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Masha Allah! Proud of all your efforts in helping community. Great work!
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[...] Last summer, longtime Kansas City Star religion editor Helen T. Gray, who has since retired, wrote a strong, substantive feature article offering some background on Sharia law and reactions to the Kansas ban from the Muslim [...]
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[...] common wear among women. We always see the Hijab with motifs and some embroidery on it. But today Hijab international day by Jang set the fashion event for Hijab lover. New hijab collection 2012 is simple in design and [...]
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icna is the venderfull organization who healp hemonity in the name of good.
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[...] [112] ICNA press release, “ICNA Condemns Violation of Human Rights in Bangladesh,” March 4, 2013, http://www.icna.org/icna-condemns-violation-of-human-rights-in-bangladesh/. [...]
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[...] [112] ICNA press release, “ICNA Condemns Violation of Human Rights in Bangladesh,” March 4, 2013, http://www.icna.org/icna-condemns-violation-of-human-rights-in-bangladesh/. [...]
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please I need help finding righteous spouse for my daughters. Thanks
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[...] [112] ICNA press release, “ICNA condemns violation of human rights in Bangladesh,” March 4, 2013, http://www.icna.org/icna-condemns-violation-of-human-rights-in-bangladesh/. [...]
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[...] [112] ICNA press release, “ICNA condemns violation of human rights in Bangladesh,” March 4, 2013, http://www.icna.org/icna-condemns-violation-of-human-rights-in-bangladesh/. [...]
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As salaamu alaykum. I was unable to attend the convention this year but I was able to watch the free live stream. It was wonderful, al Hamdulillah! The programs were outstanding and very beneficial. BarakAllahu feekum for providing this service to those of us unable to attend. Wa alaykum us salaam.
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Quran 9:9 They have exchanged the signs of Allah for a small price and averted [people] from His way. Indeed, it was evil that they were doing.
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As sallamu alaikum Iam seeking marriage counseling in the new york city area. Any referral will be helpful. May Allah reward you for your good Ameen
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We had a great run Hartford, CT
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ASA i would like to know the location and hotel for next year. Shukran
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ES SELAMU ALEIKUM; SOME CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE A LISTING OF PLACES THEY DEDICATE THEIR EFFORTS AND ASK THEIR SUPPORTERS TO DESIGNATE WHERE THEIR CHARITY DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT. THAT WAY YOU WOULD NOT BE COMPELLED TO APPEASE THE US AUTHORITIES. I WOULD LIKE YOU TO ADOPT THAT APPROACH SO THAT YOUR READERS CHOOSE WHERE THEIR DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT. US GOVERNMENT HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH RESOURCES TO TAKE CARE OF ITS CITIZENS. AFTER ALL, THEY FIND TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO MAKE WAR UPON MUSLIMS ALL OVER THE WORLD AND KILL THEM . US GOVERNMENT ALSO TEACHES ITS MILITARY OFFICERS HOW TO BE RUTHLESS IN KILLING MUSLIMS. SEE: U.S. Military Taught Officers: Use ‘Hiroshima’ Tactics for ‘Total War’ on Islam BY NOAH SHACHTMAN AND SPENCER ACKERMAN 05.10.124:00 AM http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/05/total-war-islam/all/
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is there live streaming ?
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Love the app
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I converted after marrying my husband whom himself converted 10 years prior. I was only given an American marriage and not an Islamic marriage. After 5 years my husband lost faith in me and asked for divorce leaving myself and 2 boys of my own behind. Everything i learned in islam from him was beautiful except he did inot live by. Now facing betrayal, financial difficulty and abandonment i still keep my faith in islam very close to my heart. I only have allah and my children. I believe that allah gives wives to men to cherish but when they do not do right by them he taketh them away....
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[...] Click here to watch the 38th Annual ICNA-MAS Convention program. [...]
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I think all Muslims should be erraticated as stated by my God in the old testament. They are the devil in disguise! Try to push your pathetic religion on the world . If it was a good religion you would have the support of God' witch you do not. God ordered all of you destroyed without mercy. But they failed God and Islam we allowed to exist. Now we have to deal with Muslim garbage destroying this planet. I will vow to uphold Gods will and destroy Islam and e pose it for the scum that it is! God bless!
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Assalamu Alikum, Dear Editor of ICNA News Letter. Thank you for this report.
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Alhamdhu Lillah I have not had bad experiences here on DC because I'm a practicing Muslim @Fatima I love your last sentence!
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I have it installed on my tab
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In Shaa Allaah!
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Adoro la manera en que escribes, en serio
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Dhulqurnayn Luqman, Yaqob B. Mahamah, thought you might like this. The 38th ICNA Convention is coming up at this coming weekend. Hope you will tune in to listen/watch:).
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I request the converters to think the same for their family and the tribe they belong. Almighty will help you to spread the truth.
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Awesome! Tarnima FarhinSultana SalmaFozia Akter
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Fantastic! Please keep up the good work.
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Interesting news. I am following this recent interest in Islam by our Hispanic brothers and sisters with keen interest in other news-outs such as HORIZON magazine and others.
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Alhamdulillah, those are TEST by the ALMIGHTY upon you. Be strong ! The West has been at itfor thousAnd of years. Success? I doubt. Reversal instead I believe. The TRUTH will prevail. The time to put all biased media to shame will surely come! InsyALLAH!
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ALLAHU AKBAR!
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This is awesome! I am glad this is happening:) Brings greater peace to the world.
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A male referee for girls volleyball ? I am not judging the picture, but picture talks a lot while im trying to keep quite. If everything is good, and all followed deen way, then at least avoid controversial pictures would much appreciated.
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[...] in no way should be seen as condoning any violence in the name of our religion. Also see: ICNA condemns attacks on U.S. missions in Egypt, Libya The Use and Abuse of Hate Growing Anti Muslim Bigotry: ICNA’s 6-Point Response [...]
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Alhamdulillah!
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I've attended in the past. Enjoyed Window to Islam presentation. Will you be broadcasting live on the internet like past years?
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Hahahaa peace??? I have not seen one single Muslim denouncing any crimes terrorist have committed in History! Its not peace when your teaching is to kill the infidel When you can't choose whom to worship You are just like Dems Instead of giving real reasons you start the name calling I am a Christian Don't hate people but i do hate the fact That a religion That teaches murder!
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Tina it is peace. Pick up a Qur'an and read my favorite sura is 55 ( Then which of the favors of your Lord will you deny? ) I been a new Muslim 7 months and I am so thank full for the one who showed me this wonderful peace this wonderful Book
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Do i have to register to attend the event please let me know because i would like to my family.thank you.jasakallahu kairan
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A quien Allah(Dios) guia es el que esta guiando y a quien extravia no encontraras para el ni quien lo proteja ni quien lo guie rectamente.
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Y ahora que les ha llegado un libro de Allah, que es una confirmacion de lo que ya tenian no creen en el a pesar de reconocerlo y de que en otro tiempo pidieron auxilio contra los incredulos. Que la maldicion de Allah caiga sobre los incredulos Por que mal precio han vendido su almas! Haberse negado a creer el lo que Allah (Dios) ha heho descender solo por envidia de que Allah haya hecho decender parte de su favor sobre aquel de Sus siervos que ha querido Y asi han ganado ira tras ira. Los Que se niegan a creer tendran un castigo denigrante. (surah 2: 89-90)
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Yo tambien soy Musulmana Latina y amo Allah y todos su profetas y mensajeros! :)
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Lol viva cristo rey!
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Pinches terroristas mal paridos hijos de puta! Y luego se cambian de nombre! Que babosos!
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I don't , where did u get this ? I don't think I put this up.
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Azeema Islam, since when do you read Spanish?
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S.4:93 = And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell to abide therein; and the Wrath and the Curse of Allah are upon him, and a great punishment is prepared for him. [৯৩-আর যে ব্যক্তি জেনে বুঝে মুমিনকে হত্যা করে, তার শাস্তি হচ্ছে জাহান্নাম৷ সেখানে চিরকাল থাকবে তার ওপর আল্লাহর গযব ও তাঁর লানত এবং আল্লাহ তার জন্য কঠিন শাস্তির ব্যবস্থা করে রেখেছেন] S.2:284= To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on the earth, and whether you disclose what is in your ownselves or conceal it, Allah will call you to account for it. Then He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills. And Allah is Able to do all things. [আকাশসমূহে ও পৃথিবীতে যা কিছু আছে, সবই আল্লাহর৷ তোমরা নিজেদের মনের কথা প্রকাশ করো বা লুকিয়ে রাখো, আল্লাহ অবশ্যি তোমাদের কাছ থেকে তার হিসাব নেবেন৷ তারপর তিনি যাকে ইচ্ছা মাফ করে দেবেন এটা তাঁর আখতিয়ারাধীন এবং যাকে ইচ্ছা শাস্তি দেবেন, তিনি সব জিনিসের ওপর শক্তি খাটাবার অধিকারী৷]
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Alhamdulillah im muslim/Mexican and could never be more happy then now.. I love Islam more then anything and it makes me sad that ppl just talk in ignorance without really reading and learning it.
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Douglas I get why u are irritated but calling her a baboon isn't going to make her want to listen. When people offend us and cause us anger we should always think "what would Mohammed (raw) do? "
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Asalaamualaikum. I am so happy to see this article. I am white Muslimah who took Shahada because I believed, not because of a man. I am single. I deal with so much hate. I am also a military veteran. I am called a traitor. I too, am faced with people who assume I am Muslim because I married into it. Not true. I am not married. I was born Muslim,this has been in my heart since I was a small child. I only recently was blessed to find Islam. Even Muslims don't think I have problems because I am white. They are surprised when I tell them I am yelled at when I go shopping, I have to fight for the services I am entitled to as a veteran. I have been yelled at by VA employees and documented in my medical records as being Muslim and notes about how I dress. I am considered hostile by the VA because I insist on my right to pray and dress correctly. Why are you so threatened by my dressing a certain way and praying to God? Is it because it brings up feeling of guilt that you do not live your life correctly? I do not claim to be a perfect person or always right. I am human with many flaws. I am not the threat, your conscious is....Alhamduilillah
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[...] is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. However, it would not violate Islamic tradition to bury Tsarnaev in an unmarked grave, which may [...]
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I have never found a more straighter path than this one. Alhamdulilah
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[...] is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. However, it would not violate Islamic tradition to bury Tsarnaev in an unmarked grave, which may [...]
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[...] is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. However, it would not violate Islamic tradition to bury Tsarnaev in an unmarked grave, which may [...]
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[...] is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. However, it would not violate Islamic tradition to bury Tsarnaev in an unmarked grave, which may [...]
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[...] is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. However, it would not violate Islamic tradition to bury Tsarnaev in an unmarked grave, which may [...]
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[...] is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. However, it would not violate Islamic tradition to bury Tsarnaev in an unmarked grave, which may [...]
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[...] is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. However, it would not violate Islamic tradition to bury Tsarnaev in an unmarked grave, which may [...]
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[...] is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. However, it would not violate Islamic tradition to bury Tsarnaev in an unmarked grave, which may [...]
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[...] Cremation is not an option because Islam does not allow it, according to Naeem Baig of the Islamic Circle of North America. [...]
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we need more latinos to come home to Islam
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I totally agree with you Douglas Valdez .
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Very interesting! Islam always make perfect sense to people who are researching all religions.
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I've been Muslim for 6 years and I can say Islam is the truth and way of life
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Ok first Tina is ignorant for her comment I invite Tina to pick up a Quran and read it so it can enlighten her baboon brain inshallah
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@tina evil stems from hate and ignorance, which is what your comment portrays u to be full of. You say viva el cristo Rey ( astagfurallah) but u don't behave the way he would. If u don't have anything nice to say please just don't say anything at all.
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God is the only King & not Jesus Christ pbuh
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Stupid people don't understand how evil this religion is!! Viva Cristo Rey !
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I find the article to be very insightful from viewing some of the many of the female European American Muslim converts. Unfortunately there is wide spread ignorance about the beautiful deen of Islam. So many people think that Muslim women convert for superficial reasons or that Muslim women who wear the head veils wear it for someone else or because they are ashamed of how they look. As for myself who's very fair skinned woman with hijab, people tend to think that I'm a Caucasian convert and call me trader or lash at me in other many other ways through negative comments, as if their trying bully me away from being Muslim Little that they know that I was born Muslim and that I'm not Caucasian.
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if you love someone he/she will always be in your hart, if you hate someone he/she will always be in your mind so you choose where you want keep he/she. don't forget I will not sleep with fear nor I will wake up with fear ..my faith of Allah will direct me my bath. سبى الله ونعم الوكيل
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Inshaa Allah, please do stay strong-:) this life is full of trails and tribulation. But Allah promises " glad tidings to those who are patient"
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I don't think they mean anything negative, but unfortunately, stereotypes change slowly...
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@Katherina Harlow,well said, but don't let people's negative comments get to you.
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What gets to me is when a conversation with another Muslima opens with, "Where is your husband from?" ... Some of us actually studied history, learned Arabic and read the Qu'ran BEFORE we embraced Islam.
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we ready to help how we can
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Once you stop respecting people who are different from you then you have made a decision to crash into the concrete wall. Please do not hurt your self.
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Dear friend - hate is not the answer. How many years of life you and I will be living? My advice is to stop hate, it is so disgusting. God gave you brain to think with it, not to trash it.
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dear ICNA find brigitte gabriel and convert her to Islam so christians and jews don't have to listen to her hate speech
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Heaven is not FREE - Heaven has a huge price tag my sister.
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Very nice.
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The Accusation One of the common, yet groundless, accusations being made against Islam is that it forces itself on others. The picture presented is that if someone doesn’t stop Islam, it will forcefully convert everyone, even at gunpoint. Here’s one of the verses commonly quoted by those who make their living propagating this idea: “…seize them and kill them wherever you find them…” [Qur’an 4:91] This verse is used as evidence that Muslims are required to kill anyone who doesn’t accept Islam. That would mean that any Muslim who doesn’t either forcefully convert or kill every non-Muslim he sees isn’t practicing Islam. This ridiculous idea is childishly easy to refute. But before we do that, let’s do a brief comparison. A Comparison Let’s see what the bible has to say about violence: In Deuteronomy 7:1-3: “When the Lord your God brings you into the land… and you have defeated them, then you must destroy them totally. Make no treaty with them, and show them no mercy. Do not intermarry with them…” In Deuteronomy 20:10-17: “When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. If they accept and open their gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced labor and shall work for you. If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, then lay siege to that city. When the Lord your God delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves. In Deuteronomy 20:16-17: “However, in the cities of the nations the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance do not leave alive anything that breathes. Completely destroy them…” In Numbers 31:17-18: “Now kill all the boys. And kill every woman who has slept with a man, but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man.” Jesus is reported to have said in Luke 19:27: “But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me.’” Again, Jesus supposedly said in Matthew 10:34: “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” The verses in the bible are much more violent than any of the verses that can be found in the Qur’an. Can you find a single verse in the Qur’an which says: “Show them no mercy!” or “Do not leave anything that breathes!” or “Kill all the non-virgin women!”? Yet, ironically, most of the people who quote verses from the Qur’an about violence consider themselves Christians and believe in the Bible. Why do they ignore their own Scripture and apply a double standard of hypocrisy? However, the fair Christian will say: “These verses must be read in context.” I agree, and the same opportunity of contextualization should be given to the Qur’an as well. Searching for Context To understand the context of any verse in the Qur’an relating to violence, you only need to do two things: Identify the pronouns Read the verses before and after the verse in question This simple technique is so blatantly obvious; it requires a very special ‘education’ to forget to apply it. Let’s identify the pronouns in the verse we quoted: “…seize them and kill them wherever you find them …” [Qur’an 4:91]. There is only one pronoun, ‘them’, used three times, and it’s pretty clear that it refers to the same group of people. This group of people referred to as ‘them’ can only be identified if we look at the verses before and after. Looking at the preceding verses we learn the following: Verse 88 tells us that the pronoun ‘them’ is referring to hypocrites who pretend to be Muslim on the outside but are actually spies and informants Verse 89 tells us that if these hypocrites turn on you to fight you then you are allowed to fight them Verse 90 tells us that Muslims are not allowed to touch anyone who doesn’t want to fight In this example, it becomes crystal clear that ‘them’ is referring to a group of two-faced hypocrites who are trying to harm and kill the Muslims. It would have been sufficient in this case to simply quote more of the verse: “So if they neither withdraw, nor offer you peace, nor restrain themselves from fighting you, then sieze them and kill them wherever you find them: We give you clear authority against these type of people.” [Qur’an 4:91] Proof from the Qur’an There is not a single verse in the Qur’an which says to harm another person because of their not being a Muslim. On the contrary, there are several verses which talk about respecting non-Muslims. To further clarify the matter about forced conversion to Islam, let’s look at these verses: “ There is no compulsion in religion…” [Qur’an 2:256] “Had your Lord wanted, all the people on earth would have believed. So will you force people to believe?” [Qur’an 10:99] “So warn them: your only task is to warn, you’re not supposed to force them.” [Qur’an 88:21-22] “He does not forbid you to deal kindly and justly with anyone who has not fought you for your faith and driven you out of your homes, God loves the just.” [Qur’an 60:8] Could the Qur’an be any clearer on this issue? Proof from the Prophet of Islam The second source in Islam, after the Qur’an, are the statements made by the Prophet Muhammad. Let’s see what he said about non-Muslims and how to force them to join Islam: “Whoever kills an innocent non-Muslim will not even smell the fragrance of paradise.” [Source: Bukhārī, K. ad-Diyāt] How could this statement possibly be compatible with the ridiculous idea that Islam forces itself on others? Instead, it makes it clear that no non-Muslim is allowed to be harmed because of what they believe. The Historical Evidence Lastly, 1400 years of Muslim history, from the Prophet’s living example up until now when there are about 1.6 billion Muslims in the world, where do we find this forced conversion being practiced? Nowhere. On the contrary, we find throughout history, Muslims being the targets of forced conversion, particularly to Christianity during the Spanish Inquisition and the Crusades and to Atheism during the Communist era of the 20th century. Conclusion So the question about whether Islam forces itself on others has been addressed. Now the question remains, what can we do to prevent Muslims from being forced to leave their faith?
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AsSalaamulaiykum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatahu. I am homeless in Baltimore,Md. I am looking to relocate to New York. I am looking for a new change, different start. Insha'Allah, may i find a way to contact you. I do not have a cell phone or a phone where you can reach me. I am hoping. sincerely, Aasia
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I am a victim of terrorism, of other people action that represent Islam it involves me too, my parents, society and my Islam, and prophets(saw) never thought such things as taking lives of other innocents men, women and children,let Almighty ALLAH bring justice and peace to all nation so we can love one another. My peace love and hope goes to Boston community and apologies as a believer in ALLAH for the incident that took place by another Muslim who did not have wisdom.
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[...] sets and helicopters and Canadian geese overhead. In Washington, D.C., leaders of nationalAmerican Muslim organizations filled a room at the National Press Club and issued their flat, blanket rebuttals: Islam doesn’t sanction violence, and it doesn’t [...]
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masha-Allah Allahu Akbar
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I need that 'I love Jesus (pbuh) because I'm Muslim' T-shirt!
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Masha Allah
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AllahuAkbar! SubhanAllah! Alhumdullilah!
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Allahu Akbar!! <3 <3 <3
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Alhamdulilah
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SubhanAllah <3
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Allah o akber
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ALLAH HO AKBER
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MashaAllah
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SubhanAllah.
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Ma sha Allah. May Allah reward y'all for the efforts.
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Well done to the volunteers, it must have taken real courage. Mashallah.
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Will there be a Windows To Islam program this year?
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[...] ICNA: In an interview with ICNA.org, Jalon Fowler, a Muslim participant of the Boston Marathon relates [...]
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Great article. Inspirational. People need to see that Muslim Americans were victims of this horrific event as well. I'm going to repost this, ia.
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Great! Subhanallaah...
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[...] Volunteers are always needed. To apply visit http://www.icna.org/volunteer [...]
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MashaAllah
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Alhamdulillah, you are safe sister. We all should spread the world of peace all around us, and condemn all types of violences. May ALLAH bless all humanity will HIS blessings. AAMEEN
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Al Hamdo lila
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I appreciate your honesty and your strong sense of charity by giving back to your community ! You represent 99.9% of American Muslims living in the America, unfortunately though it is the .1% that will overshadow the rest of us. Keep up the good work and your spirit! We will overcome stereotyping and bigotry by continuing to live our lives with honor and dignity.
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May Allah swt reward you Dr. Khan... you are a true inspiration for many others.
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Excellent job. May Allah help you succeed. Wish you could motivate your fellow professionals in Pakistan too.Most have never had the chance to feel the sense of relief and satisfaction of doing charity.
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MASHALLAH I AM PROUD OF YOU
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SA my sister I am Ultrasound technologist Registered in OB-GYN and Abdomen, working at Breast Center, I would love to help on Saturdays ...is there similar clinic in NJ?
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May Almighty Allah, (SWT)bless our Doctor Mrs. Khan for her good work and good heart. She is a sincere believer and her reward comes from HIM, Insha'Allah. Keep the good work, sister. Dawud Asad
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Dear ICNA, May Allah(SWT) bless this organization for speaking out against injustice and oppression that is being carried out by the current Awami Regime in Bangladesh. As a Bangladeshi, I am totally in support and appreciate of the stand that ICNA has taken against the current regime, who ratified the constitution and has taken out a mere mention of Allah’s(SWT) name from the Bangladesh constitution. This fascist government and the party historically are anti-Islam and anti-Muslim. This fact is being proven quite a few times currently as they provided police protection for anti-Islam atheists, while killing people in the street who are only asking that these ultra-secularists, anti-Islam and socialist party representatives show respect to our Prophet (SWAW). There is a historical fact that Sheikh Mujib, after the independence had commissioned a fact finding mission to find out the people who connived with the then Pakistani army to kill innocent civilians. While a few had been prosecuted and the rest were pardoned in general amnesty, none of the top ten Jamaat leaders who are being prosecuted today by these fascist government were not in the list, commissioned by Sheikh Mujib! It is a farce that these regimes and their supporters are shedding crocodile tears for the people died 42 years before, while they are killing hundreds of our countrymen now, what a hypocrisy!! The current situation should not be looked at as an isolated matter, however has a potential of far-reaching implication for Bangladeshi Muslims. These regime and their supporters is only trying to build political capital out of the dead, shame! Anybody against these fascist people are war-criminals – this is their mindset! Again, thank you ICNA.
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Thank you for your words. I'm grateful that you are well. I share your saddness and revulsion at the cowardly act. I pray that your participation next year is covered with God's peace.
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very nice to see that.
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Ma sha Allah
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Mashallah!
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Mashallah!
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AIKIN BANZA!!!!!!
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[...] Source: http://www.icna.org/boston-runner-ill-run-until-my-body-cant-take-it-anymore/ [...]
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[...] CAIR MPAC ISNA ICNA Muslim Peace Coalition [...]
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Sad
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....this article is from 2002, why is everyone reposting it?
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Above was aired 3/17/13 so I feel this is a set up once again!!!
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Our sincerest condolences to all those injured and passed away from the tragic bombings in Boston, USA
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Our sincerest condolences to all those injured and passed away from the tragic bombings in Boston, USA
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-125820/US-bomb-kills-30-Afghan-wedding.html#ixzz2QaET8jkB
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Amin
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I pray Allah to bring peace and justice to all and to bring violent people to justice fist soon. I my self have been a victim of injustice and violence in Boca Raton Florida and I know how it feels to suffer from attacks of the anti-human criminals.
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Its truly a sad event...:(
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This is really very sad. I pray Allah to bring all of those who committed this crime to be captured firmly by the fist of justice. Amen...
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Stop violence in this world. Tolerance, diversify, and love are the answer to prosperity and well-being for everyone.
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Assalamu alaikum May Allah reward all for this articles is very good and interesting, I just want to say that the masjid was not funded just for Muhanna, was founded for 4 muslims more, but now just Muhanna, from this 5, is on there. In the other hand, some of that 4 and other much more brothers from San Diego and Tijuana are working on dawa, class and events on the Masjid Omar too. www.icofbaja.org
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Truly, this a mercy from Allah ta'ala, truly
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Mashallah, it's great to see how Allah swt draws people closer to Him. I would have only one thing to say to these good folks - BEWARE OF THE WAHABI/SALAFI IDEOLOGY. They are wolves in sheep's clothing, and the reason why some people hate Islam and Muslims. May Allah swt guide us all, Ameen.
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alhamdulillah.
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Mashallah.. i used to have a friend from Mexico she was catholic and became Muslim by choice and married to my Pakistani friend and they are now living so happy. but she had a one problem is that in Pakistan its not mandatory to wear hijab and she thinks its a tradition , which is wrong hijab is a must and its not when ever she wants to wear it and leave it when ever she wants. but i told her in a nice a good way with out offending her. wishing them all the best
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Thancks verey mach for this page,I hop it can be good for me happened because I in here strenger I live with months visa ,if. Was beter idaeh to do the best for yo and I send me the masag and me too as soon iwell do my best if gade help me too. Adel
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I am an American living in Tj.. this is wonderful!! like tears wonderful!!
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This is fantastic!! MashAllah!! Where would I find the Masjid al-Islamin Tj,MX? I am an American who ended up living there and the closest one is still so far into San Diego..thank you
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Lil'alamin rahmatan Islam religion, Islam may be a religion in the State's quality
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Alhamdulilah! :)
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MashaAllah for the hispanic muslims. God is great!!
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Allahu Akbar. Yahde maen yashaa. Love it when I hear more brothers and sisters embracing Islam.
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Walhamdulillah
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allah`s glory!!
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masallah !
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The promise of Allah will never ever defeat by any one
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Assalaamu alaikum, I am looking for: 'Haadi al-Arwaah ilaa Bilaad il-Afraah' by Ibn al-Qayyim with Arabic & English text. Do you have this book? Salaam. Jihada
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I read this article and wondered how ICNA stated this without any fact. ICNA should not mislead the people as a Muslim organization in USA. I am a Bangladeshi and I Protest against this misleading statement. I also came to know that one of the war collaborators, Ashrafuzzaman Khan, the chief al-Badr (Jamai Death squad in 1971) executioners, is now head of the Queens branch of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA). No wonder why ICNA take parts with this killers! The fact is Bangladesh is taking steps to bring under justice for those Pakistani collaborators who made genocide in Bangladesh in 1971 along with Pakistani army. It is a shame for ICNA that they want to take side with the collaborators as such that Bangladesh Govt. is doing this for silencing opposition well-known figures. Since the trial started these collaborators’ party "Jamaat-e-Islami Islam and Shibir" have started country wide strike, destruction of life and property. They are attacking law enforcement. To protect the general people police has no choice but to take action. I suggest either you know the fact properly or do not mislead the North American Muslims. It is a shame again for ICNA to state such a misleading statement!!
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I was Muslim and this law violates my freedom. If animals had to vote they would vote against this law. If you like this law go back to counties that have this kind of law.Get out of this country. You are pervert, rapest, and murders. This money could go feed poor people instead of you advertising this evil religion.
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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Salam o alaikum i m a bit in trouble n have no place to live , i'll appreciate if u'll help me out , my phis one number is 347 445 2788 , I am alone here , i'll appreciate if u would be able to relocate me out of new york ,
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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[...] of Jesus being a Muslim even stronger – as well as other biblical figures – WI has created a campaign to place billboards up in key areas of the nation. One of the billboards is currently located adjacent to a major highway [...]
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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[...] March 13, ICNA issued a press release “congratulating Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as the pope [Pope Francis] and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.” For a [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data collected by Wenzel [...]
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Virgil i think that comment about the KKK is a little much as well as the comment about them all going back to where they came from because of some peoples mistakes does not mean all should be blamed. I am a white american female and does this mean that all the white leaders who have corrupted our nation should do the same? No because everyone is their own person and that is extremely narrow minded of you. Though the sharia law has many customs that im sure most americans do not agree with does not mean that it does not have a relivance in their lives. Everyone is raised differently and everyone learns what they are taught. wether or not they chose to go out and explore furthur for more truth is thier perogative. Who are any of us to judge muslims, jews, cristians, or anyone else?
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data collected by Wenzel [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data collected by Wenzel [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data collected by Wenzel [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data collected by Wenzel [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data collected by Wenzel [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data collected by Wenzel [...]
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I want peace what else is possible. if we can survive ? Thank you: Sincerely Gregory M Eckles
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data collected by Wenzel [...]
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machaallah
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[...] such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration [42] in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release [43] by the Islamic Circle of North America. And the results of polling data [44] collected by [...]
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ICNA is always in a haste to talk against Anwar Awlaki. But I have not yet seen a comment from them about the actions of the U.S in the Muslim lands. They are in a haste to put videos of the Barack Obama on their youtube channel eventhough this kaffir has killed many muslims through out the world.
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Alhamdulillah ! May ALLAH reward all involve ! Aameeen !
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Support the Banquet for Shifaa Clinic: Inn : 5991 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC 29406 http://ow.ly/ibsvy
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Just wondering is it disease free clinic or Shifa free?
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Mashallah
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Masha'Allah
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Alhamdulillah...
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Great idea mashallah
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MashaAllah! Sarwat Shaheen
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Mashallah!
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check out The Shifa Clinic and Like us there!
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Please put the new mosques at Mount Vernon mosque which opened this year. Would like to have the address and the name .
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Assala Mualikum Brs. We would like to know what is the code number for Hotel Reservation? Can you sent us all the code number related to the ICNA MAS. So we have our reservation accordingly. Jazaka Allah Mohammed Sayed
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My AWARD winning documentary "GOD OF ABRAHAM" [Youtube & Islamic-video.com], is among the best tools to establish understanding between the JEWS and Muslims. This documentary won a prestigious international award in Eastern Europe and Russia by their MUFTI COUNCIL,. see: www.islamic-video.com
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Congradulations on the election of the new president , Mr. Saleem Baig. I am proposing a new addition to the ICNA acitivities........AUDIO VISUAL department to promote Islamic Values, Culture and glory of Islamic Civilisation. I am ZAHIR AHMED . My documentaries are in circulation for more than 20 years!!! My new idea of cinstructing a magnificent University with beaitful architecture has already been applauded by numerous groups. I like to discuss this with ICNA . PL contact me at 310-626-6222. Assalam, ZAHIR AHMED
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A O A. I HOPE M NAEEM BAIG WILL DELIVER HIS BEST.HE IS MY CLASS FELLOW & I AM AWARE OF HIS ABILITIES,ENTHUSISM,HARD WORKING, HONESTY & CONFIDENCE. ICNA WILL BE EXPANDED & STRENGTHENED MORE. INSHAALLAH.
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May Allah mercy upon us. Ameen May Allah give you strength and power in ur eman To be stead fast on this right path. We must be united under a honest Ameer. Inshaallah , all the best, with the help of my Raab.
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I am looking to book in MArriott hotel. Any info on that?
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Dear Br. Naeem Baig, Assalam-o-Alaikum WRWB. May Allah SWT help you in carrying out your enormous responsibilities as President of ICNA and keep you steadfast. Wassalam, Engr. Zaki-ud-Din Sheikh Ameer JI Halqa NA-125 JI Candidate in Halqa PP-155 (Symble:'Tarazoo') (Father of Dr. Ahmad Zaki Sheikh,MGA,ICNA)& Former Member of Centeral Shura and Secretary General of ICNA (1979, 1980)
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This is encouraging that light of Islam is spreading like america in Germany too Islam spread quicker in Germany after 9/11 lies. Thiis is a majic as Allahs says you are making your ways and I do my and I am the biggest. We live in Berlin and our Mosque is also locared in besy area. As I came to Berlin 1973 there was only one Mosque but now we have 80 diffrent small mosques and 10 or so bigger. We don,t build big centers like america but small one. I had a spanish Muslim in 2004 in Berlin to learn German language. We greet all of you in the name of Berlin communities.
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Dear Naeem Bhai, May Allahalmighty give you more strainght to do better in the way of Islam. Your work and internvention is specillay appriciated for the muslim humanity. Wish you all the best. Sincerely Dr.Asad Director Programs HWSO Pakistan
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Alhamdulillah...masha ALLAH! An effort without riya'a it seems. It would be nice if muslims in other part of planet would follow suit.
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I registered for ICNA conf today and there is no web link to book hotel. I am looking to book in MArriott hotel. Any info on that?
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" ... at the local homeless shelter, during Christmas, masjid volunteers take over so that their Christian neighbors can take time off for their holiday." Alhamdulillah, may Allah reward all brothers and sisters involved in this noble endeavour, Ameen. Please publicise this event to present the true face of Islam to non-Muslims in USA and abroad. A video in YouTube would be an excellent testimony.
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Dear Naeembhai: I wish you best of everything in your this new responsibility.May you achieve all your dreams. -Arvind
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Assalamu alaikum, This is great news. Keep up the good work, ICNA. As an American Muslim I thank you for the work you are doing. May God reward you greatly, ameen.
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Just wanted to say that it's a great idea and may Allah (swt) reward you for this. Ameen.
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Very good and comprehensive reporting by Hena Zuberi. Allah SWT bless the founders, organizers, administration, BOD for this noble task and may the Masjid prosper with Muslims and may it be a source of knowledge and wisdom for the non-Muslims and Muslims alike. My prayers are for its success. mumtaz
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I need a room please call 5166067541
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[...] Details: http://www.icna.org/first-general-address-by-icnas-new-president/ [...]
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[...] Mr. Naeem Baig, said “Let us all build a bond of brotherhood and strengthen our relationships with one another. ICNA is committed to working together with all Muslim organizations and masajid. We do not represent any one ethnicity or follow any particular sect. We are an organization of American Muslims and we have made a commitment to work for the betterment of all people. I invite you to join ICNA and I assure you that, inshaAllah, you will not find yourself in the company of strangers.” Read the complete address here. [...]
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[...] Original Post: http://www.icna.org/latina-immigrants-the-new-ambassadors-of-islam/ [...]
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Alhamdulillahi, for the good work organisation is doing and I pray Allahu subhana watahallah will guild u ppl through and reward them abodantly for their effort to achieve the golds while am in great support of u even though I don't have anything to contribute to it.
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May Allah save all. (Ameen)
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S.2:208-209= O you who believe! Enter perfectly in Islam (by obeying all the rules and regulations of the Islamic religion) and follow not the footsteps of Shaitan (Satan). Verily! He is to you a plain enemy. Then if you slide back after the clear signs (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم and this Qur'an, and Islam) have come to you, then know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
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On behalf of everyone at the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, we thank Dr. Zahid Bukhari for his life long selfless contributions and welcome Br. Naeem Baig and pray that he be blessed with much patience, strength and wisdom to honor the new responsibilities bestowed upon him. We extend our full cooperation in any and all matters that serves the interests of Muslims and Islam in America. Wassalam. Shakeel Syed Executive Director Islamic Shura Council of Southern California
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he's a cool dude man!
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He looks....thrilled?
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[...] others to attack the free speech rights of U.S. citizens, and prompting Islamic groups here and abroad to rail against the First Amendment protections and call for criminalizing [...]
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[...] many of these Islamic groups — again, which are closely tied to the U.S. government — issued a statement in support of Fai under the rubric of the “American Muslim Taskforce” (AMT). This is how the AMT describes [...]
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I really wonder if hijab is a symbol of religious tolerance and forgiveness and if Islam is the religion of peace why there is no peace in Islamic countries ,why that women who are oppressed are women wearing hijab in Islamic countries .why in Egypt little christian girls have to wear hijab obligatory in order to be accepted at some school,why in Egypt women who don't wear hijab are persecuted and oppressed to the point that some women wearing niqab used to cut the Christian girls long hair with scissors in general transportation,in Egypt one day any women who is not wearing hijab was threatened to face violence and troubles after that you said is Islam is the religion of peace please tell me really where that peace is really found and set into action because we christian minorities in the Middle East have never experienced that peaceful Islam and we are persecuted because we were not wearing hijab even during the elections the motto that was used that if you elected someone rather than the Muslim brotherhood that means that your mom will not wear hijab no more ,and after the Muslim brotherhood took the upper hand in Egypt Christians women were attacked in the streets and was told you will be wearing hijab very soon and by the way hijab in Arabic means to obscure so I am sorry to tell you before you call for religious freedom in western countries you should call for it first in your Islamic countries
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Dear sisters and brothers in Islam, Salam Aleikom Pure Home is an English live family program in 45minutes which broadcasts every Sunday at 9:00 GMT. This program focuses on family issues like marriage, relationship among family members, psychology, children training, etc. Each week we invite an expert and focus in different subjects. There are some other parts in the program like the story of the week. In this part we narrate a short story or an anecdote which is derived from various books such as, “ the book of the Righteous” by Martyr Mortaza Motahar, “Mathnavi” by Maulana, “ Kelileh va Demneh”, and” Marzban Nameh”. Besides we have the report of the week which focuses on different events happen in the art or family issues . In one of the other part we pay attention to the last news on health affairs. Each time we introduce a useful book for families. From time to time a video clip in each program refreshes the mind of the viewers with a nice piece of music. We invite you to watch the program and let us know your opinions . The program is in our website for a week. Our website is : sahartv.ir Best Regards, Pure Home Program
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[...] In time for Ramadan, toll-free hotline seeks to educate [...]
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[...] CNN: 877-WhyIslam Hotline Volunteer Answers Questions about… [...]
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[...] ICNA launches Islam awareness campaign in FL [...]
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[...] month, a new mosque called the ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) Islamic Center opened in Alexandria, Virginia. ICNA, an Islamist group with origins in the Jamaat-e-Islami of Pakistan, [...]
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[...] I contribute only to Islamic organizations such as ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America). ICNA Relief is currently sending money and muslim workers to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy ........... Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts: The Role of Muslims | Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) [...]
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I have a video on Islamic marrage from the USA, Chicago, Il . Tell me what you think . http://youtu.be/X_fdb8deGiI
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[...] month, a new mosque called the ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) Islamic Center opened in Alexandria, Virginia. ICNA, an Islamist group with origins in the Jamaat-e-Islami of Pakistan, [...]
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Masha Allah Al Hamdulillah wa Allahu Akbar am a Latino convert to Islam shahadah in 1979. It's the greatest thing in my life.
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nice job please keep it up.God bless you
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This is a beautiful idea and great way to give dawah :D We should do something like this InshAllah http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kZSQnSd06Xw
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[...] support a representative government with full representation of key opposition groups,” ICNA declared. “As Mohamed ElBaradei notes, this representation must extend to the Muslim [...]
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As Salaamul Alaikum to all. I am Muslim Latino took Shahadah in 1979 and married to Indian Muslim. I pray Allahu Ta Ala bless your effords, although my spanish is not that great if there is anything I can do to help please contact my e mail. Keep up the great work of Dawah. Allahu Akbar! Masha Allah. Mas Salaam.
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[...] Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) inaugurates new mosque. [...]
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[...] month, a new mosque called the ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) Islamic Center opened in Alexandria, Virginia. ICNA, an Islamist group with origins in the Jamaat-e-Islami of Pakistan, [...]
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Masha ALLAH
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May Allah make it Easy for him. Ameen!
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Congratulations.... May Allah accept his full potential in His way!
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S.2:136= Say, [O believers], "We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him." S.1:1-7= [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds – The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
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All praise be to ALLAH SWT. I applaud the efforts and determination of both MS Morales and MS Anaya. Masha ALLAH, welcome to Islam and may the blessing and guidance of the ALMIGHTY ALLAH be upon you.May HE grant both of you and your family Jannatul Firdaus ! Ameeen.
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[...] month, a new mosque called the ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) Islamic Center opened in Alexandria, Virginia. ICNA, an Islamist group with origins in the Jamaat-e-Islami of Pakistan, [...]
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[...] month, a new mosque called the ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) Islamic Center opened in Alexandria, Virginia. ICNA, an Islamist group with origins in the Jamaat-e-Islami of Pakistan, [...]
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[...] month, a new mosque called the ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) Islamic Center opened in Alexandria, Virginia. ICNA, an Islamist group with origins in the Jamaat-e-Islami of Pakistan, [...]
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Sr Wendy Diaz, mira :)
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In response to Michael, and @USDEFENSELEAGUE: "And the servants of Most Gracious (God) walk on earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, 'Peace be to you!'" (Al-Qur'an 25:63)
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Dear Fellow Believers in the ONE, who made Abraham become the father of Ishmael and Isaac, may I address you? Malachi [B.Mal:4,5] says, - that before the ‘day of days’ [Q:78.39] - Elijah will come to “turn the hearts of parents to their children and the hearts of the children to their parents, so that I will not come and strike the land with a curse.” Always did the Father of Heaven and Earth send heralds into time. Now - that time will end – he sends His messenger, again as baptizer. John the Baptist, the Elijah, returned will purify this earth. He gave us His Word (like manifold predicted), teaches us to distinguish truth from delusion, to comprehend our life and the chance of return to the One Father embedded therein. In English the Baptist’s Word may be read online, for free, at www.elija.de . Please click on the ‘British Flag’ and then on ‘Downloads’. In works of art (e.g.:‘Retable d’Issenheim’) John is frequently depicted holding a book. His right-hand finger usually points upwards to the One Father. Your Scripture (Q.) also refers to this book, and manifold to the way to the ONE Father. John’s present word to us has the title: “…that I Preserve you from the Judgement of the Lord" He wishes to take us to the Father of Heaven and Earth. Personally I am thankful for his guidance. Sincerely, Ellinor
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[...] And it goes on… more here [...]
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What ! May Allah grant our beloved Imam Jannat-ul-firdous (insha-Allah). My question to the ICNA is how on earth would they recognize adDajjal if they are so easily swayed by the US.
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Wish we have it in Massachusetts too.
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S.2:136= Say, [O believers], "We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him."
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Wish to have these in Houston too!!
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The person who killed so many innocents including children in the US was not the only one who has committed such a terrible terrorist act. There are more than a hundred thousand of such men in Afghanistan and other parts of Muslim lands doing the exact same thing - terrorising and killing entire Muslim towns and villages.
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As salaamu alaikum
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salam aleikum. ithink it time to put an English [ only] on every masjed to read what muslims beleave in.ex.the oness of the creator of the world & all the 25 PROPHETS . IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLS RESPOND TO ME. I LOVE TO WORK FOR DA,WA.
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We need only Allah's help which we can et through the undevjdable EMAN.Inn shaa Allah we will be winner.
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We pray Ya Allahu Ta Ala ease our pain and broken hearts for those lost to this tragedy...the lost of inocense and the brave souls that gave their lives to shield our children from harm...We Pray Ya Allahu Ta Ala' thank you for allowing those to shelter safely the numerous children from harmsway. We pray Allahu ta Ala' please awaken the world to the tragedy and make us pro-active against the violence that has fosaken this planet. Throughout the world make us join together as the Peace makers for the world: “Our Lord! Rescue us from this town whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from You one who will protect, and raise for us from You one who will help.” [004:075: Al Quran] Narrated Anas (R.A): Allah’s Apostle (pbuh) said, “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one. People asked, “O Allah’s Apostle! It is all right to help him if he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?” The Prophet said, “By preventing him from oppressing others.” Volume 3, Book 43, Number 624:Sahih Bukhari. Allah knows the Best.
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This is haram! Zakat is to be spent on jihad against the kafir not to aid them!
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What did Obama say in his speech?!!! Did he ask the authority to treat the Muslims as humans or ()?!!! We Muslims should wake up and realize that our butcher cannot be our supporter regardless how nice he is... This is what Allah (swt) told us, should we believe Allah (swt) or should we believe the soft speech of our butchers?!!!!
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@kuldeep narain we don't accept collective guilt being projected on us. We would do these good works whether we had a bad rap or not, because that is what our religion teaches us.
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I did not know till today (12/12/12) that President Obama raised this issue with the Burmese authorities during his visit. I signed the petition myself and also left msg. I am glad he is listening and responsive. Burmese Muslims, Muslim community all over the world and human rights advocates should be thankful. Burma's nearest Muslim country Bangladesh returned boat full of Burmese Muslim refugees, and other Muslim countries have no guts or will to help. Muslim countries are fractured, disunited, disorganised and corrupt. They should put their house in order. Palestinians are suffering b'caus their own Arab brothers betrayed them and butchered them in Jordan, Syria and other countries, and b'cause of the foolishness of the religious extremes like the Hamas. Let us help the wise and progressive leadership of Mahmood Abbas, and hope that Palestinian can have their own country.
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What a wonderful organization. Thanks for sharing.
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INNALILLAHEY WA INNAILEYHEY RAJEYOON
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-7dEYcSrFk
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Nice work!!, Charity is a pillar of Islam regardless of color or religion.
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Did not know about this....mashallah!
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Great work indeed. But it will take a lot more to wipe the memory of Sep/11. Air travel is a nightmare thanks to that one single act
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I'll bet all the folks receiving help did not think of color, religion, or sterotypes at this point. It should be like this at all times, in all ways, by everyone.
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Hi, I was wondering if I could bring any supplies that are needed to help out. Please reply to my email or call me at 908.917.6752
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run with the law enforcement investigation. Animal mutilation is usually a first step to other things
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thanks for sharing this info! people need to know what is happen...
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juntos da la fuerza espiritual para cuando ocurren esto desatre de las naturaleza love u Habiba Rosario
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Islam is another of the great religions. The adherents of all religions create strife, not the religions. Greed and ego fuel the thirst for warmongering. Each of the religions produced fundamentalists who destroy. Look at the last republican administration and Bush, warmongering in their blood. Let us not forget that Prescott Bush andsome very rich Jews supported Hitler financially during the WW!!
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Alhamdulillah, I am indeed really happy and proud of brothers and sisters over there. May Allah continue to with you all, guide and protect you and give you the strength and Eemian to carry on with this great sunnah of our beloved prophet (SAW). May He reward you all with Jannah and open the eyes of our other brothers and sisters to see the light of this Eden through our noble actions inshaAllah. Alaikum bi taqwallah ala Kulli haalin.
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[...] ICNA also promises to further increase its ongoing community outreach activities in the area.See: When a Religious Home is Defiled, We Stand Together“Muslims do not detest any animal; however, Muslims are not allowed to eat the meat of a pig,” [...]
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@Kelly...no i don't think so. that would be nasty.
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Make a ham and bring it to a kitchen for the homeless.
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S.2:136= Say, [O believers], "We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him."
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S.2:136= Say, [O believers], "We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him."
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Throw it away and make dua for the perpetrators.
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S.2:153= O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.
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I am one of many U.S. people from the "Christian" tradition who understands the enormous contributions that Muslims make to our shared nation everyday. You are my brothers and sisters. For what it's worth, I generally study Buddhism and limit my reading of the Bible to the New Testament, excluding the Book of Revelations, which I consider a meaningless piece of psychotic babble.
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Thanks for sharing that article honey,it's a wonderful thing to know that we all can work together when the rubber hits the road. Be well.
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That 's the only way to correct their image and ideas about Islam, by doing goods and stoping evil جزاكم الله كل خير
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Perhaps We are grabbing our past, glorious heritage...helping humans irrespective of cast creed, religion, color.....this is the true Islam..... May Allah bless all the volunteers with His Rahmat. Ameen.
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i asking of text of challenges of modernity by yasir qadhi, on 2012, please send to my e mail, i need that for my study, wasalam
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Alhumdulillah............
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This is a great initiative, may Allah bless you. Alhamdulillah.
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Please join Million Muslim March to Capital on 9/11/13 for a Historic Moment to establish Humanity and Justice. www.facebook.com/mmm91113. Like this page and please spread the movement.
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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Mashaallah! I cant Wait!!!!
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Why should we thank Obama & why ICNA pleaded him/US gov. for this issue. Don't we see what is going on in all Muslim countries & don't we know on whose command it is going on.If ICNA has to thank it should only be to our real Lord & we want to ask some one to raise this issue it must be OIC or Muslim countries as OIC is the association that some how represent Muslim Community of the world. ICNA must represent its true goal & it could not be represented in this secular way. thanking a government which is based on Takfir of Allah SWT.
