educate the public about one of the most influential and important leaders in Islamic history. It also explains the relationship between Imam Husain and his grandfather, the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

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Preliminary reports indicate that there have been bombings in both Iraq and Pakistan, killing approximately one hundred innocent civilians on a day meant for prayer and meditation. In Bahrain and Yemen, the oppressive governments of both countries continued their lockdown against religious freedom, by silencing the media while they closed mosques and forbade prayer services.  Saudi Arabian Muslims remained in fear of their government's oppressive tactics, and secretly conducted prayer services in their homes to avoid persecution, arrest, and imprisonment.  Saudi Arabia event launched military attacks against foreign Shia populations. These attacks are a horrific tragedy, and reminiscent of the original sacrifice of Prophet Muhammad's Grandson, Imam Husain, in which violent armies attacked peaceful travelers in an effort to perpetuate tyranny.  When the original attack against Imam Husain lead to his death, the death of the majority of his family members, and the imprisoning of small children and women, the event became a rallying cry for hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world to stand up against oppression. In this spirit, Ashura is commemorated as the reminder of the need for Muslims to stand united against oppressors. Islam, as taught by the Holy Prophet and his family, strongly advocates peaceful dialogue and discussion and rejects violence. The Prophet Muhammad (May God Bless Him) condemned all forms of terrorism against all people. The individuals who perpetrated this attack blatantly acted against the teachings of Islam and humanity. The Islamic Information Center, under the guidance of Imam Syed Naqvi, works to bring understanding among people of all faiths and background in an attempt to build bridges for the future to prevent hate crimes through education and tolerance. IIC also works to correct any misinformation about matters relating to the Holy Religion of Islam.

The Islamic Information Center provides accurate information about the Islamic faith and Muslim community to government offices, media outlets, and civic organizations. Through educational and interfaith programs, IIC promotes understanding, community, and trust among people of all faiths and cultures. By authority of the Islamic Information Center, Washington, DC. For further information: Phone Number: 202-347-6405 Fax Number: 202-347-6406 E-mail: [e-mail] www.IslamicInformationCenter.org

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Announcement Regarding the New Crescent of the Holy Month of Muharram143

"The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America" [e-mail]

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Announcement Regarding the New Crescent of the Holy Month of Muharram 1431 To all believers in North America, May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon all of you. The Crescent Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America announces the verified sighting of the crescent moon in several areas of North America  after sunset on Thursday 17 December 2009. As a result, Friday December 18, 2009, will be the first day of the month of Muharram for the year 1431 A.H. Accordingly, the day of Ashura in which we commemorate the Master of Martyrs, Imam Husain (peace be upon him), will be on Sunday December 27, 2009. We ask Allah The Exalted to support us in the commemoration of this tragedy, to accept our deeds, and to hasten the appearance of the Imam on our time (atf).   The Crescent Committee Sayyid Mohammed Rizvi, Toronto Sheikh Fadhil al-Sahlani, New York Sayyid Mahboob Mahdi Abdidi Najafi, Chicago Sayyid Hassan al-Qizwini, Detroit Sayyid Rafiq Naqawi, Washington D.C. Note: The committee was established in the 9th annual conference of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America which was held on November 19th, in Atlanta, GA. Statement in the English Language بیان هلال شهر محرم 1431 باللغة العربیة

As-Salam Alaikum,

As-Salam Alaikum, Today marks the first day of Mohorram bringing with it what hopefully will be a month full of reflecting on and understanding Imam Husain's sacrifice. I pray that we all learn something new in the upcoming weeks and are able to incorporate into our lives the ideals and actions of justice, honesty and integrity shown at Karbala. Eltemas-e-Dua, Nighat Maheen Sayeed Media Relations Islamic Information Center Check out the IIC Blog On Politics, Media, and Interfaith As a result of the group discussions at IIC's ALIM(American Leadership Initiative for Muslims) Convention in 2009, we've created a blog to analyze modern issues in order to better serve the community and stay relevant on current issues. Here are some of our more popular entries, or you can just go directly to the blog itself and view the latest entry. This blog is regularly updated, so please check in often! - Masjid Seizure: Know Your Rights Conference Call Notes - IIC New Jersey/New York Chapter Holds Meeting at MFI - Ayatollah Husain Hakim Speaks About the Future of American Muslims In This Issue English Woman Harassed For Wearing Hijab Swiss Man Builds Minaret In Support Of Swiss-Muslims Gallery Of Islamic Art To Open In Detroit Israeli Settlers Attack A Mosque Muslim 'Televangelist' Voted 13th Most Influential By Time Magazine U.S Drone Attacks Kill 17 In Pakistan Amnesty On Pakistani Government Officials Lifted South Africa Opens First Halal Hotel Kenya Legalizes Shariah Courts The West