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Raising the issue won't help much...have to see how far it would go.
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dekkha jak... koto tuku ki hoy In Future :/
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Finally something coming out for this......
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Shame on ICNA
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Ya Allah, Your servants now are only left with the weapon of Dua. Indeed it is the strongest weapon You have blessed us with. Ya Rabbi, make this stop Ya Rabbi! We need You Ya Rabbi! Your slaves need You!
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https://www.facebook.com/huneezz/posts/471962279521713?comment_id=5300594&ref=notif¬if_t=share_reply
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@azeem Khan islam holds no duality. Hence we speak as Muslims. How can we accept this and say thank you when his comments on Palestine say the absolute opposite ? When we do salah we state our intention . Whats important is intention as well. The question now should be what his intention was in both instances. Remember the signs of the hypocrites. He is a living example.
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If u think that Obama said this for purely humanitarian reasons you are sorely mistaken. If there was no natural resources there do you think the world leaders would be there in the first place ?
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The chai walla age ! May Allah guide our leaders and give them enough strength to stand up against injustice!! I have a lot of hope on our youth iA!! Because we failed big time!! And keep failing!!!
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We should thank him for doing so but at the same time keep on reminding him about the barbarism and terrorism of Israelis, diplomatically and not emotionally.i
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The reason he can speak out here is because he is not a slave to Burma like he is a slave to Israel.
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Good for ICNA for being fair
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separate the issues, He spoke the truth on the issue, so give credit where it is due! - read this: "His strongest comments were about the Muslim Rohingya minority, whose treatment he compared to the racism that once held back African-Americans like himself. "What we've learned in the United States is that there are certain principles that are universal - that apply to everybody, no matter what you look like, no matter where you come from," Mr Obama said. "No matter what religion you practise. The right of people to live without the threat that their families may be harmed or their homes may be burned simply because of who they are."
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What about the Gaza, Palestine issue? hmmm... :-/ So... one at a time ya?? yes or YES!! ?? :(
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muslims should never grovel at the feet of kuffar. Allah(swt) has provided us with a Perfect system. How about working to reestablish it. Thank obama for giving israel the 'green light' to palestine while you all are at it.
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The world is in pain and if we do not help the world achieve peace...hurt and diis-spare would overwhelm us and the help of God will be far....stop the killings!!! Stop the bombings!!! Free the Palestinian People.... stop supporting Oppression around the world!No one group of people has a right and a monopoly to Human Rights and Human Dignity!!!!! Support a two state Solution Israel and Palestine have rights to EXIST PEACEFULLY without fear and hate from either sides!!!..."Those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)? - Men, women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!"
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[...] reprehensible”, inciting others to attack the free speech rights of U.S. citizens, and prompting Islamic groups here and abroad to rail against the First Amendment protections and call for criminalizing ‘defamation [...]
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[...] The Jewish Disaster Response Corps has experienced of interfaith cooperation in times of crisis before. After the outbreak of storms in the United States in April 2011, the Jewish organisation learnt to work together with the Islamic Circle of North America. [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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I just wrote a blog post today on promoting multicultural interfaith community. My article "Don't Dis My Religion" is specifically about the tension between Muslims and Others, particularly spurred on by the killing of the Ambassador in Libya. Conversation is a necessary starting point and I wish Religious Leaders in all communities would start similar conversations. Imagine what could happen. On Saturday King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia said, "Dialogue strengthens moderation and ends reasons of conflict and extremism
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[...] more about this event: http://www.icna.org/sold-out-1st-youth-conf-by-ym-icna-in-s-california/ /* Related Posts:[2/3] The Correct Way of Practicing The Religion - Muhammad ..."God [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstrationin Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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I'll thank you to keep your hands off my 1st Amendment.
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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أستغفر الله العظيم "اللذي لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم" لي ولوالدي ولجميع المسلمين والمسلمات والمؤمنين والمؤمنات الأحياء منهم والأموات "وأتوب إليه"
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ameen
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JazakALLAH for sharing..
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طمنينا على احوالكم يا لولو لو سمحتى
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If only I could have done my duties as a husband and love her more than just in my heart, actually shown it and taken care of her and made her family my own, perhaps would have kept her as my wife.
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Salam , I live in woodbridge VA . I am a physician . I am off from my job until 3rd of Nov. If I can be of any help , I am willing to help. Thanks for all the good work you do . Humaira Ali M.D.
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[...] federal/state/local governmental programs and faith-based disaster assistance programs)Also see: Du’as to Remember During Storms —END— ICNA Relief USA is the only domestic, Islamic-faith based agency, [...]
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thanks much
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i just can't thank you enough
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Jazakallahu Khairan katheeran for informing us of the oversight. It has been corrected.
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AA Wa mana bi tish shajar we would not read the al when joining (in the last dua). Please make correction. Jazak'Allah khair
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Jazakumullah for the wonderful link. I would like to point out that there is a typo in the last Dua in Arabic. The second word is missing a couple of letters. The correct version is right here: http://www.makedua.com/display_dua.php?sectionid=62 Jazakumullah for this page. It is good to have an Islamic scholar look over whatever you are going to post on the internet to make sure that there are no mistakes.
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[...] Circle of North America, March 9, 2011. [Available on Islamic Circle of North America website: http://www.icna.org/catholics-want-to-express-our-solidarity-with-you-archibishop-gregory/ [...]
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We can use this event and relationship intelligently for a common ground action.We and catholics and invite other faiths to write to congressmen and senators to introduce a law on floor to make it legally offensive to insult,demean,humiliate and put down directly or indirectly any faiths ,its founder,book and adherents.
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Good Muslims are doing nothing wrong. The NYPD can spy as much as they want. The only power I answer to is Allah. The NYPD entrapped a young Bangladeshi Muslim into setting up a bomb. What a farce! What about building bridges instead of setting up destructive scenarios, NYPD? Allah sees all, knows all, and is all-powerful. That keeps me in check. But I guess that does not make the 10 o'clock news.
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[...] such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] Via: ICNA [...]
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I read this earlier and was not surprised but I was disturbed by it all the same. It confirms what we have know all along, these intelligence agencies create terrorist threats to fool Joe public into thinking that they're keeping them safe.
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Jazaka'allahu Khair, for reminding us how we can gain great reward in these blessed days. Remember me and the ummah in your duas.
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Sounds like he needs to go back to jail.
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] Islamic Circle of North America, which bills itself as a “a leading grassroots organization in the American Muslim community,” has an [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] for him who fears Allah . And fear Allah and know that unto Him you will be gathered. On the virtues of the first 10 days of Zulhijjah, we had a discussion on reflections: Q: What did you notice about our two Eids? A: it is after [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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[...] echoed such admonitions, for example during a large demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan, and in a press release by the Islamic Circle of North [...]
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i sa big jazak Allahu khyr to u all my fellow muslim brother and sister. Thanks for dis great work! May Allah grant us d ability 2 perform all d good deed in dis 1st 10days of Dhul hiija, and may He forgive us all our sins and accept our dua as an act of ibdan. And also admit us in d paradise with d blessing of dis last 10days amen.
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bismillahi arahmani rahim
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May ALLAH reward ur effort. short but precise piece.it is a nice reminder of our duty as muslims.
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Alhamdulillah,May Allah Grant us,so that we can lead our life according to Isalm And Be Successful.
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New post on http://t.co/XYN60ezu The Message International Announces Essay Competition http://t.co/TvYx3TBw
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Jazakumllah khyran for a job well done,may Allah continue 2 bestow His hikmah,hidayah,barakah&rahmah on you all...pls add that for anyone who will b killing ram for the coming eid shouldn't cut nails&shave hair till eid day,may Allah ease our task...why isn't the icon 'shared' be included below the article so that we can post a link to share our friends online...SALAM
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The 1st days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best days in the year, like the last 10 nights of Ramadan are the best nights. http://t.co/0UyVwInZ...
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SubhanALLAH. Such a wonderful article. May ALLAH help us in coming closer to him and keep us away from the fitnah of accursed Shaitan mardood. Ya ALLAH, please call us to ur house and make it easy for us to perform HAJJ. You are the king of kings and the most merciful, so have mercy on us Ya Rabb. Jazakallahukhair
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Salamualiqum WRBT, I pray for all my brothers,sisters who are sick, in problem May Allah show the right way which brings closeness to HIM and He may be pleased with us and accept our calls, inshallah.Ameen.
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bro.mashallah but just add regarding not cuting hair and nails from 1st of zull hijja also takbir tashriq from 9th after jajr to 13th asr,men should say loude and women low voice after evry salat.jazakallah
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GREAT ARTICLE, GAINED A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE AND I WILL APPLY IT
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Alhamdulillah. It is simply SSSS--SHORT,SHARP,SPECIFIC,SIMPLE. IT IS VERY COMPREHENSIVE ALSO.JAZAKKALLAH KHAIR...
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Jazak Allah, beautiful & informative article.
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I love this article, a very simple but comprehensive and informative summary of things to do in the first 10 days of Zulhijjah. JazakAllah Khair for this
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I humbly and strongly second the opinion that this is a nice article, content and timeliness. May ALLAH, Most Honorable, bless your ways and your family. I pray I shall commit to practice the information and recommendation; In-Sha ALLAH. Amin.
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As salamu alaikum Is this article on Hajj (10 days of zilhajja) is copyright or it can printed and distributed, etc.? Thanks.
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Jazak Allah Khy'r brothers & sisters at ICNA for producing such a beautiful & informative article. Barakallah
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I agree that neither the Romney nor the Obama tickets are palatable for Muslims concerned about the sanctity of life. Specifically the lives of Muslims abroad. If Ron Paul or Gary Johnson was a serious contender, I would ask Muslims to vote for them. But since neither are really in the running, are you sure you want to vote libertarian.? I mean they want to eliminate government spending. What are you going to do about healthcare, programs for special needs children? Welfare? Regulation to prevent corporate crimes? I know liberal viewpoints often clash with some of our Islamic values, but the vast majority of their stances are shared by the ideals in our religion. I would rather pick green than libertarian.
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sorry
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With all respects, i wish to know how and when the Muslim community will handle this extremism. I don't care what governments and nations plan to do, i want to know what muslims plan to do. I think must people would like to have a different opinion. It just seems there is a lot of emphasis on separation from the situation, i.e. "they aren't real practicing muslims". Try telling extremists that. They think the same way about you. If you aren't fighting you're not a real Muslim. Only politicians care if you condemn attacks, the rest of us want to know what you plan to do about it.
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the act of movie was to provoke muslims responce and to tell americans that all muslims are violent so kill violents in iraq afghanistan and pakistan by drones is justified this is game of war lords , weapon manfacturers
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you have given examples of prophets life in makka . After that when sora hujrat came , it was even said by ALLAH to the muslims , as not to be loud , may be their disrespecting attitude will destroy all their deeds . So respect of the HOLY PROPHET is part of our eeman and any disrespecting act pinches us too much , .what is hurt ? a trauma , physical or psychological which is giving pain , is hurt in usa there are rules and courts for such hurts , and if a persons act is hurting 1`5 billion ppl , there is no rule to contain him right of freedom of speech does not allow me to abuse you if one abuses the other in usa , does it comes under act of freedom of speech ? what is abuse ? an insulting word purposely said for hurting the others?there comes law to stop it / if there is no law ? people will go fighting and killing each other just for an abuse . what we muslims are saying to usa they must make a law for such bad acts which is more than an abuse to a muslim to disrespect our prophet .in absence of such law muslims want to kill such person by them and they kill or hurt americans as symbols of such a state who is protecting thes people , now who is the beginner ? muslims or the person who makes movie ? this is not so simple there is war mafi behind this who wanted to make justification of their killings in iraq afghanistan pakistan and tell americans that all muslims are terrorist / , lets see what happens ?
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InsAllah these websites will be helpful: icnarelief.org facebook.com/icnarelief back2schoolgiveaway.com
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MasAllah great work!!! Do you have other websites or events so I know when to help out?
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A friend of mine was telling me that she was volunteering and if I need hours to come on by. So I want and had a perception change that Muslims are doing great job by helping those people who need the most. I just wanted to say thanks for the hours but masaaallah amaaaziiing work.
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We have a void in this community between Arabs, Asians with our Native Muslim American brothers (Afro-Americans). This Muslim community has been looked past for too long. With my personal story it was great to bond with my Muslim brother and sisters. We are building our communities. Make dua for this work. Ask Allah and the path will open up. I am glad for these brothers efforts bc i am done with talking. #letsgettowork
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Fox news separates Islam and America. The tea party, the republican party, Evangelical Christians, etc have mocked and criticized our relations with our neighbors. Back2schoolgiveaway is a beautiful project and its bridging a gap. We need to help our neighbors regardless of religion, race, colour, or creed. Simply this article is stating. Muslim American or American Muslims we need to stop fighting over silly items. Join the good work please. May Allah accept these efforts. Great Job you have my support.
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AA to all, I was able to help with this program my local area. I saw first hand the positive affect this happens. As a first generation American seeing the problems first hand that my nation is going through. This is how we change the perceptions and hearts by following the foot steps of my beautiful prophet Muhammad (SAW). May Allah accept the hard efforts of these sisters and brothers.
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No.
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And the Koch's need to stop financing the fear.
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Its a policy statement not a press release which was issued hours after the incident.
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Not condemning the acts! Freedom of Expression & Sacredness of Religious Icons « Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) http://t.co/qP2Ru5xS
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[...] Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) statement on freedom of expression & sacredness of religi... [...]
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sadly they must have said this month back, but no, they will wait for the rest of muslim world to say the truth.
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Seriously? took them several weeks to come up with this?
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If our prophit Mohammad, PBUH, still alive today, what his reaction could be when he hear about such cartoons and movies? I think, and Allah, SWT, knows, he will be smilling and excuse those made such mistakes because they do not really know him! he will, propably blame us, as Muslims, because we did not do enough dawa to non Muslims in the world! He propably, will blame those who made wrong actions and made the materials by which the senario of the movie could be made. In fact, the violent reactions Muslims made, confirm to the non Muslims that such movie was correct! On the contrary, we should take our prophit's history (Sirah), as a guidance for our reactions towards non Muslims when they commit mistakes against Muslims.See how he forgive people of Mecca after 10 years of crimes against Muslims. He sent them free! Those non Muslims who do proper research, like Micheal Heart, could reach to the truth as we know about the most 100 influential people in the world, and put him at # 1.
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How are you Riham ?? Wahshany giddan.....
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like this
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I am glade to see the statement from ICNA. May God, All Mighty guide all humanity to the light. Aameen.
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Freedom of Expressions and sacredness of religious icons http://t.co/Scc9xOay
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It has come to light very clearly that the diplomates in Libya were not killed by protesters.At the same time it can be noted that organizers of ralleys all over the world appealed for peaceful protest.We the muslims in America shall not overcondemn the reaction of muslims.Most of the damage was done by the violent reaction of the respective Govt. agencies.Also, by the way, how many people dis each year after soccer games in the heart of Europe? How many people in this world can claim that they are free of sensitivity and emotions?I will apeal everyone not to be afraid of each other and JUST BE FAIR TO EACH OTHER PLEASE.
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It's very important for all Muslims to vote in this election and to support President Obama. Look at our web site by typing in this address on the address bar of your search engine: http://muslimsandtheirfriendsforobama.com or contact me at wrightsalisbury@gmail.com We've got to get a lot of Muslims to call other Muslims to urge them to vote, especially in the swing states of VA, OH, FL, IA, CO, WI and NH.
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It's very important for all Muslims to vote in this election and to support President Obama. Look at our web site by typing in this address on the address bar of your search engine: http://muslimsandtheirfriendsforobama.com or contact me at wrightsalisbury@gmail.com We've got to get a lot of Muslims to call other Muslims to urge them to vote, especially in the swing states of VA, OH, FL, IA, CO, WI and NH.
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@icna to be honest, your http://t.co/wjV9qr3x page is incomplete without including http://t.co/SakrmjZT & http://t.co/VGDZP78Y
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I watched the video and found it very appropriate. May Allah bless you and your associates. Mr. Hussain Khan in Japan and his apprehensions needs to be addressed if you feel like responding. ZBUS.
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I like you to read my blog by copy pasting the link in your browser and see how we react to such events and why do we do so and how we can avoid conflicts among ourselves for a better tomorrow. http://counseling4career.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/man-is-intelligent-but-people-are-stupid/ Sajjad Hussain
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[...] Quran Distribution ICNA Condemns Blasphemous Cartoons Depicting Prophet Muhammad (S) ICNA wants apology for disrespectful gesture There are approximately 1.6 billion Muslims in the world today, representing different [...]
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[...] name of our religion. Also see: ICNA condemns attacks on U.S. missions in Egypt, Libya The Use and Abuse of Hate Growing Anti Muslim Bigotry: ICNA’s 6-Point Response Quran Burning [...]
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[...] The Use and Abuse of Hate Growing Anti Muslim Bigotry: ICNA’s 6-Point Response Quran Burning “Misguided”: ICNA Ups Quran Distribution ICNA Condemns Blasphemous Cartoons Depicting Prophet Muhammad (S) ICNA wants apology [...]
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The Islamic stereotype came about for a reason. If Muslims don't like the stereotype, do something to change it.
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Morning my brother. @indigenous01 Could u glance at this & tell me if u think it is as absurd as I think it is. http://t.co/PgWnm9xX
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ICNA’s Policy Statement on Freedom of Expression & Sacredness of Religious Icons http://t.co/882EFMtK @icna @ICNARelief @ICNANY @theuniw
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Those Muslims sitting at home were all supportive to those who were on roads. If we see statistics wise , then 95 % of those protests with millions and millions of Lovers of Prophet MUHAMMAD SAW, all over the world were all very peaceful and very well organized. It shows that we do believe in the peaceful ways of protests and can do in the best way. The remaining 5% can be attributed to many reasons , the top one is the media always highlighting the negative part more about Muslims and then the presence of some bad people in those protests !
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Ridiculous statement. “@icna: ICNA’s Policy Statement on Freedom of Expression & Sacredness of Religious Icons http://t.co/bFOUO8Zc”
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Every Muslim was hurt no doubt, and protests by Muslim masses on this nonsense film were reactive in nature, but unfortunatley many became voilent during the process which should have never happened. Any way there should be no excuse of burning public and priovate properties and killing others most of them again Muslims. Muslim Ummah led by their leader need to show a united,and peaceful response to such incidences of blasphamy,which are becoming a routine in the West.May Allah guide us all so that we can contribute better to the wellbeing of Muslim Ummah and all other humanity.
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there are 3 ways of responding any bad thing[1]..take a stand and kill it from the roots with your action it requires courage without fear of consequences 2nd speak loud against the unjust it also require some boldness 3rd at least disregard all such things from the core of heart with all the sincerity and conscience ie 'zameer' every muslim today is reacting within his capacity. exception
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I just saw this. Nobody seems to have mentioned or compared how many followed *actual sighting of the Crescent* VS how many followed *calculations*. So here is the math: 20.83+8.81+30.61 = 60.25% followed actual sighting VS only 39.1% followed ISNA calculations! Out of the 39.1% I am sure there are many who were forced to follow "their local masjid" for the sake of "unity". They had no other option either.
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ICNA’s Policy Statement on Freedom of Expression & Sacredness of Religious Icons http://t.co/2LDo4TDj
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Thanks to Bodman There is saying "DISBELIEF IN HEAR AFTER IS THE CAUSE OF MORAL DECAY" When some one start thinking that he is totally free from all and any responsibility their behavior becomes like cattle and they fail to realize any form of responsibility. even if their freedom causes Insult to some other human being they dont care. As a matter of fact such peoples are not human beings no matter even if they look like one but as afact they are not
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It is a good article; However, I would like to comment on the following sentences: "For every Muslim who protests the film, there are a million who do not. They sit at home, shrugging the latest insult off, or grieving that there are those who want more hate and fear in the world, not less." Every Muslim was hurt, insulted and emotionally disturbed by this film. Insulting Allah, our Prophet, or our Book is our insult, but the Muslims who do not protest think differently. These Muslims do not agree in dealing difficult situations with violence or breaking the law. These quiet Muslims want the Government to take action against the producers of such film. Freedom of speech does not mean insulting anyone or discriminating against anyone. There are always limits. The producers and supporters of this film are responsible for the protests and their consequences.
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All I can say is that THIS IS THE STUPIDEST statement I ever read in my whole life. I feel sorry for this imaam who wrote all these bunch of words. Let me tell you something My Imaam - THERE IS NO MODERATION IN ISLAM as you say so you better repent and turn to Allaah as He commanded from the day One until the day Last!
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[...] position of ISGKC is particularly curious, and outright hypocritical, since they have hosted internationally renowned hate sheikh Khalid Yasin. When Yasin started his 2010 Kansas City tour, [...]
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This will literally never happen. Muslims you lose again. Stop crying.
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Brothers and Sisters, This film was bad. Never should have been produced, or shown. But it was. We must strive to grow past this. The Muslim world SHOULD NOT respond with violence. We should show that Islam is a religion if peace. Allah (swt) will judge the producers.
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#JI agitating ppl to attack US missions in Pak whereas condemning attacks in Libya & Egypt http://t.co/LPVFpATM http://t.co/jQT3BnMX
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#ICNA condemns attacks on U.S. missions in Egypt, Libya http://t.co/jQT3BnMX
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@Mohamed Rohingya, You call ignoring the extremists a publicity stunt? What do you suggest? Go out and destroy some public property and get a few more Muslims killed? Or just make some public statements condemning the bigots who write and produce stuff against Islam thinking that we can scare them into silence? Attitudes like yours only brings more fame, power and fortune to the bigots, more orphans, widows and material loss to Muslims, bad name to Islam and makes dawah work that much more difficult for the Western Muslims.
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﴿هُوَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلَ رَسُولَهُ بِالْهُدَىٰ وَدِينِ الْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى الدِّينِ كُلِّهِ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْمُشْرِكُونَ﴾ ৯) তিনিই সেই মহান সত্তা যিনি তাঁর রসূলকে হিদায়াত এবং ‘দীনে হক’ দিয়ে পাঠিয়েছেন যাতে তিনি এ দীনকে অন্য সকল দীনের ওপর বিজয়ী করেন, চাই তা মুশরিকদের কাছে যতই অসহনীয় হোক না কেন৷১৩ 61:9 It is He who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth to manifest it over all religion, although those who associate others with Allah dislike it. ১৩. মুশরিকদের জন্য অসহনীয় হলেও । অর্থাৎ যারা আল্লাহর দাসত্বের সাথে অন্যদের দাসত্বও করে থাকে এবং আল্লাহর দীনের সাথে অন্য সব দীন ও বিধানকে সংমিশ্রিত করে, শুধু এক আল্লাহর আনুগত্য ও হিদায়াতের ওপর গোটা জীবনব্যবস্থা কায়েম হোক তারা তা চায় না । যারা ইচ্ছামত যে কোন প্রভু ও উপাস্যের দাসত্ব করতে সংকল্পাবদ্ধ এবং যে কোন দর্শন ও মতবাদের ওপর নিজেদের আকীদা-বিশ্বাস, নৈতিকতা এবং তাহযীব তামুদ্দুনের ভিত্তিস্থাপন করতে প্রস্তুত এমনসব লোকের বিরোধিতার মুখেও বলা হচ্ছে যে, তাদের সাথে আপোষ করার জন্য আল্লাহর রসূলকে পাঠানো হয়নি । বরং তাকে পাঠানো হয়েছে এ জন্য যে, তিনি আল্লাহর পক্ষ থেকে যে হিদায়াত ও জীবনব্যবস্থা এনেছেন তাকে গোটা জীবনের সব দিক ও বিভাগের ওপর বিজয়ী করে দেবেন । অবস্থা যাই হোক না কেন, তাঁকে এ কাজ করতেই হবে । কাফের ও মুশরিকরা তা মেনে নিক আর না নিক এবং এ বিরোধিতায় সর্বশক্তি নিয়োগ করলেও সর্বাবস্থায় রসূলের এ মিশন সফলকাম হবে এবং পূর্ণতা লাভ করবে । ইতিপূর্বে কুরআন মজীদের আরো দুটি স্থানে এ ঘোষণা এসেছে এক, সূরা তাওবার ৩৩ আয়াতে । দুই, সূরা ফাতহের ২৮ আয়াতে । এ স্থানে তৃতীয়বারের মত এ ঘোষণার পুনরুক্তি করা হচ্ছে । (আরো ব্যাখার জন্য দেখুন, তাফহীমুল কুরআন আত তাওবা টীকা, ৩২; সূরা আল ফাতহ টীকা ৫১ । )
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Aoa. Baig Sahib. You are disturbed that the perpetrators of these attacks are claiming to defend the Prophet Muhammad’s peace be up on him, pbuh. But you should also feel disturbed on what they are doing in the name of freedom of expression and how they are supporting there stupidities. Your press release is totally ill balanced only to please those in which you live. I can hardly beleave this a press release of ICNA. Shamefull act. please be balanced. zahid
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Aoa. Baig Sahib. Would be better if May include few words to condemn their act to try to disrespect Ours also. You should be balanced always. You want to be respected by them showing them to love peace and hate unlawfullness and killing of their staff. But what they are doing you could not say even single word. What a non sense So called Islamic circle it is. zahid
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Always condemning muslims but always silent when muslims are the victims. Gotta love this publicity stunt!
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I saw the public statements by muslims but I must admit this statement is the most balanced and well thought of. It includes proper condmentation of the instigating act of blasphemy against our beloved rasool pbuh, with out giving any importance to these hate mongers. Unlike other statements that focus only on the American deaths. A difficult task that ICNA has accomplished.
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I wonder what would happen to the Black people in the Arab world if they violently arose in protest for being called abeed, takrooni, zinji, etc. I'll tell you, they would be massacred, just like the Blacks in Libya. Muslims must ignore these provocative insensitive film productions, deemed art under the protection of freedom of speech in America. Allah's messenger was insulted, violently attacked, and exiled. What was his response? When are you going to learn the adab/etiquette of reciprocity. Has anyone thought of the negative ramifications of these senseless attacks may have on the indigenous Blackamerican Muslim population, I'll answer that too, no. Because you jokers in the east have myopic vision. Protests, like any other action should have an objective. If you think your protests are going to STOP the rejectors of Muhammad from further insults, you are deluded. The imposed post modern innovation of the nation state is one thing, but learning how to handle criticism of our beloved within that modern construct is tantamount to our maturity.
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this is the first open move for the jew. we should give our voice..... ALLAH is with us
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America has Freedom of speech but is it OK to burn crosses in front of black homes? That's free speech...Is it OK to put SS and Swastikas on Jewish homes? That's freedom of speech...when does freedom of speech become o k when it attacks and slanders Muslims but not o k when it slanders and attacks Christians and Jews?
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This movie should be prosecuted if proved to be intentionaly made to provoke a violent reaction....should be prosecuted as a Hate Crime against Muslims, like the burning of crosses in front of black peoples homes, like the painting of SS or swatikas on homes....it had a pure evil calculated intent on the anniversary of 9/11. Am quite sure it is not legal to yell "FIRE!¡!" in a crowded theater when there is no fire because of the harm it may cause.
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Congratulations on making an immediate and important response on behalf of all of our communities. I have viewed the video trailer and it is obnoxious insult all all of us. I am ashamed to see such defamation. However, we must always take the high road and lead our communities---not teaching them to forgive as Islam teaches us to forgive, but so also not to forget. We must be vigilant. Again, many thanks to my brothers and sisters in Islam for condemning the unfortunate deaths in the Middle East. If you need any help or support in your efforts from me, do not hesitate to call. Judge William Haddad IL Supreme Court
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We are all being manipulated and inflamed against one another to prevent us from seeing that those things that bind us are greater than the things that divide us. Many world leaders, both religious and secular, want only enough peace to hang on to their power. It would be terrible for them if we all got along and began to solve problems together; we would not perceive a need for them any longer. Problems are manufactured because the real ones they cannot solve.
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الرجيم من همزه ونفخه وهمسه بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Ascertain the truth of any news, lest you smite someone in Ignorance and afterwards repent of what you did [Quran:49/6] يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ إِن جَآءَكُمۡ فَاسِقُۢ بِنَبَإٍ۬ فَتَبَيَّنُوٓاْ أَن تُصِيبُواْ قَوۡمَۢا بِجَهَـٰلَةٍ۬ فَتُصۡبِحُواْ عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلۡتُمۡ نَـٰدِمِينَ (٦Surah Al-Hujraat O ye who believe! If an evil-doer brings you tidings, verify it, lest ye smite some folk in ignorance and afterward repent of what ye did. (6) It is imperative that those charged with authority investigate this shameful production against our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (saws). It is highly unusual that this movie pops up only after President Obama refuse to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and on the anniversary of the atrocities September 11th. It is also highly unusual that a small time criminal with the last name “Klein” who may be a right wing Christian and some Coptic Christian could have raise $5 million dollars to produce, direct and make such a scandalous movie against Islam and Muslims to air such on a horrific date. It is the responsibility of President Obama and his Administration, as well as Muslim Leaders to conduct an investigation into the funding of this movie and the dubbing of the actors’ voices by agent provocateurs to create a disturbance around the world and possibly conflicts between religions and its people. In law there is the Prima Facie and Circumstantial Evidence that points to a deliberate design to cause an evil and diabolical effect, especially during a political season in America, and the Arab Spring abroad. Just follow the money and investigate the true intention of the making of this movie to ascertain whether its purpose was to start disturbances around the world. It cannot be said that the evidence points to ignorance, but rather a calculated intent of evil design.
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الرجيم من همزه ونفخه وهمسه بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Ascertain the truth of any news, lest you smite someone in Ignorance and afterwards repent of what you did [Quran:49/6] يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ إِن جَآءَكُمۡ فَاسِقُۢ بِنَبَإٍ۬ فَتَبَيَّنُوٓاْ أَن تُصِيبُواْ قَوۡمَۢا بِجَهَـٰلَةٍ۬ فَتُصۡبِحُواْ عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلۡتُمۡ نَـٰدِمِينَ (٦Surah Al-Hujraat O ye who believe! If an evil-doer brings you tidings, verify it, lest ye smite some folk in ignorance and afterward repent of what ye did. (6) It is imperative that those charged with authority investigate this shameful production against our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (saws). It is highly unusual that this movie pops up only after President Obama refuse to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and on the anniversary of the atrocities September 11th. It is also highly unusual that a small time criminal with the last name “Klein” who may be a right wing Christian and some Coptic Christian could have raise $5 million dollars to produce, direct and make such a scandalous movie against Islam and Muslims to air such on a horrific date. It is the responsibility of President Obama and his Administration, as well as Muslim Leaders to conduct an investigation into the funding of this movie and the dubbing of the actors’ voices by agent provocateurs to create a disturbance around the world and possibly conflicts between religions and its people. In law there is the Prima Facie and Circumstantial Evidence that points to a deliberate design to cause an evil and diabolical effect, especially during a political season in America, and the Arab Spring abroad. Just follow the money and investigate the true intention of the making of this movie to ascertain whether its purpose was to start disturbances around the world. It cannot be said that the evidence points to ignorance, but rather a calculated intent of evil design.
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The film was not the absolute cause of the recent violence in the Middle East. It was merely the catalyst.
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As Salaamul Alaikum Rahmatullahi Wa Barakathu: I Pray Allahu Ta Ala' make the Muslims strong and rightly guided. Astaghfilullah this film is disgusting and hateful...Let us peacefully demonstrate our objections without hurting innocent lives and property...do not let the agents of shaytan nir rajeem rouse you "Anger" to the point where Allahu Ta Ala' says: "See such that do wrong although they think that they do right. (Qur'an)" Muslims have to give a chance to their newly elected officials use all their collective power to voice the Muslims' objections, however, we cannot condemn a whole country and it's innocent people for the actions of a few.Two wrongs do not make a right, clear heads should prevail and use this opportunity as a critical moment to give the right guidance and Dawah about our Beloved Rasulullah (saws). Allah says: "Invite all to the way to thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with them in ways that are best and most suitable for Allah knows best those who are guided from those who have strayed. (Quran)"
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so what do u say how should one react to something like that?
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Assalamu Alaikkum, I Agree with the fact that killing innocent people is not as per the teachings of Prophet (PBUH) or Quran. But to be frank, Brother you showed your view about the sad death of the US ambassador and the people who did this. Don't you have anything to say about the People behind the Movie ( The makers, Financiers, Actors, Cencorboard ). Don't you feel sad knowing that our Beloved Prophet PBUH and ISLAM was shown in such a way that it may give non-Muslims have a wrong view on ALLAH SWT, PROPHET PBUH, ISLAM, QURAN & MUSLIMS ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can anybody ask BROTHER NOUMAN ALI KHAN (he's my Favourite in ICNA) to read this post from ICNA and correct them? I meant no harm for the person who posted this or ICNA, I just explained my view on this issue. Assalamu Allaikkum . Jazhakalah Khair.
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No doubt, the honor and dignity of the Prophet cannot be compromised at any cost. The incident of the Movie is not the first one which is coming from America but this is a series of disgracing attacks on the holy personality and the holy scripture. I appeal to all peace loving Americans to condemn such acts and be united against the culprits who do this kind of henious crime and who instigate hate around the world and also American should know about the policies of their government and prevent their government from such policies which earn them hatered around the world. America should not indulge in every matter of the world because they are not suppose to interfare every where in the Muslim world by force or intimedataion. Please Americans, direct your attention to your own country, prosperity and economic reforms. Dont bother about the prosperity or democracy of other. thanks
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I fully support you Mr Wided Ben
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Cheryl, Did I lie or misrepresent a fact ? that's ur government, u are proud of your criminal government! you keep interveening in every corner of the world bringing more misery and bloodshed! why don't you leave us alone! leave our countries ! you Americans are welcome but your troops are not, your policies are not! I don't have a problem with you as an american citizen, I have a problem with your corrupt government! Wanna talk about our governments ? ours are also corrupt, coz they are working under urs! we have no leaders, no honest governors, they lie with every breath they take! our people want nothing but peace and independency! have we ever interfered in ur business ? did u ever see one of our soldiers on your land or our air forces in your sky ? MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND STAY OUT OF PEOPLE'S LANDS AND I GUARANTEE YOU WILL NEVER WITNESS POEPLE BLOWING THEMSELVES, THEY SIMPLY WON'T HAVE A REASON TO DO SO! and if they still do, be happy coz u and ur people are safe watching from home ( you see how beautiful the word "home" is) ! don't worry about them, they just want to put a little action in their suicide... how about that ?
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its going to be Rosh Hashana on the 17th and 18th of September so don't worry about school.
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Wided Ben, the very fact that you can come onto a website such as this and spew your hate about a country that you obviously know but one twisted view of and be safe in the fact that these expressed views are not going to cause you or your family's death just proves the point that I am trying to make to you. Is America perfect, absolutely not, no country is, but you mention the atrocities that are happening in your country (I assume) as if Americans are the cause of everything, when you know that is not the case. You have people blowing themselves and innocent other people up almost every day in the name of Allah and I suppose that is our fault as well? If you came on this site and spewed such hatred about those within your faith that are extremist or about your country, do you think you would be safe? I think not. So when I talk about freedom and opportunity of America and pride in my country I mean just that. Why does it seem that all acts of violence coming from Iraq or Iran never seem to be because you need to cull your religious extremists and is always some other country's fault? So, in your example, everything was peaceful prior to American trying to force "freedom" on everyone? That is not true either and you know it.
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Glad to see that neighbors did not support the anti-masjid protestors. However, traffic congestion and parking are indeed two concerns, which many masajids and their congregants do not take seriously. Illegal parkings on and off the masjid premises are fairly norm. As muslims we can do better and must do better to be a role model instead of inciting hate and anger amongst our neighbors.
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Aslam walkum It is disgusting movie and very anti muslim .Muslims and non muslims should condoemn this video demend and apology and take major action ti make sure that this movie is not repeated i belive in freedom of speech but this is over and beyond icna also condem The movie makers if the movie and Demand strog action aganist Them .
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“Beware! Whoever is cruel and hard on a non-Muslim minority, curtails their rights, burdens them with more than they can bear, or takes anything from them against their free will; I (Prophet Muhammad) will complain against the person on the Day of Judgment.” (Abu Dawud)
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“O My slaves, I have forbidden injustice for Myself and forbade it also for you. So avoid being unjust to one another.” (Saheeh Muslim)
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“God does not forbid you from doing good and being just to those who have neither fought you over your faith nor evicted you from your homes...” (Quran 60:8)
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“We have revealed to you the scripture with the truth that you may judge between people by what God has taught you.” (Quran 4:105)
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“God does not forbid you from doing good and being just to those who have neither fought you over your faith nor evicted you from your homes...” (Quran 60:8)
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“Let not the hatred of a people swerve you away from justice. Be just, for this is closest to righteousness…” (Quran 5:8)
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“O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even if it be against yourselves, your parents, and your relatives, or whether it is against the rich or the poor...” (Quran 4:135)
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“We sent Our Messengers with clear signs and sent down with them the Book and the Measure in order to establish justice among the people…” (Quran 57:25)
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ICNA condemns attacks on U.S. missions in Egypt, Libya http://t.co/f0TZp8d9 #americanmuslims
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Alhumdulillah as a Muslim convert of 13 years I am proud to see such commitment to helping the local community with items to promote education amidst a community who harbours insecurity and fear. Keep doing acts of kindness and charity so people can know Islam does not teach hatred and anger, yet embraces love and tolerance and education and understanding. Lead by example and may Allah bless you and your new masjed! Rachel
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Do you know that Libea is being attacked RIGHT NOW by ur air forces ? of course not ! ur media only reports the death of ur innocent "savers" !
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Cheryl, assume whatever u like... none of my business coz I know what I am and what I do and yes I'm PISSED OFF ! and I have all the r ight to be, and being proud of ur criminal country disgusts me, read ur history Americans, open ur eyes on the terrible crimes ur country is commiting today in Palestine and other parts of the globe, the massacres in Iraq, wherever and whenever America interveenes disasters happen, ur presidents are puppets, ruthless, merciless, cruel tyrants, ur democracy is an illusion... WE DONT NEED "THE FREEDOM UR COUNTRY PROVIDES" BECAUSE WE ARE NOT SLAVES! you are , you are chained to ur corrupt systems, that's also none of my business, coz u seem satisfied with the situation, I mean why wouldn't u be satisfied ! you are not the ones being bombed day and night, you are not the ones being tortured to death, you are not the ones being raped, may ALLAH protect your kids but you are not the ones losing your kids in front of ur eyes every single day! and u are speaking about freedom ur country provides ? WHAT A JOKE !
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what has happenned in Libya is sad and what is happening in Egypt and other parts of the middle east is unfortunate. The people in the guise of freedom of speech provoke these incidents. These ignorant people should know that freedom of speech is a right but rights and responsibilities go hand in hand. They should be made to bear the responsibility by bringing them to justice so that this kind of irresponsible acts never happens again.
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Great job ICNA. This is more of what we need. Our beloved prophet thought us calm and patient in time of utmost despair. We Muslim have forgotten this too many times few of us react immature ways and irrational ways. All those posting America killing Muslim think for moment how many Muslims are being killed everyday in Iraq and Pakistan and in other Muslim countries everyday by so called Muslim. Once again keep it up ICNA and may Allah give us understanding
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Ba Khuda deewana Bashad, Ba Muhammad Hoshyar... This is my message to ICNA.
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ICNA where is your condemnation for the movie producer who insulted our beloved prophet (PBUH).However condemnating the killing of innocent people are okey, they do not deserve to be killed.
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ICNA should also condemn makers of the movie and demand US for strong action against them.
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Wided Ben, I am going to assume that you do not represent the REAL foundation of the Muslim religion, because based on your postings you sound as if you could have been on of the attackers. Sir, that you could possibly even suggest that "America created this problem, wanted this reaction," is ludicrous and extreme at best and sounds as if you have lost your way. I am hoping that you do not live in America, because with your current attitude and beliefs, you do not deserve the opportunity and freedom this country provides. You will be in my prayers.
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Islamophobia, as one person called it, is caused by violence. Don't fuel the fire. The film makers win when people react with violence.
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Great job, ICNA on condemning the attacks and addressing the hateful video. Mashallah! I do believe that, while some of us may disagree with the US foreign policy as being ignorant and protective of national interests (which in my view is normal for any countries to protect the national interests), I truly believe the US and its NATO allies did a huge favor to the Libyan people to liberate their country from tyranny and oppression. I believe it's unfortunate and very discouraging to see American diplomats being killed. While I don't believe normal Libyans would do something like that, I do believe they'll need to stand up firmer against the criminals and make their country prosperous again. May Allah bless each and every one of you! Assalamu aleikum.
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I've seen the video. It is disgusting and very anti Muslim. Muslims and non Muslims should condemn this video, demand an apology and take measures to make sure that this is not repeated. Also the makers of this video should be punished. I believe in freedom of speach and expression but this is in red zone over and beyond.
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[...] 9/11 nearly 800 new mosques have been built in the USA according to Dr. Ihsan professor of Islamic studies at the University of Kentucky. The required and competent security [...]
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Mr Aitzaz Ahsan, you might have got what you wanted from Zardari but you have lost your whole of respect, and dignity in the eyes of the nation. Shame on you!
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THE PREMEDITATION ATTACK 11 September The attack was already planned by the C.I.A and the so called Free Mason which is a disguise name of the 'Thaghout organization' the name of Thaghout is found in the Holy Quran the representative of the army of Satan on earth it is not a joke but hard to accept. The material world is under their control and they even made religious parties of same faith fight between each other because they knew our weakness. In the explosion of the two buildings they were bombs already there in the buildings which have exploded in the same time as the planes hit the twin towers; these peoples in the 'Thaghout organization' came from many countries even from Arabs countries, they did not care of the life of people. The reason of this attack is clear for everyone today just to attack Iraq to steal the Petroleum product. Do not forget they are inspired by Satan; Satan is more clever than us. This organization has invented all types of amusement you may imagine just for one cause, to make us become blind from the realities of the words of God. They cannot control you but they can inspire us with temptations to satisfy our desires. They have made Ben Laden as a symbol to defend their cause you know why? Because we as citizen of the world we can be easily manipulated but fortunately not all of us. If I tell you that Bin Laden is not dead would you believe me? Bin Laden is one of them they used him to manipulate the Taliban and all fundamentalism Muslim and they knew that in the future the Taliban and fundamentalism will continue their task blindly. Bin Laden is one their partner in one the most prolific company in U.S.A, there are very important persons in their organization like Barack Obama, King Abdallah, members of the European Union and so on. They are present in every media they controlled everything directly or indirectly even the Al-Jazeera T.V. They told the world that they have killed Bin Laden because it formed part in their campaign to satisfy the world desires, as in every film the villain should be killed. They think that we are their toys and they will continue to play with us.
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We all condemns the attack.
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The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had a jewish neighbor who used to throw trash at his door every day. He remained patient and did not do anything. One day he noticed that there was no trash at his door, so he went to check on his neighbor who turned out to be sick. She asked him how did he know that she was sick and he said because there was no trash at his door that day, so the woman was so touched that she accepted Islam. This is who our Beloved Propet was, he would never had gone and blown people up and killed them for name calling, let's get educated and learn the sunnah people!! Stop the senseless violence. Allah SWT said do not kill yourselves, so why are Muslims strapping bombs on themselves and blowing people up? (mostly thier own brothers and sisters!)I just don't know what Quran people are reading and where they are learning about the sunnah. May Allah guide us all...
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America created this probem, it wanted this reaction, it got it, now wait for the solution... it's a big drama, and of course America is always the victim...
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Mistake: i dislike ICNA from this mom.......
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Well done ICNA! Charity knows no bounds or limits. To the 2 protesters: the Will of Allah and the people to build a house of worship will prevail. Hate has no place and they try hard to justify and scrable with anything and whatever slogan to make it stop. It wont! Thank you Colin for the article.
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I didnt see any condemning message from u against killing of my muslim brotherd, sisters and childrens daily around the world by these zionist cattles...... You better go and serve them... I like ICNA from this moment.......
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AsSalamu Alaikum, Here is the man who gleefully takes credit for the newest wave of chaos to hit the middle east, Dr. Terry Jones False Prophet. If anyone would like to call Terry the number assigned to this page is 352-371-2487; If anyone cares to write a letter here are the addresses associated with this page: Dove World Outreach Center, Mailing Address: 5200 NW 43rd St Ste. 102 #188. Gainesville, FL 32606-4486; the other address associated to him listed is: Lisa Jones House 5805 Nw 37th St, Gainesville, FL. http://www.facebook.com/pages/YES-Im-Muslim/434591193247247?ref=hl#!/pages/Stand-Up-America-with-Dr-Terry-Jones/152854321414642
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ICNA is also turning to be a fraud organization - They do not represent mass Muslim sentiment - How can they condemn the violent act but not the reason for the act - Shame on ICNA
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People need to stop being so obsessed with the movie. I would have never heard of it if it wasn't for the killing of an American Ambassador to Libya, which is sad. That guy was a returned peace corps volunteer from Morocco. He did not deserve to die.
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^Yes but that gives the Muslims NO excuse to KILL people in the name of the Prophet salallahu alayhi wa sallam!
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I'm an American and to say, "The Americans" did this and done that. I have done none of what has been stated here. I am Christian and believe everyone is equial under Gods eyes. What the person who made the movie has done, is turned peoples eyes to blame everyone who was not involved to hate. What God loving people like us have to do is see past that cause and let's stand together rather then further apart. For Musliums to point fingers at all Americans in times like this is no better then Americans doing the same to all Musliums. This was wrong done by individuals who are not a true part of humanity. Why give the ones who strive to hurt us all the joy of doing so. This wrong and all wrongs can be corrected but it has to start within your own mind first. Hate consumes the soul and you should not show up before God someday without it. My faith says I must love all like my own brothers and sisters. Even ones who are out to harm me. Does that make me a BAD American? I think not. There are millions of Americans that feel the same way I do. I hope oneday we can ALL put this and other trying times behind us. If we can leave hate behind think of what a blow we can produce against all who strive to seperate us. God bless us all and may he use his mighty hands to guide us in his ways. Thanks ICNA for your voice of condemnation. I too condem any act of violance or ignorance cast upon anyones religion. Let humanity and freedom ring! Ron USA
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Who are all these ignorant muslims who keep on talking about "treaties with muslim governments" the Libyan government and Egyptian government are munafekken US puppet governments like evry regieme in the muslim world, u ignorant muslims should go look up the quran verses about taking the kuffar as allies makes u a kafir just like them especially with kuffar who are killing us and opressing us all over the world, speaking of treaties with kuffar or not kuffar how can a treaty still be nullified when u have kuffar all over the muslim world invading killing, raping, stealing and exploiting are natrual resources and forcing there political ideology down are throats and propping dictators for generations wouldn't that be a breaking of the treaties u apologetic, appeasing the kuffar muslims
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ICNA, where is your condemnation for the rediculous movie against our beloved prophet(sas). Isn't that the reason that is inciting hatered?
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As Salaamul Alaikum Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu May Allah protect and Aid the Muslims and Non-Muslims who join together to make this world a better place for all. Ameen
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The Prophet (saws) never attacked a non-Muslims country or its people when that country allowed the Muslims the free exercise of their religion, in fact the Prophet (saws) used to tell the commanders to wait before they attacked non-muslim lands to see if they heard the Adhan, and if they heard the Adhan the Prophet Muhammad "Forbade" them from attacking the non-Muslims because of the tolerance and allowance of the free exercise of Islam in the non-Muslim Land. We are over 5 million Muslims in America who are allowed to worship freely and the Adhan is allowed everyday of our lives. This is a blessing how this country allows Muslims from all over the world to come here and worship together. Yes sometimes there are those like in our faith who react to provocations by agents of the shaytan, but people do recognize that this is the United States of America and am an American Muslim who loves Allah and the Prophet Muhammad and feels the pain of all his Muslim Brothers and Sisters here and around the world, but also feels the pain of those non-muslims when it is caused by the Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad (saws) said:"Aid the Muslim whether he is the Oppressor or the Oppressed, They said to the Rasulullah (saws) I understand to Aide the Muslim when he is Oppressed but how should I aid him when the Muslim is the Oppressor? He said" By holding the Muslims hand and preventing him from Oppressing others."
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Assalam Alaikum, Condemning the killing of the four American representatives is fine. They had nothing to do with the movie. But on the other side, those who are responsible for provoking these attacks should also be punished; because they are the ones who provoked the killings. All the Muslim organizations and the Human Rights activists should demand punishment of the makers of the movie and to remove the movie from Youtube. They treat Muslims as piece of dirt. They keep insulting our Prophet, the Qur'an and Allah swt. They have no right to do this.
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#us RT : @icna : New post on : http://t.co/mdxfg6iP : ICNA condemns attacks on U.S. missions in Egypt, Libya : http://t.co/eHUoVL57
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When a Muslim Government allows Embassies which in turn implies "Treaties" and receives aid to overthrow a despot dictator we cannot simply kill them because some ignorant person across the the oceans says or does something about the Prophet Muhammad (saws), and true there things America and Muslim countries have done that can be labeled as atrocities, but, again Allah says: "Let not the hatred of a people divert you from doing justice" everyone speaking their opinions should read the history on that verse in the qu'ran it is about a Muslim doing injustices to non Muslims (a jew) . The Prophet Muhammad (saws) also said "You are not a believer until a ""Non"' Muslims' life, honor and property can be entrusted by them to the Muslims". Be careful about opinions based on ignorance, but rather based on a hatred to a people or country.
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From the Press Release: "We also appeal to the larger American public to be wary of such attempts by individuals and groups, who in most cases have foreign ties, engaging in such hateful projects that not only endanger American and others’ lives overseas, but also incite hate attacks against minorities in America as well.”
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Allah says:' Let not a hatred of a people divert you from doing justice". We do condemn the movie which ridicules the Prophet Muhammad (saws), however the Rasulullah would not have stood by quietly while his Allies and Ambassadors which aided him to be brutalized by some ignorant Muslims. This is simply not acceptable behavior and violates Qur'an and Sunnah.
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Well I don't agree with all the killing but then the movie producers are also WRONG.....THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.... And I am so disappointed that ICNA didn't address that...
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Wow ! I cant believe that people started defending the US now ! Did u think America ever cared about people's lives ? The one and only reason behind its intervention in Libea is OIL ... If libeans had no oil America wouldnt have moved a finger, so plz lets cut this bla bla bla about "humanitarism" and what treaties are u talking about? They are the INVADER, America has always been the dictator ...open ur eyes people... Why arent u condemningthe lives of innocent civilians the US take every day in palestine, the lives it took in IRak ? Was it all forgotten ? U forget the massacres and condemn the death of a terrorist ?
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Thank you IcNA for your statement. We know it was a stupid you tube movie produced by an unknown person and should be IGNORED, that's the Prophetic way to deal with completely ignorant people.
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As a muslim this is just insult over injury, first these fascist, radical, right wing zionist christians invade are country's plunder kill millions of innocent civilians, rape and kill are woman & children, prop up brutal oppressive dictators for generations, force there political ideology down are throats, steal and exploit are natural resources , occupying are lands with military bases and soldiers using weapons that have bible verses imprinted on them to desecrate are qurans either for target practice or burning, they blow up are mosques and to top it all off we have bunch of zionist right wing extremist with the help of radical Jewish donor organization funding propaganda and movies lying and insulting attacking are religion and then accuse us of being against freedom of speech after they abuse the LIMITED right of freedom of speech, & use it as a smokescreen to attack and insult are faith, we muslims can not hold are anger any longer are blood is boiling we need to get rid of all these US puppet leaders in the muslim world unite the uma as one under the khilafa and practice the suna and no one will ever dare to attack are religion again in either form of propaganda or physical violence............. Come out, come out where ever u are u coward spineless radical zionist jew and horrible film maker were not going to hurt u........Its kind of sad that the same Nazi styled propaganda that was used by Hitler to demonize the jews and to get the german public opinion against judiasim, to the point where they were masecuring them, is now today being used by some radical extremist jews in the america paid by Israel extremist to incite christians against muslims and vice versa in order to divide and conquer and have american public opinion anti Islam and pro Israel
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I am disgusted how we the Muslim "Majority" allow this ignorant few who may be led by the Shaytan nir Rajeem and his agents into senseless acts of violence. READ AND STUDY THE QURAN AND SUNNAH!!!!!!
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@AsmaaMahfouz RT @icna: New post on http://t.co/MJ5FP2bS ICNA condemns attacks on U.S. missions in Egypt, Libya http://t.co/CzI41drp
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Good ICNA. Stop the violence. Even in the face of ignorance and bigotry, violence is not the answer. Justice eventually prevails - not necessarily by emotions, or killings.
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I pray Allah give the Muslim leadership that will not isolate them from the rest of humanity.
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Can you really equate a few word said by some ignorant christians with the taking of innocent lives and violating treaties...especially all the support America's people is given to the Arab/Muslim spring. This is a violation of Quran and Sunnah. Do you really want the world to thing the the liberated Muslim countries cannot do better without a dictator? really!?
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This act of Violence by some very very ignorant Muslims is unacceptable...Muslims cannot violate treaties especially with ALLIES that help you get your freedom....where is the outrage from the Alims...Astaghfirullah I am glad ICNA stood out for truth by condemning these senseless acts. The Muslims take 2 steps forward and then we allow these fools take us 20 steps backward. Libyan and Egyptian forces have to do a better job protecting treaties and Allies...I do really think that is what the prophet (saws) would have done.
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Why you did not condemn the producer of the movie first and the priest whom support it ?????????????????????????????
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As-Salaamu'alaykum. I don't understand why people are knocking ICNA for not condemning the movie 1st. Never mind that the movie is just junk. This stupid violence and protesting only serves as great advertisement for the film. And by the way, did any Christian or Christians protest, beat or kill any Muslim when a Muslim young man urinated on a Bible last year (in Australia)? This Hon. Ambassador was actually a supporter of those who were in opposition to the dictator Ghadaffi. Our Noble Prophet PBUH)always showed kindness even against those who placed thorns and threw rocks at him. That is his example that we should follow. I fully endorse ICNA's statement. I agree that there is a different standard by the West when it comes to hateful speech against Jews and sometime Christians, but that is not and should not be our concern right now. Nuff said. May Allah (SWT) guide us to that which is right and protect us from the evil.
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U.S missions XD ? what are they doing in our countries in the first place ? Spreading peace ? Liberating us ? Educating us ? Bringing civilization ? THEY ARE THE REAL TERRORISTS...
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MY QUESTION TO ALL , WHAT WOULD PHT MUHAMMAD DO IF HE WAS ALIVE?
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Why didn't u condamn the producers of the movie first ?
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As Salaamu Alaikum to all peace loving and God fearing people everywhere, No doubt the violence was senseless, however in my humble opinion the film was wrong as well, depicting Prophet Muhammad(SAW) while non muslims don't know anything about the Man is totally incorrect, He was an extraordinary human being who was sent as a mercy to mankind, if non-muslims don't have anything nice to say then therefore they should remain silent, Get to know the Man first, know his life and history.
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ICNA condemns attacks on U.S. missions in Egypt, Libya; We also echo condemnation from #Bangladesh @usembassydhaka http://t.co/tE2dBoNb
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True but Icna I think u should give out a fatwa against the Israeli American********who insulted our Beloved Prophet(saw)..Astaghfirullah u didn't
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TWO WRONGS WILL NEVER MAKE A RIGHT !!! There is absolutely no place for violence and all issues need to be handled with civility.The international norm for embassies and consulates must be respected.
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Remember Rasululah salkaleis wasalam At TAIF they stoned HIM ,they Beated him ,he asked ALLAH to forgive him because it was his fault ,he blames himself before going to violence .
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Its not only sad but pathetic that ICNA first condemns the attacks instead of condemning the movie. I don't agree with the attacks but I think we need to address the bigger issue here. People loose their jobs and get sued for making antisemitic statement, here we have a whole movie that is anti-Islamic and ICNA is not addressing this on their home page. I lost respect for ICNA.
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It is heartening to see Muslims distancing themselves from violence. Though the film might not please Muslims, it is not a reason for any kind of violence.
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I applaud ICNA for denouncing this sort of behavior which portrays Muslims in a negative light. I also commend them for speaking out against such bigotry that produced such a ridiculous film.
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ICNA and other organizations such have lost credibility and they have been a main cause of harm to Muslims in the west and elsewhere.
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@Habib Astagh Fer Allah. You shoudl be ashamed of reading without your reading glasses. Here it is: We also appeal to the larger American public to be wary of such attempts by individuals and groups, who in most cases have foreign ties, engaging in such hateful projects that not only endanger American and others’ lives overseas, but also incite hate attacks against minorities in America as well.”
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Thank you for calling for peace. in response to hate. I hope the American government makes denigration of religion a crime. Just like Holocast deniers go to jail in Europe . the religious denigraters should go to jail here for inciting hatred against a religious group.
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It was good to condemn voilence. How come you didn't condemnd film as well. Astagh Fer Allah. You shoudl be ashamed being American puppet.
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"ICNA condemns attacks on U.S. missions in Egypt, Libya" http://t.co/W6Rhc5p1 @icna
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Why is it that Muslim family day is during the week? This is a school day for us... The children were looking forward to going and now cannot attend... Why is it not on a weekend?
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I missed the August 31, backpack giveaway, and was praying that MAS may still have two backpacks and enough supplies to get my two teenage High School children through the current year? If you can please help us out we will be very grateful. Our daughter is 16 and in 11th grade and our son is 15 and in 10th grade. They are both attending LICHS. Both myself and my husband (Tunisian) of 20 years are disabled, yet because he never worked on the books here in the USA he doesn't qualify for disability benefits on his own, instead I could only get him $184.00 a month in SSDI dependent payments from my social security benefits. He has been vision impaired since age 7 but recently suffered 2 strokes limiting his mobility. 1 stroke in 2010 and a second in 2011. I am wheelchair bound with spina bifida and hip displasia, as well as scoliosis. I just completed a full year of chemo for my liver and am working on rebuilding my white blood enough so that I can have a 3rd total hip replacement surgery. We were recently transferred into handicap accessible affordable housing here in Astoria, NY. We also need some help to get a sofa and loveseat or some type of seating for our living room for the children to be comfortable. Do you know if MAS will reach out to our family to help us with not only school supplies, but referrals for used furniture and help with getting pantry food delivered? May God always shine a light upon you. Sincerely, Debra Cherif
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Im not a Muslim but I believe as an American I should worship as I believe. After reading some of the comments, I wonder what runs through the writers mind as how fast change should occur. 4 years right after the far right has demonized what they deem not Christian (their definition of Christianity ). My Muslim sis n bros it takes time for change to occur. So don't just sit in criticism - VOTE for the process of change to come
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This is a project also co-sponsored and organized by ICNA Relief. ICNA Relief which offers social service projects such as the Back2School Giveaway on a national level. For more info on ICNA Relief's role visit: http://www.back2schoolgiveaway.com/ and http://icnarelief.org/
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These events really need to be over the weekend. Any reason why not? If it's more expensive, I dont think ppl will have a problem with it.
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Greatjob, Alhamdulillah.... In a world of anti sentiments, HIJAB- the symbol of Islamic women and her dignity is alleged as a symbol of oppression and terrorism. It is hightime that we have to tell the world that Islam is the religion of peace which stands for freedom and HIJAB is not the symbol of oppression and terrorism. May Allah guide us in this mission..
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[...] 9/11 nearly 800 new mosques have been built in the USA according to Dr. Ihsan professor of Islamic studies at the University of Kentucky. The required and competent security [...]
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Could we please have it in Austin this year but on a weekend, like saturday?
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Mo sabri should definetly come and perform!!!! Inshallah hes a very nice nasheed artist :) listen to : Heavens Where Her Heart Is on youtube
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Assalam walekum, I was wondering if a very nice nasheed artist name Mo Sabri can come and perform in NJ for Muslim family day! If you guys want to know one of his nasheed, go on YouTube and search is "Heavens Where Her Heart Is"
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Masha ALLAH....The team is doing a great Job... I will pray for your success here and here after. Ameen, Zain Alvi
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Salam What does it mean Muslims help Americans, are we not Americans ? It sounds ridiculous.
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Assalamu Alaikum. I would like to thank you for this great islamic attitude towards students and Education. Allah will bless you. Please, i need a backpack for my nephew and my adopted child.I live in Everett WA. Allah be with you. Maria Mouhtad.
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I already took screen shots of how you canged my first post and i will post this on youtube to prove you are nothing more than liars engaging in AL TAQIYYA.
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Question: Does the Quran really contain dozens of verses promoting violence? Summary Answer: The Quran contains at least 109 verses that call Muslims to war with nonbelievers for the sake of Islamic rule. Some are quite graphic, with commands to chop off heads and fingers and kill infidels wherever they may be hiding. Muslims who do not join the fight are called 'hypocrites' and warned that Allah will send them to Hell if they do not join the slaughter. Unlike nearly all of the Old Testament verses of violence, the verses of violence in the Quran are mostly open-ended, meaning that they are not restrained by the historical context of the surrounding text. They are part of the eternal, unchanging word of Allah, and just as relevant or subjective as anything else in the Quran. Most of today's Muslims exercise a personal choice to interpret their holy book's many calls to violence according to what their own moral preconceptions find justifiable. Apologists cater to their preferences with tenuous arguments that gloss over historical fact and generally do not stand up to scrutiny. Still, it is important to note that the problem is not bad people, but bad ideology. Unfortunately, there are very few verses of tolerance and peace to abrogate or even balance out the many that call for nonbelievers to be fought and subdued until they either accept humiliation, convert to Islam, or are killed. Muhammad's own martial legacy - and that of his companions - along with the remarkable stress on violence found in the Quran have produced a trail of blood and tears across world history. The Quran: Quran (2:191-193) - "And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution [of Muslims] is worse than slaughter [of non-believers]... but if they desist, then lo! Allah is forgiving and merciful. And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah." The historical context of this passage is not defensive warfare, since Muhammad and his Muslims had just relocated to Medina and were not under attack by their Meccan adversaries. In fact, the verses urge offensive warfare, in that Muslims are to drive Meccans out of their own city (which they later did). The use of the word "persecution" by some Muslim translators is thus disingenuous (the actual Muslim words for persecution - "idtihad" - and oppression - a variation of "z-l-m" - do not appear in the verse). The actual Arabic comes from "fitna" which can mean disbelief, or the disorder that results from unbelief or temptation. Taken as a whole, the context makes clear that violence is being authorized until "religion is for Allah" - ie. unbelievers desist in their unbelief. Quran (2:244) - "Then fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things." ...
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It will be much productive if you in collaboration wiht Gain peace etc put ads in two most read magazines,One is "Library Journal" and the other is"Education weekly".Former goes to every library and the latter goes to every public school.
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ICNA-VA Hosts Backpack Giveaway http://t.co/sFkpN6Wp
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ICNA-VA Hosts #BackpackGiveaway « Islamic Circle of North America (#ICNA) - http://t.co/59AEfLBI
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Assalam Alaikum, Brothers from ICNA, AZI am interested in contacting ICNA chapter in Arizona, InshaAllahIshrat Rahman Regional Coordinator - West Region Helping Hand for Relief and Development 4295 Jurupa Street, Suite 106, Ontario, CA 91761 www.hhrd.org
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She is such a great leady. I met her one time she is soo loveing leady. May Allah accept her tireless efforts . Ameen
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I see people are asking question about the event in dallas. Why has no one answered yet.
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I was looking forward to the Six Flags trip in Dallas as well. Why is it not being held? Not enough demand?
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“@icna ICNA urges American Muslims to proudly celebrate Eid with joy and vigor. http://t.co/5vtTiwfW”
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“@icna You can feel the peace & family spirit amongst everyone. It’s as if they all know each other. http://t.co/JMuiyTP6 #MuslimFamilyDay
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The islamization of America continues: Six Flags theme parks nationwide are set to transform into ‘Muslim Family Day’ http://t.co/RkM5SoNg
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ICNA urges American Muslims to proudly celebrate Eid with joy and vigor. http://t.co/MNXYw1vz
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Eid Mubarak “@icna Eid Mubarak to you and your families! http://t.co/0dGq8gso”
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That does not solve the problem as no of wrong doers are always wrong
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I totally agree with ICNA. It would go a long way in bringing Harmony and avoiding conflict, chaos and confusion.
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ASA Brothers And Sisters, One must realize that there are interfaith meetings going on all the time. It really is amazing that not too long ago(in recent living memory)there were no such meetings between Jews and Chirstians.Until recently most Chirstians did not make the connection between Jesus(may God Bless Him) and his Jewishness. Jews have been making efforts to educate Chirstians about Judism. We are absent at that table. We must graciously invite ourselvesto that table. Judism, Christanity, and Islam are a forever connected to the same God(swt). We Muslims must work to define ourselves with with the truth of Islam. We must not allow others to do this for us. Especially those who are deeply invested in the division of all God's (swth) people; and yes, these people are on all sides of all religons. We are all his creations. There are those that want to use fear, chaos, division,and lack of understanding to influence not only the mind's of people but also political policies globally. We should all be joined at the table of humanity. We should also, all be joined at the table of "The People of the Book" (ie... in the order that God revealed the messages to the world Judisim, Chirstianity, and Islam). MaaSalaam May God's safety Go with you
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Excellent article on Shariah. Islamic way of life depends on Shariah. It cannot be a threat to the freedom of religions in America. It does not interefer with day to day life of any one in America. Religeous freedom is guaranteed in the US. A muslim observing Sharia in his personal life makes him a good and law abiding citizen of the US.
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Bilingual Muslims children have a right, as much as any other faith group, to be taught their culture, languages and faith alongside a mainstream curriculum. More faith schools will be opened under sweeping reforms of the education system in England. There is a dire need for the growth of state funded Muslim schools to meet the growing needs and demands of the Muslim parents and children.There are hundreds of state primary and secondary schools where Muslim pupils are in majority. In my opinion all such schools may be opted out to become Muslim Academies. This mean the Muslim children will get a decent education. Muslim schools turned out balanced citizens, more tolerant of others and less likely to succumb to criminality or extremism. Muslim schools give young people confidence in who they are and an understanding of Islam’s teaching of tolerance and respect which prepares them for a positive and fulfilling role in society. Muslim schools are attractive to Muslim parents because they have better discipline and teaching Islamic values. Children like discipline, structure and boundaries. Bilingual Muslim children need Bilingual Muslim teachers as role models during their developmental periods, who understand their needs and demands. IA http://www.londonschoolofislamics.org.uk
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May Allah (s.w.t.)protect my brothers and sisters against such hatred and despair, insha'Allah. I will make du'a for their continued protection.
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QADARULLAH!
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Why do they exists or should I ask why so they still exist? Religion is the deadly weapon that humankind had managed to create, exploit, and abuse. So many innocent lives were killed because of stupid religions that sound like a barking dog.
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I request ICNA to reconsider their decision in canceling the DFW location. Jazakum Allahu Khairan.
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Quisiera saber donde estan las mosquito en el Bronx. Para visitas.
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It is disappointing to read that there is no Muslim Family day in DFW. My kids were looking forward to it. I request ICNA to reconsider their decision.
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I m haroon from jodhpur rajsthan n i want do help for them hwo can i do pls tell me me my lots of my frnds donate som mony pls tel me right way tanks Allah haifiz
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May Allah help & support our Burmese Muslim brothers and sisters. Never wish anything like this to happen to anyone, not even for my own enemy. We are all people from Adam & Eve. May Allah have mercy on all human beings world wide, especially the children Amen.
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Very sad!!! http://t.co/kfSTVpYm
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Assalam o alikum ... I also want to help our muslim brothers and sisters plz readily reply to the above questions so that we can help them
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Asslamualakum Can you please reconsider holding Muslim Family Day in Dallas? it was one of those events that everybody over here looks forward to. Jazakallah :)
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Why isn't there a family day for Dallas?!?
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Why is there no Muslim Family Day is Dallas?! This is not fair. I don't get it. Why did yall cancel it for Dallas? We really look forward to that day... You can't just cancel it.
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Ya Ummah! Let us show the world that no matter how many masjids they try to destroy, we will continue to build them. Please support the rebuilding of the Joplin masjid that was burned in an arson attack two days ago. Its the last ten nights of Ramadan - what better time to contribute! Even if you can give ten dollars, please give something... - Shaykh Yasir Qadhi http://www.indiegogo.com/joplinmosqueofficial?c=home
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Sad and Tragic..................
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May Allah swt keep all safe n' sound..Aameen..
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This tragic incident is incomprehensible and truly appalling. I cannot believe this can happen in the heart of America, the champion of democracy and liberal thinking. I am sad for my brothers in faith in that area knowing how important a masjid is to every believers in the month of Ramadan. May you keep your resolve to stay sober and patient. This too will pass and that masjid hopefully be reconstructed better than it was. Knowing the goodness of the hearts of many American people, we expect no less than seeing the people who caused this shameless act behind bars. Let us all live in harmony as brothers in humanity.
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May Allah protect all the muslims
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Let us (1) make dua to Allah SWT to make this a time of patience for the local community. (2) Lend a helping hand in building a masjid again, which sends a message to the cowards who did this act, that we are not scared. Is there a way to contribute to rebuilding this place of worship.
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This a big black spot on the face of USA which claim to be a democractic country – http://t.co/KAVwWwZ1
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Assalaamu alaikum I'd love if Family day at Jackson, NJ is over the weekend. Jazaak Allah
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I didn't know about this until I read about this in my email.... what a shame.. May Allah guide us all in the right path and keep all muslims safe from harm. Aameen.
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This a big black spot on the face of USA which claim to be a democractic country - claiming to be a policeman of the world but goverment failing to stop Hate crimes in their own land. May be Obama is Jew sympathiser calculatively acting carelssly - but in the process USA is now being exposed as a State controlled by Jews in guise of christians.
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INVESTMENT IN TRAINED SECURITY SHOULD BE AUTOMATIC IF WE UNDERSTAND HOW TO READ AND APPLY WHAT IS CLEAR IN THE QURAN AND IN OUR CASE HERE IN USA NOT JUST DURING PRAYER BUT 24 /7 IF YOU UNDERSTAND THE TIME.. Answer is in AL Quran..Allah says in AL QURAN in Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . The Muslims that live in the areae and that attend a Mosque that has been threatened or attacked .What they should do is hire armed licensed Muslim security guards rate to protect the Islamic place of worship. Stand up there is Al Quran to confirm these actions READ AND ACT on what you read in AL QURAN Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . and quit being cowards. .Listen up....Beware of the beast watch as well as pray.. Allah says in AL QURAN in Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . When thou (O Messenger. art with them, and standest to lead them in prayer, Let one party of them stand up (in prayer) with thee, Taking their arms with them: When they finish their prostrations, let them Take their position in the rear. And let the other party come up which hath not yet prayed - and let them pray with thee, Taking all precaution, and bearing arms: the Unbelievers wish, if ye were negligent of your arms and your baggage, to assault you in a single rush. But there is no blame on you if ye put away your arms because of the inconvenience of rain or because ye are ill; but take (every) precaution for yourselves. For the Unbelievers Allah hath prepared a humiliating punishment . Stand up there is Al Quran to confirm these actions READ AND ACT on what you read in AL QURAN Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . and quit being cowards.
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The Answer in AL Quran..Allah says in AL QURAN in Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . The Muslims that live in the areae and that attend a Mosque that has been threatened or attacked .What they should do is hire armed licensed Muslim security guards rate to protect the Islamic place of worship. Stand up there is Al Quran to confirm these actions READ AND ACT on what you read in AL QURAN Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . and quit being cowards. .Listen up....Beware of the beast watch as well as pray.. Allah says in AL QURAN in Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . When thou (O Messenger. art with them, and standest to lead them in prayer, Let one party of them stand up (in prayer) with thee, Taking their arms with them: When they finish their prostrations, let them Take their position in the rear. And let the other party come up which hath not yet prayed - and let them pray with thee, Taking all precaution, and bearing arms: the Unbelievers wish, if ye were negligent of your arms and your baggage, to assault you in a single rush. But there is no blame on you if ye put away your arms because of the inconvenience of rain or because ye are ill; but take (every) precaution for yourselves. For the Unbelievers Allah hath prepared a humiliating punishment . Stand up there is Al Quran to confirm these actions READ AND ACT on what you read in AL QURAN Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . and quit being cowards.
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The Answer in AL Quran..Allah says in AL QURAN in Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . The Muslims that live in the areae and that attend a Mosque that has been threatened or attacked .What they should do is hire armed licensed Muslim security guards rate to protect the Islamic place of worship. Stand up there is Al Quran to confirm these actions READ AND ACT on what you read in AL QURAN Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . and quit being cowards. .Listen up....Beware of the beast watch as well as pray.. Allah says in AL QURAN in Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . When thou (O Messenger. art with them, and standest to lead them in prayer, Let one party of them stand up (in prayer) with thee, Taking their arms with them: When they finish their prostrations, let them Take their position in the rear. And let the other party come up which hath not yet prayed - and let them pray with thee, Taking all precaution, and bearing arms: the Unbelievers wish, if ye were negligent of your arms and your baggage, to assault you in a single rush. But there is no blame on you if ye put away your arms because of the inconvenience of rain or because ye are ill; but take (every) precaution for yourselves. For the Unbelievers Allah hath prepared a humiliating punishment . Stand up there is Al Quran to confirm these actions READ AND ACT on what you read in AL QURAN Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 . and quit being cowards.
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The Answer in AL Quran..Allah says in AL QURAN in Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 102 The Muslims that live in the areae and that attend a Mosque that has been thratened or attackes should hire armed licensed Muslim security guards rate to protect the Islamic place of worship.Stand up there is Quran to confirm these actions READ AND ACT on what you read in AL QURAN and quit being cowards..Listen up....Beware of the beast watch as well as pray.. Allah says in AL QURAN in Surah 4. Al Nisa (the Women Ayats 101-104 See this Ayat 102 102. When thou (O Messenger. art with them, and standest to lead them in prayer, Let one party of them stand up (in prayer) with thee, Taking their arms with them: When they finish their prostrations, let them Take their position in the rear. And let the other party come up which hath not yet prayed - and let them pray with thee, Taking all precaution, and bearing arms: the Unbelievers wish, if ye were negligent of your arms and your baggage, to assault you in a single rush. But there is no blame on you if ye put away your arms because of the inconvenience of rain or because ye are ill; but take (every) precaution for yourselves. For the Unbelievers Allah hath prepared a humiliating punishment
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Could we please have it in Dallas this year but on a weekend, like saturday? My family and i always want to come in for this event but when its on a sunday we are not able to stay because of school the next day! Please reconsider!
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How come this is not on CNN? Why is the national media biased against muslims? Attack on a mosque is no longer a news? Is it going to become th norm? What happened to the America I once knew that believed in religious freedom. What happened to the America ruled by the constitution and laws. Real America may be lost forever. The politicians do not Care about the constitution or the principles they took an oath to defend.
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May Allah protect the Ummah from any harm. Ameen
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May Allah not only protect us but show others that Islam is a religion of patience, piety and compassion for muslims and non muslims. The constitution and this nation was founded on these principles of worship with out fear but can we truly be safe in this society?
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I also condemned. we are first human being. this type of act does not suits a man.
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[...] ICNA organization responded to Anwar Al-Awlaki’s radical remarks in an article entitled ICNA Shariah Council Responds to Al Awlaki directing it towards the Muslim youth. And if you see the comments below it from readers, it is [...]
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I don't know what this country has come to: http://t.co/MOhgettS
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All these persecution of muslims by uncivillized jingoist have been on since the time of our noble Prophet (PBUH), may ALLAH continue to protect and guide us ameen.
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These persecution by uncivillized jingoist have been going on since the time of our noble Prophet. May ALLAH continue to be our guide ameen.
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Thanks Orlando Profound sadness . May Allah protect us from this hate crimes . Ameen
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[...] While ICNA updated their site with this notice: Source: http://www.icna.org/icna-condemns-attack-on-sikh-gurdwara/ [...]
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These white supremist tea party groups hate Immigrants, Jews, Muslims, Christians not like them, Blacks, Hispanics, Democrats, etc. and they are set off by Republican BUZZ WORDS HATE MONGERING TRIGGERS. It's ashame people can't worship without fear in their places of worship. President Obama what is your Administration going to do about thesae fanatics? a few seconds ago · Like
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These white supremist tea party groups hate Immigrants, Jews, Muslims, Christians not like them, Blacks, Hispanics, Democrats, etc. and they are set off by Republican BUZZ WORDS HATE MONGERING TRIGGERS. It's ashame people can't worship without fear in their places of worship. President Obama what is your Administration going to do about thesae fanatics? a few seconds ago · Like
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Let's make du'a for these people, victims and perps. RT @icna: Joplin mosque burns down; ICNA expresses deep concern http://t.co/Fk0kR0tZ
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May Allah Protect us form all this evil!!!
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Deeply sad to hear.
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Mosque in Missouri burns down. Last month, arson was attempted there. http://t.co/pLETbtEw via @ICST_PSU
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This is very sad.. May Allah protect all the muslims from these kind of hate crimes.
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Ya allah guide us through these hard times make dua for all of our muslim brothers in Burma
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Wa Alaikum Assalamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu. May Allah reward you & your team..... The article is really educative and motivating...Allah will surely help us in achieving taqwa which is the sole purpose of our fast & is something which will make us enter Paradise safely....Ameen to the dua.
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Assalam Alaikum. Mashallah !!! Allah(SWT) in His final Message says, 'Who is better in speech than one who invites (people) to Allah and does righteous and says " I am indeed of the muslims." '[The Qur'aan 41:33]. So if we are calling people towards Allah, then we are best in the sight of the our Creator 'Allah'. Is this certification not enough for us to start doing Da'wah ?
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May Peace,Mercy & Blessings of Al-Mighty God 'Allah' be on all of you.... It's really painful to read such negative piece of news...In His final Message, our Creator says,".....whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption(done) in the land-it is as if he had killed mankind entirely. And whoever saves one-it is as if he had saved mankind entirely........"[The Qur'aan 5:32] Mathematically, saving 1 life=saving mankind & killing 1 life=killing mankind. Let's heed from this message.
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May Peace,Mercy & Blessings of Allah(S.W.T.)
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It is just discusting the hate in this country reaching the level of violence. The hate that hate built.
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y r u guys not having it in dallas....
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We know these people are out there, and it may be that they thought they were targeting muslims. I think an investment in security (at least during congregation times) is a good investment. Every mosque or islamic center needs to do its own assessment and implement a security plan.
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Yes I read abt this earlier. sad. I pray the victims families have the patience to endure this painful ordeal.
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[...] theology, as evidenced by the curriculum it requires its members to follow. In 2009, the group assured Americans that “[e]xtremism has no place in Islam, and ICNA works tirelessly to oppose [...]
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"@icna: ICNA condemns shooting at Sikh temple http://t.co/bBQT9DzS"
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ICNA issued a press statement condemning the shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin http://t.co/ovV3B0fQ
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This is so messed up, these acts of bigotry and hate will destroy the future of our nation. We must stand up... http://t.co/TU1EHT8q
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This hate and bigotry business is getting a bit out of hand.
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This is really sad to see muslims living in the burma, are targeted by the government forces. Its a long story of a untold holocast. Most people dont know about it. Its now almost impossible for a person to help them personally because bangladesh governments restrictions. I myself is from the bangladesh and ofcourse burma border is just 130 kms away from my home. Nowadays bangladeshi media shows negetive attitude towards this muslims of burma. I hope that international community will put some pressure on bangladesh as they also bannaed the relief organization working in rohinghya community in coxs bazar where almost 250000 rohinghy is living. Its possible to aid these people through other channels but best would be coxsbazar. May allah accept the efforts of icna .
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neither party is for muslims,they both have to answer to thier base,so really Obama is the better choice only because he is the lessor of 2 evils...Both parties is strictly for Isreal,Both are killing Muslims all over the world,both are dividing muslim and putting us against eachother..(just read the comment)yes republicans are more conserverative..but they really hate muslims..You be a fool and vote republican,if it was up to them they would ship everyone of you immigrants back to where you came from....Im not voting for neither they are both not good for us muslim...May Allah help us all...we need to unite a be brothers and sisters to eachother here and all over the world,and hold on to the rope of Allah and his messenger(SAW)that will solve our problems not running to non-muslim to help us all the time.We all should be shamed of our selves when we have Quran to guide us,just look at us,a mess everywhere...Oh Allah please help us AMEEN!
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you dont get it(imigrants)thats your problem counting on someone else to solve our problems..You guys kiss butt to american non-muslim and when it comes to american born muslim you treat them like dogs...Since 911 you gus hve been really selling out your religion for a desire to live here in peace with the white non-muslim...
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@Suley_Official http://t.co/Nj9tWaX8
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As salaamu alaikum, Why isn't it being held in Dallas this year ?? We were looking forward to it !
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Thanks for your good informative article about Muslim place of worship & community centre. Sana
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Helping Hand is ICNA partner organization working for the relief of Burma. Here are FAQs from hhrd.org website. Question 1: Does Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD) have presence in the affected area /camp already? ANSWER: Yes: HHRD has already started providing relief to the victims of recent disaster in Burma. Since last many years HHRD has been engaged in Burma relief programs by providing relief to the Cyclone victims in Burma and Zabiha/Udihiya Programs. Responding to the recent crisis in Burma, HHRD is providing relief in Burma with the help of its partners in the region and HHRD Asia Regional Office based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Wasim Saleem from HHRD Asia Region Office along with Helping Hand International Projects Director Irfan Khurshid, are coordinating this Burma Assistance Program with our partner NGOs in Thailand "Asian Resource Foundation - ARF (offices in Thailand, Pakistan, Nepal, and Rangoon Burma)" and "The Asian Muslim Action Network - AMAN" (offices in Thailand). Helping Hand Representative Wasim Saleem has committed him to help the victims of this disaster by his presence in the field, and is traveling to Thailand, Burma, and Bangladesh. He is planning to spend his Eid helping the victim of this disaster. Wasim Saleem has Bangladesh visit includes visiting Burmese Refugees in Cox Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh, where there are more than 200,000 refugees living in camps mostly since last many years. In past, we had worked for the Burmese Refugees in Bangladesh, and do the same particularly this Ramadan & this Eidul Fitr Insha’Allah. Question 2: How did Helping Hand vet & select the implementing partner(s) NGO in Burma? Answer: In the past, we have worked on Thailand Floods with these vetted NGOs, ARF/AMAN. In order to select & vet such NGOs as ARF, we follow very strict IRS guidelines, Generally Accepting Accounting Practices (GAAP) of USA, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). For HHRD operations, we are very open. So one can visit our website, go to a tab called Reports on the top of the screen, and under that Tab, one can see all the IRS Forms 990 and External Auditors' Reports from year 2005 till 2010 (our External Auditors are presently finalizing the Audit of Year 2011) - Because of being this open, Alhamdulillah HHRD has got the Top Four Star Charity Status and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. Question 3: Has any money donated reached the Rohingya Muslims through your Org.? In which countries / camps? ANSWER: Yes: Food Relief has been sent to 1,500 families including at two locations mostly affected in Rakhine State of Burma. Our partner ARF has office in Yangon Myanmar. From Capitol of the State of Rakhine called Sittwe; about 70 km journey by boat (no road communication), there is a place called Buthidaung; and from Buthi Doung on-wards another 30 km. away is Maungdaw; among other these are the two locations, selected for our relief work. Question 4: How long does it take for donations to reach the Rohingya Muslims? ANSWER: It may vary, but on an average 2 weeks, but mechanism & local authorities cooperation is gradually improving, as this issue has now getting some international attention. Question 5: For those writing checks & credit card donations, who do they make it out to? Is it tax deductible? ANSWER: They can make Checks payable to "Helping Hand for Relief & Development" and in memo write "Burma Assistance Program". For online donations, please visit www.HHRD.org Or call Toll Free: 1-888-808-HELP (4357) E-Mail: info@hhrd.org Address: HELPING HAND FOR RELIEF & DEVLOPMENT 12541 McDougall Street, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48212, USA Question 6: What are your Operational Costs? ANSWER: For this, please visit this Web-Link: http://www.hhrd.org/hhrd-reports.aspx IRS Tax Deductible Certificate is also present at this web-link.
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ICNA Announces Muslim Family Day 2012! http://t.co/pfe1lfq2 #MFD2012 #MuslimFamilyDay
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Donate and hope for the best, donations can at-least reach the refugees, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ibO5l7wz9I
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@taineechan @RaeesOsmanGani Read comments on aid being blocked http://t.co/rneiyKi9
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[...] support a representative government with full representation of key opposition groups,” ICNA declared. “As Mohamed ElBaradei notes, this representation must extend to the Muslim [...]
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[...] support a representative government with full representation of key opposition groups,” ICNA declared. “As Mohamed ElBaradei notes, this representation must extend to the Muslim [...]
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"#Rohingya stateless #Diaspora, #RescueTheLastRohingya, #EndGenocide" #ICNA’s Appeal: Help #Burmese Muslims http://t.co/54wFY3s1
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How is the aid going to reach our muslim brothers and sisters?
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Read lot's good comment, only one really stand out. " Vote Bank" Good Option. First you have understand No one listen to you in this country "USA" , if you keep doing, whatever you doing. Meaning Vote's D OR R And they knows that. So what you do? In my opinion and hope. 1)STOP give away your Vote to Democrat or Republican . But MUST ALWAYS VOTE IN ALL TYPE OF ELECTION. (No vote' No vice) simple. 2)VOTE Third party/Independent candidate. Now you deposit let say 2.5 million Vote throughout USA in November Election. 3)Hoping/Assuming, large Vote deposit come from major swing states. 4)The Candidate how just lose the election on key swings states and lost presidency by margin of less than 10,000 vote's. And will saw, Hundred of thousand vote given by Muslims on those swing state to 3rd candidate. They think twice before ignoring Muslims of the UNITED STATE OF AMERICAN. And (GOD WILL) their policy will be fare/If not favorable to all minorities . 5 Wal mat's Lowe's , MacDonald and so on. Will send you a "HAPPY RAMDAN" Greeting throughout national media. But we all have to vote Unanimously . So, Ask Allah Help and guidance.
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Mudah2an tahun ini di USA umat muslim bisa #lebaranbareng dan kejadian taun lalu tdk terulang seperti ini : http://t.co/4xRIxypj
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Assalam Alaikum, Where in Miami do you have your shelter for women?
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ALSALAMU ALAYKUM I HAVE THE SAME CONCERN LIKE BROTHER MUHAMED AND WAITING FOR UR REPLY THANX
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Aasalam.0.Alaikum, I am willing to donate for my Rohingya Muslim brother and sisters on your website - ICNA, but according to this article over here, it states that the Myanmar government has blocked all aid agencies to reach the state where Rohingya Muslims are located. http://muslimvillage.com/2012/07/26/25684/myanmar-muslims-suffering-amid-media-blackout/ http://tribune.com.pk/story/413242/myanmar-monks-call-for-shunning-muslim-rohingya-community-report/ these 2 articles, state that the government has blocked all access for the aid agencies to deliver humanitarian aid to the places where Rohingya Muslims are located. Can you please, clarify, how your going to provide the Rohingya Muslims aid and other necessities using the donation ? I am really concerned for the Rohingya Muslims but at the same time, i want my funds to really reach my Muslims brothers and sisters. http://www.icna.org/icna-appeal-help-burmese-muslims/#more-11624 waiting for your reply, Muhammad
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When is this? It has no date. The problem for our community is the we booked one amusement park already. Would this be a problem?
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sir, i am interested in vending for sixflag please send me detail information @ skmalik44@hotmail.com. thanks sunil malik
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Asalam o Alaikum I have women clothes from Pakistan,I do different events all over california I was wondering if vendors would be invited for the event on aug 25th 2012 thanks
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[...] The real war on women in the U.S. however is being waged by Shariah proponent groups who are attempting to hide behind the concept of the freedom of religion guaranteed in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. One such group known as the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) has launched a $3 million campaign to “help the public understand Shariah and counter the rise of Islamophobia in America.” [...]
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DONATE ON THIS SITE
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Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims!
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We as Muslims in america are totally lost,or we are trapped in the web of shaitan.I am not taliking about the problem of Ramadan or Eid that all the time we can't figure it out which day is our Ramadan,but I am taliking about our routin daily prayer in our Masajids that facing towrds LONDON not MECCA. Who is going to solve that? Why North/East direction has become the main Qibllah (LONDON) for American Muslims.This is a 4 th grader geography that Mecca is East/South-east of USA& CANADA. Where this methode of "SHORTEST DISTANCE"came from which is totally against the Quran, and most of the Schollars ignoring the Quran which is (SHIRK, BEDHAT)to change the Direction to Distance.Allah(ST) say; face to the dirction toward Mecca from where you are, we say;to the "SHORTEST DISTANCE TO MECCA.Asteghferoullah thay are talking above Allah(ST).Ask any geographer about "DIRECTION TO MECCA not DISTANCE they will tell you North/East is based on distance, and Eastsouth-east is based on "DIRECTION.One of the Faraiez and requirement of salat is correct qibllah directio, and if the Qiblah is incirrect your salat is invalid...Plus why we don't care about the methode of Rasulullah(SW)to find the correct qibllah for USA & CANADA.If the Qiblah of North America is NOERTH/EAST than what is the Qibllah of SOUTH AMERICA? How come both places have the same qibllah of North/East? very funny & childish.How abouth South Africa their Qiblah is also North/East. Is North America moved closer to South Afric????
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It is these types of rulings that Shariah (and fiqh) cover and that muslims use in our contracts and legal affairs that potentially are prohibited by this State legislation. This is partly why it is important.
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Islamic Shariah has two definitions the legal one and the common usage one. The common usage itself has different meanings when used by Muslims and when used by non-muslims. For a non-muslim, Shariah is any law coming out of a muslim country regardless of the basis used for its justification. For Muslims it means the Islamic code of law as derived from the Qur'an, ahadith, and legal precedent in muslim courts (as opposed to secular courts). From a legal stand point, Shariah is only the laws specifically mentioned in the Qur'an and Ahadith (sayings of the prophet). The rulings of scholars and jurists, the laws made derived from the "legal shariah" and other laws made in line with both of those utilizing local custom (common law) is called Fiqh. Shariah in the legal sense does not change, but fiqh is different depending on location, which is why muslim women have to wear burkas and a veil in some areas and others can wear a head scarf, jeans, and a shirt. For a muslim, the Qur'an set forth how inheritance is to be divided, who inherits what percentage, etc, what types of business contracts re lawful and unlawful (interest and usury are prohibited and this involves more than just charging an interest rate, for example, agreeing to trade high quality oranges for low quality apples and then trading low quality oranges instead or a mix of high and low apples or oranges instead of what was agreed to is a form of interest or usury and is forbidden in Islam.
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If no one has any intention of ever applying elements of Sharia law in this country and all Muslims really believe that the law of this country takes precedent over all other laws, I would have 2 questions: 1, why would Muslim groups feel the need to fight the legislation, since in your own words it isn't relevant. 2, why would Muslim groups feel the legislation was about them, since no mention of sharia is contained in the laws?
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As Salaamu Alaikum: Please visit us and know that we've been seeking help from ICNA for a while. We ask for the greatest consideration. Ramadan Mubarak!
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You are starting Ramdan based on calculation or Based on Saudi calendar. Allah (swt) mentioned many places in the Holy Quran “My obedience in the obedience of Nabee (saw)”. Sahih Msuslim Hadith # 2381 “Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) made a mention of the new moon and (in this connection) said: Observe fast when you see it (the new moon) and breakfast when you see it (the new moon of Shawwal), but when (the actual position of the month is) concealed from you (on account of cloudy sky), then count thirty days.” Several similar Ahadith are in Bukhari, Muslim Abu Daud, Termizi etc. You want to disobey Nabee of Allah (swt) and follow the calculation or Saudi calendar. Have fear of Allah (swt). These ahadith are their for reason. Nabee (saw) did not speak any except what Allah (swt) revealed to him. if you are base on calculation lets see, I had email exchange with Brother Khalid Shuakat of moonsighting.com he said “there is no possibility of moon sighting in the USA on July 16.” If you using this method so your wrong. If you based on Saudi calendar, let me tell you in last 20 years Saudi made minimum three wrong announcements and later they reversed them and apologies to the peoples and asked the to fast a day they missed and donated millions of Royals’. One announcement was the last year at Eidulfitr, and one when I witness my self when I was in Hajj 2004 or 2005 when on 4th of Zelhaj they changed the date of Hajj (10th of Zelha moved it one day earlier, this caused panic). Many neibouring countries do not follow Saudi calendar or date of Ramdan, Eids or Hajj and they are always one or two days behind, such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia etc. do not follow Saudi and these are the countries has about 65% of the total Muslims population. Please reads the article of Justice Mufti Taqi Usmani published in their web side “deeneislam.com”, He wrote this article after attending the Moon Sighting Conference in Makkah from February 11 -13 2012. Also I ask youa questions why only USA want to follow calculation and rest of the world which mentioned name of few countires follow actual moon sighting? Are you have more knowledge of Deen then these Muftis in these countries? My last words, If you disobey the order of Nabi of Allah (swt) you are asking for hell in hereafter.
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This following statement is correct, but it's missing something VERY important .... “We as Muslims… we want to bring an end to terrorism more than anyone else. Our position needs to be reiterated and needs to be very clear. The fact the US has administered the death and homicide of over 1 million civilians in Iraq, the fact that the US is supporting the deaths and killing of thousands of Palestinians, does not justify the killing of 1 US civilian in New York City or Washington DC.” .... but it DOES justify fighting and killing American armies/forces/allies in occupied lands of Muslims worldwide. I don't agree with Awlaki (or anyone else for that matter) saying that civilians of ANY side should be killed, but at the same time, when one says what should be condemned they should also mention what should be done in the name of Islam. Perhaps this is the "hidden" silence in western Muslim communities that frustrated Awlaki and others. Although, it does NOT justify killing or advocating killing of civilians.
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Ramadan message from ICNA President Dr. Zahid Bukhari http://t.co/R13567Q3
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"@icna: Ramadan Mubarak to all of our followers! http://t.co/BKgWoMjB"Kullu aam wa antum bi khair!
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Assalaamu Alaikum, Ramadan Mubarak. What ICNA is saying goes along with the following video by Sh. Muhammad AlShareef, beautifully explained: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=139980792754963
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Did someone mention that Muslims should reside with republican because they are close to what Islam preaches? "Islam for prayer in schools. Republican Party for prayer in schools." Since when Islam says force prayers in school where students from all faith attend? And there is no way my Muslim child is going to learn to pray to Christ at the public school. VOTE FOR OBAMA! lesser evil!
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Where do we send the donations to?
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vote for ron paul*********** forget dems and reps.
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Salaam. Your report is abit touching but the whole of you are couregeous .i salute you and keep t up.
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[...] Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) [...]
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@William: Every single religion on earth claims to be the most true and right religion, thus labeling the rest to be invalid; it is not just Islam. By belonging to any religious group you are claiming to be true, and consider others religions to be invalid. But we all can have our views as long as they do not affect others in a negative way. Like the word "Racism"; its called "Racism" when one benefits from their prejudice towards a race/group otherwise it is prejudice. Because Muslims come from a very diverse background you will find them to be tremendously different in the way they practice Islam. I am a Muslim, and I am sure I do not support most of the harsh punishments certain groups have come up with, but by completely ignoring a religious law such as disapproval of Sharia law in courts, and the vow of not ever using it, we are giving a different message.
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BISMILLAHI MAA SHAA-ALLAH! Sheikh yasir Qadhi is such a very very good speaker...wallahi, uhibbuka fillah!