English Woman Harassed For Wearing Hijab BBC   An English revert to Islam, Ericka Tazi, was repeatedly harassed and verbally abused by the landlords of a hotel she was staying at. The owners of the hotel asked Tazi if she were a terrorist in addition to telling her she was oppressed and in bondage. They claim they were only trying to share their beliefs and were misunderstood. The matter was taken to British courts and has since been dismissed. The hoteliers reported a loss of 80% of earnings since the incident. Swiss Man Builds Minaret In Support Of Swiss-Muslims Times Online   Guillaume Morand has built a mock minaret over his chimney in Lausanne, Switzerland in a display of solidarity with Swiss-Muslims. Morand says he was appalled by the recent vote that passed banning the building of minarets. His mock minaret brings the count of minarets up to 5. The police has been inolved though no charges have been bought agaisnt Morand. He says he will fight any charges all the way to the EU courts as he feels this ban is illegal. Gallery Of Islamic Art To Open In Detroit Art Daily   The Detroit Institute of Arts will be opening it's long awaited gallery of Islamic Art in February 2010. The exhibit will be a collection of art from the Islamic world and by Muslim artists and will feature pieces from the 7th to 20th century. Also on display will be sacred works from the Middle East featuring Christian and Jewish writings.   Middle East Israeli Settlers Attack A Mosque Al Jazeera   Israeli settlers have attacked a mosque in the occupied West Bank. Hardline Israeli settlers are acting out against recent pushes by the Israeli government to curtail further building of settlements. The mosque's library was burned and the walls vandalized with hate messages in Hebrew saying "We will burn you all". Muslim 'Televangelist' Voted 13th Most Influential By Time Magazine BBC   Amr Khaled, a Muslim 'televangelist' with successful TV shows where he talks and preaches Islam has been voted the 13th most influential person in the world by Time Magazine. Khaled's appeal is that he speaks in vernacular and aims his work towards Muslim youths. His next project will be a TV show that has young Muslims helping build the society around them. Asia U.S Drone Attacks Kill 17 In Pakistan AP   A drone attack on a remote region of North Wazirastan, border territory between Pakistan and Afghanistan, killed 17 suspected Al-Qaeda militants. Pakistani civilians have been angared by such attacks because they say they kill more civilians than militants. Drone attacks and land incursions by Pakistani forces have been ongoing in this lawless region of Pakistan in hopes to find and eradicate Al-Qaeda operatives. Amnesty On Pakistani Government Officials Lifted UK Guardian   The Pakistani National Accountability Bureau is hoping to tackle widespread corruption in Ali Zardari's government by lifting the amnesty offered to his cabinet members. 247 government officials have been put on the no exit list. This move will revive arrest warrants and freeze assets of those found to have acted illegally. Opposition party leaders are calling for Zardari's resignation. Zardari himself cannot be prosected as he enjoys presidential immunity. Africa South Africa Opens First Halal Hotel Islam Online   Coral International Cape Town will be South Africa's first halal hotel. The hotel will be completely 'dry', serving absolutely no alcohol, in addition to serving only zabiha meat. The hotel hopes to attract not only local and international Muslims but also patrons opting for a more responsible and safe atmosphere. Kenya Legalizes Shariah Courts   All Africa   The Kenyan government after months of deliberation and talks with Muslim and Christian leaders has decided to add  Kadhi courts (Shariah courts) to the constitutions. Kadhi courts will handle civil issues of Kenyan Muslim involving marriage, divorce and inheritance to Kadhi courts to be overseen by Muslim clerics.