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2012: ICNA-MAS C0NVENTI0N is really such an eye opener to all muslims and to n0n-muslims as well. BARAKALLAH! Barakallah!
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You claimed this misconception:“One is that Muslims are entirely different from us; it is us (vs.) them" I read the Koran to remind myself this most unenlightened book has at its core doctrine a separation of Muslims and Kaffurs. There can be no peace between Islam and REST OF THE WORLD
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salam alaikum,I don;t have anywhere to stay.so i,m looking for shelter now and hoping.
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Obam: Haram, Haram, Haram. I think I'll vote for Ron Paul and maybe, I won't vote at all.
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You must arrange for dvd's so we could bring home some of convention home as reminder. It has been done for so many years. Why it was discontinued? Idrees 321-723-2121
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Muslims! If you vote for Obama or Romney YOU are the problem. Vote with principle or not at all, you're making the lives Muslims everywhere miserable.
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I love this article! I can relate to almost about all of it and there were certain parts that had me dying of laughter because of how true they were and the memories they bought back. This definitely hit the hammer right on the nail with portraying what the ICNA-MAS Convention is all about! Loveeee it.
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@JA While 'honor killings' may not be officially part of Islamic doctrine, they are clearly a time-honored Islamic tradition in much of the Muslim world and now increasingly brought to the US by Muslim immigrants: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-11-29-honor-killings-in-the-US_N.htm "Muslim immigrant men have been accused of six 'honor killings' in the United States in the past two years, prompting concerns that the Muslim community and police need to do more to stop such crimes. Honor killings are generally defined as murders of women by relatives who claim the victim brought shame to the family. Thousands of such killings have occurred in Muslim countries such as Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Palestinian territories, according to the World Health Organization." Muslims living in Muslim-majority nations generally have much more barbaric Islamic beliefs than what we see among Muslims in the US: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEXWjlgJ83E
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We Muslims should make block voting. Select one candidate and vote for him. As per Paul Findley in his book "Silence no More" Muslims are the balancing power in the election. We should be very selective, In spite of all the drawbacks Obama is much better candidate than Mitt Romney. He (Mitt) will follow the same policy as that of Bush and start another war with Iran. At least Obama will not do that. He has brought up the economy from the steep downward trend. Let him improve it more in the next coming years. There are many baseless allegations against him so to divert Muslim vote to Mitt. If Obama is bad, Mitt is no better than him. We Muslims should therefore vote for Obama. Imtiyaz Desnavi Los Angeles.
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We Muslims are offcourse disappointed with Obama. I don't remember he ever visiting a mosque in the USA and addressing a Muslim audience. At least George Bush (son) visited the D.C. Mosque and invited Muslim leaders & Scholars to the white house for talks after the terrible 9/11 attach. Romney, I am not sure he ever even heard of we Muslim living the USA let alone addressing a Muslim audience. That leaves us with no choice but to vote for Mr. Obama.
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Islam against abortion. Republican party against abortion. Islam for protection of marriage. Republican party for protection of marriage. Islam for Zakat (flat tax) Republican party for flat tax. Islamic World history based on free market principals. Republican Party for free marketing principals. Islam for prayer in schools. Republican Party for prayer in schools. Islamic history, all great Caliphs like Umar II, had a golden age because he was fiscally responsible. Republican party values for fiscal responsibility. Obama for abortion - haram. for g** marriage - haram. for more riba and national debt - haram. Obama - haram haram haram! But of course Republican party has Muslim haters. If core moderate Republicans can take over the party and end islamophobia, then Muslims should vote for Romney. I think Romney is just a watered down Republican who mainly has had a liberal policy past. Moreover, I like Romney because he came in the defense of Pakistan and added that Pakistan at the core will always be our ally. For that reason, I will vote for Romney. Obama hates Pakistan and criticizes Pakistan more than any other President in US history. His VP Biden is drowning on donations from Hindu Right Wing think tanks. I will vote for Romney!
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Obama betrayed Muslims. His strong feelings for Gays & lesbians are against all devine religions. Mitt Romney appears to be a more matured and ethical person.
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Salam. Great efforts and nicely presented. May Allah accept your efforts.
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Read the following paragraph and you can see clearly who the Muslims will vote for during the next elections. It's actually very logical. "A significant number of the nation’s 2.75 million Muslims live in key swing states, such as Michigan, Ohio, Florida and Virginia. And while younger Muslims rallied around Obama in 2008 and mostly identify themselves as Democratic, the older generation represents a socially and fiscally conservative group that can be swayed in either direction. In 1992, they voted two to one for George H. W. Bush and, although they gave Bill Clinton the same margin in 1996, they were drawn back to the Republican party by George W. Bush in 2000." 1992 Republicans (against the ruling party) 1996 Democrats (against the ruling party) 2000 Republicans (against the ruling party) 2004 Democrats (against the ruling party) 2008 Democrats (against the ruling party) 2012 ??? So that pretty much should sum it up for you. We rally behind one of the two parties and they go into the office and forget all about you. People with short term memory have already forgotten that the first thing Obama did after joining the office was to order drone attacks on Pakistan. And you dare not say anything about the Republicans, as they will simply tag you as a terrorist, and that's pretty much the end of your voice. As for these Terrorist Tags, they must have gotten a great deal on them, for ordering wholesale.
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We Muslims have to vote for Obama, though he has indeed disappointed us on many issues. The alternative, a intolerant, pro-Israel, consummate political hack Romney would take the nation back to the Bush era days of steal from poor to give to rich, more blind allegiance to Israel, more support for interventionism in Muslim affairs both here and abroad. The man is a tool for all the isalmophobes and right-wingers. If anything hold your nose and vote Obama.
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[...] letter signup via FacebookVolunteerVolunteerJoin our volunteer program and make a differenceGet more infoHighlights of the 37th Annual ICNA-MAS [...]
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no highlights for prayer
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Any Muslim who votes for Obama is obviously not doing his research. Both Obama and Mitt corporate owned hacks.
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may Allah help u people.
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Thank you for sharing this!
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[...] steps we can take to develop an agenda for masjids.Click here to download a copy of Report Number 2.The American Mosque: A Thriving Institution.: An analysis of Report Number 1.Click here to download a copy of Report Number 1.US Mosques Used 3 [...]
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Good to see Muslim families all together.
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i think who ever we vote it should be one voice lets make our vote bank first. Then strat shop around
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Did not realize about the seperation of the sexes until it was pointed out. all the more reason to keep a dialoguebetween Judeo/Christians and Muslims.
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Mitt would be worse....Paul would be a waste vote (has he said anything that would benefit Muslims?)...therefore that leaves Obama. The man has my vote.
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NICE
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Yeah obviously we're voting for Ron Paul
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The Obama administration couldn't do much for Muslims. It isaid that the devil u know is better than the angel u do not know.
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It's indeed sad to know the
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Do you think republicans will reach out to the Muslim community and be supportive of their causes?
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So who would we vote for then? Mitt?
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huz dis
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MashaAllah!
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One negative thing I see on the pics, men n women mixed not islamic
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Everything was good but 2 things! a. Waiting for food line was not acceptable b. Mixing male & female could be avoided.
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You can feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but nothing in the bill mentions Sharia law at all. Instead, it says courts, administrative agencies or state tribunals can't base rulings on any foreign law or legal system that would not grant the parties the same rights guaranteed by state and U.S. constitutions. Why would any American want a court system to use anything but American laws in any proceeding or tribunal held in this country??
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MashaAllah!
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Dear Sir, I receiced your newsletter that contained the news of the convention of the memorial day week end, just the way it was coducted it looked more like a jazz festilval held in us, but ofcourse is the modern day of conducting any program finance is the most important the bottom line entertaintmet and ofcourse public relation all those ingredients were there but only lacking were the true islamic sprit and the atmosphere of a religious gathering when I was young and go to any religious meetings you bring back home some renewed iman and not soviniours and stuff but time have changed this the modern day islam so good luck hope you also got something for the day of judgement its all that mattered in the old days not now , thing have changed.
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Thank you ICNA. I couldn't agree with you more. Allahu Akabar.
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lol i didn't even know they existed! i would've gone! XP
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Me and my family love going there.
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As salamu alaikum. The convention was a success. We had a very enjoyable weekend. Please advise - Are videos of the sessions available? I am particularly interested in the main sessions. Please let me know, inshaAllah. Shukran
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Not much of a writer but really happy2share piece that I wrote on #icna2012 #ym2012. Check it out on @icna homepage http://t.co/0G2Ek58C #fb
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The right way to do it is to send children public schools so they can get the secular education and physical education they need. And then send them to the masjid after school and weekends, so they can get the correct Islamic education and Tarbiah. I find kids in Islamic schools are spoiled, have little regard for elders, dont' do proper wudhu, can't read the Quran properly, and only a few of them are really excelling academically. The marketers are promising to create scholars in these schools, but more than likely, it won't be your child. Why? The teachers are very young and inexperienced and under qualified. The principals are still getting there own Masters degrees and have egos. They really don't know what they are doing. They will figure it out one day, but by that time, your child's time will have passed, and your bank account will be smaller.
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Same sex marriage Man+Man Woman+Woman What's next Man+animal ,truly man has lost his way Truly now I believe that Islam the Quran is the Way.
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[...] Source: http://www.icna.org/16000-vowed-to-defend-religious-freedom/ [...]
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Dr. Nadia El-Awady Homosexuality In A Changing World: Are We Being Misinformed? http://t.co/KyA4UbV9
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[...] The conference is being assembled by the Islamic Circle of North America, which earlier was revealed through a campaign by Stop Islamization of Nations, to be trying to “mainstream Shariah.” [...]
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Thank you ICNA, for taking the step!!! I would also strongly say that President Obama's support for Gay-marriage is a threat for the human ecology and social well-being. In Islam, Gay Marriage is regarded as a terrible sinful act. A whole nation was perished during the time of Prophet Lut (peace be upon him) for homosexuality of his people. Family growth, human generation and moral values will all be degraded if we support President Obama who is supporting the Gay Marriage.
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[...] The conference is being assembled by the Islamic Circle of North America, which earlier was revealed through a campaign by Stop Islamization of Nations, to be trying to “mainstream Shariah.” read more…. [...]
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In the US, you are claiming that you are being marginalized due to you are muslim but in other country where muslim are majority, they do the same to other religion by not allowing (or make it difficult for) other religion to build their place to pray.....Actually if everybody can just focusing on their belief and do not forcing anybody else (since this is the basic of human rights) to follow what their belief then everything should be good.
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The last time I read upon it, "honor" killings are NOT a part of Shari'ah so why is everybody even bringing that up? Shari'ah does not permit any punishment without due process, otherwise known as habius. The same with genital mutilation... and I am assuming female genital mutilation, as far as I know, the practice LONG predated Islam and since the introduction of Islam, it has decreased in places like Africa (far from what we hear in the media these days)... most mixups and confusions are due to ignorance of history and Shari'ah, including my fellow Muslim average joe who has not studied it and often sends out the wrong confused messages concerning it. Much of the Shari'ah has a context too and the context ITSELF is an important principal of the Shari'ah and thus u just can't pull cases out of the blue and discuss them in absolute terms... Furthermore, what needs to be discussed is Sharia'ah principals and their modern forms ala Muhammad Iqbal... Shari'ah and modern political philosophy.
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If anyone still wonders why more and more Westerners come to seriously dislike Islam - it's supremacist impositions and phantasmological demands like these spruiked by ICNA. There is no anti-Muslim conspiracy, there is simply the majority of Westerners telling you loud and clear: When in Rome...!
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@Kelly Kaufman I will give a more direct answer: Yes the US has laws against polygamy and these should stand.
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god then its wrong to execute the adulter what kind of logic is that?, then the other hypocrisy's is that they claim to be a country of freedom of religion yet they want to ban shariah law why should it be a problem if its not inflicting on anyone's rights and only Muslims practicing it and why ban shariah why not just ban the hadood which are the laws containing the punishments if this whole banning of it isn't against Islam........but for us Muslims there's a way to go around these new rules just practice the same thing but not call it by its name and if we majicly woke up one day and the majority of americans are all a sudden muslim then there will be some laws that will need some amending and Dominic i don't know if you know Democracy is forging from the Greeks and its a barbaric 14th century political ideology should we then out law it here in America?
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Dominic Carabello if you are so for human rights according to your own definition im guessing, then you would be against the American government who go around invading other peoples country's and killing,torturing civilians whole sale and propping up of the brutal oppressive dictators in the middle east for generation's who are enforcing the same punishment laws that you despise so much and while there supporting regimes in the middle east then there raping nuns in south america and infecting people with STDs for human experiments in Guatemala why don't we hear you complaining about "Human Rights"?........ Now to address all you ignorant backwards islamophobes, in Islam we stone adulterers not woman theirs a difference to bad your pee sized brains cant comprehend that and whats hilarious is the most who are complaining about this are the right wing fascist Christians yet in there own theology and bible they believe Trinity God Jesus inspired this law, now does this mean he is evil and barbaric? .............i also don't know if anyone knows here in America capital punishment is also applied yet in other secular democratic nations its outlawed does this mean america is a backwards barbaric nation that's against "human rights".......whats also interesting is that in america if you commit treason ,betraying a government you could hardly stand or trust they could get you capital punishment yet if you betray your wife and break your oath that you made with her and (continued)->
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Position of Islam and Muslim on the issue of homosexualism in all its meaning and social ramification must be made clear: religiously, socially and politically. Muslim leadership should also speak clearly about the potential consequence of such homosexual behavior in reference to what happened to the people of same kind in the past, e.g. people and society of Lot, so that people are informed about it by Muslims. However, Muslim participation in the US election and voting system is crucial and they must take part in it, in which they must also vote for Obama for number of other reasons and this issue of same sex marriage may not stop Muslim from voting for Obama in the current context.
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Shariah Law is a barbaric, 7th-century legal code that has infested many Islamic nations. Here are the results of a stunning survey by world-renowned pollsters at Pew Research Center in December 2010: http://pewglobal.org/2010/12/02/muslims-around-the-world-divided-on-hamas-and-hezbollah/ *** % of Muslims who want DEATH PENALTY for those leaving Islam: Egypt (82%) Pakistan (82%) *** % of Muslims endorsing STONING TO DEATH of adulterers (98% WOMEN): Egypt (84%) Pakistan (76%) *** SHARIA LAW IS SUCH A BARBARIC VIOLATION OF BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS THAT IT CANNOT BE TOLERATED IN CIVILIZED NATIONS.
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Anthony, how come "honor" kiling you can find in the Bible, but not in the Quran??? Bert no one asks you to live under Sharia law, but I want to live under it, and that is my choice. "Genital mutilation" is ordered by the Bible too, as covenant of Abraham, and we proudly following it (and jews too). How about Jim Jones and massive sucide christian cults in America. How about christian pedofile priests, christian rapists and serial killers in the Christian west? How about your single women going to the dogs? Or how about spreading of incest which is blessed in the Bible??? You see, west has so many and more seroius problems!!!
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[...] Muslims to gather to combat anti-Shariah movement [...]
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you want to live under Sharia law? Fine...have a nice trip to the middle east. Been there during the gulf war, it's s really nice place. Please note sarcasm. REligion of peace my bum, history speaks for itself. Don't really see alot of buddhist, chatholic or mormon suicide bombers, do you? Any religion that condones killing other people should be outlawed.
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All of them will die. We are waiting for you. America will exterminate the Islamic insects.
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I once took this oath, and I affirm it now: "I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. I shall never live under Shariah law or any law imposed upon me without my consent. I shall never consent to wife beating, stoning, genital mutilation, honor killings, necrophilia.
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Beautiful article Rida :-) I always enjoy your photos as well! Is this photo of "Window to Islam"? Your story makes me realize I still have so much to learn & I am still curious about how these questions would be answered. I still feel a loss of words to answer such difficult questions...
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I can't believe I stumbled upon this article today. I've been struggling with bias and hostility toward Muslims and I got here from the article "A Chance to See Beyond the Veil" Alhumdulila! I needed to be reminded of how I got here & that I am not the only one who struggles with these issues. The article also reminded me of that conversation with Umber that day & how I came to realize that religious devotion is often met with disapproval- even from others of the same religion, even among Christians... Often one has to take a look at one's self and decide for yourself what matters most!
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Salaam wa alaikom and jazakaAllah Khyr for posting this very informative interview.
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[...] Islamic Circle of North America press release [...]
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Please stop making statements. A lot should go in before a statement should come out. I dont think you fit in USA. I learned that some years ago you also made a statement that Muslims/ Muslim countries should recognize Israel. Cant Mullahs do a better job? Or may be that is why some belive that religion ad politics must be separate.
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Hey Im trying to find out information about this I don't have anywhere to stay so I'm looking for a shelter home for now and hoping i will get housing assistance my phone number is 7187491012
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It's not that we don't want to see Muslims here. I'm Jewish, but love Muslim people and culture. We just don't want "honor" killings and wife beating to be legalized, for Christians and other religions to be imprisoned or killed for their faith as in other Islamic nations.
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I think it is important that we don't get caught on this slippery slope. Of course, in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, homosexual relationships are seen as sinful, and against religious law. We can't change that, God will judge those who sin, whether it be fornication like homosexuality, or adultery, or drunkenness. But the part of this whole thing that makes a lot of non-Muslims, and even non-religious in this country fearful is the idea that Muslims want to eventually impose Islamic principles through Islamic law. For me, a Muslim, if I wanted to live in a country that practiced some form of Islamic law, I would do so. I don't. I live in, and love my country. I do not want the liberties of non-religious violated, as I do not want my liberty to practice my religion openly by wearing hijab, or telling people about the beautiful message of the Qur'an, and our beloved Prophet, peace and blessings on him, and those preceding him. To deny homosexuals equal protections under the law, like protection of property and assets (which is all "marriage" according to the government does); would be against the principles of this country. If civil unions or "marriage" was available to homosexuals, it does not change the law or words of God. It does not mean imams, priests, or rabbis will be forced to perform these "marriages." All the legalisation of such practice WOULD do, is allow those in these relationships to get a document from the government that says they are protected.
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ban it ban it now. They want to own you and will lie to your face to get there
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May the Fleas of a thousand camels find your tent.
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Hundreds Flock to Spanish Info Booth on Islam in LA.........stupid, stupid people. http://t.co/wVC9HS2M
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Group urges veto of Anti-Sharia law bill, http://t.co/xoWpOY5m
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Salaam: I think all Muslim national and regional organizations even university MSAs and every islamic Center should have a clear stand on many social issues, and we should support those who have similar values. We also should know that we cannot change our religious belief. There are many good organizations which have similar values and we should work together and help each other. Mothers against drunk driving (MADD); recycling/Green initiatives; feeding the poor/soup kitchen; helping the orophans and needy; etc. Standing for our rights and having a clear stand even against the President's position is a form of da'wah. We do not have to please everyone.
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@ICNA This why #RonPaul is the only viable candidate for Muslims in 2012 #MuslimsVote http://t.co/doANMt4b
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Salaam, I'm appalled at some of the comments. Yes its up to every Muslim to give da'wah in islam. What is da'wah? Conveying the message of Islam. Our beloved PROPHET MUHAMMAD (saw) said: "whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to that one who follows it" ... Just because we live in USA doesn't mean one will forget about our religion. Have you heard about or read about the story of hazart Lut? His era of people were gay... So by Allah (swt) order hazart jibril took the land they were on & raised it to the heavens & turned it upside down. audhubillah! Please fear Allah (swt) ...we all have to answer him one day. May ALLAH (swt) have his mercy on the rightly guided. Allah huma ameen.
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"We believe that sexual relations can only be between a man and a woman within the context of marriage..." ...or by owning a concubine, as countless Muslim men have done throughout Muslim history.
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Well, not only is this morally repugnant. Leaving morality aside (as Muslims, or just humans, we should be fighting for equality and inclusion of all our fellow citizens), it is also strategically and politically idiotic. LGBTQ community has been at the forefront for fighting for social justice- fighting against wiretaps, deportations, intimidation of Muslims, wars etc. Do we want to alienate one of our biggest allies and be in line with the position (and rhetoric) of far-right, fundamentalist Evangelicals who hate us? Again, morality comes first. But even ignoring that for a second and how inhumane this stance is, it is also just strategically a dumb move and I hope we do not alienate our LGBTQ allies as not all of us hate them and most of us are supporting them in their cause to equality along with those of all other oppressed groups
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I also like to mention that I like your WhyIslam work ICNA, very good organization, was the gateway for me and my wife to Islam. Thanks for the great work!
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I love this stance by ICNA, but I also like how one person here states that this page does not represent the organization and its members...funny coming from a commoner. It's like me stating that facebook does not belong to Mark Z...who am I?
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Obama's stance on gay marriage denounced as un-Islamic, http://t.co/Y1TFlZKA
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Islamic Circle of North America expresses dismay at President Obama's embrace of gay marriage: http://t.co/ptETJHmj
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I thought ICNA was supposed to speak for all Muslim Americans. As a child, I have been to many ICNA events, I have fond memories of looking up the ICNA site for start of ramadan or day of the eid. Yes, I am gay. First of all, there is a clear separation of church and state in the United States. You fall into the same trap as the Evangelicals. Just because bible makes it a sin or quran doesn't mean we need to be against it. Why don't you advocate against alcohol or pork? we are a country built on equal rights, and I am shocked that as Muslims, being the receiving end of oppression and persecution, you would act to make such a hateful statement against another minority group. How about some solidarity? And secondly, to say "homosexuality is a sin in islam." Perhaps by your interpretation. Bigotry is a sin in Islam too and as is passing judgement. I shall be boycotting any donation to ICNA from now on and all your events. You have extremely hurt me, and I am sure many other Muslim Americans.
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"We believe that sexual relations can only be between a man and a woman within the context of marriage" ICNA is mixing it with another issue of sexual relations outside wedlock. Not carefully worded! "family itself can only be formed from these relations." Ok. Dont call Homosexual unions as 'marriage'. This traditional structure has allowed communities to flourish for thousands of years. "add: along with homosexuality throughout those thousands of years" The push to redefine the established institution of marriage and embrace homosexuality can only lead to the deterioration of the very structure of our communities and society as a whole. "But it has exited along with 'established' institution already! President Obama’s support for same-sex marriage is a violation of God’s laws as spelled out in the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. "Is this the first and/ or only violation of Quran and Sunnah here?" I think this IndoPak organization just wanted to say something to take advantage of the current issue.
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It is the job of every muslim to try to emulate the Prophets and follow their example.
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Qasim, I hope you're not comparing ICNA admins to any of the prophets. That is a poor analogy IMO. Just because ICNA refers to itself as an Islamic organization does not mean that it or any of its members have authority over the Ummah, and they're certainly not bringing any new messages. The intention of the prophets/messengers was to bring people to God. We do not know the intentions of anyone living nowadays, so please watch how you formulate your comparisons and contrasts.
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FYI ICNA fb page admins are both members and volunteers who have been entrusted with handling ICNA's social media presence.
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^Correct, the original linked statement is ICNA's official response. For any of the admins, when we visit the page it has us post as "ICNA" so the response could be from any one of the admins of the facebook page from our social media team.
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This facebook group does not represent the views of ICNA leadership, membership, scholars, scholarship students, or volunteers. All posts are the opinions of the web managers. Though I'm sure everyone appreciates their work, I just wanted to make that clear.
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We as muslims should not support "gay rights" in any matter if I'm not mistaken if you look to the islamic rulings on gay people is that they are stoned to death...burned.... or thrown off the highest mountain Allahu Akbar
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I guess I can't be terribly surprised that my post was glossed over. Let me be more direct -- how does this at all benefit me as a Muslim in North America? What even called for this? I can't imagine that your phones were ringing and your doors were being knocked down hoping for a reaction to Obama's recent stance. I can't imagine that this will be beneficial for our community. You're taking an incredibly simplistic approach to understanding Islamic law, and I expected much more out of this organization.
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I don't care! RT @RaquelEvita: folks who support & fundraise for @icna. Your response to #ICNA on same-sex marriage?? http://t.co/XmXne8Nw
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JJ, London We don't care what homosexuals do in their bedrooms but why do they want to call their union a marriage and force us to accept it as a marraige. They can call it a civil union or any name they want. Marriage is a religious institution and laws of any land have nothing to do with it.
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We should be happy a Muslim organization is talking about this matter (in a gentle manner of course) and shouldn't discourage them.
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Br. Hamza Dawud Flanagan, "The point is simply that posting this decree of sorts will do absolutely nothing to deter the POTUS from making any decisions in the future, so what's the point of even posting it?" SubhanAllah does that mean we shouldn't speak out against something even if others think "it won't do anything"? Can you imagine the Sahaba telling the Prophet (saw) there's no point in talking to the Quraish about leaving their worship of idols, it's not like they're going to listen? Or if Nuh (as) who spent 950 years preaching but only ended up with a handful of followers, said to himself "no one is listening so I should just stop" ? Or if Musa (as) said the same about Pharoah?
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ICNA - OK I will give a more direct comparison: Do you think the U.S. should have laws against polygamy?
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^In regards to your first comment, ICNA admin, that is not the point at all. I think you know that. The point is simply that posting this decree of sorts will do absolutely nothing to deter the POTUS from making any decisions in the future, so what's the point of even posting it? No one is talking about being "secular", but we are to follow the laws of the land in which we live. Since same-sex marriage would only be an option and not mandatory upon all of us, we wouldn't even have to worry about such a law, period.
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Kelly Kaufmann, there's a big difference don't you think? We didn't use any hate speech nor are we speaking out against anyone's religious views. It was a small fringe that was protesting the Mosque being built, there wasn't a National uproar.
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Just because we live in a secular society, that does not mean that we should become secular Muslims.
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Perfect! For those wondering what is our thought on this recent development, Here it is. And, its politics every where as usual.
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^Thank you for articulating in one short comment what I was trying to say in all of those long essays, haha.
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Just because we live in a secular society, does not mean that we need to become secular Muslims. We have religious views which should absolutely affect our public views. We have every right to take a stand in what we believe in. Part of our beliefs are that public sins can bring upon the wrath of Allah (God). Homosexuality is not the only social ill that we are concerned with, but despite its current popularity and support we can not change our religion in exchange for meeting the demands of current trends.
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Hateful & ignorant statement. Shame on u, @icna! "ICNA’s Stance on President’s Support for Gay Marriage http://t.co/tIFDpVRO" #muslim #islam
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We need to be careful in saying our religious positions should impact law. We don't like the thought of other religion's impacting U.S. law. We can't have it both ways - saying mosques shouldn't be prevented from being built but saying our religion should impact laws. Lets keep laws & religion separate and focus our efforts (and 'position' statements) on peace between us ALL.
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There is an Islamic precedent for allowing communities outside of our own to be governed by their own laws. In regards to marriage in particular, there was a Zoroastrian practice called "self-marriage" in which men would marry their direct female relatives (mothers, sisters, daughters) in order to protect their people from intermixing. This is very clearly against Islamic law, but Ibn Qayim al-Jawziya ruled that if a Zoroastrian was to come to the Muslims for adjudication regarding "self marriage", it would be judged according to Zoroastrian law. This community needs to understand that an Islamic marriage and a secular marriage are two different things -- your nikkah means nothing to the government, and your government marriage papers mean nothing in Islam. Ideologically mixing the two in a legal sense is problematic and unnecessary.
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Asalaam Alaikum: I highly recommend Scott Kugle's book "Homosexuality in Islam." I think it is important to understand the phenomenon before offering unenlightened opinions. Scott Kugle is an openly gay Muslim and Professor of Islamic Studies. Love, light and shadow, Jalaledin Ebrahim, Licensed psychotherapist
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.@ICNA, "US most followed #Muslim org", says #Obama's announcement will lead to "deterioration of [American] community" http://t.co/MUpoXO4M
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Hamza, I suggest you read Darwin's Descent of Man where he argues that animals can indeed reason--in fact, they are cable of most higher emotions. Think of puppies who "love" there mothers. Before you tell me this is mere instinct, I'll tell you there is a different between instinct, learned behaviors and association of habits. Read chapter 21; it will take you less than 10 minutes. Their moral faculties may not be the same as ours, but you cannot reduce them to animated machines. My suggestions will be completely in vain, however, if you don't buy into the theory of evolution (which you'd be hard pressed to argue against nowadays). Best.
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Obama lost my vote.
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"'We teach our kids to live up to the Golden Rule but in our daily lives as adults we often fail miserably', says MPV President Ani Zonneveld. 'This is an epic example of living out that Golden Rule and, as Muslims, we should remember that Islam is a faith rooted in justice and from justice sprouts equality. We know that marriage equality is about justice for all so we must support it on both legal and religious fronts.' The Quran teaches us marriage is between two souls. It is time the law of the land allows LGBTs their God given right to marry." Muslims For Progressive Values Applauds President Obama’s Support Of Marriage Equality http://www.prlog.org/11871240-muslims-for-progressive-values-applauds-president-obamas-support-of-marriage-equality.html
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To me incests make more sense than homosexuals.
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Homosexuality has been in every culture throughout time as a sexual variant so claiming it isn't normal is an enormously ignorant thing to say. By making it into such a big deal is what's abnormal. Why do you care so much what two same-sex people do in their bedrooms? Worry about your own lives
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.@ICNA, "US most followed #Muslim org", says #Obama's announcement will lead to "deterioration of [American] community" http://t.co/WxFTRQJg
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Note: I did not mean to imply that ICNA is anything like Bristol Palin. I just meant that the POTUS probably cares just as little about ICNA's opinion as he does about that of Miss Palin, that's all.
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But what do you think posting this will actually accomplish? Do you think the POTUS will actually read this, and then -- even more unlikely -- decide to change his mind again? Don't get me wrong, I'm not a big fan of his, and I can acknowledge the fact that his "evolution" on the issue is probably little more than a political move, but I just don't see the point of releasing a decree about his opinion. It seems like it would be about as important to him as the fact that Bristol Palin, who had a child out of wedlock, similarly spoke out against his view.
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Brother the khutbah wasn't for you it was for Mudassir who asked if we knew the context. Also Hamza, note that our purpose wasn't to address the "sin" and we never issued a press release on homosexuality before. It was about the decision of the President. Yes we know there are far more grievous acts/sins that take place and it's not our job to discuss the severity of them because that's for the scholar to address. We keep confusing 2 points.
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So, not only is your statement alienating potential allies, but it's also showing your ignorance of other faiths. Marriage within the Abrahamic faiths is not uniform and static, and same-sex marriage is not new to Abrahamic faiths, some taking place before the advent of Muhammad (SAWS). But the bigger point is this: why would you alienate potential allies on a political point that you are likely to lose, and won't improve the way that Islam is viewed or practiced? Bigots aren't going to love Muslims because some Muslims are homophobic. But people who value civil rights are seeing Muslims oppose them and it's not a good look. Civil recognition for same-sex marriage is going to happen, and soon- anyone who watches the news knows that. And opposing same-sex marriage won't bring a single Muslim to the mosque who wasn't attending, won't inspire a single Muslim to fast, pray, or be kinder to the earth and those who live on it. You want something to fight against? Fight the proposed cuts to SNAP, Head Start, and other programs that benefit vulnerable children. Fight the bans on Shari'a that keep getting proposed and passed by state legislatures. Fight the forces that make life harder for the most vulnerable. For we are obliged to do that far more often in the Qur'an than we are to bar anyone from marrying.
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I don't think we need a full-on khutba simply because we choose to worry about more pressing issues, but thank you. And anyway, despite how "evil" some may see homosexuality as being, it is a victimless crime. The only person who ultimately suffers is the sinner. None of us are perfect, and all of us sin, so we should probably focus on trying to better ourselves before we demonize others. Islam, contrary to popular belief, is not about calling out other people on how bad they are.
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"Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said: 'I heard the Messenger of Allah [SAW] say: Whoever among you sees an evil and changes it with his hand, then he has done his duty. Whoever is unable to do that, but changes it with his tongue, then he has done his duty. Whoever is unable to do that, but changes it with his heart, then he has done his duty, and that is the weakest of Faith.'" (Sahih) This hadith can be found in the 40 hadith of Imam Nawawi. Below you can find snippets of the explanation. We encourage you to read it in its entirety for your benefit. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ The essence of the Islamic da'wah is enjoining the good and forbidding the evil, since whenever a person conveys the Message, he is enjoining good and forbidding evil. Therefore, it is a mistake to consider these two as separate matters, since they are actually performed concurrently and are synonymous. The main objective in fulfilling this obligation is to attain and maximize benefits, and to eliminate or minimize harm. Ibn Taymiyyah wrote: Enjoin the good in a good way and do not forbid the evil in an evil way. (Note: which is why we had a press release and tried to use the best way to go about discussing the matter) Scholars say that before using the hand, we should start with advice, warning the people of the consequence of evil and encouraging and motivating them to good actions. When this method has been fully utilised and there is no change in the people, only then is it permissible to use the hand. Imam ash-Shatibi says that the Caller must predict the consequences of what he says or do, whether by hand or by tongue. Ibn Rajab states that in enjoining the good and discouraging the evil the conductor is motivated by different reasons: 1. It could be by hope in Allah's great reward for doing it. 2. It could be by fearing Allah's punishment for renouncing this obligation. 3. It could be by getting annoyed by seeing violations to what Allah has prescribed. 4. It could be due to being faithful to the community members who indulge in evil and by being kind and merciful to them by making the effort to save them from being subject to Allah's anger, displeasure and punishment in this life and in the Hereafter. 5. It could be by glorifying Allah and Loving Him much, for He deserves to be obeyed, remembered, and thanked.
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When you slaughter #Allah, #Jehovah, and #Yahweh, don't forget to yell, "Elton-ho-Akbar!" >> http://t.co/TR659QVE << @rickygervais @icna
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Hamza, we have spoken out against NDAA as well as other pressing issues. And we felt this to be something of importance as well. Anything the government or state senate does is our business because we're Americans.
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In a comment you posted "The Prophet (saw) said if you see something wrong change it with your hands, if you're unable than change it with your tongue (speak out against it) and if you're unable to do that AT LEAST hate it in your hearts." It's not my place to say if a hadith has been properly used or not since I lack the qualifications to make those determinations. I was simply pointing out that without the proper scholarly approach, cherry-picking hadith can be used to justify any opinion, so it would be more appropriate to not do so unless one is sure that the hadith, in all of its contexts, can be applied fully and appropriately with the correct interpretation. And God knows best
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Muddasir Ayaz where did we misuse a hadith? And with who were we unjust?
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ICNA web-managers, it would behoove you to use hadith judiciously if you choose to use them to justify or defend your opinion. The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said, "O People . . . Treat others justly so that no one would be unjust to you" in his last sermon. If civil unions fail to provide the same legal rights as marriage in a non-theocratic society (i.e., the one in which we currently live), then this too is a form of injustice, so one could use this hadith to justify that opinion. And God knows best
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Gambling and prostitution are legal in Vegas. The President could certainly speak out against it if he wanted to. Somebody in the higher-ups could change it this, but I don't hear them doing so. We should be speaking out against Obama for signing the NDAA if anything, not this silly same-sex marriage debate that doesn't affect us AT ALL. Seriously, why would you lose sleep over gay people being able to get married? Why do you let it get to you so much when you know it's not even your business?
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There's a difference between evil happening (Vegas) and the President of the US condoning it.
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No we shouldn't stand outside churches because we can't stop them (nor are encouraged to) stop them from worshipping (even under Shariah) so ofcourse not. But we still hate the act of shirk that they do and that can't change.
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Oh, and legal prostitution is a lot safer as well. I'm not condoning prostitution in general, but at least it has a lot less risks than the illegal kind. And if legalized sin is so bad, then why don't we protest the existence of Las Vegas? Why are states that have legalized same-sex marriage (like my state, Massachusetts) still standing? Please, think about these things.
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Interesting http://t.co/yNNW7eK1
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I don't think animals can love back, lol. That analogy has never worked, because animals cannot reason in the same way humans can. That would constitute animal abuse, which I am vehemently against. As long as the two involved are consenting adults, same-sex marriage is not the same as marrying an animal. It's a poor argument, and we really shouldn't say anything since we are one of the few faiths in the world that still practices polygamy. WE know that it's not wrong, but others use that as an argument against Islam. And banning alcohol in this country was a complete fail, because at least the production and sale is regulated when it's legal. The stuff that people made and drank during the Prohibition was so unstable that it made people get sick and sometimes die. Therefore, believe it or not, it is actually better that there's no countrywide ban on alcohol. And I see no issue with alcohol being legal in this country, because I'm not purchasing or drinking it. Similarly, if you're not going to get married to a man, that's fine; no one is saying that same-sex marriage will become mandatory. I really just do not see the big deal with letting other people live their lives. Should we start picketing outside churches because Christians worship Jesus? We know that shirk is the worst sin imaginable, so why are we focusing on same-sex marriage? It's funny how even Muslims seem to pick and choose what they think is important to the faith when a specific issue pops up.
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^I think everyone knows it's happening, the issue is why is it being legalized? Especially by a President who just flip-flopped on his views when election season is around the corner. There are a lot of things happening (that shouldn't) should the government just legalize it? Drugs, Prostitution, what about when the ban on alcohol was lifted, would we have been saying "Oh well people were drinking anyway what's the big deal". It's a matter of principle. Homosexuality was seen EVEN in this society egregious but now is being normalized. If bestiality becomes more common and people want to start marrying animals should we just sit back and let that happen too? Seems like an improbable scenario right? Well so was a man marrying a man not too long ago.
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You guys can speak out against it all you want. Meanwhile, I'm trying to worry about myself and perfect my own Islam. I do, however, think that using the account of an organization to post such things is detrimental to our image in this country, which is already pretty bad (and mostly due to things that aren't even true).
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Uhhh . . . there are more than just people of Abrahamic faiths living in this country. And in case you missed it the first time, this is a legal issue. Gay people are already in relationships and have "marriage"-type ceremonies regardless of whether or not their marriages are legally recognized. Where is the harm in letting them have the legal benefits of these partnerships? I truly think this would qualify as not focusing on the important issues. Besides, look at how often straight people in this country abuse the "sanctity" of marriage. Adultery is rampant, and most marriages end in divorce anyway (which, while Islamically permissible, is never the ideal end when one gets married). How would legalizing same-sex marriage change ANYTHING? It's not going to deter gay people from being gay, so I say we not even worry about it.
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@brother hamza..we are not required to merely stay away from sin, rather to speak out against it and have a dislike for it also. To have a love for seeing all of Allahs creation worship him and to dislike seeing His creation disobey Him. I do agree this is more about the benefits of a relationship versus actually having the relationship in private, however this would be a step in the direction of normalizing it altogether.
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Br. Hamza Dawud Flanagan, so we have to wait till there's an attack on "Islamic Marriage" for us to be concerned? Marriage is something sacred in the Abrahamic faiths, and is a bond between a MAN and WOMAN. We should express our concerns with an injustice no matter what form it comes in. The Prophet (saw) said if you see something wrong change it with your hands, if you're unable than change it with your tongue (speak out against it) and if you're unable to do that AT LEAST hate it in your hearts. Also, the people of Lut (as) weren't just destroyed for committing the act but even those who said "what's the big deal" and did nothing were destroyed. May Allah (swt) protect us all.
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this is the reason that i withdraw my support for him
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sad sad stance you are taking and the wrong side of history. the countries governed by religious law are the exact opposite of flourishing civilizations. the greatest times of the muslim world were when we didn't regulate morality via law. if you don't learn from history you are doomed to repeat it.
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I have to agree with Sis Hadaiya & bro Humza. Who cares! Too many pressing issues that actually affects us. Its not like Pres O. is Muslim & saying he is goin along with the foolishness. Doesnt change who we are one way or another. I say this repsectfully, despite my exclamation points. :-) ICNA does a lot of great work, Al humdulilah. Look forward to seeing/hearing more of their work.
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I actually find this posting rather pointless. Obama is not talking about Islamic marriage, he's talking about state-regulated marriage. Even if a law was passed for same-sex marriage to be allowed across the country, how would it affect us (straight people, Muslims, etc.) in any way? I could not care less if gay people want to get married. If they weren't married, they'd still be in relationships anyway. This issue is about the benefits one receives from being in a legal marriage. So yeah, not sure why ICNA is even taking a stance on the POTUS's position on something. It's not like legalizing same-sex marriage would have any effect on opposite-sex marriage. And it certainly wouldn't force us to officiate same-sex Islamic marriages (i.e. nikah). Getting involved and commenting on things like this is probably just adding more fuel to the fire of those who believe we're trying to impose Shari'a on the United States. Just a thought.
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ICNA’s Stance on President’s Support for Gay Marriage « « Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Is http://t.co/q9cbuzkC
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Mr. Baig, your attempt to speak with authority while at the same time talking through both sides of your mouth provides ample proof to many Muslims who live in the West that you are out of touch with Quranic teachings...you should not depend upon Quranic Cliff Notes to base your theories. As human kind has evolved, so has their thinking from the Islamic jurists lies of medieval times. Allah's truth beams through the darkness you promote to continuously harm Muslims. Shame on your head and organization.
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LOL, insh'Allah.
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Hadayai Majeed, we'll take it one subject at a time. Thanks:)
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good!
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Since you are weighing in on this subject how about weighing in when Muslim women are murdered. Like Shaima Alawadi, etc. Since homosexuality is haram it does not matter if they marry or not. Due to the whole lifestyle is contrary to what Allah reveals in the Quran, Torah and Injil.
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Subhan'Allah May Allah (SWT) guide them to the righteous path http://t.co/CsIihrym
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Just watched their propaganda video. This is so wrong on so many levels. The only muslim that stood for equal rights was Mamoud mahamed Taha and they hung him. ICNA hates everything this guy stood for. Read their own books for Christs sake; the Sahih al-Bukhari and the Reliance of the Traveller. These books and every word in them is taught in every mosque in the US. Ask these guys if they think Hamas is a terrorist organization. Better yet ask them what they "don't" go along with in "Traveller" and "Bukhari" see what kind of answers you get. You don't get straight answers from Muslims. Their own books are a friggin mess. Whay doesn't the full version and the summarized Bukhari jive? Make a reference to one, you can't find it in the other. Site the Bible and you know right where to go. Why? Try the words reliable and credibility.
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Oh yeah, Check out the website Jihad Watch and read Raymond Abrahim and others. Get educated to the fact that the ICNA is the gestapo of Islam.
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Hey Virgil, I'm not sure I agree with the KKK part. I've known a few and they're just a bunch of clowns. However I agree completely with the spirit of your message. This is nothing but Nazi propaganda. It's like everything else the Muslim Brotherhood has been connected with. Convince you with their lies then chop your head off once you're in their power. Something like that anyway. Three books that will explain things better than I can. "The Haj" by Leon Uris "Because They Hate" by Brigitte Gabriel and "Muslim Mafia" by Gabautz and Sperry. MM exposes the lie that is CAIR or the Council on American Islamic Relations. The Haj will set you straight when it comes to the bullshit that is the Palestinian so-called Right of Return.
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It is funny when the far right wants to ban Sharia law and it actually practices Sharia law. Islam doesn't permit abortion, gay marriage or pornography. The Republican party wants to ban abortion, gay marriage and pornography. Hence the most Sharia compliant organization in America is the Republican party. We should also anti-Sharia Law promoters, why do they practice Sharia Law more actively than American Muslims. According to Sharia Law, Muslims must march to end abortion, ban gay marriage and ban pornography. The radical Christian right is making sure it practices Sharia law more passionately than any American Muslim. Moreover, Jews have Halakha Law which is almost the same as Sharia Law. Here is the most important part of Sharia Law - you have to obey the laws and respect the customs of the country you live in. For example, Islam allows polygamy but polygamy is banned in America. Per Sharia law, an Imam in an American mosque must abide by the American law and only perform a wedding ceremony after a couple have received the marriage license from the local county office! So Sharia law actually forces American Muslims to obey the American constitution and local laws even more passionately! Republicans should focus on recruiting American Muslims as voters as Republican Social Values against gay marriage and against abortion are basically the foundation of Sharia Law.
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How do you register and i need to register before it is too late
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>>>It has also worked closely with many national interfaith organisations for the betterment of society in the U.S. and by focusing on self-development, education, outreach and social services, ICNA has cemented its place as a leading organisation within the American Muslim community.<<< It is a shame that along with self-development, education, outreach and social services, you did not include peaceful relations with your non-Muslim neighbors. Is this not the then-President Zulfiqar Ali Shah of the ICNA leading a chant of "Our way, our way; jihad, jihad"? http://www.investigativeproject.org/1577/icnas-search-for-radicalism-should-start-within?utm_source=Right+Side+News&utm_campaign=ab1c02422d-daily-rss-newsletter&utm_medium=email So we now know what type of self-development you encourage: jihad. We know what kind of education you give: terrorism. We know what kind of social services you wish to provide: death and destruction. Return to the hole from whence you slithered - we don't need your kind of "help" in America.
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I happened by your truck today, the curry I received was delicious. I want to thank your organisation for the good work it does - keep it up! Thanks.
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Let's start this off with addressing what appears to be the most common attack against Muslims and sharia. The complete distortion of fact by a preponderance of ignorance and demogoguery. Please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taqiyya
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[...] further serve as a way of involving more mosques in ICNA’s radicalism. According to an ICNA report, a quiz event brought participants from across unaffiliated mosques and schools across the [...]
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15th annual YM Quiz Competition draws 1,000 participants http://t.co/PRlWj7G1
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You come to my country and tell us we need to change our laws to suite you is "bull shit!" If you don`t like our laws then you should have stayed where every you come from because you are not welcome here anyway. After Nov you better craw back under your rock, you see we don`t like "cults" and that all you are "a cults" I think we need the KKK back to get rid of "ALL MUSLIM" to make this country right. The muslim should have to pay for 9-11, we have not forgotten it, and never will! LIVE BY "OUR LAW" OR GET OUT!
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[...] The New York Times coverage of The Third Jihad, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) condemned the NYPD for using what they called “a blatantly Islamophobic [...]
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Imam Naseem was my uncle from maternal side he used to call me mudi.He was married in Karachi Pakistan when I was very young it was the first marraige that I saw in my life it was held in our own house, then he took his wife to Lucknow India. We also visted him there I have very fond memories of that trip he came to Bombay to get us we traveled by train to Lucknow and to Delhi as a child it my first journey by plane or train I still remember that he would hop off the train to buy some fruit or food on every big station the train stopped it was so nice. At his place he made sure that we were all comfortable and there was plenty to eat and drink he took us to all the places of interest in Lucknow and Delhi It was a memorable trip that I remember to this day . Mamu Naseem had a remarkable personaltity we as a family knew very little about his finances and stuff but he was always dress decently and always brought gifts to us no matter what. He had ways of getting along with any age group, the way he talked inspired me he would say extra ordinary things in ordinary way. Then he moved to US his wife never wanted to go there .Her brother who is a doctor in Houston help them to migrate to the US. After that I lost contact of him I knew of his death but by reading your article about him I konw much more about him now. It tells me how extra ordinary this man was May God Bless his soul I am sure he must be in heaven with his wife.
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Assalamualaikum! Is there any way I can start volunteering or helping with programs and activities for Young Muslims?
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Assalamualaikum! Is there a way I can volunteer or help with programs and activities for Young Muslims Sisters?
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MashAllah I really miss it , I use to participate at this event with my dad.
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In the UK, filing for bankruptcy costs £700. That needs to be paid in cash on the day of the hearing.In some cases the cost can be reduced to £525, but that's only if the person has a low income, or is in receipt of certain benefits.
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You people are full of it. I made a posting yesterday and you guys deleted it. Islam is evil, pure and simple. I hope the FBI continues to monitor you people, you are a danger to the world.
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[...] was the victim of a hate crime, brutally bludgeoned in her El Cajon, Calif. home March 21. They linked the case to the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida, saying he was considered suspicious for [...]
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@RAbuisnaineh It's owned by ICNA. Here's a link to one of the issues http://t.co/64cXbfAO
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Religious freedom also means that all persons have the right to be free from the constraints, dictates, laws, norms, rules, and any other principles of religion, including any specific religion. Tolerance towards any religion, or religious freedom includes an aspect where every individual has the right to “step outside” and “reject” the demands of any religion, including a religion to which they otherwise belong, provided they remain in compliance with the laws of the state. This freedom is a basic human and constitutional right of all persons.
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Religious freedom also means that all persons have the right to be free from the constraints, dictates, laws, norms, rules, and any other principles of religious, including any specific religion. Tolerance towards any religion, or religious freedom also includes an aspect where every individual has the right to “step outside” and “reject” the demands of any religion, including a religion to which they otherwise belong, provided they remain in compliance with the laws of the state.
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Assalaamualaikum.We are very proud of ICNA. ICNA has taken the Muslims in North America to a whole new level. May Allah swt continue blessing you.Ameen
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Asalaamu alaikum, I wanted to notify you that when I click on the link "http://www.incabookservice.com" I receive a "server not found" message. I thought you should know so that you could look into it. Wa Salaam
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Texas Tornadoes – From the Diary of A Worker http://t.co/NoVkT6ft
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ameen..
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I am so sorry that you met up with those "human bumps in the road" I am a Christian member of STEP here in the Orange County area of California. STEP is Sisters Together Invisioning Peace. We are a group of Muslim and non Muslim women who have learned to love each other on many levels. We meet in mosques, churches and homes. Our focus is love and peace that begins in our own backyard. You have a wonderful idea to bring healing to the sick. Please forgive the ignorance that you encounter.
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If allowed will Sharia law apply only to Muslims? Will non-Muslims be exempt from Sharia court rulings? If it does affect non-Muslims then how will this work with separation of church and state or really in this case Mosque? Will the portions of Sharia Law which are extreme not be observed? Stoning for adultery, wife beating etc
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[...] Grandys built on their warnings of two weeks ago about the Islamic Circle of North America “Launch[ing A]Nationwide Shariah Education Campaign to Promote Religious Freedom and Combat [...]
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1000 participants expected at the 15th Annual YM Quiz competition by ICNA Dallas on April 7th. Watch video http://t.co/gPZD47p3
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Free Qurans Offered Outside Library http://t.co/souLRfy7 (via @RanchoSMPatch)
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may Allah grant sister Shaima Alawadi Jannah. Ameen
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All of the evidence in the case hasn't been sorted out yet, I too would hold off regarding Trayvon.....But Sis. Shaima....Adtham Allahu Ajrakum......That is a clear case of Racial Hate Crime
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Brother Hector I agree with you, ICNA should hold on till the truth comes out about the Trayvon Martin case, may Allah grant sister Shaima Alawadi Jannah. Ameen
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aoozu billah, I don't want to sound bad but in the case of sister Shaima Alawadi it is clear the hate but in the case of Trayvon Martin is not clear what happen there, so I recommend my brothers and sisters not to take a firm position in the case of Trayvon,go arround assuming things without knowledge can lead to poor judgment and falsehood and that's no good in Islam,salaam Alaikum
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@icna Good statement on Hoodies & Hijabs http://t.co/UGxBhwaP
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down by the bay http://t.co/db5679F6 2010 the west: shoveling shit against the tide - everyday, another assault on the #Constitution #USA
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Its not the first time we see such statements from the munafiqeen of the time... Many of them have even apostated from ISLAM and have become Murtadeen... These are the same guys giving fatwa to American Muslims to fight against their brothers in Afghanistan, and previously in Iraq, so that their patriotism to America would not be questioned. And sadly, all those guys dying there die like kaffirs and go to hell... They were the ones who "assured" the American Army that the case of Nidal Hassan was an isolated one, and Muslims reject al-Qaeda... Basically, their wala is for America, and those that do it by knowing it, they know their positions, while the majority are ignorants who follow role model Shuyukh... "Whoever rejects taghoot AND believes in Allah, indeed have created a bond that does not break...". And as Ibn Katheer has stated (who was not a wahhabi: i say it cause nowadays if you talk for Jihad, the murjis and Sufis label you a Wahhabi) said in his famous tafsir, that "rejecting the Taghoot is a prerequisite to faith"... Dear Shuyukh, if you were real men, you would be at the front lines in Afghanistan, and directing those "kharijites"in the right path when they were mistaken, but its a shme that this glorious Ummah is represented by low people like you.... Think about the day when you will be questioned about your kniwledge and position, and there will be no Obama or those other Kuffar to protect you
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[...] has been active in ICNA, a group that bills itself as “a leading grassroots organization in the American Muslim community.” He served as secretary general in 2000 and vice president [...]
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[...] Courtesy: ICNA.org - http://www.icna.org/sold-out-1st-youth-conf-by-ym-icna-in-s-california/ var addedComment = function(response) { //console.log('fbComments: Caught added comment'); [...]
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[...] either of the last 2 middle bars will then take you to their “campaign,” such as here: http://www.icna.org/american-muslim-campaign-to-repair-sharias-reputation/#more-10369). ICNA’s events (“Defending Religious [...]
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[...] has been active in ICNA, a group that bills itself as “a leading grassroots organization in the American Muslim community.” He served as secretary general in 2000 and vice president [...]
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[...] Grandys warned about the Islamic Circle of North America “Launch[ing A]Nationwide Shariah Education Campaign to Promote Religious Freedom and Combat [...]
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Sold Out! Recap of the 1st Annual YM & ICNA Southern California Youth Conference http://t.co/4p0Fm0QO
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Assalamu alaikum We are a group of sisters here. Please let us know if we sisters have any area which we can help out in
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Hello Saymeh This Campaign is an effort to eliminate type of "Confusions" you and many others have about Shariah. An understanding and opening up of minds will help clear the perception that there is any "forcing of Shariah" thing is going on in America. Religious freedom is our right given by U.S Constitution and we must project it.
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I would like more information about Islam. I would like to interview a representative from a Sacramento Area Mosque and visit one. Thank you
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i was working for crst the satanic monsters from ranco cucamonga , fake satanic jews some pretending tobe muslims besides there envirmental goal of the death of 90% of wolrd rothchild statan set me up ans said i wqas antichrist and other about you (christ) also besides takeing are children to be raped and killed by animals in mexico doneys your women and kids from america also (stanists) not gin as in rebal arch angelk is real i saw him in rancho cucamonga , spainard satanist want to controll the mexicans obama is the devil bribe, thomas clark 291 covina ave san antonio texas 78218 mail me any coments those who know the diferants betwwen jews and ( satnic fake JEWS)
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[...] Monday, March 5, 2012 the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) launched its “Defending Religious Freedom, Understanding Sharia” campaign to educate America on Islam, and sharia. The alleged purpose of this campaign is to [...]
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Why don't you watch this Youtube video before issuing a Fatwa! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7wNDpH7XRk
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I think this guy was certainly radicalised by torture in prison. The CIA has quite a history of mind-control techniques, using electro-magnetic devices, drugs, and other methods. This cannot be ruled out. This turnaround about killing civilians also happened with another convenient enemy of the US - Bin Laden, who in earlier interviews condemned violence against civilians too.
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[...] Morris, on Mar 11, 2012, 7:00 amIslamic Circle of North America (ICNA) announced today a national Shariah education campaign to promote religious freedom and combat Islamophobia.More on the Shariah education campaign at IVN. [...]
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[...] "education campaign to promote religious freedom and combat Islamophobia." Called "Understanding Shariah," it has its work cut out for [...]
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Beyond the vastly ignorant comments others left, I would like to say this article is great! As a revert, it has been difficult finding a solid Muslim community (surprisingly for a large city!), and I've noticed the growth within the surrounding states. It's wonderful that our umma is getting larger and more united al humdilillah.
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Where is the outrage against Islam since there is no separation between mosque and state? Any person barely educated about the basics of Islam knows it can only recognize Sharia law, period, as Islam is a theocratic kingdom on earth, not mere religion, a backward 7th century barbaric political system commanded to conquer the earth and submit it under Islamic law. Therefore, every leader permitting Islam in our country is in fact not an American but traitor to our constitution, enabling the coming of political Islam to overrun our country. SHAME ON THEM ALL! REPENT AMERICA as THIS IS YOUR FUTURE!
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Hello. I am a Muslim political activist. I have friends within the Tea Party and many of them are protesting shariah. I ask that you reject shariah because forcing our way of life is not helping my situation. But I am rather confused..What type of shariah are you implementing? Is this basic things like polygamy or more of the controversial things like the hijab? Please email your answer. Thank You.
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ICNA: For some, #sharia equals Islamphobia. #Muslim Americans launch campaign to clear up misconceptions. #Islam http://t.co/GCEL0gGN
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mosques are thriving in America http://t.co/jFuDA8NJ
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Study finds significant growth in number of mosques and mosque participants. http://t.co/Ey0UYHZX
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Mosques thriving in America: http://t.co/34826ds9
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I also have no issues with any religion as long as they don't lie about who and what they are. The Muslims that I know are kind and loving prople. Islamists are not the same. Many are quite radical.They strictly follow the Quoran. I have read the Quoran and I find its message quite alarming. I think that Islamists have invented the word "Islamophobe" to distract others from the issues that need to be brought to light. I hear no one demanding that the honor killings stop. I hear no one demanding that the mistreatment of women stop. I hear no one demanding that the killing of Christians stop. All I hear is the voice of the Islamists telling me that the overt inciteful things I see going on in Europe are not really happening and that I am an "Islamophobe" for bringing these events to the attention of others. Please do your own research to see what is happening around the world.
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I really don't want them(muslims) here. There is no such thing as an American mosque. Your faith is in killing those that don't agree with your faith. Go away!
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Ensuring religous or foreign laws are not used by civil courts in the U.S. is not a violation of religous freedoms.
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Sharia Law Campaign Begins As Muslim Group Fights Bans http://t.co/aM4wgTjs (via @HuffPostRelig)
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The walls of the garrison are being overrun http://t.co/BhDcMwij
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AP: Number of mosques nearly doubles in decade http://t.co/nxtnx6gQ
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[...] in media and throughout the blogosphere. But The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), a group that works to “establish connections between Islam and the public,” has launched a new pro-Shariah campaign [...]
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Ban all Shariah from the entire world. These sick SOB's don't deserve to live where ever freedom reigns.
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[...] is a new campaign by the Islamic Circle of North America to explain Shariah law, and why people shouldn’t get [...]
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I am a deist. As such, I am tolerant of all faiths, as a general rule. I never have, nor ever will have, had any concerns over Sharia or Islam. The post 9/11 era media has been dominated by Judeo-Chirianity and Islamophobia. That is hard to be patient with, but I try to be, as I demonstrate the hypocrisy and the ignorance. Any time you worship God, you are attempting to draw closer to God, and create or maintain a personal relationship with God. While I do not see God as personal, I can see no harm in anyone's attempt to draw closer to God, if they feel that it helps them. I am fine with anyone, really - atheist, deist, agnostic, Wiccan, humanist, Islamic, Christian, Hebrew, Buddhist, whatever - as a deist, it makes no difference from my perspective; it is all simply worshipping that which is the Creator. I am very passive when it comes to this subject, in that I do not have any desire nor "commandments" to convert anyone else or interfere with their beliefs, and I am curious about others' faiths, not afraid of them. Frankly, it's the differences in life that make life interesting - different cultures, different religions, different languages and music, different foods, etc. Oh, how I do wish that others would try my approach...
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However Sharia is interpreted, it is undoubtedly a religious institution. And by that definition alone, it has no part to play in the U.S. government. Recent laws forbidding Shariah therefore have no practical benefit whatsoever: government promotion of Shariah law is already forbidden by the 1st Amendment, just as government promotion of Christian beliefs is forbidden. The effect of these laws, then, are purely inflammatory, and encourage religious hatred and demagoguery.
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[...] in media and throughout the blogosphere. But The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), a group that works to “establish connections between Islam and the public,” has launched a new pro-Shariah [...]
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Before there can be an honest discussion of Sharia Law, readers should consult the most complete concise sourcebook for Sharia Law -- ‘Umdat al-Salik, or Reliance of the Traveler, compiled by Ahmad ibn Niqib al-Misri (d. 1368). This “classic manual of Islamic Sacred Law” was translated into English by Nuh Ha Mim Keller in 1991. The 1,200 page volume has been certified by Al-Azhar University (Egypt) and the International Institute of Islamic Thought (USA). While the volume represents the Shafi’i School of jurisprudence, it is identical with 75 percent of the other three Sunni Schools of Islamic law. Most of this manual can be accessed on-line at: http://www.shafiifiqh.com/maktabah/relianceoftraveller.pdf . In particular, read sections a1.4 about good and evil, sections m10.12 and m5.0 about wives' obligations, and sections o9.1 to o9.9 about Jihad against non-Muslims.
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A recent comprehensive study on American Mosques "The American Mosque: A Thriving Institution" @icna http://t.co/yQz3mOxd
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"Muslim campaign looks to repair Sharia’s reputation" http://t.co/cUqPcSqd
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You are a bunch of hypocrites! No they are not those fat animals from the Nile river, they are hippos. Defending religious freedom only for Moslems? What about the religious freedom of Christian minorities in places like Indonesia, Pakistan,Egypt, Turkey, Iraq, Iran etc.?
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[...] Woodsmall has questioned Griggs’ ties to the Islamic Circle of North America, a group that he says is a front for radical Islamic groups overseas. Also Read: An Interview with Imam Khalid Griggs [...]
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The American Mosque: A Thriving Institution http://t.co/M1Atttss
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[...] and give back.” Article replicated from an article in the ICNA February 2012 Newsletter, http://www.icna.org/first-american-muslim-mobile-clinic-in-us-begins-services/#more-9854 Share this:TwitterFacebookPrintEmailRedditStumbleUponDiggLinkedInLike this:LikeBe the first to [...]
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Alhamdulillah! This is very inspirational news. We will post this article in our humble blog to showcase your efforts to our readers on this side of the world. May Allah bless your organisation and give it strength to withstand any unfair criticisms.
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@icna First #AmericanMuslim Mobile Clinic http://t.co/Jbo3lp3s
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1st American Muslim Mobile Clinic Begins Services http://t.co/XNyolfQM
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Salam, I would like to place an order for Noor magazine in English . Please let me know how I can do it,
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[...] ICNA was the first organization to establish a fund for the victims of 9/11, and provided services in identifying these victims and helping their families cope with their loss. ICNA also provided legal and financial assistance to 9/11 detainees and their families, who were unfairly arrested and detained in the months after the attacks and suffered greatly in the name of “national security.” See “There Is No Anser Mehmood Here“ [...]
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Asalamualaikum my sincere brothers n sisters in islam....may Allah(s.w.t)give our beloved Shaheed anwar al-awlaki Rahimahullah Highest level in Jannah.. .Ameen....It doesent make any difference with this baseless Icna article,with no evidence... I living in India see d fan following of sheikh.. Especially d youth.. Yes, we were saddened for his death, but alhamdullilah we were happy for his martyrdom n did salathul Janaza.. Alhamdullilah,we do hav his dozens of lectures... May allah strengthen our Scholars n put d fear of Allah alone n remove d fear of "Insaan"... Our Lands r one.our Ummah is one,our Quran is one n our Creator iS one ALLAH(swt)...The Victory(KHILAFAH) is very soon..Inshallah..Bidhnillah...
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ICNA Relief Disaster Response Team in Alabama http://t.co/WZAIvTDn
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“@icna: First American Muslim Mobile Clinic Begins Services http://t.co/eg4rXHCG” حتي في امريكا الإسلاميون عاملين عيادات مجانية وزيت و سكر.
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First American Muslim Mobile Clinic Begins Services http://t.co/jOLOA4ww
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As long as we hold on to the Quran and Sunnah of Mohammed SAW, we will never go astray. This type of behavior is is expected. These are some signs before the Day of Judgement. --- The disappearance of knowledge and the appearance of ignorance (Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Majah, & Ahmad) --- --- The nations of the earth will gather against the Muslims like hungry people going to sit down to a table full of food. This will occur when the Muslims are large in number, but "like the foam of the sea". --- Please go to this site my brothers and sisters: http://etori.tripod.com/dajjalsystem/judgement.html
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Alhamdulillah! I am so glad to hear the news. Made me cry!!
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All it proves is that we have a long ways to go, as human beings, to understand and accept each other regardless of our cultures and faiths. We are one human race, and yet so much divided over our differences due to nothing but our own 'selfish reasons'...Yes, i said it right 'selfish reasons'...if u really look at them closely!!
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thoughts? http://t.co/fsLbx066
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On the surface putting up a billboard like this seem harmless enough, but past experiences (over 200 yrs) have proven beyond a resemble dough that Muslim will twist the truth to meet their goals, I just don't trust them as a whole, I have meet some individuals that have been quite nice...
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Let them watch it. Its there right to be brainwashed.
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You know why Muslims have that feeling of peace inside of them. Because they know there will be a day of Judgement. And any person who believes in a day of Judgement, does not commit an injustice to his fellow man.
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Honestly, I am not surprised that millionaire and billionaire Muslims would support Romney and Gingrich. We do not have enough consciousness and caring for the poor.
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This is a good initiative.We applaud your efforts. The problems in health care are too many and every little bit will help. Clearly your challenge will be to obtain volunteer support for ongoing operations. You may need to provide some financial incentives to make the business model work. You will also have to provide services more often than just weekly. Sickness does not wait for the weekends to be taken care of. The CCN model is an attempt to bypass these issues. www.ccnchicago.com Azher Quader Executive Director
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Assalamu alaykom Great work, JAK. I was wondering if you could tell me the facility that outfitted this van for you. I have a similar project to serve the underserved Muslim communities in some Arab countries. Thank you.
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Muslims are very respectable and very professional part of american society,they certainly don't deserve to be a victim of small retired vetran barrick mentality,unfortunately happen to be commissioner of police racisim.Unless like jews Anti semitic law,we are not united to introduced Anti-islamitic law,any tom,dick and harry will be acting patritoic and labelling other unpatritic and criminal.
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mashAllah, great endeavor! May Allah reward everyone involved in this project & bless it!
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where can i find some islam prayers?? i'm wondering about different religions.
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Islamic Law allows Muslims to lie to non-Muslims in order to advance their religion and sharia law does NOT promote freedom for non believers. True Americans will never be ok with Muslim laws. No other religion forces it's belief on people or kills people who don't believe in their religion except Muslims. No other Religion in America ignores the Law of the land and makes their own laws that include murdering of innocent people, or chopping off hands, ect. sharia law can not be tolerated or endorsed by true Americans. It would be akin to scrapping our legal system in favor of a religious practice. sharia law can not be allowed to spread. Muslim lies can not be allowed to be spread. True Americans will not and can not agree or tolerate your Muslim agenda. We need more Texans to stand up to Muslims. watch and learn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUr1NxJDC94&feature=player_embedded
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I am glad ICNA helped without asking questions however question arise as to where is the husband of the daughter and why did they have a child so early rather study and get a job... and why this situation arose...this will bring back to lack of wonder on one side is a bol then other side we have cases where people are irresponsible ..
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Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik Shabazz) must be turning over in his grave! The Republican Party is a sanctuary for racist right wing "Born Again Christians" who are our enimies! Immigrant Muslims supported George Bush in 2004 & he repaid their support with an illegal invasion of Iraq which resulted in the slaughter of 1000's of innocent Iraqi men, women & children! As an African-American convert to Al-Islam it saddens me that there are Muslims in this day & time who openly embrace racists & people who hate Muslims! Shame on you! Faheem Siddiq, Washington Islamic Chaplain's Org!
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Aren't the police suppose to protect us irrespective of our race,color, faith and beliefs. If the police is trained to see through prejudiced glasses, then who will uphold the constitution. Wasn't this country founded on the basis of freedom of religion and speech? Then let's get up and uphold the constitution, and not let the hatred and prejudice of few take over the entire nation. It's not about Muslims or any other religion any more, it's about the basic human rights , liberties and Constitution .
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I am really shocked about this absudity. I was thinking to spend some time in new York but might change my mind.
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I think just ignore, It is just waste of time to comment on such hateful act,
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THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE AND WE ALL MUSLIMS MUST WORK ON UNITING EACH OTHER IN EVERY STATE. ME AND MY FRIENDS ALREADY STARTED WORKING ON THIS AND TRYING TO MAKE A BIGGER FORUM OF ALL MUSLIM ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW YORK AREA TO MAKE A COMBINE PLATFORM ONLY TO WORK FOR AMERICAN POLITICS.
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Please get the FBI and civl rights orginizations to conduct a thorough investigation. File a class action suit against the NYPD. This will get their attention. MONEY TALKS.
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[...] Islamic Circle of Kansas City chapter website says the campaign was launched to defend “religious freedom” and promote understanding of [...]
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It is a fact, not a myth, that Sharia Law is counter to the U.S.Constitution. Sharia is Islamic law, monotheistic, with no separation between mosque and state. Enjoy America's freedom of religion and realize the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution over Sharia. Sharia governs every aspect of life for a Muslim, not just religion. It isn’t freedom of religion ICNA falsely claims to defend but rather the cloaked effort to usurp the U.S. Constitution with Sharia.
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Islamphobia exist in the United States of America and it is advisable for American Muslims to think of their safety and migrate to live in a Muslim country/ies.
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WHAT A JOKE AND MAJOR TAQUIYYA. WE KNOW THAT ISLAM IS NOT A RELIGION, BUT A SICK, SINISTER POLITICAL IDEOLOGY WHICH DEMANDS TOTAL BLIND OBEDIENCE. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DOES NOT INCLUDE KILLING WOMEN, JEWS OR PEOPLE WHO ARE SMART ENOUGH TO EXPOSE YOUR PRACTICE OF PAGAN RITUALS. GO BACK TO YOUR FATHER IBRAHIM AND WORSHIP JEHOVAH AS HE DID.
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احتفظ ياسر عرفات 92 مليار دولار من الاتحاد الأوروبي بالنسبة له، ووضعها في البنوك السويسرية، متزوج من امرأة عربية، أنجب طفلة من خلال التلقيح الاصطناعي، وتوفي من مرض الإيدز، مع 92000000000 لا يزال في سويسرا، خنزير بنت؛ علم النفس بسيط، عندما كنت وضعت نفسك على pedistool باتهام الآخرين من أفعال سيئة، انها لأنك سيئة.
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What i dont understand here is your wala for the country which has killed millions of Muslims, and comparing the call of Imam Anwar with that of Kharijites, when indeed the real kharijjites are you, who love the kuffar, and turn a blind eye towards what they are doing to the Muslims... Not surprised though, your hearts have eaten the calf, and you got a lot of dunya staff to loose in America, and dare you condemn what it is doing to Muslims you go to Guantanamo. It is amazing to see the Sufis of America nad Salafis together, Allahu Akbar, but not united on Qur'an and Sunnah, but united under the pressure of Obama... If you were not cowards, you would order the Muslims to go and kill those kaffirs in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Chechnya, Yemen, Saudi Arabia etc... Where did you get your Aqidah from???
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[...] By Rachel Leonard | January 20, 2012 The ICNA mosque is set to open in April. The ICNA Islamic Center will be located on Woodlawn Trail near Route 1, Alexandria, Virginia. Construction at a new Route 1 mosque is on schedule to be completed and open by spring, a facility spokesman said. The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) is building the mosque at 2913 Woodlawn Trail, near the intersection with Route 1. Mohammad Khan, the mosque’s managing director, said the facility would be called the ICNA Islamic Center. “We are hoping we’ll finish by the end of March, weather permitting,” Khan said. The mosque would open to local families in April, he said. The facility is costing approximately $850,000 to build, said Khan, who added that the mosque would serve about 50 families, or 150 people. The building sits back from the road and is surrounded by a low security wall. The ICNA formerly held Friday prayers at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, which had sparked national media attention and angry emails and phone calls to Aldersgate pastors. In August of last year the group moved the services to Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Also read: ICNA on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart [...]
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[...] Source: http://www.icna.org/muslims-demand-ny-ag-investigate-nypd/ Share| This entry was posted in Politics and tagged Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, Eric T. Schneiderman, Khamenei, Khomeini, Law Enforcement, LinkedIn, National Security, New York, NYPD by Sam Bazzi. Bookmark the permalink. [...]
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Read the background on the last Muslim's Foster case here http://t.co/WVlpAOLC
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Read the background on the last Muslim's Foster case here http://t.co/fHPMgSKg
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A grave error in the system occurred when a widow’s four children http://t.co/J2TpM4Fa
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I am skeptic of a majority of Muslim organizations but time again and again icna relief has been proven worthy of praise. I am just happy the issue at hand has a temporary fix and insAllah inca relief will finish the job. Also I am glad we have smart and intellectuals on our side to take care of issue of this nature. May Allah give strength to the family and the organization. Ameen
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I am simply out of words that the government would do such a irrational act. I am glad that we have professionals in the muslim community because we need smart elite individuals to handle delicate situations. I applaud ICNA relief for their dedicated workforce and may Allah bless them.
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As a Muslim woman in the south people always look with harsh eyes about hijab and clothing. I love my children their my world but my parent style shouldn't be questioned by the government if I am a good mother. Regardless I am happy for the mom to have her kids back because only a mother knows that feeling of having your kids ripped out of your hands. I thank Allah and his servants that got the kids back to their mom. May Allah bless those involved and the organization.
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Salam I was extremely happy that ICNA Relief was able to resolve the issue through common ground and not making the issue bigger than life. We always critize easily about Muslim NGOs but masAllah icna relief got the job done. May Allah reward those who helped in any way possible.
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Assalamu Alaikum,Brothers and sisters of ICNA Relief we are proud of your work. This is Dawah in Action.. I was very sad when i found out about this news i made lots of dua's i sent some donation but too much.. Alhamdulillah all of your efforts and our dua's made this happen.Just wanna say I love you for sake of Allah.
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ICNA to Congress: Re-authorize Violence Against Women Act http://t.co/fCqIMZJX
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Al-Hamdulillah the children are back with there mother. I am so sorry that the family went through such an ordeal. Unfortunately this things happen all the time due to people's cultural differences and insensitivity and intolerance. No one says "how can I help" anymore it is too easy to just access blame and accuse wrong doing...and all of us need some kind of help and understanding sometime.
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[...] for her children. Mother and children were reunited on January 26, 2012 after weeks of separation. See previous article on this issue. Samina's Family with ICNA Relief's case worker, Shahid [...]
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[...] Samina K., a Pakistani immigrant mother of five, had four of her children as well as her 18-year-old daughter’s child taken away last week. The children ranged from seven to two years old. Already bereaved by her husband’s death only a year ago, she and her eldest child, who is 18, have been devastated by the separation of their family. Rather than providing supportive services and allowing the family to recover after the death of their sole provider, the children were removed from their mother’s care by ACS based on flimsy allegations of neglect that have yet to be supported. The courts have already ruled that no abuse took place yet the children remain in foster care. Click here to see an update to this story. [...]
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@ICNARelief workers: Update 'Children Removed by ACS and Placed into Foster Care' http://t.co/WVlpAOLC update here: http://www.icna.org/update-samina-khokhar-reunited-with-children/
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@ICNARelief workers: Update 'Children Removed by ACS and Placed into Foster Care' http://t.co/WVlpAOLC update here: http://www.icna.org/update-samina-khokhar-reunited-with-children/
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@ICNARelief workers: Update 'Children Removed by ACS and Placed into Foster Care' http://t.co/fHPMgSKg update here: http://www.icna.org/update-samina-khokhar-reunited-with-children/
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Children Removed by ACS and Placed into Foster Care « Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) http://t.co/HD21B51E
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Great news! update here: http://www.icna.org/update-samina-khokhar-reunited-with-children/
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Assalamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters, This event just made me cry!!!!! I am so sorry to hear such sad story. I wish and pray desperately that Allah give her children back to her. May Allah (SWT) make her life peaceful and full of His blessing. May Allah (SWT) take care of these children in the best way it is possible. I urge ICNA and everyone to help this helpless sister and her family. Ameen Ishrat
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It be instructive to explore the internet history of problems other nations have faced over the centuries... also look up the term "al-taqiya" and its origins
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I don't care how many times you pray or wash your feet each day. I do care about your lies, lawsuits and violence against those who disagree with you, and pushing your filthy sharia code on the world. Too bad some of your martyrs can't come back from hell and tell you...it's all a lie!
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ICNA Calls for Resignation of NYPD Commissioner Kelly « Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) http://t.co/ruxvQuxg via @addthis
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@icna calls for resignation of NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly after his cooperation with producers of 'The Third Jihad' : http://t.co/wQegeQt0
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ICNA condemns #NYPD screening of Islamophobic film in training sessions, asks for Commissioner Kelly's resignation http://t.co/RoFuXKgu
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ICNA Condemns #NYPD Screening of Islamophobic Film in Training Sessions http://t.co/v5UucJvN
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#icna press release on NYPD training. http://t.co/4t4DrnFS
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American Muslims Defend Religious Freedom http://t.co/AaHexlQE
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ACS should be flooded with phone calls, emails and petitions to correct the error and to save this family.
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This is absolutely wrong. All Muslim brothers and sisters need to step up and Take Action for this kind of stupid behavior of the u.s Marine Soliders. Is this what they are taught.This is absolutely disgusting behavior.
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Its definitely a heinous, brutal and immoral act. The guilty should be punished as per American laws. This message is necessary to deter such criminal acts in future.
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Ok ppl or Daniel, first of all no its not ok to urinate on a dead body no matter whose it is. That is just not right that's why its prohibited by all laws religious or non religious. secondly muslims do condemn terrorism on muslims or non muslims but may be in your little world of fox channel watching hill billy land u dont see muslims and see a bunch of idiots yelling on fox channel against usa,so u think we dont condemn these terrorist acts. Also whoever says CAIR sponsors terrorism is wrong and they do not have any proof of that. If u have proof bring it up and if u dont stop echoing the channel that shamefully shows us citizens as a bunch of stupid red necks(fox channel).
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Daniel, I feel sory fot the way you think but hey, we all know how they CREATE such mentalities and then put them to work. Although, I am a an American Muslim and my morality and ethics dont allow me to use YOURS lingo, yet, after reading your BIASED comments, I have to talk in the same tone. WTF to whatever you say, first of all, you have no FRICKIN right to judge who is the Right muslim or not cos I dont care a rats tail to what KIND Of muslims you have spoken to, since bad apples are every where, and you, being a bad Christian your self have no right to utter or POLICE what muslims are doing. You are just a TOOL in a machinery of Hate-Muslims so learn more about our belief and read Quran to find out the reallity. Secondly, its a kids level Common sense that such act is henius and extremely dispicable even if somebody God forbid, does it to you. Cair is the ONLY Active organisation that is working hard in defending the legal rights of Muslims in US to save them from racist minds like you and what icna wrote is this: "We must send a message to the world that such immoral conduct and utter disrespect for the sanctity of life and the human body will not be tolerated by America.” Thy said HUMAN BODIES not MUSLIM BODIES so get your records right or go back to your sick life as always and we will pray for you to find the truth. Last but not least, nothing has been PAID for, in Iraq or Afghanistan, get your records straight AND putting heinus videos is a chrime in ISLAM.
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How can we help? There has to be a way to help expediate the unification of the family. And also file a lawsuit against the organization. They are so incompetent. We hear in the news everyday that they placed children under foster homes that were being mistreated and the organization failed to see it EVEN when they were notified. Sue the heck out of them.
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I'm not sure what the big issue here is: From the muslims I've spoken to (and there have been plenty), the overwhelming majority have stated that these men - taliban & others - are not truly muslims and this is not what islam is all about. Matter of fact, most have said that what they do is directly against islam. So my question to icna is this, a) are you angry because this is a horrible way to treat muslims, b) is this a horrible way to treat men, in general? What exactly is your complaint here? Better yet, why do you not ever condemn the every day killings 1,000's of muslims BY muslums all across the middle east? One never sees a word of this anywhere. Why have you not condemned an organization called CAIR, who right here in the US funnels money to terrorist organizations in the middle east. Zak, christian terrorist have killed muslims by the millions? Where did this info come from? As far as exploiting your natural resources, the only one in the middle east is oil. And that's bought and PIAD for. Perhaps you ought to ask your own people where that money is. Glotia, sorry to inform you but they will not be spending any time in Levenworth at all. Matter of fact, urinating on anyone is far less despicable & heinous than say, beheading one and posting it on youtube, or burning someone and hanging them naked from a bridge by their ankles. I think if you people focused more on muslims killing each other...naahh, that won't ever happen.
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america can go to jahannam where it belongs. Don't call yourself a muslim american. You are one or the other. Choose your deen. You so called 'muslims' in the military..... I'll stop now.
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May allah give her strength and unite her with her children.
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I am so embarrassed to call my self american.if america knows justice this people should be penalize accordingly.I donot even know if this people believe in any god if they do no relgion has that evil teaching.Actually. even nonreligious people have humanity.may allah bring them what they deserve.
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"The actions of this group completely undermine the work of our servicemen and women" What the hell is ICNA saying!!!? are they that blind? these christian terrorist have ben invading & occupying our lands killing and murdering our Muslim civilians by the millions & thousands exploiting our natural resources and propping up brutal dictators that have ben oppressing our brothers and sisters for generations and forcing there political ideology down our throats, is this the work are they talking about?
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It's time we all should volunteer and donate to these organizations to make them stronger so they can provide such services instead of directing them from the comfort of our computers. If it was not for ICNA Relief we would not have even known this story. May Allah bless these national organizations and their volunteers and their donors. Ameen.
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ICNA relief , ICNA social services & CAIR should work hard to get the kids to their mother & also to provide them better shelter & school facilities.
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Allah SWT make it easy for this family , I pray to ALLAH SWT to unite the family soon , Can CAIR be involved in this and support ICNA in their attempt ?? Farhan,Seattle
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Does she have a lawyer ? This is something ICNA should look into. Stereotype, bias and prejudice are all bad things, but when it comes to distroying people's lives, a legal action should be taken.
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Allah make it easy on this family and reunit the family back. 1. ICNA should have strong involvement in these kind of issues as well. I dont know if ICNA has it already. 2. There should be a place to report these kind of claims by the sufferers inside our organizations. 3. As brohter mentioned before we should have muslim foster family group which we can refer to. Iam not sure ICNA has any kind of such list. Again its a great tragedy this sister going through allah make it easy in all levels for her.
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May Allah make it easy for the Mother and her children. May Allah reunite all of them together and have the children grow up strong and practicing Muslims based on their experience. May Allah have mercy on all of them. Ameen
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Masha'Allah a great initiative. We need to keep this consistent and spread it throughout Muslim communities across the nation. A question though: how did you advertise the coat drive to the needy? Were flyers distributed, etc? Please elaborate for anyone who wishes to mimick this initiative.
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"Our Lord, give us good in this world, and good in the hereafter, and save us from the torment of fire." RABBANAAA AATINAA FIDDUNYAA H’ASANATAW WA FIL AAKHIRATI H’ASANATAW WA QINAA A’D’AABAN NAAR
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You should have bumper stickers made which should read"Discover Jesus in the Quran" and distribute it to all Muslims in Eid Prayers and Juma prayers and that will get good results. MK
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So the system build to provide support to the disadvantaged is actually causing distress to the targetted population. How can they remove children without proper investigation and evidence found? ACS should not have the authority to remove kids without findng concrete evidence, unless its a life and death situation.
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Shame on us, we call our self Americam Muslims but such a thing happen anywhere in the USA. There are four options available for us: 1-ICNA must suggest a group action with the story such as petitions,phone calls,emails to the concerned govrnment departments. 2-If we pay 25 cents each(because we are cheap) we will be able to save the mother and her children. 3- We must have muslim foster families to handle such cases. 4- Only one of our wealthy Muslims can handle this issue.
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Where can I get the tapes or videos of the conference? -Shaikh Buksh
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May Allah give her the stregnth to live through this devasting situation ...she has 5 kids the eldest is 18 and she has a daughter too so thats 5 young joyful souls taken away from her already greving life . where are the acs mercy and sympathy?..
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[...] to be egregious. Even a cursory Google search readily turns up the information that Griggs is closely affiliated with the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA). Had Hatch done even the minimal homework expected [...]
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All attacks done on these churches must be investigated thoroughly and a final conclusion is needed on who really carried out this attacks. We just simply can't always put a blame on Muslim radicals whenever things go wrong. If in the case, if this was carried out by Muslim radicals, why can't problems be solved by discussions, why must weapons be used? If this was carried out by Muslim radicals then you have blackened the Good Name of Islam.
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Even though the Taliban has been defeated in a battle, their dead bodies must be respected thereafter handed over to Muslim Imam for proper burial as according to the rights of Islam. Let it be known, that the God of Christianity, Judaism and Islam is the same God that we worship daily. The U.S. Marines, represents the government & people of the United States and what they have done, they must apologize to the people of Afghanistan. Wassalaam!
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[...] to be egregious. Even a cursory Google search readily turns up the information that Griggs is closely affiliated with the Islamic Circle of North America(ICNA). Had Hatch done even the minimal homework expected [...]
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I am an American, but this story turned my stomach! I don't care whether or not these men faced one another on the battlefield, or if each called the other "Enemy", one just DOES NOT DESECRATE THE BODY OF THE DECEASED! Even though, the souls of these Taliban fighters have long since departed these lifeless shells and are dwelling now in Paradise, there are things that one human being does not do to another. I do NOT support the Taliban or their extremist views, I would never even THINK about carrying out such a heinous, and despicable act. These Taliban fighters had been defeated in battle, they deserved a proper Muslim burial. These men should have been returned to their families, if they could be found, If not,they should have been handed over to a local Imam, so they could be laid to rest peacefully. I want to see all of the Marines responsible held for Court Martial, and following a legal trial, sentenced to a long, long stay in Leavenworth Prison! In time, they will have to answer to God for their ugly behavior!
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Very interested in setting up a truck here in SF. Is there some one in your organization who could assist me by running me through the preliminary steps? Sounds like there are a lot of hoops to go through but I feel this is a fantastic way to provide hot meals with love and care to people in need. Any help much appreciated. Thank you, Anne Harris
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Five Muslim children separated from their mother. Read their story and help @icnarelief bring the family back together http://t.co/ZySboAN2
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now i know how US govervemnt realy love the muslim
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ICNA Condemns Desecration of Bodies by US Marines http://t.co/BpfXkyV6
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DEAR..SIR OR MADAM... I AM INTERSTED IN BUYING QUERAN TABES oR CD...FOR THE HOLE QUERAN. IF THERE IS A CHANCE TO DIRECT ME...
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#icna statement on #closeguantanamo http://t.co/TS5pzRaS
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Gitmo's 10th: Coalition Calls for End to Torture http://t.co/xhanYmx8 #CloseGitmo
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Damn Towlheads... ..
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Assalam wa laikum brothers., I feel sorry for Imam Anwar,I am not educated enough in deen to make any comments what so ever, but I know one thing for sure, when hard ships fall on us muslims we become more sincere towards Allah, or get our motions mixed with Shariah and take a completely different path altogether. This is all easier said than done. I pray that Allah does not put us into the test which Imam Awlaki was put through, and I pray that Allah forgives his sins, and give him the reward for all the detailed work he had done on seerah and other works. Last but not the least I pray that Allah subhana wa tallah opens the eyes of hate mongers to see that you cannot fight violence with violence, rather patience and understanding, once again its all easier said than done.May Allah grant all mankind the patience and understanding to live with peace with each other. Jazakalla khairun
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[...] to be egregious. Even a cursory Google search readily turns up the information that Griggs is closely affiliated with the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA). Had Hatch done even the minimal homework expected [...]
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"@icna: Free Qurans Offered Outside Library http://t.co/tAqhVz42 (via @RanchoSMPatch)"
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Free Qurans Offered Outside Library http://t.co/dz9fTQfY (via @RanchoSMPatch)
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[...] to be egregious. Even a cursory Google search readily turns up the information that Griggs is closely affiliated with the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA). Had Hatch done even the minimal homework expected [...]
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Rt@ ICNA ICNA visits firebombed mosque, condemns attack http://t.co/F0v1mB5H
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#icna Tariqur Rahman, ICNA Sec. General visited Al-Khoie center today. http://t.co/1m0M0y5d
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ICNA visits firebombed mosque, condemns attack http://t.co/ycX9TTv4
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Earlier, there was a conflict with ISNA regarding declaration of Ramadan or Eid. Now, ICNA has got out of it. In reality, the individual mosjids used to take their own decision regardless of ICNA decistion. By this decision ICNA has come to a top ranking leadership organization. It is now the forum of all groups, moonsighting, calculation, local, global.
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Logical reason for not to follow Calculated Moon Birth: The Quran and Sunnah of Prophet (S) specify Moon Sighting, not Moon Birth. Sighting is related to fitness of eyes, cloud, dust, etc and above all the timing of sunset and moon position. Moon birth is far ahead of possible moon sighting, because, approximately 8 hours has to be elapsed for visualizing. Moon sighting is the Islamic way of starting the Islamic month, which is required for Ramadan fasting etc., which are Ibadaat. So, finding the right time or day is also Ibadah. Regarding Ibadah, the Prophet (S) was the best in mankind. No one can exceed him. Any deviation in any aspect of Ibadah is Bidah. So, any method other than moonsighting to start the month of Ramadan etc. is Bidah. So, this method is logically inappropriate. Scientific reason for not to follow Calculated Moon Birth: Say, the new moon is born at 10 pm GMT on 7th of July (it will not be seen anywhere before about 8 hours is elapsed). The first day of Islamic month will be declared to be on 8th of July. The Local Standard Time at Tokey is 7 am on 8th of July at 10 pm GMT. The people of Tokey will not get chance to eat Suhoor, and pray salah in the night before. So, their month will start on 9th of July. If the “man made” prime meridian were at different location, the situation would completely different. So, this method is scientifically inappropriate. Regarding the use of clock for prayer times, actually we are not following clock times. Our office follows a clock time, e.g., 8 am. The trains follow certain clock times. But, the prayer times does not go with certain fixed clock times. It varies with the change of sunrise and sunset. If the asr time today is 3:32, tomorrow it is 3:33. Rather, we are using clock as a tool to find the prayer times which are related to sunrise and sunset. As muslim it is fard upon us to know how to calculate prayer times from sunrise and sunset. If all the clocks go wrong today, we will be able to pray salah at its almost correct time. Similarly it is fard upon us to know when every luner month starts. Do we know how to calculate to find the luner month? How many us know how to calculate that? If calculation was the basis of finding luner month, it would be Fard upon all of us and would be a big burden on us. Allah and his messenger showed us the easiest path to find those by moonsighting. It is easy for so called learned people, the villagers of Africa where there is no food and some of them never saw a clock in their life.
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Jazakallahu khairun for the extensive write-up as to what to say when we call. It helped immensely.
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Asalam o alaikum ... Its amazing to see such events happening in the very organised way in USA ... Though Pakistan is an islamic country .. we, the youth want to be apprised about what islam really means ... i wish we can have such organised events happening in Pakistan too ... My Best Wishes and prayers to all those who endeavoured for making this event successful ... May Allah be with all of us .. AMEEN Sheharyar
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Wrong is wrong. Racism is wrong.Hatred is wrong. Fear is wrong. It's shameful when politics and economy get involved with hate. I'm disappointed in Lowes and any hate-spreading company. The little people who work there may be nice, and some may be muslims. Little do they know who they work for. If they don't change their position, I will not return and will discourage everyone from shopping at the bigotted LOWES.
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@ Eemaan Khan. Eemaan you have totally misunderstood the idea behind the show. This is in reality who the Ummah is, and this is how actually we all are. Islam is a faith of a billion muslims where you will find very devout and very careless, very observing and those who dont care at all, we all know devout muslims and we all know those who have been very lax with their faith. No one is justifying Tatoos or buying/selling liquor or bars as you have mentioned. She is liberal muslim who wants to open a bar - have you beento UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and many more Islamic countries where they buy and sell aloohol. The point i am trying to make it they are showing the human face of Islam, where like any other religion, some are devout some are not. If you dont want to watch it please dont but before you make that decision try to understand what the show is portraying, its not portraying Islam, its protraying lifes of muslims who are struggleing - like us - with their faith and trying to establish a blance between their faith and their life and it portrays those who are very devout and those who are not. You are reading too much into it.
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#icna All houses of worship are sacred. http://t.co/opdLXtFm
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Indeed he died but left behind brain washed youth who will just bring sorrow to Muslim Ummah, who are Muftee by birth.
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In response to brother Syed,IA, November 8, 2011. I was surprised to see such a harsh language in an open forum. This also reflects that neither you have a knowledge nor understanding. I bet you’re the one who never uses watch and stand outside at Shur time to see if fasting has started or watch horizon with the Dates in hand to see if Sun has been set. All the Islamic calendar calculating prayer times are usually done using modern techniques available including all the various Islamic method of calculating prayer times. It is up to you, which method or Fiqh you like to calculate. You don’t have followed exactly but it will give general idea when a prayer time starts. Please go to http://www.islamicfinder.org/index.php and get a print out of your location and don’t stand outside in cold weather to find out Shur time.
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It's ironic that as many arab/muslim states move towards greater freedom, the US doing the opposite with the NDA Bill http://t.co/PkM4ZLDu
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May ALLAH touch and guide Reeve's heart to the light of ISLAM (TRUTH).
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Assalam o alaikum, This was our first Eid in USA but can u imagine my surprise when both the mosques of same area (Carrollton) announced Eid on separate dates. We were so confused but finally after quite a research we decided to follow the "moon-sighting" method. As br. Anwarul Huq pointed out Islam does not go with popularity, Islam goes by Allah’s order and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Its my belief that the reason Allah completed the Deen on Prophet MUhammad PBUH and Quran is the miracle of their teachings being valid till the end of this world. Calculation methods did exist in the times of Prophet Muhammad PBUH yet he insisted on seeing the moon with naked eye so why not today? That was my personal opinion based on my limited knowledge, i am not trying to question your judgement.My main point is cant we make a united decision atleast at a local level(as a newbie i have noticed that most of the people consider "their" masjid to be right and other wrong without even knowing which method is actually being implemented, this is very disturbing as i have been literally asked to choose sides!), after all Islam is all about unity and communism. I request ICNA to help sort out this problem because many of the masjids follow ICNA and might agree to come to common terms with each other. JazakAllah
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This is an insult to the dog! Why do muslims worship a violent pedophile? Dogs > muslims
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The show depicts average Americans who also happen to be Muslim. They love their country, want the best for their children and have the same issues and concerns as any other citizen of the United States. Wasn't America founded on religious freedom? Maybe it's the people at Lowe's who made this decision that are practicing an anti-American, subversive agenda? I happen to be a female of Jewish and Irish protestant heritage. I don't practice any organized religion, but will fight for the right of others to practice theirs free from prejudice. Assalamu alaikum, Namaste, Peace on earth good will towards all Mary M.
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For Whom it may concern, From what I'm witnessing, you're all probably flooded with responses and may not even reach mine to read this. Hopefully you do. First I would like to say is, I see both perspectives on the side. I am a Muslim, I was born in the Middle East however I was raised in the States. Growing up in America was a blessing, according to my family. Meanwhile, I feel at home in the states culturally because of my religion and culture. My first perspective is the American way, yes, I do know that every American and non - American citizens are crushed with what had happened at 9/11, may all who died Rest in Peace and may God send his blessings down to their family members. But, you cannot blame a group of Muslims for what happened. I agree, the background of Muslims and the Qurran have some violence. Then again, so did most other religious groups back in the days fighting for their rights for their own religion. I'm getting off track and rambling on and on, but isn't America known for being the glorious country since 1776? Isn't America the melting pot? According to Ted Liue, the State Sen, he called the move "bigoted, shameful, and un- American" (Source - http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lowes-muslim-20111213,0,5909694.story) Do you know what's shameful? What's shameful is going against the First Amedment this country has formed. Amedment one, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to asssemble, and to petition the Government for the redress of grievances." Such a beautiful Amedment, am I correct? I have to agree, not much voice of a man, woman, or child can be heard in the Muslim countries. That's why Muslims are settling in America. I don't know about the small ratio of Muslims who don't like America. However, the majority, like myself and my family adore America for what it is known for. I know that Lowes is not prohibiting the free exercise and all, but looking back into history how African Americans where treated in America , I'm sort of feeling this treatment right now. What happened to the gorgeous melting pot? Why such hate against ALL Muslims? Should we hate Christians because the KKK considered themselves that they are Christian and base their doctrines upon their own ideas of the Old Testament in the bible? No, we should not. You cannot blame ONE group of a certian race/ethnicty/religion for half the world's population. All I'm saying is, what really is bigoted, shameful, and un - American is what Lowes did. Lowes, you made us Muslim Ameicans look embarresed. How are we all supposed to settle in this beautiful country with all this hate among us? First, the people, now the local stores? Honestly, I felt like this move was NOT a positive impact, it was a negative impact. Thanks for taking the time to read through this and I hope you get another perspective on this situation. I'm proud to be a Muslim, and I'm proud to be an American.