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ISLAMIC INFORMATION CENTER

ISLAMIC INFORMATION CENTER

Remembering Imam Husain (May God Bless Him)
 
 
IIC Marks the Beginning of the Holy Month of Muharram

In honor of the Holy Month of Muharram, the Islamic Information Center is proud to release an upgraded version of the Imam Husain Information Packet. Click here for the brand new version of the IIC Imam Husain Information Packet. This packet is developed to help people learn about Imam Husain, grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This packet is intended to educate the public about one of the most influential and important leaders in Islamic history. It also explains the relationship between Imam Husain and his grandfather, the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

(WASHINGTON DC - December 18, 2009) The Islamic Information Center would like to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic month of mourning known as Muharram, with today being the first day of his Holy month.  During Muharram hundreds of millions of Muslims mourn the tragedy that befell the family of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Husain (May God Bless Them All) on the field of Karbala nearly 1,400 years ago. Karbala is located in modern day Iraq. The mosque where Imam Husain is buried, in modern day Karbala, Iraq. Historical records indicate that forces of the ruling monarchy surrounded the camp of Imam Husain. Eventually they cut of the entire food and water supply to this encampment, which included dozens of women and children, including infants. On the day of Ashura, which is the Arabic word for the tenth, Muslims remember and mourn the tragic deaths of Imam Husain and the many that lost their lives at the hands of the ruthless despot, Yazid, and his army. Among the dead was Imam Husain's infant son, who was killed when his father tried to secure water for him. This event is considered especially tragic, because Imam Husain and his family members, were mercilessly slaughtered and the survivors imprisoned in the name of "Islam", despite the fact that they were espousing the true and peaceful belief system as taught by their grandfather, the Prophet of Islam himself.   To learn more about Imam Husain, please take a moment to download and read the Imam Husain Information Packet, developed by the Islamic Information Center to teach and educate the American public about this important individual in Islamic history.

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Click here to see our other information packets! Click here for the Prophet Muhammad (May God Bless Him) information packet,a publication geared towards non-Muslims to educate them about the Holy Prophet of Islam. The packet is available for free download and distribution. This packet serves as an introduction to Prophet Muhammad. It serves to explain the importance of the Prophet, and his profound impact upon more than a billion Muslims in the modern world. Click here for the Lady Fatima Zahra Information Packet. This packet is developed to help people learn about Lady Fatima, daughter of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, and is intended for all audiences, even for individuals with little or no familiarity regarding Islam. This packet will help readers learn about Lady Fatima's life, her accomplishments, and her relationship with her father - Prophet Muhammad. Click here to read the Imam Ali information Packet. Imam Ali is a central figure to every Muslim, as he plays a vital role in the histories of each sect of Islam. Imam Ali was chosen by the Prophet to marry his daughter Lady Fatima Zahra, and was considered so close to the Prophet, that Prophet Muhammad himself proclaimed Imam Ali to be like his "brother". Later Prophet Muhammad declared Imam Ali to be his successor. Click here for the Imam Husain Information Packet. This packet is developed to help people learn about Imam Husain, grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This packet is intended to educate the public about one of the most influential and important leaders in Islamic history. It also explains the relationship between Imam Husain and his grandfather, the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Click here for the Imam Mahdi Information Packet. The concept of the Mahdi is a fundamental concept to Islam and is unfortunately one of the least understood. The role of the Mahdi in determining the fate of Islam is a vital concept to understanding the Muslim people. Who is Imam Mahdi and why is he so important? Read this information packet to find out the answer.

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IIC Annual Fundraiser on 12/12/2009

IIC Annual Fundraiser on 12/12/2009

The Islamic Information Center will be hosting its 7th Annual Fundraising Dinner this Saturday December 12th, 2009. This event will feature George Leventhal, Montgomery County council Member, Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive, Husain Abdulla, from the Americans for Democracy and Human Rights organization, Zahir Janmohamed, from the Office of Congressman Keith Ellison, and Imam Syed Naqvi, Chairman of the Islamic Information Center.