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First of all I have not seen this ad, secondly if this is offensive to our beliefs and actions. I second the notion as a builder to bycott Lowes and all other american companies who use religion to promote their services. It is an utter shame what we as american have come down to in destroying what little is left of the American Dream. Freedom and Dignity is the right of every religion. United we stand divided we fall.
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As Salamu Alikum Warahmantu Allah Wabarktu, this act is disgusting and unbefitting of a elected official, reminds of time of the shah in iran when he named is too dogs shaikh and sayyid, this is something we should take action againist, please contact imam office in la, and inform sayyid kashamari .
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[...] You may also email by clicking here. [...]
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[...] the companies, Lowe’s, unless they reinstate their commercials. Read the full statement here: Take Action Against Bigotry and Hate. Companies like Lowe’s are bowing to extreme right-wing bigots who do not want Muslims to be [...]
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I have been a loyal customer of lowes for years, however as of today i no longer am. This morning i went out of my way to go to a home depot instead. I will continue to do this unless lowes reconsider its decision and reinstate its advertising for All American Muslim
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I have not seen the show so i can't comment on its content. However i will not support a corporation that panders to bigotry and the demands of hate groups. I strongly urge you to reconsider your decision and reinstate advertising for All American Muslim.
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I have not seen the show, so I am not prepared to comment on it's content. What I can say that Lowe's and ALL of the companies that pulled their ads are acting in a very UNAMERICAN manner. Isn't this the country that is supposed to be founded on the belief in FREEDOM OF RELIGION? Or is it only a myth? You can only practice (or view on TV) a religion that WE approve of? Elizabeth is partly right in her comment. Why are we just focusing on Lowe's. Let's go after ALL of the companies that proved they are cowards when they pulled there ads!
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Muslims are part of our country. They participitate in the enrichment of our society and economy and we should embrace thier contributions. The capitulation of these advertisers to the forces of bigotry must be protested.
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How can ICNA support a show like this. I pray that all the sponsors pull their ads
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[...] pulled together a good summary and action alert replete with links; ICNA also stepped into the mix with helpful, specific information. An online petition is also [...]
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[...] CEO Robert Niblock at (704) 758-2084 or Executive Support Mr. Andrew Kilby at (866) 900-4650 and respectfully complain about this [...]
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I just created a petition on change.org to Lowe's CEO Robert Niblock to encourage him to reinstate the commercials: http://www.change.org/petitions/lowes-ceo-reinstate-commercials-on-the-tlc-program-all-american-muslim
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Asa'kum brothers and sisters, I have seen the show only once...it was a sad and happy feeling..to watch all the diff levels of iman is existence in this community of muslims...we need to do more to educate ourselves and our children on the Sunnah and the Quran...we need to do more to get people involved in musjids and its activities so lives do not get confusing like these people who are getting married and converting for the sake of making the parents happy and not Allah's pleasure...it is also interesting to see the diff levels of iman (faith) and the choices that people make due to lack of knowledge about their faith...the girl who wants to open a bar knows deep down it is wrong but does not have the courage to stop herself from doing wrong. But the girl who is pregnant is more conservative and does not like the idea of the belly dancer at the wedding and feels it is in bad taste and against Islam. Diversity in Islam is what the show is about and how people need to improve the level of faith.....nothing wrong with that. Alhamdulillah.
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I'm glad ICNA is taking a stand against this. I do not agree with the way TLC is only focusing on a group of Arab-Muslim families in Dearborn and does not show the diversity of the Muslim Ummah. HOWEVER, it is important that we call Lowe's and tell them that it is unacceptable for them to bend over backwards to a right-wing BIGOTED group. We should vote with our dollars and with our voices. Why is Lowe's caving into a group that does not represent the majority of its customers? Lastly, these bigots don't care whether you have a beard or drink alcohol or wear hijab. As long as you identify yourself as a Muslim, they will not accept you. Stay united and support one another.
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While I do not support the show I do stand up against Lowes' decision. I think regardless of your views about All American Muslim, you should stand firmly against Lowes. We have to be united as an Ummah. For too long we have been divided.
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I agree with the comment from Eemaan Khan that this show does not promote Islamic values. I watched it on youtube for a few minutes but turned it off after the girl put her tattooed thigh on public display. I'm getting tired of irresponsible people who are supposedly acting on behalf of the deen who put us in bad positions. Whether it is the $100 million mosque in New York using money that could have easily financed the construction of sixty masajid nationwide at $1.7 million each that is then taken up by bigots and attacked as the "ground zero mosque" or this abominable TV project, WHERE IS THE PRIOR CONSULTATION WITH LEGITIMATE MUSLIM LEADERSHIP? Of course, that in no way excuses the bigots who must be resolutely opposed and condemned. But it should be made clearly and abundantly known by leading Muslim organizations to those proposing such projects that unless their project is approved in advance that public disclaimers will be issued to minimize the value to bigots of attacking such projects.
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I am glad my husband found this so I could write these corporations and let the ones I had shopped at know they were being shameful by pulling their ads. Horrible behavior. I Have written each one and let them know I would no longer shop at their establishments if they do not offer their commercial support back. I am sick to death of twisted bigoted people who are simply uneducated and close minded. Please know there are many many people who support religious freedom here in America and would never judge someone on their beliefs. I am an Atheist personally, I go with science. I am ridiculed at times for my beliefs as well. I support anybodys religion for themselves as long as you hurt no persons or animails in it's name it is fine by me. :) I never had a problem with Muslims and I really enjoy the show. I have learned so very much.
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This show does not reflect the right Muslims is just showing how this majority of people are living in Detroit and yes there is lots of haram things .. For the decision of lows I think it has a lot to do with racist because there is lots of shows on TLC are not worthy to watch and it's just a waste of time .. At least this show shows some people how do some Muslims think and live even it's not right but they need to because they don't know anything about Islam ..
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Eemaan here again, from edmonton, ab, canada after reading all the racist, anti-muslim comments by ordinary people actually supporting lowe's decision, I would like to partially retract my statement. Yes, the show has a lot of haram things BUT Lowe's decision to pull their ads because it is about bad-but-nontheless muslims is pathetic.
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I may not agree with some actitudes of some of the muslims of that show, however is good that people see that as in any other religion group we (muslims)are normal,people who follow our sunnah religiously and people who are not,that we have levels,is not about good or bad muslims,every thrue muslim is triying to be better and never stop,I support this kind of show just because it is a fact that people need to know better who we are specialy in U.S.A.and any act of bigotry and hate should be ban.
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First, Loew's is too pricey and i prefer Home Depot. Second, i like this show. It proves that all of us Muslims are not perfect. I agree it is haram to open a club and serve alcohol. It is stated in the Quran about this. However this is merely a TV show and having family in the entertainment industry.. you should know that reality TV is indeed scripted. And i have tatoos but am a convert so dont judge man.... Lastly, Allahu Alem but since this show has started i notice a certain demographic of non Muslims who actuallt do not stare at me and whisper... some guy at a Gas Station said Hey Whats Up? I said Hey not much just trying to stay warm. And he said i like ur show. LoL. It was super cool. More important things in the world to protest, pray and chat about.
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This is so stupid!! Lowe's is just ONE of FIFTY FOUR other companys that did this! Im sure the reason they did was because of all the controversy associated with the show. It has nothing to do with religon people COME ON!! All this is uncalled for! Just think about it, if you ran a fortune 50 company wouldnt you want to try to keep your name from being associated with anything so controversial no matter what the show was about?
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Even though I've seen the show twice, I'm neutral in it's existence something like what Eemaan said. However, I call the world as I see it. I haven't took up the imitative to watch the show anymore. Only G'd knows why, but I support Muslims in doing this project because I respect their way of seeing Islam. None of us is going to know our fate until that day of judgment. Oh did I state that I've read the entire list of companies pulling the ads. Here in NYC I see many ads promoting other religions. For the past 2 days, I've been looking for Islamic based homeschooling animated characters teaching classes like other religions promoting their faith based education online. I think we need to focus more on the needs of our people (Muslims) and their education instead of trying to tell people who we are. The people who refuse to accept, respect, and allow equality with our religion, the H __ with them. They will have to answer to G'd for the treacherous acts they do against us. Pulling our billboards? How about taking down those naked bodies of women, men,and children. The nerve of these executives, because that's where the orders came from. Anyway guys, I'm glad I vented my frustration towards people who refused to accept Muslims as positive role models. I'm tired of explaining, but I'm going to sign this and every petition keep it coming guys. GREAT JOB ICNA!
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[...] CEO Robert Niblock at (704) 758-2084 or Executive Support Mr. Andrew Kilby at (866) 900-4650 and respectfully complain about this [...]
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The email for Robert Niblock is robert.a.niblock@lowes.com
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assalamoalaikum im making this comment from the ICNA-YM branch in edmonton, ab, canada seriously, have any of you even watched this ridiculous show? It is a terrible misrepresentation of muslim toleration ie. saying that we are ok with allowing tattoos, owning bars and clubs, etc if any of you had even watched the show properly you would realize it is so far from the message of our deed in terms of trying to justify various haram acts that we shouldnt even be supporting it! Please Mr. Baig consider what Iève said and dont give more publicity to this show
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[...] CEO Robert Niblock at (704) 758-2084 or Executive Support Mr. Andrew Kilby at (866) 900-4650 and respectfully complain about this [...]
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[...] pulled together a good summary and action alert replete with links; ICNA also stepped into the mix with helpful, specific information. An online petition is also [...]
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[...] pulled together a good summary and action alert replete with links; ICNA also stepped into the mix with helpful, specific information. An online petition is also [...]
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Lowes is not the only one pulling out their ads. About 20 others have done so as well including Bank of America, Pfizer, Progressive Insurance, etc. Here's the list: http://theamericanmuslim.org/tam.php/features/print/all-american-muslim Thanks for being proactive!
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Thank you for providing me an opportunity to participate and register my dismay on Lowe's bad decision. We have to adopt the means available to us to protest in a peacefully. I have not watched the program but I know that it will show the public side of Muslims to fellow Americans. Peace!
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"Streams flow into rivers and rivers flow into seas". The abrogation of the rights of one human being is an abrogation of the rights of all human beings.
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ASAK, I really don't understand why we(Muslims) doing these reality shows. I saw only one episode and switched-off within 15-20 minutes. We don't have to proof anyone that we are pious and good. We should always remember Allah and follow Prohphet Muhammad(SAWS) path. Our Ummah leaders lost vision and doing the same what others are doing. So, please stop your energy in these types of games and we need to concentrate more on Dawaah. This country is based on "freedom to practice any religion". We should understand and focus on Dawaah. Maybe I'm wrong in my own ways or not understood your message correctly; but certainly we should not involve these type of practices. Allahaafiz Zafar
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I am calling to complain regarding Lowe’s decision to pull advertising from TLC’s All-American Muslim. The defamatory remarks made regarding this show are false and hateful towards our community. By caving to Islamophobes, Lowe’s is essentially supporting and disseminating negative stereotypes about American Muslims. This show is neither ‘propaganda’ nor a ‘clear and present danger to the liberties and traditional values’ of Americans. As Americans we value tolerance, understanding and coexistence, all of which are cultivated through All-American Muslim. What portion of Lowe’s advertising guidelines is adverse to these ideals? I will not support a corporation that panders to bigotry and the demands of hate groups. I strongly urge you to reconsider your decision and reinstate advertising for All-American Muslim.
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Jazakum Allah for your initiative in getting Lowes attention to this important matter.
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Assalamu alaikum WRWB, May Allah SWT accept your hard work work and effort. May the Deen of Allah is honoured and appreciated...............
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It would be nice to see a link to the bill so we could read it for ourselves.
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Entirely unconstitutional
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Interesting....
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Please find the link for ramadan 2012 http://www.multifaiths.com/pdf/ramadan2012.pdf
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Good job. Keep it following up plz.
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President Obama, We ask that you fulfill your promise to uphold the U.S. Constitution by vetoing the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. Due process of law is our strength, and not our weakness. We say there can be no detention without a trial, and our freedom is non-negotiable. You must restore and protect the U.S. Constitution and prevent this bill from uprooting the rights of American citizens.
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[...] ICNA organization responded to Anwar Al-Awlaki’s radical remarks in an article entitled ICNA Shariah Council Responds to Al Awlaki directing it towards the Muslim youth. And if you see the comments below it from readers, it is [...]
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[...] press release (http://www.icna.org/icsj-urges-all-to-stand-up-for-human-rights-at-human-rights-day/) from the ICNA Council for Social [...]
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I personally don’t see anything wrong with his statement, nor do I see anything wrong with the actions of our brother Nidal Hassan. However what I see as the major issue here is that we live among the disbelievers, and thefore start to show them the sympathy that they are not deserving of. Allah (swt) says: “Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. And those with him are hard against the disbelievers and merciful among themselves. _” (Quran; 48:29). PLEASE READ TAFSIR IBN KATHIR. I ask you all, by ALLAH, if this verse is not reffering to those American soldiers that wage war on our brothers, sisters, and children, and openly show their anamosity toward’s our Deen, in their media, government foreign and domestic policy (such as their bias anti terror legislation which targets Muslim’s and destroy’s families), and how can we forget their detention centers those known to us like; Guantanamo Bay, Bagram, and Abu Graib, and their many black sites they have scattered around the globe, in which they violate the honor of Muslim’s, young and old, male and female, innocent or “guilty”. Within these prisons honors are violated, mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters, men and women are bothe subject to rape and sexual humiliation, idiological and mental torture, the list of treatment that our fellow Muslim’s have been made to endure is to numerous to go into in detail. (You can research that yourselves). After all this, are you in any doubt about whether or not the above mentioned verse is reffering to these american soldiers? “_for persecution is worse than killing. And they will not cease fighting with you until they turn you back from your religion, if they can; and whoever of you turns back from his religion, then he dies while an unbeliever– these it is whose works shall go for nothing in this world and the hereafter, and they are the inmates of the fire; therein they shall abide.” (Quran; 2:217). “_those who disbelieve desire that you may be careless of your arms and your luggage, so that they may then turn upon you with a sudden united attack_.” (Quran; 4:102). “O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy those outside your ranks: They will not fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: Rank hatred has already appeared from their mouths: What their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain to you the Signs, if you will understand.” (Quran; 3:118). “If they were to get the better of you, they would behave to you as enemies, and stretch forth their hands and their tongues against you for evil, and they ardently desire that you may disbelieve. (Quran; 60:2). “Many of the followers of the Book wish that they could turn you back into unbelievers after your faith, out of envy from themselves, (even) after the truth has become manifest to them; but pardon and forgive, so that Allah should bring about His command; surely Allah has power over all things.” (Quran; 2:109). “Allah does not forbid you respecting those who have not made war against you on account of (your) religion, and have not driven you forth from your homes, that you show them kindness and deal with them justly; surely Allah loves the doers of justice.” “Allah only forbids you respecting those who made war upon you on account of (your) religion, and drove you forth from your homes and backed up (others) in your expulsion, that you make friends with them, and whoever makes friends with them, these are the unjust.” (Quran; 60:8-9). “And if they break their oaths after their agreement and (openly) revile your religion, then fight the leaders of unbelief– surely their oaths are nothing– so that they may desist.” “What! will you not fight a people who broke their oaths and aimed at the expulsion of the Messenger, and they attacked you first; do you fear them? But Allah is most deserving that you should fear Him, if you are believers.” “Fight them, Allah will punish them by your hands and bring them to disgrace, and assist you against them and heal the hearts of a believing people.” (Quran; 9:12-14). “Those who believe fight in the way of Allah, and those who disbelieve fight in the way of the false gods. Fight therefore against the friends of the Shaitan; surely the strategy of the Shaitan is weak.” (Quran; 4:76). And if the words of our Lord were not sufficient for you; Countless american spokesmen, and even an Ex-Guantanamo Bay guard has openly declared that we are faced with a war on Islam, (not terrorism, as they might like to have you think). So, Oh servant of Allah (swt), weep not, nor be sad regarding those who went foward in anamosity towards your religion, rather rejoice and be happy that maybe a great evil has been prevented. P.s. I’m sure many deluded Muslim’s will differ with me, and argue that not every soldier shares this anamosity towards Islam, and I will respond to them by telling them that numerous times have the Mujahideen attemted to reach out to these individuals through their media outlets, and has been urging them constantly not to support the Masonic, pro Zionist agenda of their governments. Here is one of them occassions: http://evideo.alarabiya.net/ShowClip.aspx?ClipID=2007.02.01.01.35.01.210 Most importantly, in the time of our Prophet (saw) who said that every disbeliever in the army of Quraish were anti-Islam? But did that prevent the Muslim’s from waging war against them? “O you who believe! if any from among you turn back from his Faith, soon will Allah produce a people whom He will love as they will love Him,- lowly with the believers, mighty against the disbelievers, fighting in the way of Allah, and fearing not the blame of any blamer. That is the grace of Allah, which He will bestow on whom He pleaseth. And Allah encompasseth all, and He knoweth all things.” (Quran; 5:54). As-Salam-Ylakum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuh. Your brother, Abu Yahya.
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[...] of radicalism and teaching its members violence and the evils of Jews and America. ICNA issued a press release earlier this month expressing support and sympathy for the OWS [...]
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fu non muslim americans
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I applaud ICNA stance on wall street. Wall street is the satin's abode, where corporate greed naurishes.
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Assalamu Alaikum, I love Imam Anwar. Whatever changed him i don't know. But i sincierly ask Allah to grant him Jannah and make him of the martyrs. And ask Allh to bless him people. We had many good from him.
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He does not know Islam otherwise he would not behave like this. If he was a Muslim and did this, he was supposed to be punished fiercely by court. He and most of people do not understand the true sense of free speech. Does any one in Christianity has any right to call bad names the Saints in front of the public?
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There are 3 million muslims in the U.S. and 300 million non muslims. Do you really believe you can bully us like you do the Europeans and Canadians?
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What dont you people understand about free speech?
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[...] tents with Islamic signs and a Bahraini flag. And the Islamic Circle of North America issued a statement that included this: “ICNA sympathizes with the message of Occupy Wall Street protesters and [...]
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asSalam aleikum, This endorsement by ICNA is simply a political statement and makes little sense. It really does not matter whether we support this movement or not. It is a useless and futile movement. Every problem that exists is a result of our ever-present failure to follow the laws of Allah. We need to go much further than the Federal Reserve or Obama: We need to hold ourselves accountable. The good news is that there is no need to “abolish the fed” or “occupy wall street.” The Federal Reserve and Wall Street are already obsolete, just like all human made institutions they will soon end. The Constitution has been meaningless since the Civil War. Where is it written that Americans deserve high-paying jobs? In any case, since when does protesting produce something of value or create employment? How will protesting create jobs? America's impending collapse will not be stopped by whining people holding signs. Do the protesters seriously insist that the government create fake jobs just as it already creates fake money? The reason wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few under this system is because of 1)legalized interest, 2)fractional reserve banking and 3)fiat currency. Yet most of the dialogue completely ignores this. Any system based on economic cheating, including things like legalized interest will collapse, it is a natural law. It is unsustainable. “… the greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small scale, in our own gardens. If only 10% of us do this, there is enough for everyone. Hence the futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens, who depend on the very system they attack, and who produce words and bullets, not food and shelter.” (Bill Mollison, ‘Father of Permaculture’) Find out how to return to a natural way of life: Learn about Permaculture
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Assalamu Alykoum, How dare you use a clock to calculate the Asar salat time when we have clear hadith that we are supposed to pray when the shadow is X times the length of an object? You also use pre-calculated times for the entire year without checking the shadows, even for your own location. Did you forget how the Ulemas opposed the clock unanimously when it was first used to calculate prayer times? Now we are all sold out! Blasphemy!
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Assalam Alaikum, Br. Anwarul One brotherly advice to you and all the readers..please refrain from passing a judgement and making decisions based on our limited knowledge and understanding of the Deen. At the time of our Prophet (pbuh) there were no skyrises and no pollution, and it was easy to do moon sighting. Also it was not easy to communicate with the broader communities in other regions. Now the world has shrunk to a single community. You can reach out to your family across the globe in seconds. Could you even imagine that in those early times? I am not saying that we should not follow moon-sighting. Moon-sighting is sunnah and there are special dua's when sighting the moon. All I am saying is that we should be open minded and dont' make it a big deal. Islam is a broad minded religion and Allah (swt) wants us to be broad minded people. So please, please don't be narrow minded. Be open to new ideas, and use logical reasoning within the boundaries of Islam to understand the given situations. Jazakallah Khair Sincerely, Your Humble Brother
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Know that I am praying for you and the whole Muslim family around the world. I have recently written a book called KING of GLORY beautifully illustrated by a talented artist in Argentina. It shows the deeper meaning of Eid al-Adha. If you would like a complementary copy just let me know. God bless you, P. D. Bramsen
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Apparently, no one in favor of the method of moon sighting, is proactive to commend on the survey report. Two thirds of the communities decided to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday, the 30th August by the method of calculation. It does not mean that they were correct to make the decision absolutely. Allah knows the best. Islam does not go with popularity. Islam goes by Allah’s order and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him). The prophet (pbuh) used to see the moon locally and never supported any astronomical calculation regarding this. Creating a calendar by calculation, and follow it firmly without moonsighting, is a deviation from the path of the Prophet (pbuh). It is done so for worldly matters. The number of the followers of the Prophet (pbuh) was very low at the beginning, it increased to a large number, and again will fall to a minimum before the day of judgment. Out of 73 sects of muslims, only one will be successful. So, let us try to be within the one of seventy thirds. May Allah accept it.
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Assalaamo alaikum, Thank you for the survey results. According to Table 1, 68.75% or 69% mosques celebrated eid on Tuesday, as announced by ISNA, 30.61% or 31% mosques celebrated eid on Wednesday. A proper headline would be something like, "More Than Twice As Many Mosques Celebrated Eid Following Islamic calendar/ISNA/calculation/Fiqh Council". Regardless how they decided, most mosques in this survey offered eid prayers on Tuesday. As more Muslims understand that sighting the moon is not necessary and sufficient condition, more will opt to celebrate eid according to the Islamic calendar/calculation method, hence, bringing more conformity and harmony. Allah Hafiz, Mahmood Sabri
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as-salaam 'alaykum, While I love ICNA, I very strongly disagree with this stance. The narrative that the Occupy Wall Street movement presents is based on ignorance and misinformation. This notion of 1% vs 99% is misleading. It was not "Wall Street Greed" that created these problems, but Government intervention that created perverse incentives in the market, which subsequently were used by businesses. The root cause was the gov't hand in the financial system. Even then, the rich already pay 36% of their income in taxes, while everyone else only pays ~2.25%. If anything, this "1%" should be upset about their excessive taxes - and I fail to see how this is not dhulm. As a student of Economics, it is clear that supporting left-wing policies has produced nothing but more suffering, more poverty, and more misery, especially for the poorest people. Conversely, supporting freedom and market-based economies results in progress and development. The way to help the poor is to create economic opportunities for them, not to steal wealth from rich people. Traditionally Muslims were more or less libertarian with a low Zakah rate. Now en masse we've adopted the ideas of Keynes and Marx. Ultimately while I disagree with this position, I love ICNA and appreciate the great work you all do. wa salaam
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Mr. or Ms. Fernandez: This is the only statement on the OWS home page about why they are protesting: "#ows is fighting back against the corrosive power of major banks and multinational corporations over the democratic process, and the role of Wall Street in creating an economic collapse that has caused the greatest recession in generations." I am a former federal bank examiner, and before that I worked as a mortgage banker. If you research what happened in the major banks and brokerage houses leading up to the financial crisis, you will find that there was an amazing amount of criminal activity which was never prosecuted. This was due to the SEC and the US Department of Justice being hampered in their investigations by those with political clout. And we know this clout is bought with US dollars. US corporations have become skilled at buying influence to make sure the laws are made to benefit them. The rest of us do not have this power individually, but we do have the constitutional right to petition the government for the redress of grievances. People are using that right to let our leaders know that we are aware of the growing economic inequality in this country, and that we know our elected leaders are to blame. That is the cause.
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Thanks Br. Shaikh for clarifying. Since I had issues with original survey form, probably I did not try all options after it was fixed. I had written to ICNA twice pointing out mistakes. They never responded to either one. Based upon form change, I thought that they took action on only my first email. But based upon your explanation seems like either they took action on my 2nd email also or perhaps it was corrected along with Ist one. Thanks again. Now I know where the data came from.
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Very good effort for collecting data! May be in future we could have a common web portal used by all Masjids in US and it will send notification when the main organization like ISNA or ICNA make Eid announcements. This way the Masjids can make local announcements and Eid would be observed on same day in US. Just an idea...
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"Masha Allah". Excellent unbiased work. Puts the issue in perspective. Because of the survey being user fiendly and to the point, you got an excellent (% rate) response. Very informative.
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When will we all be one and make decisions as one and show the unity that is clearly lacking? If it does not matter (either calculations are valid apparently) which method is chosen, what stops us from choosing one method so we all can enjoy Eid together? Why can't the Imam of the mosque in Mecca/Kaaba make the call? 1.3Billion and counting Muslims and disparate methods. Irony is we have differences even when it comes to Eid-Al-Adha which is 10 days into the month. What comes first, unity among Muslims or following different interpretations of Sunnah and Hadith? I wonder if a community in India experienced night of power on the 25th night of Ramadan, will I miss out (it would be 24th day for me) on the blessings? Or vice-versa? Or are there multiple nights of power? Allah knows best. May we all be rightly guided. Ameen.
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@Khalid Akhtar Question #3 appears only if you select Tuesday as the day of Eid ul Fitr 2011. Because any method could be used to observe Eid on Tuesday. But if you select Wednesday then there is no need for question #3 as it is certainly not due to calculation. I think this is quite a valid survey form.
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Assalamu Alaikum, The survey was wonderful! I was quite surprised that 30% of US Masjids responded. That is a huge number. Dr. Khalid, I don't think ICNA contacted every single Masjid in the US for this survey so it's not fair to be so critical towards the masjids or the Imams. In the future, ICNA might want to send the survey through snail mail and also give people the option to fill it out online. Whatever the case, Jazakumullah for the survey. I'm quite surprised that such a high percentage of Masjids go with calculations. Our Masjid most likely will be switching to calculations/ISNA because it is much more convenient for people and for other reasons. Local sighting decisions at times are made at midnight. I'm surprised that a Masjid did Eid on Monday. Surely that must be a mistake. :) Wassalam, An Imam
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Assalam-o-alaikum: I have reservations about this survey. The day survey was announced it had a question about which method was used to make decision. But survey form had issue and would allow only one method to be chosen (calculation). So I wrote back and next day that question disappeared. I checked survey link (http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/html/632535/839813ab5fa3) even now and it does not have that question (Interestingly it has question #1, 2, & 4 but no #3). It does have question about which day but not which method. So without that question I don’t know where the statistics about method (“Table 2: Basis of your Mosque’s decision on Eid ul Fitr”) came from. Perhaps there was some other means of collecting information also used other than online survey but if it was then it should be mentioned.
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Assalam O Alaykum: Jazak Allah Khayr for all the good work in creating and presenting this survey. Really informative and detailed.
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Thank you for your mail..
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ICNA has done a good effort in creating and preseting this survey. Hopefully in the future we will see more similar surveys that will bring a better prespective of how we approach such issues and guide us towards a unified resolution. Jazal Allah
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Allahu Akbar! Encourage supporters of ICNA to refuse all new credit card offers from the banks. Return the offer in the return postage paid envelope with NO I am One of the 99%.
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"ICNA sympathizes with Occupy Wall Street protesters and fully supports their cause. " Could you please clarify what their "cause" is? The official OWS web site states on the home page that "we don't need Wall Street and we don't need politicians to build a better society." Are you advocating the abolition of these institutions? Or building a society that exists separately from these institutions? How would this society be structured? How would it function? How would it improve the lives of those at the bottom of the economic ladder? Don't forget that many Americans emigrated from Russia, China, Cuba and other nations that had "revolutions" based on "economic justice". The history of these nations shows that good intentions can produce horrific results. I'm sure you will understand why so many Americans are so skeptical of a movement that appears to have a similar agenda.
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This is a survey not an election. You don't need 100% participation. You only need a sample which is usually a small fraction. For example during elections, surveys are made for the whole nation based on response from a couple of thousand among the population of Millions. This survey got response regarding almost 30% mosques. This is HUGE and considered extremely accurate.
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My father recommended me that we should invite you in our University (Depaul) to address MSA. Would you please like to come to Chicago and give some of your valuable time.
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Also instead of saying "may Allah punish him" why can't you all say may Allah shed the ignorance from his heart? Allah talks about forgiveness so many times in the Quran but the very few people in our religious circle that go wild and suggest retributivist means are the people who give us the rest of us a bad name by posting all over these sites.
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While I'm sure this guy is an ignorant person, I wanted to point out something else - I think ICNA shouldn't generalize all Muslims as believing the same thing, re: "Muslim believe dog to be unclean." The Qur'an talks about The story of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, where the dog was a loyal companion. All this talk about dogs being unclean and haraam is a cultural myth that's infiltrated the minds of our people. Don't mix Islam and old ethnic culture. Thanks.
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Assalam O Alaykum Isn't it sad that only 624 Centers responded out of about 2700 listed by Riad Ali of www.Muslimguide.com. It is even sadder that only 181 were the Imams or the leaders of the Centers or Mosques? May Allah help us all. Jazak Allah Khayr for your work, I do really apprevciate it. Sincerely, Khaliq Baig, M.D. President Islamic Information Center / Masjid Al Noor Las Vegas, NV
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This is nice. Hopefully its done again in a few years and includes a lot more people and mosques inshaAllah. JazakAllah for the work.
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I see Christian billboards up all of the time...Muslims have every right to do this. When people say: "the pain of 9/11 is still too raw", they are not taking any efforts to get rid of their bigotry and Islamophobia. Also, many Muslims were killed in 9/11 as well... There is nothing wrong with this.
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I am disappointed that writer Mr Ahmed is so negative and wonder why he does not express compassion. I knew Sr Uzma during the time her husband was detained and am proud that ICNA Relief was able to assist the family in its hour of need and many others like it. I think the negative reponse I hear in a few responses is called blaming the victim and I think that the idea that their ordeal reflects badly on Islam or on Muslims is really quite backward thinking. With other activists I encouraged Sister Uzmah to join others protesting the way that non terrorist Muslims were being treated by the US government as if they were major national security cases. It illustrated the falseness of much of US policy after 9/11. Uzmah did not complain about selling the furniture to try to keep the family fed. Her sacrifice and the patience of her husband made an impression on me and many others as a good example. They should not be called names! It is good that Muslims tell their stories not to show themselves as victim but to leave us wanting justice, not revenge. The hundreds of Muslims unjustly placed in isolation cells for months after 9/11 deserve a profound apology from the US government. Both the UN and major human rights organizations and even the Inspector General of the Department of Justice all recognize the wrong done to these Muslims in the name of security.
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All of the hate that is mounting needs to stop. Muslims are not the only people that don't 'assimilate'. I refer to the Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, Mormons, Hindu's...why must people point their angry fingers at Muslims? I am a reverted Muslim, born and raised from generations of 'born' americans. Why do people point at hijabi's? Nuns cover their hair, as do orthodox jewish women, and the christians depiction of the Mother of Jesus, Mary always has her with her head covered. This is just getting ridiculous that average americans don't know (or don't care) about history or their own religion to see the similarities. Women took the streets at the turn of the century (1900's) to get the right to vote, and again in the 1970's for equal pay, the african-american's took to the street for equality in the 1960's...maybe its time for us to take to the streets and demand an end to Islamaphobia and fair treatment....we should be able to gather together in peace to help our communities without being harrased, we should be able to walk through our neighborhoods with a hijab on without anti-Islamic hate comments being hurled at us. America is supposed to be the great melting pot...why as a whole are letting these people stand over that pot with a strainer trying to take out what they don't like. Equality for all, and peace. Knowledge is the key. Ignorance breeds intolerance and intolerance breeds hate. We must stop the ignorance, our children should know peace and acceptance.
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As-Salaamu Alaikum: Practicing Muslims are targeted more than those Muslims that want to blend into Americans culture. Some Muslims are made to feel uncomfortable in their own homes. Air vents are not only blow air into the home, but also the smell of drugs, paint, etc., etc.,. Muslims are now in the lion's den.
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As Salaamu Alaikum...We here in the Buffalo Area...for it being our first time having MFD...we had 600 or so attend...and WE HAD A BALL !!!!! THe funniest part to me was hearing the Brothers CONVINCE each other to ride the ViPer Roller Coaster......I am still hearing about it. Next Year it is ON !!!! More Vendors, more Booths InshaAllah...and MORE MUSLIMS.
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[...] calling the verdict “a blow to the civil rights of Americans across the country.” In a statement, it said, “the guilty verdict undermines the very foundation of non-violent protest, which has [...]
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ASAK, I need to know if you guys provide marital counselling for husbands/wives over on the phone or web?
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Derek reeve or whatever his name is has no class and is very disrescpectful we should organize a protest in his district!!
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More information about islam including the life of the holy prophet, Naats by Owais Raza Qadri, holy quaran, islamic documentry by Shahid Masood and much more, Every new hadith. Islamic Lectures by Molana Tariq Jameel, Name Of Allah, Biogrpahpy of the Holy prophet. end of times, hiddden truth.
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His intentions are bad, and shouldn't incite inflamation by doing these kinds of acts. But if you look the other side of it, what this stupid guy doesn't know is that he is actually promoting Islam by doing this. Islam has always spread like brush fire when it is unjustly defamed. That is the work of Allah, and no one else. Adnan.
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Derek Reeve is a person who has no class ,he thinks he can get popularity by insulting muslims.Oviously he has no bussiness leading a city.The one who show no respect to other will get no respect.May allah punish him in this world and hearafter.
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Obama was heckled as anti-christ two days ago. Wonder if they will charge that guy.
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Assalaam alaikum. May Allah grant all of the courage to speak out against the wrong. The voice is only as strong as the faith one has. If this fight dies off so will we. Look at your children, how much love do you have for them? Why do think that Islam has spread? Did the Shahaba just sit? Only 23 yrs, and now much have become LAZY. ONLY LOVING THEMSELVES and the pebble in the sand.
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There must be a bondry line against free speech right. Reeve, having a responsible status, has shown irresponsible bahaviour that he himself knows it. i am surprised why others are supproting him. All of them should fear their Creator who also created all prophets including Muhammed (PBUH) for true guidance to the mankind, and we respect all of them. if Reeve and his supporters donot repent they will definitely be punished by GOD in this world and hereafter.
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As muslims, we need to prtoect not only prophet Muhammed (SAAW), but all other prophets such as Jesus, Moses Noah. We have more right upon them then the non-believers.
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May Allah punish him as soon as possible.Ameeeeen
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Shame on Reeve, he doesn't desever to be a council member. It seems like since he can't do any damage to muslims physically so he thought just use the dog. What a low life pathetic inhuman bastard that he is.
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I hope and pray to God that his enemy of Allah and enemy of muslims gets attacked by his two dogs any may they maul him to death.........I am disappointed in ISNA and all of these so called muslim organizations always trying to be politically correct and all ways wanting to appease the Kuffar, when are these muslim organizations going to wake up and relize that this is a war on Islam and start telling them how it is Right now there is a very growing rise of anti Islam/Muslim sentiment in the west for example from the right wing Christian extremist Anders Breivik who bombed and killed his fellow country men in Norway because he did not want Islam to take over his country and we have growing right wing anti Muslim extremist organizations in Europe and politicans coming out with laws on banning's of veils, minerats,mosques and Sharia and we have U.S politicans who are running to become the president of united states saying that muslims dont have any constitutional rights and should be put through litmus test and also the petrail of msilims in the media and part of the reason why this is happening is because we have islomophope propaganda being spread by anti Muslim bigots who have an agenda to go to war with Islam and Muslims The war on Islam isn't just a military war it is also a psychological warfare, When the Nazis were exterminating the jews in Nazi Germany they first made propaganda to demonize them before they can start throwing them into gas chambers and when the American government or any country goes to war they make propaganda against another country to demonize the enemy and now there are Islamophobe propagandist such as Robert Spencer a, prejudice, bigot islamophobe, propagandist who has a axe to grind with Islam and who gladly takes millions of dollars of donations from jewish extremist organizations who are really front, proxy organizations for Mosad, and there agenda is to make a American population census anti Islam and pro Israel, and with the help of right wing Christian Zionist who are against muslims and are currently at war with Muslim country's and support the state of isreal also have a hand in the islamophobe propaganda the Islamophobe propagandist deceive lie and will take islamic sources distort & mistranslates them or take them out of context or even go as far as to make things up
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This is an outrage. Please be aware that this is totally unacceptable. To Mr.Derek Reeve, this is not Free speech, this getting cheap publicity, by insulting 2 billion muslims around the world. I hope you recant and refrain from using a blessed name like this. If you will not give due respect then you in turn shall not receive it.
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Muslim Organisations and Muslim Leaders are NOT doinh anything properly to educate the Main Stream America about the Glory of Islamic culture,religion and accomplishments.We do not have any such programs on the table. Hence what do you expect?? We have a project called MILLENNIUM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.ORG to build a huge and outstanding university for education. American Muslims must do something spectacular now to show the glory of Islam through great projects. Then only the American mind can turn towards Islam favorably. Please see the above Website and endorse this project so that our furutre generation would live in peace and dignity. Assalam, ZAHIR AHMED www.millenniuminternationaluniversity.org and also ,www.islamic-video.com
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This society is based on 'emotionalism' not clear-headed-thinking! After reading your article on the FBI it made me chuckle at the absurdity involved in the thinking that those who are themselves 'liars' you expect to listen to the truth about Islam? But this seems to be the direction that the immigrant community wants to go toward. Go ahead and waste your time. My suggestion to you would be to read some back ground information on their former director the homosexual J. EDGAR HOOVER! We know that the propoganda is that everyone in America is equal, that's a flat out lie! It's frustrating to us as American born Muslim converts to see you trying to pretend that you are white in our estimation. But, to each his/her own. Salaam-ai-Laikum
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A person who does not respect others/their religions/their Prophets/their culture and values is not qualified for a leadership role. By insulting a Prophet and His followers, Derek Reeve has proved that he does not qualify for his seat. Therefore, he should resign. He has not only insulted Prophet Muhammad and His followers, but he has also insulted America by naming his other dog 'America'. He is insulting America while he is an active member of the Govt. This points towards a strong disqualification for the seat he his holding.
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assalamu alaikuum, Everything happen we belief from Allah,and there are perposes,a test or ..,which needs a sabar-patient, and we belief it woul be followed a good-an easiest as long as we have the sabar and have our self close to Creator, Allah. If someone talk bad to us we need to find out the nice way to answer or discuss nicely. If they insulted, yelling,mad and..., dont return or answer as they are, because whats the different between them and us. We ask Allah to always guide us to the right decision, to have jihat to our nafs, to protect us make decision while we are in emotion. indeed they put us on criminal record,but in eye of Allah we are in high rank than them., these kids are our shoulder and solders, may Allah give them comfort and strong muslim, ameen..?
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Sigh what did you think was gonna happen? These "kids" failed miserably in their attempt to "protest". Now they have a criminal history... gj retards.
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This story is very sad and seems to be true. Is this America or not. None of Americas laws are being applied. They're not even letting him have a lawyer. They would love to live in America, who wouldn't.
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I would never want this to happen to me. I understand how they feel. Who wouldn't want to live in America? It is a lot better than Pakistan. Imagine getting arrested out of nowhere. Her brother commits a crime and she gets arrested. How is that fair?
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This story is very tragic and seems to be true. I don't see any of Americas laws being applied here. The man received no lawyer, had no charges against him and no due process. Are we in America or Syria? Of course,the family misses living here,who wouldn't? It is still the best place to live. No doubt about that.
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I have questions about Islam; can you explain them to me? Is it permissible for a Muslim to be a sincere friend to a person who is not Muslim?. Praise be to Allaah. It is not permissible for a Muslim to make friends with a mushrik or to take him as a close friend, because Islam calls on us to forsake the kaafirs and to disavow them, because they worship someone other than Allaah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “O you who believe! Take not as friends the people who incurred the Wrath of Allaah (i.e. the Jews). Surely, they have despaired of (receiving any good in) the Hereafter, just as the disbelievers have despaired of those (buried) in graves (that they will not be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection)” [al-Mumtahanah 60:13] This was also the teaching of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). 1 – It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) that he heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say, “Do not keep company with anyone but a believer and do not let anyone eat your food but one who is pious.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2395; Abu Dawood, 4832. Abu ‘Eesa al-Tirmidhi said: this hadeeth is hasan. It was also classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 2519). Abu ‘Eesa al-Khattaabi said: Rather he warned against keeping company with anyone who is not pious and against mixing with them or eating with them, because eating with a person instills friendship and love in the heart. He said: do not make friends with anyone who is not pious; do not take him as a companion with whom you eat and chat. (Ma’aalim al-Sunan, Haamish Mukhtasar Sunan Abi Dawood, 7/185, 186). 2 – It was narrated from Samurah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do not live among the mushrikeen and do not mix with them, for whoever lives among them or mixes with them is not one of us.” (Narrated by al-Bayhaqi, 9/142; al-Haakim, 2/154. He said, it is saheeh according to the conditions of al-Bukhaari. The hadeeth was also classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilat al-Saheehah, 2/229 with its corroborating reports). But it is permissible to deal with them in a kind manner in the hope that they might become Muslim. It was narrated that Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: There was a Jewish boy who used to serve the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and he fell sick. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came to visit him. He sat by his head and said, “Become Muslim.” (The boy) looked at his father who was with him, and he (the father) said, “Obey Abu’l-Qaasim (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).” So he became Muslim, and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) went out, saying, “Praise be to Allaah Who has saved him from the Fire” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1290). And Allaah knows best.
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Anser Mahmoods is a typical story & has semblance to many such persons. The way she narrated, may seek sympathy from ordinary muslims. But carefully going through would just make sense of how these people are trying to get sympathized at the cost of Islam. Foolish to say that her children are unable to adjust in their own country. This just reflects their greed. They want more money, more fame belittle their poor co-citizens. Bypassing the rules of the country they stay with expired visas, fraud etc. they are mocking of islam and its values. They should thank god for just a few months in prison instead years. For reasons not told for holding few months in prison, after a big issue happened in a country, its common in the interest of law enforcement agencies which seems to be absurd in the view of Ms.Mahmood. YOU RUN TO AMERICA FOR MORE MONEY & GET ANGERED IF U R SUBJECTED TO SOME PAIN WHEN SITUATION DEMANDS. Also I dont find any fault with ICNA to help a lonely women with little kids, its just a cause of humanity and not more than that. and their role is appreciable as well as the American lawyer who helped her.
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We are generating slides on each SSBG collaborative agency for the SSBG ROI event presentation tomorrow. Individual slides are being developed for each collaborative agency. Logos are needed for the agencies that were part of the Catholic Charities Collaborative. Can you send me copies of your logo? Thank you, Jeff
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Great statement! It really is necessary to occasionally remind Islamaphobics about the Muslim point of view on this.
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The brothers in ICNA should of also mentioned that one of the root causes of the 9/11 attacks were because of the fact that the U.S. government invades Muslims country's pre and post 9/11 and kill millions and thousands of Muslim civilians and installs & props up oppressive brutal dictators and exploits the natural resources of Muslim lands for generations
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After such a horrendous story they still want to come back to US. After spending only 7 years in US the kids are having a hard time to adjust in Pakistan. They moved back in 2002 and now its 2011, it’s hard to believe they are having a hard time to adjust in Pakistan. Moreover, they were illegal to begin with so what is the point of this story? By reading this entire thing I can easily tell 50% are lies. Plus this family is just trying to take advantage somehow. How the hell they want to come back again if they went through so much trouble? Typical Karachite who ruined Karachi first, took all the money from innocent people, came to US, ruin US by not paying taxes plus by making credit card frauds, then they are talking against US. And then want to come back to US???? ICNA, are you guys publishing this story to represent Muslims? If yes, what type of Muslims are you trying to represent? Shame on ICNA, how in the world you can publish such an idiotic story? You are the face of Islam here in US and you are publishing such garbage. What image are you trying to create? Didn't anyone read this whole fake story before you decided to put it on the web? Are you guys promoting illegal immigrants or what? Try to find some valid story and publish that. Literally shame on ICNA. I am so disappointed on this article and you guys are publishing this garbage on 9/11. Shame on you guys shame on you. Whoever was responsible for publishing this idiotic article should be fired and proper action needs to be taken as to why such garbage was promoted. Don’t promote such thugs as Muslims. These are just bad people that any religion, race culture can ave. This entire article has nothing to do with Islam. But again, it just hard to believe that ICNA published this garbage. SHAME ON YOU ICNA. God Bless Islam God Bless United States of America
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It is needed to put out a statement like this at this occasion.
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I totally agree with Br Arif. Allah-swt orders to Obey Allah and Obey Prophet in many verses. The sahih Hadith COMMANDS 'SEE and FAST" SEE and Break the FAST"or "Complete 30 DAYS" Sahih Sunnah: Abu `Umair bin Anas said on the authority of his paternal uncles, who were companions of the Prophet (sas):"Some men came riding to the Prophet (sas) and testified that they had sighted the Hilaal the previous day. Prophet (sas) therefore commanded the people to break the fast and to go out to their place of prayer in the morning. "(Ahmad, ibn maja nasaee, Abu Daud).Prophet(s) accepted the testimony from those who were not local or was traveling. This is in the Fiqhs of all /at least 3 imams: Hanafees, Malik and Hambal. All Imams professed that, 'if you find something I said or do to be contradictory to Quran/Sunnah, and then leave what I say’ (Imam Shafai ?Iktilaf -ul Matali). This is the opinion of the many authentic and qualified Scholars. Many of them are against using the calculations; But they gave fatwas and said the first moon crescent sighted anywhere in the world- should be the Universal and determine beginning of Islamic month for all countries in the world including the KSA and not otherwise. European Council for Fatwa and Research Statement (ECFR) Determining the Start of the Month of Shawal based on these conditions and the decision passed by the International Fiqh Academy, resolution number 18, during its third assembly in 1986.
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The name "Why Islam" sounds just fine to me. Keep up the good work inshaAllaah :)
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I was wondering if you rescheduled the bags for my children... we couldnt get out that monday do to the huracane Irene... I'llbe very greatful to get this help.