The event will take place at the Jaferia Islamic Center and will begin at 6:30pm and will take place at the Idara E Jaferia center in Burtonsville, MD.

The work of the Islamic Information Center is funded entirely through community donations, and without your support, we cannot continue with our efforts to help the Muslim community in general, and the world at large. IIC has both grassroots and political initiatives to accomplish our goals, some of which are listed below, and will be a prominent focus of the talks at the event.

Ashura Recognition
Religious Freedom in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan Victim Support
Iraqi Orphanage Support
Healthcare for All
Affordable Housing

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The West

The West

Obama Sending More Troops To Afghanistan BBC   President Obama has decided to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. He said deployment will begin as soon as possible. Rising violence and the threat of the Taliban have led to the decision. Critics feel the move to introduce more armed forces will not help in alleviating the situation in Afghanistan. However President Obama said a U.S pullout from Afghanistan will begin in about 18 months because the US wants Afghanis to govern Afghanistan. NATO, the UK, France, Italy, and Germany have also promised to send more troops in order to aid and support the US. British Men Convicted In Terror Plot Times Online   British Citizens Adam Khatib, Nabeel Hussain and Mohammed Shamin Uddin have been convicted of plotting to carry out a bombing attack on a trans-Atlantic flight. The three men were found to be in contact with an Al-Qaeda operative that had been helping the three with building bottle bombs. British Authorities thwarted the attack in 2006 following extensive surveillance. Since then new security measures have been put in place at airports, most notably the banning of liquids on board. Middle East Israeli Settlers Obstruct Inspectors BBC   Israeli settlers have refused to honor recent limits put on building in the occupied West Bank. Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netenyahu, announced the limits due to pressure from the US. Hopes were that curtailing new settlements would help in the peace process and a a two-state solution. However inspectors were not allowed entrance into the areas where new construction had started. Construction in East Jerusalem is ongoing. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon expressed concern at the ongoing construction and eviction of Palestinian families. Israeli settlements are illegal under International Law though Israel denies this. Cancer Rates Skyrocket In Iraq Washington Post   The incidence of cancer and deformed babies has skyrocketed in Iraq since 2003. Doctors are seeing never before documented types of cancer, which they feel are likely a result of radiation. Additionally the birth of deformed, paralyzed and stillborn babies has physicians alarmed as well. Though no definite cause has been determined, a likely suspect is depleted uranium radiation from weapons used by the US and coalition forces. Asia Taliban Attacks In Pakistan Escalate AFP   In the past three about 72 people have died in Pakistan from suicide attacks carried out by the Taliban. Taliban insurgents have increased their attacks and scope since a massive offensive that has been put in place to root them out from the Khyber district of Pakistan. Last week a bombing attack killed a top Pakistani military official. The most recent attack was carried out at a girls school in Peshawar. Revival Of Islam In Azerbaijan Al Jazeera   Following the Soviet takeover of Azerbaijan in 1920 atheism became the state religion. Islamic leaders were killed and mosques destroyed. However after gaining independence in 1991,  many young Azeribaijani's have began to rediscover their faith and heritage. Hundreds of new mosques have been built and Quran classes have become readily availabe around the nation. Africa Rwandan President Hails Muslims African Path   President Kagame of Rwanda recently hailed Rwandan Muslims for staying steadfast and peaceful during times of hardship and discrimination. He hailed the Muslim community's contributions to Rwanda such as schools, hospitals and other social welfare programs. Rwandan Muslims have already built about 30 schools and are planning to set up not only schools but a university as well by the year 2020. President Kagame said he looks forward to working with the Muslim community to advance their efforts. Organization Aims To Dispel AIDS Taboo   BBC   The African HIV Policy Network is working with Imams and mosque leaders to help dispel the taboo surrounding those infected with HIV and suffering from AIDS. Studies have shown 6 out of 10 new cases of HIV are Muslims. Many are afraid to tell family and community members out of fear of being rejected and disowned, however not doing so has made it easier for the disease to spread. Mosque leaders hope that by providing support and literature to community members it will help decrease the incidence amongst young Muslims as well as raise awareness and support for those infected.

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