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where are the locations? i email you but never gave me the location and time its very rude
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Salaam & Eid Mubarak to all Muslims whether they are celebrating on Tuesday or Wednesday. We're all still Muslim and remain undivided despite such disagreements. To those, who rightly insist on going by moon-sighting, I invite them also to consider the following: when moon had been sighted, Prophet (SAW) ordered horsemen to race towards neighboring communities to inform that moon has been sighted for Ramadan or Eid. The neighboring communities accepted the news of authenticated new moon-sighting. Their limitation was speed of horses, but the intent was there to include as many communities as they could even if others did not see the moon. Had there been phone or website available those days, they would let the entire world community know that moon has been sighted. And, they porobably would make moon-sighting a global decision, not local. In today's world, with the help of Internet and electronic communication, when we have valid evidence from a community that moon has been sighted, all Muslims of the world can start the new month. Last issue we need to settle is whether we estimate birth of moon, or go by moon sighting every new month. New month beginning should be decided at global level, not local level. Otherwise, how do we establish a global Islamic calendar?
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I live in Philadelphia, and would like to know what are the requirements to receive a book bag and supplies? Also, where will the giveaway be located.
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May Allah sbt guide us to be on right path of Islam,and give us power of unity. This is absurd that we divided on the major events like EID.If we not learning & didn't learn being Muslim living in USA we are totally lost.
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I have a comment(question as well) on moon sighting and begining of Ramadan and Eid. My friends from (almost) every where of USA and Canada told me "Eid Mubarak" today (Aug 30th). I said them that I am fasting because our local mosque has decided to complete 30 days of fasting as moon was not sighted in North America.Eevery year we get the same problem regarding Ramadan and Eid. My question is: Prophet (PBUH) asked to see moon sight for Ramadan and Eid. Doesn't it imply the condition that new moon must be there (whether we see it or not for cloud or any other reasons)? Moon must be there otherwise we cannot see the moon and thus without the existence of moon we cannot begin Ramadan or celibrate Eid. If the existence of moon is the condition of begining of Ramadan and Eid then why can't we decide what should be actual first day of Shawwal month and thus the day of Eid? Regardless we see or not moon follows its natural way as detemined by Allah to circle it orbit? Why can't our Muslim religious leaders of North America agree on this?
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The way Allah swt setup this system, new moon (technical or visible) can never be at the same time or same day everywhere in the world. So what ICNA decided is perfectly legitimate and valid. Unite at the local level and decide as ahead of time as you can based on local sunset / moonset times so people can plan easily.
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Brothers, Please don't imitate Islam like as Christians. The ordains coming from Vatican, Christians oblige to them. We are not supposed to follow Saudi Arabia. Who are they? Is prophet still controlling Saudi Arabia or the US puppets are there? Plus Prophet (PBUH) had never ever mentioned to anywhere to follow Saudi Arabia to celebrate Islamic rituals. Prophet (PBUH) revealed Islam 1400 years ago which is everlasting and a complete solution. He revealed Islam in such a way that if someone is totally disconnected from the rest of the world but the Quran and Hadith is with him, enough for Siratul Mustaqim. So, my point is: Let us follow his guidelines whatever he said and what is there in the holy Quran. Please consult to a Mufti (who does not have lust for any worldly matters) regarding any Mas'ala and be stick to that. Inshallah Allah SWT will guide us in the right path. Jazakumullah.
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Our heartfelt sympathies to the moon-worshippers of the world who looked and looked but couldn’t find it at least in their sky last night. Be not disheartened, you will find it somewhere tonight, iA. Our sincere advice to the rejecters of the moon-worshipping faith, please do find room in your heart to see that moon comes through stages. It is regional, it cannot be seen globally in exactly the same phase and at the same time, no matter how much they would wish it to be. Our heartfelt felicitations to the rejecters of both faiths – for believing in One God, One World, One Humanity and One Global Community of Muslims. Maybe one day there would be One Faith to guides us all. And, Dire warnings of severe consequences to the leaders of both faiths, if they do not shape up they will be shipped out for sure. If they do not desist using God’s given senses and intelligence, and continue to sow the seeds of discord and division, may the wrath of Allah be upon them both. And to those who are only here for the ride, who sit on the fences or think it is all in fun and games – no accountability here or reckoning in the hereafter ...... the same to you too. While Christians give light to the world to see in darkness, the Jews give hospitals and procedures to cure blindness and even the Hindus pretend they have the third eye of wisdom to see the unseen, Muslims of the world argue amongst themselves as to who is more blind than the other.
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in Instead we can say "I am Muslim, Do you want to know Why"
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As Salaamu Aalaykum, its not the end of the world, some of us will have a shorter Ramadan and others will have a longer Ramadan. The world wont implode. But for those using such foul language to get their message across take a minute to reflect on what you have learned this Ramadan and if this behavior is befitting of a Muslim. Making the Angels Write Down Curse Words - Kamal El-Mekki http://youtu.be/YG_FI-k37Bs Wa Salaam
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To my brother who mentioned that moon is 2%>>> please do some research before mentioning on these websites and confusing others. The sunset today was later then moonset so despite the new moon being present it couldnt be seen.Before bullshiting use all the scientific gadgets present ;)
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I believe the moon sighting at old times was to confirm the end of Ramadan beyond any doubts. But with so many scientific gadgets available online these days sticking to the old ways doesn't make much sense. I just checked the Google moon using my current location which clearly shows 2% of the new moon as of now. i.e. August 30, 2011 2:45 am. Is this not enough proof of moon sighting??. Please wake up and show unity at least at one prestigious front.
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I don't understand how you(ICNA) call yourself muslim organization for all Muslim in America and when all Muslim are looking toward you for important decisions you turn around and hide under the table. You people are the biggest FITNA which keeping muslims not being one in this country. I will never send $1 to you or any of these fitna organization rather i will donate it to people directly who need them and make sure I let other muslims know as well. Go ahead and do your interfaith and hanging out with kafir thing. "very disappointed"
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I have three questions. I hope someone can answer them: 1. What does moon sight-ability has to do with fasting, piety, Muslims or Islam? 2. What people in the world have more blind leading the blind? 3. Which God intervenes making moon visible or invisible to a small group of select people only two times a year – one at the start and the other at the end of Ramadan?
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I am happy that ICNA stepped down and allows local mosques to dictate moon sightings. Their authority would supersede the authority of a local mosque to disagree with a moon-sighting or calculation. To each their own and I like the decentralized aspect of Islam. After all it is really a relationship between Allah and ourselves.
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I disagree with ICNA's stance. It is unacceptable that they would allow the communities to do it anyway they so choose b/c IMO they are tired of correcting them.
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IANA,ICNA,ISNA, all = FITNA
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I just read from various websites on the internet that Saudi Arabia,United Arab Emirates, and other Islamic countries have announced the sighting of the moon and as such have confirmed Tuesday as the day for Eid. Eid mubarak to all and sundry.May Allah continue to guide,protect, and bless us now and forever
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Has any one seen the moon or tried to see it. How many times does one see the moon in the USA? you can write tons of things from Quraan. Does anyone here know what it means
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Imam Bukhari reported in his Sahih through a different chain of narrators on the authority of Abdullah bin Omar, may Allah be pleased with both, that the Prophet, Allah’s mercy and peace be with him, said: "The month is twenty nine days, so do not fast UNTIL YOU SEE IT [the crescent], but if it was obscured from you, (only) then complete your count to thirty." Bukhari and Muslim reported in their Sahihs on the authority of Abdullah bin Omar, may Allah be pleased with both, that the Prophet, Allah’s mercy and peace be with him, said: Do not fast UNTIL YOU SEE the crescent and do not end your fast UNTIL YOU SEE it, but if it was obscured from you, (only) then estimate for it." The Prophet also shared with his companions his specific directive to rely on physical moon sighting (as opposed to calculations). In a hadith that was reported by Bukhari and Muslim on the authority of Abdullah bin Omar, the Prophet, Allah’s mercy and peace be with him, said: "We are illiterate community. We do not write or calculate; a month is this much and this much," indicating with his fingers 29 days once and 30 days once. Al-Sarakhsi, a leading Hanafi jurist, argued against calculation on the basis that it was done by an astrologists and fortunetellers: Among them those who say: we should consult with the people of calculation (hisab) when we are uncertain [about the birth of the new crescent]. This is a far cry because the Prophet, Allah’s mercy and peace be with him, said: “whoever consults with a magician or fortuneteller and believed them in what they said, he has rejected what was revealed to Muhammad.”
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Fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you, then complete thirty days of Sha'baan. And break your fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you then fast thirty days, [transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]. The true Muslim in any time period is the one who follows the Qur'aan and the authentic Sunnah upon the understanding of the Companions of the Messenger of Allaah, peace be upon him, and the scholars who have followed their way and will follow their way until the Day of Judgment.
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What is wrong with us? Why we cannot decide this in advance? Given the advances in Astronomy we should be able to make this decision in few years in advance.
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Unity is the GOAL
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We all should always stay away from controversial comments (Specifically, the LEADERS).
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salam to all
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Was there ever a winner chosen for this giveaway? I'm disappointed that I missed it. Sigh!
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'Allah' is His real name.
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[...] Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Norway,” from ICNA, July 24 (thanks to Answering [...]
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[...] In: Our Archive 20 Aug 2011 Follow me on TwitterOn July 27, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, in Richardson, Texas, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Dallas chapter, featured Dr. Tariq Ramadan, a highly controversial Islamic scholar, for their annual fundraising to Support Religious Freedom & Sharia Awareness. [...]
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would rather be a racist or islamophobe as you monkeys term it, than a pos stone aged muslim
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[...] incoherent “manifesto.”“ICNA Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Norway,” from ICNA, July 24 (thanks to Answering Muslims): The perpetrator of these attacks was a racist, hateful [...]
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AA Crescent sighting is the the Sunnah, Fard e Kifayah( Prophet's order, Sunnah, Tradition of Tabiun and Tabe Tabiun) Followed by Imams, Scholars, Boards and Organizations. PERIOD. Allah swt commands in Quran to obey Allah(swt) and Prophet(s) otherwise consequences to follow. Taqleed of Allah(swt) Quran and Prophet is only allowed. Prophet was the Greatest Imam(No one else) as He was the leader and led the prayers with Prophets behind in Masjid Aqsa on Isr-Miraj Night. GOT IT Brothers/Sisters in Islam.
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The constitution of the United states has no shariah law in it. So, know it or not, matters not. even if people like it, still matters not
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Salaamu alaikum, I am writing to offer my input on your Why Islam campaign. I question the use of this phrase "Why Islam" in reaching out to Americans of other faiths. Christian missionaries use the same lexicon "Why Christianity?" when visiting Muslim lands. It is well understood in a religious context and is common phraseology for calling others to your faith. I imagine your billboard was intended to inspire others to ask for information not to convert. It is unfortunate that the intended message isn't reaching the readers, and in fact, being misconstrued in a way that can cause more damage. I believe this is one of the reasons for the rabid responses you can see to the online articles about the billboards - people feel imposed upon at a minimum and threatened on another level. Please reconsider the use of this phrase in future campaigns. The use of professional advertising services might be suggested to navigate the nuances of the language to avoid undermining a campaign in unforeseen ways.
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I want to volunteer in the back to school project.
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Alhumdulillah! Many Thanks to Allah (SWT) for this wonderful blessing. En sha Allah, it will enhance the work the work that we do and the recognition that our Muslim communities receive. The Muslim volunteers from the Birmingham Islamic Society, including Bro. Ashfaq, Dr. Talha Malak, Sister Miriam, Sister Rene, and many youth, brothers, and sisters supported the disaster response work in the Birmingham area. Led by and working with ICNA Relief volunteers from other states, they were seen all over the community wearing t-shirts bearing the message "Muslims for Humanity". Their work was appreciated and recognized. Thank you Dr. Talha for leading the way for this donation. Many "Thank you"s, duahs, and sincere appreciation is extended to all of those who made this possible. Thank you APPNA for your generosity.
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how much r the tickets 4 mus fam day
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when and where can i get school supplies
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[...] featured Dr. Tariq Ramadan, a highly controversial Islamic scholar, for their annual fundraising to Support Religious Freedom & Sharia Awareness. ICNA, an offshoot of the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA), was founded by Muslim [...]
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Whats astonishing is how many people hate Sharia without learning first what it consists of. Most Islamophobes only understand what they hear about Islam and Sharia, not by what they explored on their own by readings. Hating Muslims in this country is so normal these days.
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wher in brooklyn on aug 21
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[...] featured Dr. Tariq Ramadan, a highly controversial Islamic scholar, for their annual fundraising to Support Religious Freedom & Sharia Awareness. ICNA, an offshoot of the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA), was founded by Muslim [...]
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[...] featured Dr. Tariq Ramadan, a highly controversial Islamic scholar, for their annual fundraising to Support Religious Freedom & Sharia Awareness. ICNA, an offshoot of the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA), was founded by Muslim [...]
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[...] featured Dr. Tariq Ramadan, a highly controversial Islamic scholar, for their annual fundraising to Support Religious Freedom & Sharia Awareness. ICNA, an offshoot of the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA), was founded by Muslim [...]
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103. And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Qur'an), and be not divided among yourselves, and remember Allah's Favour on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren (in Islamic Faith), and you were on the brink of a pit of Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.,) clear to you, that you may be guided. 111. They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; and if they fight against you, they will show you their backs, and they will not be helped. 118. O you who believe! Take not as (your) Bitanah (advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends, etc.) those outside your religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do their best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made plain to you the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses) if you understand. 119. Lo! You are the ones who love them but they love you not, and you believe in all the Scriptures [i.e. you believe in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel), while they disbelieve in your Book, the Qur'an]. And when they meet you, they say, "We believe". But when they are alone, they bite the tips of their fingers at you in rage. Say: "Perish in your rage. Certainly, Allah knows what is in the breasts (all the secrets)." http://www.dar-us-salam.com/TheNobleQuran/surah3.html
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Chapter Name:Al-Emran Verse No:118 يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ لاَ تَتَّخِذُواْ بِطَانَةً مِّن دُونِكُمْ لاَ يَأْلُونَكُمْ خَبَالاً وَدُّواْ مَا عَنِتُّمْ قَدْ بَدَتِ الْبَغْضَاء مِنْ أَفْوَاهِهِمْ وَمَا تُخْفِي صُدُورُهُمْ أَكْبَرُ قَدْ بَيَّنَّا لَكُمُ الآيَاتِ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ {118 003:118 Khan : O you who believe! Take not as (your) Bitanah (advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends, etc.) those outside your religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do their best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made plain to you the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses) if you understand. 003:118 Maulana : O you who believe, take not for intimate friends others than your own people: they spare no pains to cause you loss. They love that which distresses you. Vehement hatred has already appeared from out of their mouths, and that which their hearts conceal is greater still. Indeed We have made the messages clear to you, if you understand. 003:118 Pickthal : O ye who believe! Take not for intimates others than your own folk, who would spare no pains to ruin you; they love to hamper you. Hatred is revealed by (the utterance of) their mouths, but that which their breasts hide is greater. We have made plain for you the revelations if ye will understand. 003:118 Rashad : O you who believe, do not befriend outsiders who never cease to wish you harm; they even wish to see you suffer. Hatred flows out of their mouths and what they hide in their chests is far worse. We thus clarify the revelations for you, if you understand. 003:118 Sarwar : Believers, do not expose your privacy to the unbelievers. They like to mislead you and see that you are seriously harmed. Signs of animosity from their mouths have already become audible, but what they hide in their heads is even worse. We have certainly made Our evidence clear, if only you would consider it. 003:118 Shakir : O you who believe! do not take for intimate friends from among others than your own people; they do not fall short of inflicting loss upon you; they love what distresses you; vehement hatred has already appeared from out of their mouths, and what their breasts conceal is greater still; indeed, We have made the communications clear to you, if you will understand. 003:118 Sherali : O ye who believe ! take not others than your own people as intimate friends; they will spare no pains to ruin you. They love to see you in trouble. Hatred has already shown itself through the utterances of their mouths and what their breasts hide is greater still. We have made clear to you OUR commandments, if you will only use your understanding. 003:118 Yusufali : O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy those outside your ranks: They will not fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: Rank hatred has already appeared from their mouths: What their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.
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I cannot think of one Mosque/Musjid in north America which mentioned Sura Imran and it's significance, clearly non of these university/college students nor their organizations and definitely not this media which belongs to non-Muslims have mentioned this. preachers have hidden this knowledge in their stomachs even prior to 911, and i was shocked to have red it myself, over and over again in all four English translations. Muslim organization should be honest with itself fear what ALLAH may think not some people, government, country or a flag. 911 and it's victims, their lives must have really been important for the people of their faith and their allies invaded two Muslim countries and basically killed Muslims and you inside their majority or inside a Muslim majority being apologetic to 911 victims and their families? I am apologetic to Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan for not being able to stop those whom were clearly mentioned in Surat Imran who happen to be our country's majority, and we never will trust them again, even if they fight amongst their own, this land has no value when compared to ALLAH. This life is short don't be a coward, be brave and honest about our Islamic belief, because there are no versions of this belief, due to the fact there will always be only one Qur'an.
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I am not religious, but i am a Muslim by identity and by belief. I am afraid of ALLAH not a Government, country, people or it's flag. We as Muslims are lucky to have witnessed the proof of what was written in Surat Imran, and there is no evil version of the Qur'an. Although not offering your cheek, killing for democracy or a flag maybe the evil version of Christianity. clearly written in surat Imran, do not take Christians and others alike as allies or protectors. I feel sorry for Muslims that have neglected that message, whom are apologetic over two towers where commodities and stocks were traded, exchanged. Muslims have been degraded, humiliated, raped,tortured, bastardized, conditioned and killed all around the world. I am sure not all Afghans and Iraqis are going say no to their Islamic right of "eye for an eye", somewhere down the line their will be justice and as a Muslim Canadian national, i cannot be held responsible for these non-Muslim mostly white Catholics and their allies, as their own majority, and their actions, they joined to kill those that were not them by faith, and they are united, so Muslims should do the same.
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This makes my skin crawl. There is nothing about Sharia law to understand-it is despicable- inhumane- and counters everything that is good in this world. You can't make peace with wild beasts. Watch one of the many videos on You Tube, showing the beheadings done by this death cult. Then have a lovely dinner with your enemies, listen to the lies- and just ignore the reality.
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ssalamualaikum..ramzaan mubarak to you also..
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As Salaamu Aliakum..I am looking to JOIN ICNA and be an active member in the community. Please contact me via email @ amatullahraja@yahoo.com....
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[...] topic: Dinners to Support Religious Freedom & Sharia Awareness http://www.icna.org/dinner-to-support-religious-freedom-sharia-awareness/ Certainly the title of his “Dinner” conflicted with his former expulsion from the US, but [...]
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The holy month of Ramdan is an occasion to reassess and re-examine our lifestyle. In case we are little backward in our consciousness, that we live, move and have our being in Allah, then we must create/generate that sense - that Allah is always with us, helping, guiding, encouraging to move forward on the path of spirituality.
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[...] topic: Dinners to Support Religious Freedom & Sharia Awareness http://www.icna.org/dinner-to-support-religious-freedom-sharia-awareness/ Certainly the title of his “Dinner” conflicted with his former expulsion from the US, but [...]
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May Allah bless all of the believers this Ramadan with acceptance of their good works, and forgiveness of all their sins. Amin
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What will you do if the power went out, phone/cell phones went out and you had no way to communicate with others the days before Ramadan. When would you start the fast? Whatever your answer is this is what you should do.
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http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=139980792754963
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There is nothing wrong with astronomical calculation of Islamic calender. Allah has given humans knowledge and means to understand the natural phenomena of stars and moon. And Islam is all about getting and using education and using it for the best of humanity.
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"We should be particularly mindful of our personal relationship with Allah (SWT), and work towards strengthening it in this month." I have quoted these words from your ramadan greetings. But when I see that ICNA is also following the ways of Biddattees, then I lost confdence and trust what you have said is true. You brohave brought your organization and members amongst the peoples who believe the Hilal (Moon) of Science or Hilal e Arab. But Hilal e Sunnah is by the following of Kitab o Sunnah, not by the science or arab regime.Please don't say anything which you are not following or you don't have a believe in.
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Salam, The first day of Ramadan is August 1st Monday 2011 for USA. By the way those of you trying to see the Moon in N.Y. It can't be seen with naked eye. Only the Southern most state can see the moon with naked eye if conditions are perfect. Ramadan Mubarik to fellow Americans
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Just a reminder for me and all my brethren. Our Prophet (SAW) said when you leave the sunnats you will go astray. Technology is not the basis of our religion is it? Technology is temporary our deen is permanent.So are the sunnats of our beloved Prophet (SAW). Do we believe in defective sciences to override the sunnats of our Prophet (SAW). Take the example of any technology what is acceptable today is laughable tomorrow that is what technology is. Sunnats and their benefits will never die Insha'Allah no technology will make them disappear even a micron. Some mislead technologists say the moon is sighted well we agree and say good for you. Our beloved Nabi (SAW) said go see the moon even if someone shows the moon with scientific proof we should say you lie but not my Nabi (SAW) He has asked me to see or wait for proof from 2 witnesses who went out to see based on their piety I will go by that. Note this is not fanaticism this is belief in the words of Nabi (SAW). Our intelligence or faculties what we see what we hear is wrong but whatever our Allah and Prophet (SAW) said is the ultimate truth.Following a country no Remember the sermon of AbuBakr Siddiq(RA) to the Sahaba after the demise of Prophet (SAW). This will make us understand what to follow and how to follow.
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You guys made it easy hereafter for Ramadhan or for any Eid we come to your site to get a forecast of moon sighting.I had learnt that going out and sighting the Moon is the sunnat but now I see Modern Islam of your kind announces beginning and ending of Ramdhan. Have to move with the times a compromise here a compromise their a short cut here a short cut their an amendment here an amendment their. Modern (Technology) is important Prophet (SAW) comes Ba'adas Modern. Jazakalla Khair for your service to ummat.
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[...] the debates aired, the American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections published a press release calling for participants in the GOP presidential debate, “to state clearly that they will not [...]
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sharia is a barbaric law for barbaric ppl. the real human race, doesn't want it , doesn't need it. for those of you that know nothing about sharia. read about it, not a propaganda site like this one . amputation for thieves, death for homosexuals, death for ppl who have sex before marriage, whipping for drinkers and gamblers. let them keep it in iran, aceh indonesia and so on. civilized ppl dont want it
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when will be the first of Ramdan?
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Assalamwaalaikum... RAMADAN KARIM... We here in cape girardeau mo. are involved in the back to school give away... I ask ALLAH (SWT) to guide all of us in this month more than ever. Can someone tell me why there is always a problem among muslims in the start of Ramadan?? And Why cant North America go by the Hadith saying to have Moon Sighting instead of going by what Mecca says?? Do we pray Fajir at the same time with Mecca??? I just hope that all the muslims can just be united in America. We are starting to make a positive image of Islam here. Alhamdolilah. May all muslims stay united and spread the truth for the sake of Allah (SWT). Inshallah Allah (SWT) will give us the right guidance...Asssalamwaalaikum.
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Instead of giving long sermon, if he would let us know when was Ramadan starting, it would have been beneficial.
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ramadan mubarak also to you and all icna members.. with wishes KT MUBARAK MEMBER OF SOLIDARITY YOUTH MOVEMENT , KERALA, INDIA
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assalamualaikum..ramzaan mubarak to you also.. KT MUBARAK CALICUT, KERALA, INDIA MEMBER OF SOLIDARITY YOUTH MOVEMENT IN KERALA..
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Hello & PLEASE WAKE-UP MUSLIMS in our USA... Because, some Members of our US Senate/Congress, including at our US/States-Govt-deptts & ofcourse Most Powerful at our US-Media Propogate LIES & HATRED aganist islam/Muslims, while you all keep saying Yes-Master, while burying heads under Sand....!! Pls follow our US-Constitution, whereby Slavery is Abolished, therefore, please do NOT act like nice Slaves & please DEMAND Democratic Rights & Equality. During 60's we all at our US-Universities Demanded Democratic-Rights/Equality/etc & ONLY then we got it. Best-regards
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Hamdulillah!we are lucky that we got Ramadan again and Insha-Allah, we will hardly try to get good deeds as much as possible. I pray and hope "ICNA" will success in this month with their BEST WORK insha-Allah! MAY ALLAH PROVIDE BEST JAZA FOR THOSE ARE INVOLVED WITH ICNA.
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MABROOK RAMADAN MUBARAK to all Muslims around the world Please remember me and my family in your DUA
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Horrible incident. What a dark life this man lived, filled with hate. Thanks Naeem.
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Michael, Since when has Norway or ANY European country become an Islamic State? There are maybe a grand total of 2 Muslim-majority countries that MIGHT come close to the definition of an Islamic State (SA, Iran), the remaining 48 are not even close to becoming one so what makes you fear a European country becoming an Islamic State? As typical, information is not factual and concerns are overly exaggerated to fuel a political /religiously biased /prejudiced agenda. The fact that you can't see anything wrong with the reasoning of that monster you are in effect agreeing with his actions. Words have importance and you agree with the words of the Norwegian monster. Good luck trying to find a homogeneous society because no such country exists nor cares to become one!
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assalamualaikum..ramzaan mubarak to you also..
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thanx ..and ramzaan mubarak to whole humanity...
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This is not the first time Muslims and Christians have shared common ground and hopefully it won't be the last.The Prophet Muhammad(sallahu alayhi wa salaam)sat with the Non-Muslims in the Masjid and had discussions.Muslims,Jews and Christians shared a rich history of co-existence.We all inherited this planet! I say a heart-felt Thank You to all parties involed...CAN WE ALL JUST GET ALONG this too is a good deed!
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Rusty- Anwar al-Awlaki was not espousing his current terrorist views when he spoke at ICNA so your attack on ICNA on the basis that they hosted this specific speaker is not valid and misleading. As far Siraj Wahaj, he is not a terrorist and in this country you are innocent until proven guilty. Please show me what Mr. Wahaj has been proven of before making baseless comments. As far as Michael, I am not quite sure what you are even try to say but the media coverage on the Norway tragedy was definitely irresponsible.
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[...] topic: Dinners to Support Religious Freedom & Sharia Awareness http://www.icna.org/dinner-to-support-religious-freedom-sharia-awareness/ Certainly the title of his “Dinner” conflicted with his former expulsion from the US, [...]
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This is coming from an organization who has hosted conferences featuring Anwar al-Awlaki and Siraj Wahaj, and who reluctantly condemned the actions of Nidal Hasan. It's not Islamophobia, it's opposition to terrorism no matter the source. And Naeem, you stand as a leader in the field of Americanphobia. You are, in a word, reprehensible.
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And I am totally appalled at your rush to judgement in blaming certain anti-Islamist sites. Obviously you did not read the entire manifesto of the perpetrator of this horrific act, as you claim. The reasoning behind his acts was indeed his total frustration with the inaction of the Norweigan government in dealing with the mass imigration of Islamists into Norway. I by no means am sanctioning his horrific actions, but stating the fact that he became totally frustrated by seeing his country slowly turned into an Islamic State. Facts are Facts.
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Sorry i have typed in my new id.. as the previous one doesnot work :) Thanks again :)
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Assalamu Alaikum! I would like to write an Islamic article in English in your Magazine , Kindly help... how can I do that? :) JazaKALLAHU KHAiran :)
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Re. post by SA above: In Quran Allah(SBT) says that He has made it(The Holy Quran) easy for all to understand. A well educated person who puts in adequate time and effort is qualified to understand it. There in no concept of Clergy in Islam to be the sole agents to understand Quran & Hadith for other Muslims. An industry of Madrassas has been responsible for making Muslims believe that they can not understand their religion. This is the genesis of clergy in Islam. And the graduates of these Madraessas don't hesitate in issuing FATWAS on anything and everything. In Islam Believing Men and Women have equal status(the best amongst you is the one most righteous). This does apply to both genders. Two weeks back in a Friday sermon I heard an Imam saying, " A woman will not enter Paradise except with the permission of her Husband". He said it was an Authentic Hadith. These people are committing the greatest harm to the most beautiful religion of Islam. They need to be confronted(intellectually) by very learned people like Professor Tariq Ramadan of Oxford.
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MashAllah, Great job! I know Amir Mertaban. We were at a retreat together in cali back in 2007 and he's a great guy... InshAllah more reverts/converts to Islam like myself. May Allah SWT help us to be QUALITY muslims. AMMEEEENN Assalamu alaykum wr wb
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am also confident that your love of Islam and Sharia is so great that you have more education on Sharia than those who have spent lifetimes studying it. Thus you are well qualified to pass judgement on what is Sharia and what is not and also Nikah and other Gender issues. From here on, you are our source of guidance O great scholar of sharia. Please come out of your anonymity and just tell us what to call you.
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Apparently power outages happen. Sometimes they last for hours, sometimes days, and in extreme cases—sometimes even months. So you have an option: you can either sit there and cross your fingers in the dark, hoping that the electricity comes back on quick. Or you could be prepared with a powerful generator that will automatically switch on and at once restore power to your home or business.
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From time to time power outages do happen. They may last for hours, days, and in extreme cases—sometimes even weeks. Well, you have a choice: you could either sit there and cross your fingers in the dark, hoping that the electricity comes back on quick. Or you can be prepared with a powerful generator that would automatically switch on and at once restore power to your home or business.
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will someone please tell me if you condemn amputation for punishment of thieves... I think thats a difficult topic for Americans to handle. Any answers would be helpful, I'm writing a paper on religious conflicts in Orange County, CA. Any thing i could read that could explain the modern muslim american point of view? thanks in advance. -brandon
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Reply to ba: Some of your arguments are strong.On the other hand talking of Quran & Hadith, Prophet(pbuh) and companions need immense of knowledge. I would sincerely advise you whether you are a muslim or non-muslim; be very careful narrating or interpretting Quran and Hadith. People could loose Hidaya or 'Taufeeque' while saying these things wrongly or with wrong intention and.Allah knows best your intentions.I will imagine and consider good from you. Qulification is important to have in every field.Arabic is not an easy language esp. when it comes to words of Allah. I would also sincerely advise to refer to learned scholars. I personally recommend Zaytuna institute and College. People like Sheikh Hamza Yousuf and others who are in the western hemisphere and have better understanding of tranditional isalmic sciences. Wasalm SA
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Whats ICNA's standing on 'Democracy' - and whether or not it is from Islam or not?
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MashAllah brothers! May Allah award you all the paradise that he promised the believers.
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Deborah Pauly "pointed at the center and said, "What's going on over there right now … that is pure, unadulterated evil." "I know quite a few Marines who will be very happy to help these terrorists to an early meeting in paradise," she said. She and other people are ignorant, ill educated and ill informed and brainwashed by their fabricated holy books, priests and hearsay in Media they must explore the Islam and other Abrahamic religions by reading (themselves)their Absurd, Graphic, Violent and men written old and New Testaments(BIBLE)and judge who is evil?
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It is a duty of every Muslim( in Quran and Hadiths) to spread the truth of Islam, before it is too late, otherwise the hypocrites and some Non Muslims will talk about Islam in their fabricated and evil way which is becoming popular nowadays. Please go to Islamic Online University (Bilal Philips) and take a course in Dawah (FREE) and watch Ahmed Deedat, Zakir Naik, Yusuf Estes and other famous true Scholars for guidance.
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The newyork times link wasn't provided correctly in your page. below is the link for full article published in Newyorktimes which mentions ICNA help. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/09/us/09baptist.html?pagewanted=all
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[...] Here is an excerpt from the website of ICNA which can be found here. [...]
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We've all heard one side of the story - the side that attacks Shariah. Fine, now let's hear the other side of the story for a change. We have brains, don't we? Let's hear both sides. And then, let us judge.
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Unfortunately a lot of these comments are the very epitome of the misunderstanding of Shariah. Please realize that ICNA's campaign is about spreading the *understanding of Shariah*, not *Shariah* itself.
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Where in the Bronx will you be on august 7th?
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@akw please provide references for your quotes. Most of those are plain lies associated with those people. Rest are taken out of context. This is the exact misinformation and fear mongering that ICNA is concerned with.
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"Islam has a total organization of life that is completely different from ours; it embraces simply everything. There is a very marked subordination of woman to man; there is a very tightly knit criminal law, indeed, a law regulating all areas of life, that is opposed to our modern ideas about society. One has to have a clear understanding that it is not simply a denomination that can be included in the free realm of a pluralistic society." ----Pope Benedict XVI “One day, millions of [Muslim] men will leave the Southern Hemisphere to go to the Northern Hemisphere. And they will not go there as friends. Because they will go there to conquer it. And they will conquer it with their sons. The wombs of our women will give us victory.” –--- Houari (Mohamed) Boumedienne, President of Algeria, 1965 – 1978, in a 1974 speech at the UN “How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia [rabies] in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. ...The fact that in Mohammedan law [sharia] every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property, either as a child, a wife, or a concubine, must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities—but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world.” —Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British Prime Minister “During the thousand years that included the careers of the Frankish soldier and the Polish king, the Christians of Asia and Africa proved unable to wage successful war with the Moslem conquerors; and in consequence Christianity practically vanished from the two continents; and today nobody can find in them any "social values" whatever, in the sense in which we use the words, so far as the sphere of Mohammedan influence. There are such "social values" today in Europe, America, and Australia only because during those thousand years the Christians of Europe possessed the warlike power to do what the Christians of Asia and Africa had failed to do - that is, to beat back the Moslem invader.” —Teddy Roosevelt (1858 -1919) Twenty-sixth President of the United States
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There is not going to be sharia law in the US. Period. Sharia law, democracy and equal rights are not compatible. It has nothing to do with so-called Ismamophobia." “Islam isn’t in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. The Qu’ran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on earth.” —Omar Ahmed CAIR (Council for American Islamic Relations) Founding Chairman "It is the nature of Islam to dominate, not to be dominated; to impose its law on all nations and to extend its power to the entire planet." ----Hassan al Banna, (1906 – 1949) teacher and imam, best known for founding the Muslim Brotherhood “The Ikhwan (Muslims Brothers) must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand Jihad in eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within and ‘sabotaging’ its miserable house by their hands and the hands of the believers so that it is eliminated and God's religion is made victorious over all other religions.” -- by Mohamed Akram, May 19, 1991, Explanatory Memorandum on the General Strategic Goal for the Muslim Brotherhood in North America "Islamic Holy war against followers of other religions, such as Jews, is required unless they convert to Islam or pay the poll tax." ---- Al-Amili Shia Muslim who wrote Jami-i-Abbasi. He died in 1622 CE.
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I wish Lauren could talk to my son and help him promote Islam among his friends at the University Campus. This story is part of my dream come true. But there are lot like this that I want to see before I die.
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Salaam, I do not have a problem with Sharia IF IT IS BASED UPON THE HOLY QUR'AN, which present-day Sharia is not. This is the reason why people want to escape places that have a so-called sharia law. Present-day sharia is largely based upon stupid and cruel man-made ahaddith, not Qur'an. Whenever man tries to improve upon what Allah has sent there is bound to be problems. At present, there is no such thing as an Islamic state or country anywhere in the world. This, as I see it, is why there is such a phobia concerning sharia; the rulings are not truly Islamic. As just one example, there is no injunction for stoning anywhere in the Qur'an. The only time it is mentioned in the Qur'an is in reference to the practices of unrighteous people. Sharia needs a serious revising before it can be respected and accepted.
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Salam Alaekun, After all the honeymoon, what is left is Allah subhanah watahala. Quran and sunnah is our guide. I wish all the best Lauren. Have fun, because Allah is cool. Subhanah Watahala. Among his coolness is you. Mashah Allah
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oh man!!! my ears!! what sound is that?? it's horrible! please stop adding music on ICNA spots! Music is haram according to the 4 madhabs. And it hurts my ears, so please: stop music!!!! Nasheeds WITHOUT any instrument will be fine inshaAllaah! jazakum Allaahu kheiran!
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May Allah bless all the organizers and participants for making this a very successful event. We look forward to attending it again next year Insha Allah!
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Please show one successful example/nation of sharia law in the East? Or where has it been implemented? Nowhere. Quran has the answers and the hadith have to be read with a lot of scrutiny. You don’t have to be a scholar to understand islamic law. The Mullahs want you to be dependent on them for guidance. There are a lot of issues that we think the Quran doesn’t answer or is vague but the answer is there and clearly defined. The so-called islamic scholars-Mullahs have hijacked islam and that is why muslims and the “islamic” countries are in the state that they are in. Quran was sent down to make life simpler, not more complicated. The narrators of the ahadith were not prophets or sahabees, they were people who compiled sayings (heresay) long after the prophet (pbuh) passed away. The Mullahs want you to rely on them and follow there thwarted ideas of: 1)Not adopting, or if you adopt, don’t give them any of your inheritance. Foster mother has to cover herself completely from the son or the adoptive daughter has to cover herself completely from the foster father. 2)Women can’t travel alone or with any non-mehram 3)Stoning to death for adultery (not in quran only in hadith) 4)Following wrong divorce practices 5)Beating of wives by their husbands is allowed (misinterpretation of Quranic verse and in ahadith) 6)Any girl or boy who reaches puberty can marry (quran talks about mental maturity, ability to understand contract=nikkah) Ahadith state that Hazrat Aisha marrying the prophet when she was six and then consummation at the age of nine. (statutory rape, pedophilia permissible in islam??) If you read the quran you find references that would make her 15 at time of nikkah and about 19 at time of consummation. 7)Women can’t hold office or be rulers (only in hadith, not in quran) Actually this is quite contradictory to Qur’an in as much as Qur’an upholds leadership of Queen of Sheba (Bilquis) who over-rules the advice of her male advisors and makes peace with prophet Salman (Soloman). See verses 32 to 35 of Chapter 27. When Bilquis asks for opinion of all her male advisors whether we should fight or make peace with Sulaiman, they advise her to fight and not to surrender. But she over rules them and decides to make peace arguing “Surely kings when they enter a town, ruin it and make the noblest of its people to be low; and thus they do.” We see that Qur’an upholds wisdom of a woman in not fighting and making peace with stronger ruler and saves the nation from ruin. But the ahadith say just the opposite that if a woman becomes ruler it would prove ruinous for the nation. The hadith thus suggests that Prophet contradicts Allah’s revelation which is not thinkable.
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10)Adam ignored God's command in the Quran, but Eve is blamed to enticing him in the ahadith-just like bible(in order for you to believe that woman is evil). 11)Eve was made out of adam's rib (not in quran, but found in hadith and bible; calling women crooked like a rib) 12) Woman is considered half a witness (not in quran, only in hadtih and has the prophet stating degrading comments to women-‘You lack of common sense (in) that the evidence of two women is equal to that of one man, that is the proof of your lack of common sense. And you spend some nights (and days) in which you do not offer prayer and in the month of Ramadan during the menstrual days) you do not observe fast; that is your failing in religion.’ (Muslim 31) Menses is a physical condition , it's not failing, not a lack of belief or faith. 13) Cutting of hands in quran (5:38) metaphorically and the same words for cutting are used in other parts of the quran metaphorically (Qata-Yad) but in hadith it is used literally and mentions times when prophet ordered peoples hands to be chopped off. The quran states the punishment should be proportionate to the crime (42:40) 14)Calling halaal food haraam/ghair-zabiha. Quran doesn't use the word zabiha (man-made term) Quran specifically states what is halaal for you and what is not. Many other verses you know about. 15) sharia' law is not in quran (man-made laws with punishments that were deemed fit at that time by the present rulers, cultures, kingdom and these punishments are not found in quran.) 16) Hadith state that black magic took over the prophet and that is why surah naas was declared. No mention of black magic controlling the prophet (pbuh)in the Quran. It is a superstition created to invoke fear in the weak believers. How can the greatest prophet/man in the world be 'Possessed'. Allah protected him from so much and HE would allow this? All of the above examples are found in bukhari, tirmizi, abu dawud, malik, Muslim, etc. Unfortunately there are hundreds more.
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“Fear-mongering and hate-mongering are becoming the norm,” says Baig, “and it is alarming and disturbing on so many levels.” This, as Dr. Bukhari points out, is the perfect time for ICNA and other Muslim and faith based organizations to get involved. “Shariah continues to persist as a topic of debate in both state and national settings. This is the right time for us to discuss Shariah and educate the public on this matter.”
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Bullshit! We don't want Shariat in America. We are happy with American laws that give us as Muslims equality. You guys are the ones who need to get on with the program. You want Shariat, move to Saudi Arabia where they won't even give you citizenship EVER. You guys are sick and other Muslims should shun you and keep you at an arm's length. That is the only way. If I see you at my mosque, I am coming over to give you a tongue lashing. You'd better watch. Khuda Hafiz.
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Sharia= Misery & Death. Muslims come here to Escape that Crap! Unless they've come here to try to take our Freedom & our Constitution. Sharia & The Constitution cannot live in the same Space. We'll have no part of it! Your Muslim President will pay for his TREASON!
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The Tenth Crusades are here! Islam is NOT a religion. It is a totalitarian political ideology with religious trappings. It hides behind “religion” as it pursues its political agenda – Shariah to replace YOUR government and every government it touches. Islam is undeserving of “freedom of religion” protections afforded to actual religions in this country. Islam is based on the writings of a minor desert chieftain pedophile that exhorts it followers to see violence as the solution to most every eventuality.
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@StopSharia, I am sure you are such a great Muslim leader that every Imam in USA (more than 2,000) exclusively confides with you what they are telling women. I am also confident that your love of Islam and Sharia is so great that you have more education on Sharia than those who have spent lifetimes studying it. Thus you are well qualified to pass judgement on what is Sharia and what is not and also Nikah and other Gender issues. From here on, you are our source of guidance O great scholar of sharia. Please come out of your anonymity and just tell us what to call you.
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"The overwhelming people of nation do not buy this islomophobia." That's why 3 states already passed anti sharia bills? And 19 other states are considering it? Cases of anti Muslim harassment has gone up several times? How do you expect truth to come? It comes not because of Muslims like you but despite Muslims like you. There are others who are making sure the truth comes out. Please join them or stand aside. Thank you.
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I'm Muslim and DO NOT WANT SHARIA HERE. That is why I left Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. God Bless America, where the constitution is number one. We are not talking about the "sharia" of praying and fasting, we are talking here about the gender discrimination (2 women to 1 man witness BS) We are talking about signing your daughters sex right off with money called (nikah) Nope, Dont want that crap here. I left that back in Pakistan. Do you know that nearly every Imam in USA is tellling women not to call Police when there is domestic violence. DV should not be resolved be any Imam. Only the police!
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Dear Citizens of USA As we understood USA is a great country harmonized Democracy with its sense of seriousness. A democratic society should be patients enough to accept the right of citizen's ideological movements if it is within the values & principles of the democracy. In this base we feel that the outright call for BACK OFF is utterly UN-DEMOCRATIC & UN-CIVILIZED.
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Jack Estes, are you related to Yusuf Estes? look him up.
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Assalamualaikom...U are so lucky may Allah help u all d way..ameeen
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It takes courage to chaalenge our assumptions that take them as truth. It takes courage dig into truth. It takes courage to use logic and facts not fear to find "Truth".
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I don't think so. The overwhelming people of nation do not buy this islomophobia. Yes, many are misinformed, once truth comes, falsehood had no place in the land of ours or elsewhere.
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Mashallakh, Sister Lauren, let's thanks Ya Allah first for your guidance. Amazing history reminds me of the history of Loon( Rap Music). Ya Allah SoubhanaWatala is Al haq,The Prophet Mohamed (Saw ) is al Halq,all the Prophets (aws)are al Haq, the coran is al haq, The malaikatus are al Haq, jinns are al Halq , humans of course are al Haq. Sister Lauren, may Ya ALLAH protect you from all evil he has created. Salam
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We have been warned that you would try this crap!! When you do you will open a hornet's nest and I will be a hornet! We already have a set of laws here that are NOT based on religion. BACK OFF!!! If you don't like our laws go back where you come from.
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Assalam-o-Alakum, The programs in the convention were really good, especially the youth programs. The facilities for the people attending the Convention are getting better and better. One concern is that kids who won the first, second and third place in the Qirat Competion were promised prizes in the mail. But it's now been more than a month and we've received nothing or heard from ICNA.
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Assalamualaikum MAshallah what a heart melting journey. It makes me realize how sacred my religion is, and also makes me realize how lazy i am when it comes to following Islam. May Allah SWT give all of us hidayah and the purity of heart to follow the principles of Islam.
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What an amazing journey Laurence. I have always believed god always gives us what we seek..... There r those whose only goal is to turn this world into a perfect utopia / heaven And live in it forever Then there are those who's only goal is to get to heaven - transferring the love of themselves and this world for the love of god charting their way "back home" with the miracle of the words of the quran and examples of the prophets. I cried when I read your story Laurence- interestingly my cat walked uptown me and liked my tears from my face... That has never happened before.
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AsSalaamu alaykum, This is not to be published on the site, it is to ICNA. You all should stop showing pictures of uncovered women, as you will get a sin for every man who looks at the uncovered women in these pictures. And the muslimah is not covered correctly either. Allaah commands and DEMANDS that muslimaat wear a JILBAAB, and Allaah knows what HE says,, He did not say jeans and a loose shirt. And ALLAAH has PROHIBITED women from walking in between men, as PROPHET MUHAMMAD SAWS said.. it is not allowed for women to have the middle of the road, they should take the sides, ( away from men, saheeh hadeeth ). So, please look to WHO you are disobeying. And WHY do you all have to show women ? WHAT are you trying to prove with this disobedience, you are fooling no one except your own selves. Allaah forgives those who REPENT. I pray that you all get guided and repent. Wa salaamu alaykum JC
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ASAK, Please consider signing the petition to stop “The Great Anti-Sharia Freakout” at MoveOn.org . If you’d like to learn more before signing, join the LinkedIn discussion for readers of the Economist Newsmagazine . Thanks! SM
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ASAK, Please consider signing the petition to stop “The Great Anti-Sharia Freakout” at MoveOn.org . If you’d like to learn more before signing, join the LinkedIn discussion for readers of the Economist Newsmagazine . Thanks! SM
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I need your help: please consider signing the petition to stop “The Great Anti-Sharia Freakout” at MoveOn.org. If you’d like to learn more before signing, join the LinkedIn discussion for readers of the Economist Newsmagazine. Thanks! SM
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Thank you brothers about the artical and subject that you wrote. Allah J give you guy Ajrul Azim. I make dowa to Allah J to give you guys Tawfiq to explian the Sharia(Islamic Low). what real shariah mean.because of, misunderstaning of some people they indtroduce shariah differnt from which Allah J in Quran explain for us and also in Hadith Prophete Mohammad PBUH told us. please if is posssible send me tha copy of the magazin which you guys distrubuting in United Stat. My address is: Emaduddin Miraj from Toronto, Canada Jazakumullah ul khair your brother Emaduddin Miraj from Toronto, CA
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An OUTSTANDING job. Please keep it up. That's the best way to improve our immage in US. Mashallah.
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As salaamu alaykum, I tried to fight back my tears but I was too weak to do so. What a soul-inspiring story from Lauren Booth. May Allaah keep her and keep us all steadfast, aameen Ramadhan Mubarak.
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ASA, Alhumdulillah, this is good! I recently married, Sharia (islamic marriage)without a legal license as the State of California does not recognize this practice, and although the mosque and/or Imam's in the area, practice this law, it has not yet been legally introduced into the Mosque. I pray I am representing this correctly. However, this is good and I pray that Allah, bless you and all muslims with your efforts. ASA, Muslimah Jaavaid-Mu'Min
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The Clergy Letter Project was initiated in 2004 by Dr. Michael Zimmerman, biology professor, as a response to the common misconception that science and religion are inevitably in conflict, especially around the question of evolution. The Christian literalists are coercing school boards to teach their version of creationism in public schools, Dr. Zimmerman worked with Christian clergy in US and nearly 200 Christian clergy in a wide variety of denominations had signed the statement, and that number has now grown to more than 12,000. A subsequent Jewish "Rabbi Letter" obtained more than 500 signatories, and a Unitarian-Universalist Letter was signed by over 250 clerics. It then seemed appropriate and desirable that an Imam Letter be created so that Muslims could also be included among the clerics who affirm that the science of evolution is not in conflict with their spiritual inspiration and values. The message of the Imam Letter printed below Here is exactly what the Imam Letter says: “Literalists of various religious traditions who perceive the science of evolution to be in conflict with their personal religious beliefs are seeking to influence public school boards to authorize the teaching of creationism. We, the Imams of the mosques, see this as a breach in the separation of church and state. Those who believe in a literal interpretation of scriptural account of creation are free to teach their perspective in their homes, religious institutions and parochial schools. To teach it in the public schools would be indoctrinating a particular religious point of view in an environment that is supposed to be free of such indoctrination. We, the undersigned Imams of the mosques, assert that the Qur'an is the primary source of spiritual inspiration and of values for us, though not for everybody, in our country. We believe that the timeless truths of the Qur'an may comfortably coexist with the discoveries of modern science. As Imams we urge public school boards to affirm their commitment to the teaching of the science of evolution. We ask that science remain science and that religion remain religion, two very different, but complementary, forms of truth.” I am seeking Imams who are willing to add their name to the Imam Letter. To do so, they simply have to go to http://clergyletterproject.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3k7/ and enter their name. To get more information about the project, they can go to http://blue.butler.edu/~mzimmerm/ImamLetter.html or they can contact me. T.O. Shanavas.
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"Exalted is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Lord of the Throne, above what they describe."...(Ayah 82, Chapter 43, The Holy Qur'aan] People, God does not want us to riot or fight, He Is The Most Kind and Most Compassionate and wants us to display mercy as well... And He tells us to stand up for justice, even if it be against our own selves!
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"Say, [O Muhammad], "If the Most Merciful had a son, then I would be the first of [his] worshippers." Exalted is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Lord of the Throne, above what they describe. So leave them to converse vainly and amuse themselves until they meet their Day which they are promised. And it is Allah who is [the only] deity in the heaven, and on the earth [the only] deity. And He is the Wise, the Knowing. And blessed is He to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them and with whom is knowledge of the Hour and to whom you will be returned. And those they invoke besides Him do not possess [power of] intercession; but only those who testify to the truth [can benefit], and they know. And if you asked them who created them, they would surely say, " Allah ." So how are they deluded? And [ Allah acknowledges] his saying, "O my Lord, indeed these are a people who do not believe." So turn aside from them and say, "Peace." But they are going to know." [The Holy Qur'an, Ayaat 81-89, Chapter 43]
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As salaamu alaykum, I was unable to attend this year. Al Hamdulillah for the opportunity to view the program online! It was beautiful. BarakAllahu feek for all of the hard work that went into the convention and sharing it online.
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alhumduallah it was an amazing experience for both me and my kids......great lectures by ysir qadi ,nsir jangda ,nouman ali khan and beautiful recitation and inspiring speaches by wasaam sharif....thank you ICNA for putting a wonderful programe together....keep up the good work....jazak Allah khair
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wow Mike Huckabee is a real ignorant guy. FYI Muslims hold Prophet Jesus in high regard.
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Hi friend. I ‘m still very noob on blogging and all things about this field. There are lots of terms I still can’t know. I’m not even sure I will be able to blogging half decent to yours. I am gonna browse the whole site maybe I will be able to learn your writing style a little.
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Salam alaikum, I am somewhat disappointed by the selection of speakers and topics for this year's convention. Many of the topics were not even relevant to the current challenges that Muslim communities across United States are confronted with. I hope for next year you will work harder in identifying more relevant topics for the main sessions.
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Bismillah I believe it was a wonderful experience and a good reminder for all of humanity that Islam is the middle path.I am concerned that ummah has a issue with marriage and marriage services should be free or under 20 dollar fee.The youth and our sisters should be priority isnha Allah to get more social services up and running insha Allah.Let us love and fear Allah.
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Alhamduillah - Inspiring lectures - Eloquent speakers, Especially Br. Yasir Qadi lecture on Sunday night - superb grand finale! Br. Siraj Wahaj fundraising - amazing. Br. Nouman Ali Khan wonderful analogies and memorizing - Sh. Waleed thought provoking lectures. Subanalah. May ALLAH (SWT) reward all the organizers and accept your good deeds and purify your intentions. Looking forward to next year - already.
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May Allah reward those who were responsible for live streaming of some of the sessions. My family in Trinidad were able to richly benefit from the talks. We are motivated to raise the required funds to be there next year to attend in person.
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Al-Hum-do-Lil-Lah. Sincere thanks from the bottom of my heart to the entire ICNA team to pull such a massive event with such great success. This event rejuvenated and re-charged every Muslim who participated - May Allah give you Jaza and reward you with Jana-til-Firdous - Ameen!
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I couldn't make it this year, but I thank you very much for streaming it live on your website! Jazakumallahu khairan.
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Jazakallahu khair on behalf of all the folks at home who were able to enjoy at least a part of the experience online! MashaAllah, it seems to be getting better and better every year!
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Islam is a peaceful religion. You should not trust the media since it is all a lie just to make things more interesting. All these so called terrorists are just dramas and an excuse to attack muslim countries because they know it is the true religion. The true mujahiddin are the ones in Afghanistan trying to protect their family and country from invaders like U.S. So far they are doing a wonderful job. Every country that becomes world superpower tries to attack this poor country yet in the end the invading countries lose their power and their economy goes down. Such as Russia and England,they tried to warn America but they did not listen and now look,they are in a recccession.
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You can't blame all Muslims, particularly American Muslims, for what a Minority do somewhere else. It's like saying these extreme protestors represent all Americans.
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Not to mention the Brothers' Midnight Basketball Tourney! YC will so awesome, iA!
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Assalamu'alaikum About natural disasters in the United States, the events were in addition to natural phenomena is a warning from God, so that they can contemplate to always remember the greatness of Allah and fear Allah, to him. victim's family may be given patience and sincerity. I am also very pleased to team ICNA has helped with a very good job. greetings from Indonesia.
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Thank you have submitted news festival 2011 LOS ANGELES, California, the beauty of sharing knowledge about Islam, true Islam does not impose any other religion to hug him, but give good guidance to all mankind. that the Religion of Allah is Islam diridhoi according to the instructions of the Qur'an and Sunnah of Prophet Shalallahu'alaihi wasallam. fraternal greetings from Muslim Indonesia.
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islam is both a blood family and an evangelical religion that is angry with idolatry and will physically attack in an organized way, they will attack christian churches and strip bars and liquor stores and beer stores and wine stores and drug dealers
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"American Muslims are victimized every day because of misinformation about their religion." But is that really true? When Muslim countries call "blasphemy" and death for anyone not practising Islam, how are we to come to any other conclusion than Muslims would do the same here in the United States of America if they weren't in the minority? Are American Muslims different? If so, say so.
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as salaamu alaikum Rahman ta'illah, Foremost, May ALLAH bless and preserve the Quran, Sunnah and rightly guided scholars. ameen. As a believer(inshallah) I know that these psuedo-jihad orgs, are upon "innovation" to my Leader Rasullah's perfected deen, my proof is the hadith found in, Sahih Bukhari, Volume 9, Book 88, #180] Narrated Abu Huraira (ra): I heard the truthful and trusted by Allah [the Prophet (sa)] saying, “The destruction of my nation is at the hands of young men from the Quraish.” but to add to this, These so called "Democratic Islamic Rights Movements" that are sweeping the arab Nations are also upon innovation to my leader's perfected deen, my proof can be found in [Sahih Bukhari, Volume 9, Book 88, Number 177] Narrated Ibn Abbas: The Prophet, peace be upon him said, “Whoever sees something from his ruler he hates should be patient, for indeed, whoever divides the community so much as hand’s length and dies will have died upon ignorance.” This groups of innovators are "blatantly" and "arrogantly" going against what the walking Noble Quran has instructed them not to, and are still claiming to be Muslims, while calling out to non-Muslim countries for protection which is a further innovation; my proof for that can also be found in the Mighty Quran {Surah Ale-Imran(3),Ayah 28 "Let not believers take disbelievers as allies rather than believers. And whoever [of you] does that has nothing with Allāh, except when taking precaution against them in prudence. And Allāh warns you of Himself, and to Allāh is the [final] destination. The proof is clear and likewise for the hypocrisy. May Allah guide those w/ the mustard seed of faith back to the Salfiya Salaf. ameen
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May Allah (SWT) in his infinite mercy reward you all for this wonderful effort, and may it continue to bear fruits, ameen
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[...] known as the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) created an advertisement with a message to counter Islamophobia from the ‘conservative right’. They are currently running on NBC Universal [...]
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Too bad there are no ads like these for Jews and Christians in Saudi Arabia or Iran. How many churches and synagoges in Ryadh??? Islam is a cancer growing in our midst, a worldwide military/political movement to destroy freedom and kill/enslave its enemies (us). If that makes me an islamophobe, i wear it proudly.
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[...] known as the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) created an advertisement with a message to counter Islamophobia from the ‘conservative right’. They are currently running on NBC Universal media [...]
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Salam o ALaikum ! This is actually the beginning Of an end .when there was a gap of communication between the interfath communities . I think everyone should try to contribute to unite the interfath community ,this is The best anti dote for the hate monger,s. One should be the man of the world ,not just Of the small community or a faith.Love u all
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Salam alaikum, is it possible if I can visit to bring food?
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Amazing, amazing, amazing, you are really getting Allah SWT gifts in HIDAYAH, and now u r spreading the Message, Nur shines in your heart ... mashaalah
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thanks for the info and the good news, much of what I learn here, thanks friend. greetings from blogger Indonesia.
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[...] the article here: WhyIslam Sets Record again at LA Festival of Books « Islamic … This entry was posted in Islam and tagged hearts, islam, north, north-america, record, [...]
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As-salaaam-o-alaikum WRB; I commend ICNA for their leadership in furthering the cause of unity among people of different faiths. Islam [obedience to ONE GOD] is NOT a new religion. As Muslims we believe in ALL Prophets of GOD [Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Issac, Joseph, Moses, Jesus & all in-between and lastly Mohammed, peace & blessings of GOD be upon them]. We believe that they were ALL Mulsims [truly obedient to ONE GOD, our Creator]. Rev Mike Huckabee should be corrected that Quran uses a highly respected word "People of the Book" for followers of Jesus & Moses, Peace be upon them; and NOT "Infidels", as he incorrectly stated.
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ALLAHU AKBAR - Allah is the Greatest.
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mash ALLAH GOOD JOB, BUEN TRABAJO A TODOS LOS HERMANOS QUE PARTICIPARON EN ESTA CAMPAÑA.. SALUDOS DESDE EL SURESTE DE MEXICO
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Muslims and Christians and Jews worship the ONE god. Whether you call him God or Allah. They are one of the Same. Since the old days the two have lived side by side. When I was young in the late 70's and 80's our islamic orginiation used to rent out church. They welcomed us with warm arms and we welcome them. And they will remain eternally gracious to me. The media has created senseless animosity between the religions. The few bad apples in every religion. Media should show the positive side of all to make it a better world. Show the similarites of the world religions and not the differences. It will open everyone's eyes. Did you know ARABS are CHRISTAINS as they are Muslims.
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Salaam Alaykum This is great. I am all for collaboration and understanding to agree to disagree. My worry is that there is always someone or some group who feels it’s their duty to prove the other one wrong which helps to feed animosity. Interesting, there are those who like to feed their egos by debating and forget that sometimes is not what you say but how you say things. Thank you ICNA for your leadership during very difficult times
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I was raised christian and embraced Islam at the age of 27. I believe most Christians are sincere God loving people but are just ignorant about the history of thier own religion and other world beliefs. I hope this clip will inspire people to get educated.
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Prophet Mohammmed invited the Christians of Najran to pray in Masjid Nabuvi (Al Aqsa mosque in Madinah). The Christians also prayed with all their symbols and lived for 3 days in the mosque. This is very important example of interfaith peace and harmony between Muslims and Christians. The Quran also says in 2:62 (repeated 2 more times) Good Christians or any believer in God who does righteousness will receive their reward. On them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.
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Mashallah that's great. I guess Huckabie needs an education on the Quranic position of Jesus Christ though. Why do ignorant people get to spew this stuff on TV?
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May Allah reward you with the best.
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May Allah bless you for the hard work. May you be able to spread the words of Allah with wisdom and sincerity. Regards, Ishrat Jahan
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May Allah (SWT) continue to bless the efforts and the souls of those who have choosen to serve Allah by serving humanity, during difficult times, when we all are tested. My personal and heartfelt "Thank You" goes to each of those who have participated in any and all ways; in NC and in AL, during Katrina and Rita, and during Gustav and Ike. It's amazing to watch the the damaged and destroyed heal, from Disaster Response to Disaster Recovery, and from broken to new again. I thank Allah Subhannah Wa Attallah (Almighty God, in English) for His doings. May Allah (SWT) continue to bless your (yes, you Mr./Ms. reader - your) efforts. Ameen?
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'And you see that the people enter Allah's religion n crowds.So glorify the Praises of Your Lord and ask His forgiveness. Verily He s the One who accepts the repentance and Who forgives. Quran 110:2-3
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I'm from Uganda.
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Ma Sha Allah brothers. U're doing a great job.
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This is great. The Church next to our Mosque in Farmington Hills Michigan, offered us there Parking Lot for the cars, on Fridays. There are also many Good Christians around, as there are many Good Muslims, and people of other faith as well.
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Bismillah Rahman Raheem Salam alaykum, The whole discussion between the Muslims and members of the church was very beautiful one and it was recorded on video for all to remember. Unfortunately (as usual) the media wants to put a "spin" on the story by quoting only one or two out of 1,000 who otherwise were quite pleased and happy to see Muslims working for good in the community alongside them for community services. Where was that in the "media" story? Peace - salam alaykum, Yusuf Estes Guide US TV (now on 3 satellites)
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This is great but my small hometown in the Midwest was offering prayers, Eid gatherings, and other Islamic events in the basement of a church in the early 1980s.
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Masha Allah, I am also latino revert, Alhumdulilah. Hope to have more spanish muslims out there.
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it used to be like this in Jerusalem...
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lol. cool.
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This is why this country is so beautiful.
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SubhanaAllah!!!! Great job hermanos y Hermana!!!!!
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SubhanAllah, as a Spanish major, this really touched my heart. Alhamdulillah, may Allah (SWT) reward you for your efforts and guide more Latinos to Islam as a result. Ameen.
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MashAllah! Great job brothers and sisters! May Allah (swt) bless your efforts in California.
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Osama cared more about projecting his own image than he did about the welfare of the Ummah.
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It is surprising to note that Anti Defamation League and ICNA has "similar" sentiments.
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ok both of ur comments are like so dumb. O y does icna not do this and that and condemn this and that. Let me tell you Y. Because its a statement on the death of OBL, not a statement on how USA forces have not been able to keep civilian casualties in IRAQ and Afghanistan to a minimum which they said they would do. Second thing, yes USA and allied forces are wrong and have killed 1000s of innocents wrongly but OBL and his followers were the PRIMARY cause for this murder and for the murder of innocents that died by the hand of alqaeda and affiliates also. Also the ppl who hid obl are at fault too cuz they knew this would hapen. My question to you is Y did obl not think abt the consequences he talked of being a true muslim one who wanted to save the muslims of the world, well cuz of him directly and indirectly ppl have died, USA and allied forces are wrong and there is no justification of taking an innocent human life but OBL was and his ppl are still the bigger evil in this cuz they are the PRIMARY CAUSE of all this murder.
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Please re-read the statement it clearly says: "... and the countless innocent men, women and children who have died in the ensuing wars". This is in reference to all of the civilians killed in drone attacks and other "collateral damage". The statement is balanced because it covers innocent people lost at home (in America) and abroad (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq). Because of fearing Allah and standing up for the truth and justice ICNA has to speak up about people like OBL and the indiscriminate violence he stood for needs to condemned. And acts of state aggression against innocent civilians need to be condemned and the wars need to be ended just as much. The statement is calling for a new era of peace.
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ICNA needs to stop trying to please America and start standing up for what's right. While everyone lies in their shells scared to fight back and engage in Jihad, here is someone who actually did. 9/11 was not worse than what's going on in Afghansitan right now. Thousands of lives have been right. I agree with the above comment... How come that wasn't mentioned?
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The worst terrorist attacks in our times have, in actuality, been the likes of the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, wherein the United States and her allies have killed hundreds of thousands of innocent people. ICNA should condemns them as well.
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To all the delusional posters out there who are asking for Proof of OBL having done this or that. Go back and watch, listen, and read transcriptions of all of his messages along with his right hand mans. After doing so come back and tell me if this man not only praised but also called for the killing of innocent people. ICNA never said (didn't have to) anything about his involvement or non-involvement in 911. ICNA said he posed a threat to America and the world which is true. After doing that review the number of casualties of AlQaeda and its off-shoots. They have killed more Muslims than anyone else. If there is anyone you should be mad at its them. ICNA's statement clearly mentions all of the innocent people (in this case Muslims) that have been killed due to the ensuing wars. ICNA also takes an anti-war position and participates in any rallies/protests calling for the end of the wars.
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This statement shows where their loyalty lies obviously not with their Creator. I'm not sure why people are surprise by this.
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I compared the press releases of the various American Muslim orgs here. Take a look and see who "welcomes" "justice" and who calls it simply "a turning point". While some are rejoicing some are somber in acknowledgment. It gives a very useful idea of the spectrum of opinions within the Muslim Organizations. And I personally think ICNA's is the most thoughtful and balanced. The worst is ISNA's who "welcomed justice".
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ASA, If pork becomes halal for muslims when it comes to "survival", this is "ok" as well. What can poor american(First)-muslims do? huh? I pity those folks.. they must display some patriotism, you know. I for very well know taliban's firm stance, but the stance of washington keeps wavering - as the wind shifts its course! Over a MILLION KILLED IN IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN! The inhuman crimes of Abu-ghraib, the Guantanamo prison sagas - these shall NOT vanish UNTIL JUSTICE IS DONE, INSHAALLAH!! (ICNA do you have courage to post this from a MUJAHED?)
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Let me try to be rational and logical here. If OSAMA was such a large scale terrorist, danger for the world with a strong net work, why he was not captured alive and tortured for another 10 years to get all the information needed by the so called killers. It was said that he was unarmed when killed. So why the killing and throwing to sea, all the BS. Yes there could be one reason to kill him which is he was being used for the last 10 years to occupy and destroy three Muslim countries (AFGANISTAN, , IRAQ, PAKISTAN) and may be some other matters are there, and the purpose has been served and they need to eliminate him to destroy the living evidence of the large conspiracy. Either way PAKISTAN is not the one who conspired, PAKISTAN is just being used under a big umbrella conspiracy by the so called killers.
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Such garbage ICNA released to the masses. God I am so embarrassed of Muslims like these. Straight into the lizard's hole, chasing after the kuffar and the illusion of becoming a part of America. Now just sit there and write one stupid comment after another while the the U.S and Israel take over one Arab country after another. You have no backbone ********** who are so desperately clinging to Uncle Sam. Oh, let me be the first to point out that Uncle Sam never ever wants you to be a part of his family. Oh Allah, please bring back Nabi Issa, this is a crazy world. p.s. Even if Osama was an angel, I am sure ICNA would still be ********** to the powers that be.
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I do not know if my comment was received or not. However, I too am ashame of ICNA. Where is the proof that Osama Bin Laden did all those things? Do you have proof? If so, please do provide it to your readers. This man was a muslim and a human-being. The least he could have had was a fair trial. You will have to stand before Allah (swt) just like all of us. You have a responsiblity to publish the truth, please have the facts, before you print. Many people read your articles and you could be helping some reader to burn in hell-fire. The world should have been respect, to at least have had both sides of the story. He should have been brought to trial. Isn't that the American way? Doesn't Islam speak of justice? Remember the story of Aisha, the Prophet (saw) wife?
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ICNA I too am ashame of you. Where is the proof of your accusation? You will have to answer to this on the day of judgement. This was a human-being, a muslim and you treat him like this. All I am saying is, Why could not this man be brought to trial? The whole world should have been given respect; to have known both sides of the story. And Allah (swt) knows best.
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Syed you could not be more accurate. God Bless
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Leadership is not claimed but earned. This PR and the others on this site shows that ICNA is the most deserving organization to lead and represent Muslims in this country. ISNA, CAIR, MPAC and other neither have the activism on the ground nor the strong principles that ICNA has.
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Notice that unlike CAIR, ICNA did not "Welcome" the news of OBL's killing. Also compare the PR with the other Muslim organizations like ISNA and MPAC. It is the only PR that has called for an end to US wars. No other Muslim organization even dared to mention this. It is a principled and much more balanced and representative of the American Muslim community.
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ICNA can go to hell. It doesn't represent me as an American Muslim until it also condemns the slaughter of civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan. Until then, I (and countless others) have no interest in their apologetic, boot-licking sell-out statements.
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@Muhammad Mukhtar Alam: USA does NOT want the world to listen to Ossama's story.... Wondering, this "Super-Power" killed a man and was in such a rush, that they did NOT let ALL the journalists of the world to see him dead..... NOT to mention listen to his story..... This leads me to believe that that they are more afraid of dead OBL... It is the success of terror, because all the terrorist's want it for YOU to get terrified..........
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What a shame! I am so disappointed in you ICNA. I just wanted to share this article with everyone on here: http://shhd.org/2011/05/usama-bin-laden/
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Salaam All, I intended to just post my opinion and move on but i wanted to praise Br. Muhammad Choudry for the immense wisdom in this short statement; in addition Br. Bushra Faruqi your comment was very precise and well said. I am proud to be your brother in Islam.
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Assalamu Alaikum, I think ICNA had been trying very hard for the establishmnt of the deen with wisdom. That was a well balanced statement. May Allah help ICNA and all of us to establish justice.
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As Salam, I think the death or killing of Osama is not as serious, because USA will not gain anything out of this brutal action killing innocent people, and entering into another country, this was not act of justice but crime against humanity and another country. With power comes responsibility, now worlds is less safer then before. May Allah give all of us guidance and show us the staright path. History will tell us what crime we have commited in the name of justice and peace. I pray to Allah to rest the souls in peace in Jannah and expose the reality to the world. Amen
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Khsama shobhti us bhujang ko jismein koi garal ho..woh kiya jo dantheen, vishheen aur saral ho..US should have tried Osama after capturing him alive and let the world know his story. That would have been the best.
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sir, i need quran copy. jazak allah.
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FUNNY.All religious leaders echo the violence and inhumanity of US exceptionalism
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I admire ICNA's press releases and well balanced statements. Some folks are being totally unfair in passing their judgments on ICNA's views. Please don't let them discourage you or try to label the majority of Muslim citizen's views in this country and all over the world.
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so happy for the statement...we r american muslims...our hearts r with 911 victims n families...may allah raise us with them on qiyamah with the kuffar n we ll gladly go with them to hell fire...since we r not like eastern muslims, let them rot in jannah...amen...
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Assalam-0-Alaikum, This article reflects, ICNA's happiness lies with curseder not with muslims. These guys are void of political awareness.
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The statement reflected much of the same sentiment expressed in my own writing, however, I found it rather distasteful and inappropriate to memorialize him with a photo; I think the world knows what he looked like.
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I echo sentiments by the Islamic Circle of North America and others ... And go on to add any wars or booming that are currently taking place, as whenever America's booms are killing innocent LIFE there is a chance for breeding TERRORISTs…So let America show the world that we too can lead with JUSTICE and PEACE and not with BOOMs.
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"Do not become an advocate for thoe who betray their trusts." - The Noble Qur'an Assalaamu Alaikum: The Muslim-American leadership response to the reported killing of Usama bin Laden has become a litmus test on patriotism and allegiance (for US imperialism). Unfortunately, in far too many cases the response coming from Muslim-American leaders (most of them immigrants) have failed to measure up to the Islamic standard on Truth, Justice and Mercy. Consequently, while these cumulative responses (to the latest controversy to come our way) might appear to be politically correct, the example they set - in terms of what Islam theoretically represents as a real alternative to a morbidly polluted secular paradigm - leaves much to be desired. In short, on the dawah front, the Muslim community is failing miserably to both seize and take positive advantage of this golden moment in time...and what a profoundly unfortunate waste it is. El-Hajj Mauri' Saalakhan
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Assalam, I am amazed at this statement issued by ICNA. Where is the evidence/proof that Osama Bin Laden was responsible for 911. Millions have died (Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan) in the US attempt to capture one man. As the news unfold surrounding his killing, why wasn't he brought to trial. There are so many questions and speculation surrounding the downing of the tower which came on the heel of the Enron scandal. Why wasn't he brought to trial. Is that the type of JUSTICE that Icna is supporting. What a sad day.
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Thank you ICNA for your statement on the capture and killing of Osama Bin Laden, as a Muslim I do not rejoice on anyone's death! But this man was responsible for the deaths of so many innocents around the world and of many different religions, even the deaths of thousands of Muslims that he was supposedly representing! In Islam we do not go to war until all avenues of peace are exhausted, and when we do go to war, we combat only with combatants, even the support staff of an opposing army is off limits! We as Muslims cannot go and blow ourselves in the middle of a battle field, that does not make one a martyr butnsimplynsomeone that committed suicide, and suicide is Haram! This man mislead so many Muslims to go and kill themselves and twisted the true essence of Islam. He deserved to die, I just wish it was sooner. I refuse to accept him as a Muslim his actions and beliefs were not of one!
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To my Proud American Brother, I love you for the sake of Allah... Stay proud till they dump you in the sea as well and then you will know how just they are :) You think they are giving you favour to let you live in US/Canada? I see it as matter of mutual benefit, you get the benefit and they get the benefit, and their benifit is no doubt more than what you get, if not, then let them ask all immigrants leave, you will see few people with dogs and cats on the roads :) Enjoy your stay in US and be Proud :) Forget about half a million children died in Iraq because of UN (which is nothing but US and their supporters), more than million killed in Iraq because of war based on proven lies...forget about thousands of Palestinians mass murdered in Palestine with the unconditional support of champions of humans rights... becuase if I am living in heatered home why I shall bother myself thinking for those uselss people, if they have bowed down their heads in front of US and their friends they will be prosperous like you and me :) Wassalam
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Assalamu Alaikum Br Naeem, I hope you are doing well both physically and spiritually. I read your newsletter and the email, I just want to say one thing, and that is, we should fear Allah swt alone and nobody else. Before we say/write anything, we have to see whether it is only truth (haqq) or we should keep keep silent. Everything we say will be presented on the Day Of Judgement before Allah swt, and we have to think whether this will be ok by Allah swt or not. Thank You Wsalam
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To: "Proud American Muslim", It also saddens me to read what you have posted. If you really know your Islam than you would know it is haram to kill another Muslim and yet you say that "people like Osama should be eradicated." Are you advocating and supporting murder, assassinations, etc. Let me tell you I am here because God wants me to be here and because I am a Palestinian refugee who came here at the age of 3 fleeing the occupation of my birth place. Another evil unjust support America gives to Israel. So, you see I cannot go back to the land I love. I am sorry to tell you but you need to be more open and loving to other peoples views on the matter. It is our duty no matter where we live to speak out against injustice. I think you have been brainwashed, because 9/11 is supposedly why America was after him to begin with or so they say. I will be praying for all of us. Wasalam, Kifah
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Salaam, To the ICNA Organization; I commend you all for your statement and press release. I am proud to be a Muslim first and an American second. Irrespective if you believe whether Osama was responsible for 9/11 or not the fact is he in no way shape or form represents Islam and our fundamental beliefs that were reveled to all of Allah's prophets. In fact those of you who find in necessary to comment in support of such filth in humanity as Osama should revist your iman and what it means to be a Muslim. I will not say that the our country (USA) is a saint in all their actions; in fact it would be foolish and naive to believe so but this country provides basic fundamental framework for the most basic of human rights that Allah had deemed for us and the fact of the matter is that NOT A SINGLE "ISLAMIC" State in this world today has been able to implement an Islamic state with the fairness and compassion as Allah has directed. Figures like Osama and all Islamic fundamentalists should be eradicated and until the blind ignorant Muslims of this world wake up and realize that; Islam will continue to be plagued by these cancers that exist. For those whom so despise and are quick to condemn the USA; I ask only one question... Why are you here? If you all are so quick to defend the worst of humanity why not live like they live, Go to their countries, live their lifestyles, and leave the USA and stop enjoying the benifits of being an American. The answer is clear.. You are all here because you have realized that the USA is the greatest country in the world (not to say that we are perfect or that we do no wrong) but there is termendous opportunity that we all enjoy because we are American that you could never enjoy in the so proclaimed Islamic States that exist in the world today. It not only disgusts me to see commentary along these lines and the sheer ignorance of the Muslim population but it in great sadness that the Muslim world is at such a low point in history of the work because of the mass mentality similar to the ones expressed on this site. I would suggest that you all revisit the height of the Islamic Civilization and the teachings of Islam to see what true beliefs of our beautiful religion are. I think if you systematically analyze it you will see that out of all the Muslim nations that exist today you will in fact see that the rights and freedoms that we enjoy as Americans are closer to the core beliefs in Islam than any other Muslim nations that exist today. Again my support to the ICNA team and I pray that the ignorance that exists among Muslims is eradicated and Islam can once again shine in its true glory. Salaam to all, Your brother in Islam.
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LaAnatullahi Alykum.
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Assalamualaikum, Its sad to read a statetment like this. Check out documentaries like Loose Change with lots and lots of questions how this 9/11 happened and in downtown Toronto there are Canadian born people who distributre this documentary on CDs to spread the truth. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yx9NRX37SM This is worst thing that one lives in a place which forces him to incline with majority knowingly that its not right. If one can not speak the truth in some place, he shall consider migrating :) And to wakeup read the statement of brother TiP :) Wassalam, Mohammad Zahed Saeed
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It is indeed the slaughter of justice in the name of justice. It is unbelievable that the man was not able to be arrested or captured alive and brought to a court to be given a opportunity to defend himself. I cannot understand the reason why you(on behalf of your organization) must respond about this nasty offense against humanity on the first place but you could have been balanced at the least. The story involves about 86 commandos plus the local military police verses half a dozen people in the house. I hope that the facts about this will also be revealed along with the Sep 11 incident.
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Peace to all, I have so many mixed feelings regarding this issue. I too do not believe he was behind 911 and it is our duty as Muslim to seek the truth. Also, America has lost its perceived moral superiority, as soon as they through his body into the waters. All of their actions from Kuwait, Afganistan, Iraq and elsewhere are to cause devastation and destruction because of their greed and arrogance. May God helps us all and protect us from their evil actions. I am an American and proud of it, so lets stand up and be proud of that along with our blessings for being Muslim. Thank God we are not doing what they do in the name of their democracy.
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As-Salaamu Alaikum, There seems to be some dispute on this matter, therefore we should refer it to Allah (AWJ) and his Messenger. I respectfully submit the words of Allah (SWT): "O ye who believe! If a sinner comes To you with any news, Ascertain the truth, lest Ye harm people unwittingly, And afterwards become Full of repentance for What ye have done." Sura Al-Hujurat Ayah 6 "O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (As possible): for suspicion In some cases is a sin And spy not on on each other, Nor speak ill of each other Behind their backs. Would any Of you like to eat The flesh of his dead Brother? Nay, ye would Abhor it... But fear Allah: For Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful." Surah Al-Hujurat Ayah 12 Surely Allah and his messenger know best.
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Salaams to all, Of course ICNA should publish such a statement. There are many people in the US who believe Muslims do not condone murder, mayhem and terror. They then conclude the reason to be a sanction for such despicable acts in the religion of peace al-Islam. It is important that public statements are made. However for many of us personally this killing is neither welcome nor unwelcome. We meet the news with a sense of indifference which comes from having no relationship to him and his ideology. He is responsible for developing an ideology that made collateral damage an acceptable thing in Islam (something that is rejected by Islam in the main stream). This ideology rejected by all mainstream scholars in Islam has been used by criminal minds to murder people in markets, hotels, ships and sky scrapers. He deserved punishment and he has been punished. I cannot help feeling I would have like to have seen him and his ideology exposed for what it was. He values versus ours in a court of law; tried according to the law and punished accordingly. The mission of peace is fraught with challenges. I pray these recent events are the start of something that will restore and build peace.
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[...] Islamic Circle of North America echoes similar sentiments and adds a call for the ending of America's presence in Iraq and Afghanistan: "Our thoughts are [...]
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911truth.org, you guys actually think this man was behind 911?
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Salam, Look, ICNA, you guys have no idea if Ben Laden was really the Mastermind behind 9/11. I think you should not judge a Muslim brother (Ben Laden) according to the Kuffars. Allah says in the Quran that they'll never love us until we join their religions and even then they won't love us. So I don't think it's a good idea to just accuse him of organizing 9/11. You and I are Muslims and I don't agree with you accusing him of being a terrorist without any proofs. And look, until now our government showed no evidence of the issue, so I think it'd be a good idea that you guys relax and wait for real evidences from those forces who witnessed the event. Salam,
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Today, only ONE terrorist leader was murdered, who, according to USA killed 3000 persons at 9/11/2001 in New York. Who will be killing the terrorist(s) that led to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? When will be Bush brought to Justice who according to all sources (independent as well as USA-European based) went to war knowing that there were NO “weapons of mass destruction” in those countries…… and Don Rumsfeld who cannot deny the pictures of him shaking hands with Saddam, and all the terrorists, and is in fact the leader and guide of many terrorists…….. and Dick Cheney, who is leader of all these terrorists…… It is like Robert McNamara, the defense secretary writing a book saying that “We thought Vietnamese were communists but actually they were NOT….” After the reason of death of some 250,000 Vietnamese and about 85,000 US Soldiers: Well done Mr. Secretary: No your book will earn the title of “Best Seller”………… Its blood money that they “earn”…..
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Salaam Alaikum, I write to you all with a greeting of peace and blessings. I thank you for the press release. I just want to say that the above two comments neither represent the majority view of Muslims, nor the majority view of Americans. And on this day, I am more proud than ever to be an American as I can voice my opinion freely and read conflicting opinions all over the internet and no one with the fear of backlash. Now let's bring those troops home!
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What, no jubilation? No celebration...this neanderthal slaughtered a multitude of people in the name of a "g-d". Where is your jubilation that someone affiliated with the Muslime religion as a leader of Jihadists, has ended a nasty part of YOUR history too? You Have the words "NORTH AMERICA" in your name...educate the Americans of their allegiance to this country as well as to a religion, for everyone's sake.
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Naeem, Do you believe that 9/11 was Osama responsibility? Looks like that you have issued a verdict which does not represent muslim community, that ICNA claim to represent. 9/11 matter is still unsolved and actual criminals are still at large. However, killers of Iraq and Afghanistan innocent people are well known. Same Terry Jones, who burned the Quran. I could not find a condemnation statement on your website. Why? There must be some kind of "Hikmah" from hakeems like you. May Allah protect muslims from Hakeem Leader like you and your group who is occupying ICNA. You are just like Pakistan military who will do anything for dollars.
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@Robin & Joanne, Where are your actual facts regarding the statements made by these so called outspoken radicals? Do you call them radicals just because their opinions differ from yours? Do they have to go home because you are afraid of what they have to say? This is America so let them speak out. This doesn't mean you or I have to agree with all their statements and beliefs. What did these people do that day to harm America? The Muslim Americans are intelligent enough to make their own decisions without some attention grabbing politician like Ms. Pauley spewing hatred and calling all Muslims terrorists. Ms. Pauley does not speak for all residents of Villa Park. I would never vote for her again for any public office. Villa Park is still the Hidden Jewel of Orange County inspite of Ms. Pauley's actions to tarnish this image. Unfortunately, you can always find a few lumps of coal among the jewels.
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Assalam Alaikum, I congratulate Br. Bukhari, very deserving and charismatic personality. May Allah give you strength and time to continue this wonderful effort.
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[...] course. A group calling itself the Muslim Peace Coalition USA was one of the sponsors. So was the Islamic Circle of North America. As well as a host of radical, anti-American groups many with ties to The Worker’s World Party [...]
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[...] course. A group calling itself the Muslim Peace Coalition USA was one of the sponsors. So was the Islamic Circle of North America. As well as a host of radical, anti-American groups many with ties to The Worker’s World [...]
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[...] course. A group calling itself the Muslim Peace Coalition USA was one of the sponsors. So was the Islamic Circle of North America. As well as a host of radical, anti-American groups many with ties to The Worker’s World [...]
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The Arab Christians are the living proofs that in Islam, there is no compulsion in religion. To become a Muslim is a choice. The Arabs who chose to be Christians simply exercised their freedom to choose religion. I am an Asian and a former Christian, chose to be a Muslim although I don’t speak the language in which the Holy Quran is written, and I pray in Arabic. If only the freedom of choice would not be taken for granted, things could be a lot better among people of the world.
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There is a big difference between speaking out against racism; being anti-Semitic; and advocating violence. I am not a member of ICNA, but I have heard enough speeches by Amir Abdel Malik Ali to confidently state that he only speaks out against racism. Had the Councilwoman been black, on the other hand, she might be in jail for the words she said. Care to elaborate: who in their right mind spews hate speech outside a fund raising event on, "Our Responsibility to our Neighbors"? (Let me help you. I'm thinking of a five letter word that sounds like, "bigot".)
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“When you perpetrate that kind of hate, (her apology) doesn’t cut it,” said Hassan, Why not the same for Amir Abdel Malik-Ali who was invited by ICNA to speak at the fundraiser. Even after protests were lodged about about his anti-Semitic statements, ICNA did not disinvite him. Care to upload a video of his remarks at the fundraiser?
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I am greately uneasy concerning the next election. When I consider everything that is happening in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East (not to mention the economy) we sure need a skilled leader. I'm not convinced that President Obama or any of the Republican contenders so far have the experience or skills necessary to do the job the way it has to be accomplished. Being president of the U.S. is an hugely hard job. Do you think there is someone out there with the experience, skill, and moral courage to do the job?
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The above comment translated into English: God have Mercy. I offer condolences to the relatives. He had a very valuable and distinguished personality, worthy of the name he earned. He was a rare man... hemde adaşımdır ismini layık
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ALLAH rahmet etsin yakınlarına başsağlığı diliyorum çok değerli ve mümtaz kişiliğe sahip ender bir insandı... hemde adaşımdır ismini layık olduğu şekilde taşıyacağım
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The above comment translated into English: Great man, great statesman. Allah's mercy be on Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan. I pray for patience on the Ummah.
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Büyük insan, büyük devlet adamı, Prof. Dr. Necmeddin Erbakan'a Allah'dan rahmet, Ümmet'e de sabırlar diliyorum.
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The Muslim leaders should focus on the majority of Muslims that want to live peaceful lives in America and around the world. By asking the outspoken radicals to speak at your event causes you to lose legitimacy for your cause. One Muslim told me of the quest for vengence against those that support Israel, I have to ask should the American Indian stand up and perform terrorist acts against innocents so they can declare their land back? Or should Russia, or the Armenians, etc. I truly feel for the people of Palestine and I think Israel should not be allowed to expand any further, PERIOD!!!! But let's start funadamentally helping the people of Palestine with education,etc., and live in peace with all types. Stop promoting terrorism as a way to solve problems. Promote co-existence! Otherwise you are looking at a catastrophic outcome. I also have to ask if everyone is willing to die for their own religion, isn't that a little selfish, rather than martyrdom - and what God would need his people to die for him? God should want his people to live for him!
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It's very sad to see this video. Why everyone can not live together as a big family. Remember that all of us are not belong to this land accept Native American so please do not scream "go back home". I think we should study about American history. Best regards.
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As I have said elsewhere, I don't agree with the protestors but Muslims have been guilty of violent protests because they didn't like cartoons or even comments about Mohammed, or beauty pageants. They have stoned people on mere suspicion of violating their behavior codes, and thrown acid in the faces of girls who only wanted to attend school. Were this not the case, I would be more sympathetic. The protestors are rude and intolerant, but their actions are far less harmful than I have seen from Muslims on YouTube.
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sideboom: you don't know that a Jew did this. Why do you assume that all enemies of Islam are Jews? That is certainly not true.
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I am a secular nonbeliever who does not want a theocracy of any sort, but separation of state and religion. I do not identify with the protestors, but you must remember that Muslims have rioted and killed because they did not like cartoons in a newspaper. Everyone should take several steps back and count to 100. Neither side is advanced by crudity and insults.
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I wanted to edit my response as follows: Michael, you are an embarassment to most of us Americans who are not Muslim either. To the Muslim community, I am sorry for his response filled with hate. I am also sorry for those protesters mishandled the purpose of the protest, and how some were flat out hateful (Michael might have been one of them). The protest was supposed to be a protest over the speakers’ hate and own prejudices, yet what has NOW become the story to the Muslim community, is the hateful speech of the some of these protesters, and not that the protest was over the speakers. Most of the protesters there were protesting the speakers and not Islam as a religion, and that many of the comments have been taken out of context, and a few people said terrible things that were not representative of the majority of people there, or majority of non-Muslims. These excerpts only anger the Muslim community further, not just here, but especially abroad. That is the last thing we need, to create hatred in the Middle East, towards America in general. Yes, some of these protesters were very hateful and should be condemned, but others were there for a real cause. The majority chanting “go home” were not directed at the American Muslims to go back home as meaning to the middle east, but rather the “go home” was directed at the two speakers to go home. No, I am sorry if you do not agree, but those speakers do not belong in America when they support terrorism and spew hate towards those who are not Muslim- and they never should have been invited. While I commend you to host a charity event to help those in need, I do have to question why any charity, regardless of the religion, would invite speakers who, while have done so good for their own, spew so much hatred against other religions and people? While some of the protesters should be ashamed of themselves, the people who invited these publicly known speakers should be very ashamed of themselves too. Is this really who you want your kids to look up to? Or, do you feel it is okay because these speakers are just Anti-semetic, which is okay with you, but it's not okay when it’s anti-muslim hate? To the Muslim community, If you are truly against hate towards any religion or people, not just your own, why invite these sorts of speakers in the first place? Seriously. Please don’t let this point get lost in the whole story because it has so far. Think about it, and consider it.
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I am sorry how some of the protesters mishandled the purpose of the protest, and how some were flat out hateful. The protest was supposed to be a protest over the speakers' hate and own prejudices, yet what has not become the story to the Muslim community, is the hateful speech of the some of these protesters. I do believe that most of the protesters there were protesting the speakers and not Islam as a religion, and that many of the comments have been taken out of context. This only angers the Muslim community further, not just here, but especially abroad. Yes, some of these protesters were very hateful and should be condemned, but others were there for a real cause. I think the majority chanting "go home" were not directed at the American Muslims to go back home as meaning to the middle east, but rather the "go home" was directed at the two speakers to go home. No, they do not belong in America when they support terrorism and spew hate towards non-Muslims. While I commend you to host a charity event to help those in need, I do have to question why any charity, regardless of the religion, would invite speakers who, while have done so good for their own, spew so much hatred against others? While some of the protesters should be ashamed of themselves, the people who invited these publicly known speakers should be very ashamed of themselves as well. Is this really who you want your kids to look up to? Or, do you feel it is okay because these speakers are Anti-semetic, and you condone this, but not when it's anti-muslim? If you are truly against hate towards any religion or people, not just your own, why invite these speakers in the first place? Please don't let this point get lost in the whole story.
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remember always brothers and sister what Allah has revealed in Qur'an 02;120 and 02;217 - and the end verse of al fatihah is absolute - that call da'wa hard indeed but sweet at the end.. wassallam brother Zaky
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Sal, You must really have some distorted, perverted outlook.
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in regards to micheals comment: how many mulims do you actually know dumbass? i generally think that its hard for someone to sound so uneducated and stupid to the point where i can call them illiterate. but congratulations.... you did it!
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In regards to Dan's comment. Where have you been? Number 1 Islam is a socio, economic, political, military system. A totalitarian system at that. Freedom loving individuals treat their dogs better than muslim males treat their women. Better start reading up on this "religion of peace"
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Hooray for the protesters. It's about time somebody told the Muslims we don't want you here. Take your evil religion and get the hell out of my country. Sharia has no place in America and neither do people who believe in Islam. Islam is not a religion, it is a political oppressive tyranny. McCarthy was right then and King is right now. We have only begun to fight you.
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They were saying Muslims are violent and hateful, but look at the protesters. MashaAllaah the Muslims there peacefully walked away from the insults and the threats thrown at them. 'And the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, 'Peace!' (Qur'an 25:63) ♥ ------------ Regarding how they were insulting RasulAllaah (sws), it's a common insult that people throw around these days. I know this may be an uncomfortable topic to bring up, but since people like those in the video make the Prophet's married life their favorite target subject and overlook everything else to make the age or number of wives of the Prophet their point of interest as a last resort character-assassination, I thought I'd address how I explain it to people (and hope that you might find it helpful too): There is a big difference when it comes to societal values of 7th century Arabia verses 21st century America - cultural norms and values change from time and place (even our own societal values in America were very different in the 7th century as compared to today). Prophet Muhammad did marry Aisha when she was 9 years old, and he and his wife consummated the marriage after she reached puberty. Puberty is the age that a Muslim -both men and women- are considered to be adults. Also, keep in mind that it was over 1,400 years ago- it was culture back then to get married young, and people (including non-Muslims) at the time didn't have a problem with it. Ayesha was even engaged before that to another man who was much older than her, but the engagement was broken off because the fiancé was a non-Muslim; getting married young was culture back then. Even the Virgin Mary had Jesus when she was around the age of 12...people back then lived shorter lives and got married at younger ages, and this isn't so much the case anymore. Character-assassination of a prophet is nothing new. There is a general trend that prophets were ridiculed in one way or another. And people can use facts and turn it around to make anything sound twisted. For example, I saw a bumper sticker once reading: "Mary was a unmarried, pregnant teenager" …see how they took the example of such a pious, believing woman and made her sound promiscuous? See how that is insulting and twisting the facts, even though they claim to be just stating them? Now let's put our assumptions aside and look at Prophet Muhammad’s wife's point of view - she loved her husband dearly, and in fact she is the source of many of the hadith (stories of the Prophet Muhammad) that we have today, as she worked to spread the message of Islam for the rest of her life. Aisha spoke of how wonderful of a husband he was, and how much she loved him.
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No to Hate in any form...What happened to the Freedom of Religion??!!
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We are also Americans and this IS the home of Islam as well as other religions. My father is proud US citizen who fought in the US Army and I was born and raised as a muslim in the good old USA. So when I hear hate messages like "go home", I think people really need to start waking up and start looking around because we are in a new era and need to stop the islamphobia mentality.
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I am very heartened to read this letter expressing solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters. I try to carry this into my daily life being the one to stand up to bigoted or hateful comments when I hear them. Blessings on all of us.
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As Sallam Alaykum, A majority of Immigrant Muslims come to this country for education, to establish businesses, family life & live the American dream! You move to the suburbs & are surrounded by Caucasians who are often Christian & conservative & anti-Islam! If you can't build your Masjids in the suburbs you occupy buildings in the inner cities which are populated w/ poor minorities whose lives are being destroyed w/ alcohol, drugs & other vices! You very seldom convey the "Message of Al-Islam to your neighbors in the suburbs or the inner cities! When self-serving politicians like Peter King brand us as Muslim terrorists, very few non-Muslims speak out on our behalf! In the infamous words of Malcolx X (El Hajj Malik Shabazz) "The chickens are coming home to roost".
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NO to hate! I would like Ms Pauley to tell me to "Go Home" - I am home. My parents were born and raised in the US and so was I. Also, her comment about .."I know quite a few Marines who would be happy to send these terrorists to an early meeting in paradise." that right there is a verbal terrorist threat made by Ms Pauley and she should have been arrested on the spot for that comment alone. She should have a restraining order against her put on by the Muslim Community. Whereas, if she comes within 120 feet of any Muslim, she can be arrested.
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I didn't know peter king, guess what he is popular now!!! there is a easy way to get popular. talk/do any thing against Muslim or Islam and your are in news headlines!!! no-cost publicity.
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Expect more of this. Americans will no longer be silent. We understand your jihad of the mind and pen. You will silence us NO longer. I would re-iterate, GO HOME ISLAM!
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