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There appears to be a name and phone number at the bottom. Who is posting these, the Shomrim?
Men, Don't Talk To Your Sisters-In-Law, Haredi Modesty Sign Says
"Unimportant talking, shmoozing and laughter [between in-laws and cousins] is not allowed," Williamsburg haredi modesty sign says. Free translation: Hilchos tznius (the laws of modesty) between men and women are also required to be observed by brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and cousins. • U...
Also they introduced the guitar to the Spaniards
Muslims Invented Pasta. Take That, Silvio Berlusconi!
It's true. An Italian lady said it in Italian, in a book now available in English, detailing the delicious history of Italian pastas, which has been for centuries a staple of the region's diet (anyone want to buy me the book?): she notes in her encyclopedia, dried pasta made with durum wheat was...
Not just that, but they also introduced the fork to Europe.
There was a lot of resistance amongst some Italians to using forks rather than their hands. One notable Italian noble insisted that "if God wanted us to eat like that, He would have put them on our fingers."
Muslims Invented Pasta. Take That, Silvio Berlusconi!
It's true. An Italian lady said it in Italian, in a book now available in English, detailing the delicious history of Italian pastas, which has been for centuries a staple of the region's diet (anyone want to buy me the book?): she notes in her encyclopedia, dried pasta made with durum wheat was...
I think this analysis is totally incorrect and I'll say why.
Pakistan's government; from Musharraf to Zardari has been totally pro-US. They were a big ally in the Cold War to today. Zardari I a liberal who blames the Taliban an other terrorists for killing his wife. I don't question whose side he is on. I think the problem in this article and many other analyses is that we assume the Pakistani government an military move as one. Pakistan is one of the more corrupt countries on earth; it's obvious that there's corruption within the military and people being paid to work against the government's objectives. Thus, it's really counterproductive to say that "Pakistan" supports the terrorists. Thousands of Pakistani soldiers have died fighting these terrorists, the problem is the corruption and small minority inside the organization messing it all up. (kinda offensive to lump the victims in with the terrorists.)
Pakistan isn't supporting terrorists to get at America. These same terrorists are killing thousands of Pakistanis, and theres an active war going on. More likely someone is bribing lower level commanders to look the other way; clearly not something Islamabad is orchestrating. Also, they're not making any nuke threats. If the leaders are being assassinated they're not going to hand weapons over to those same people.
Treat Pakistan Like The Enemy It Is
My friend Eli Lake has a conceptual framework that, I think, explains the U.S.-Pakistan relationship rather well. While its formal institutions -- the presidency, the top generals, etc. -- cooperate with Washington when it suits their interests, the "deep state" of the security apparatus is at w...
Extremely well put. I'm still in awe of how many people just don't understand this issue.
Civil Rights and Counterterrorism: Mutually Supporting
Let's make this really clear. In response to my piece about the FBI's anti-Islam training, Neptunus Lex writes: Mr. Ackerman clearly sees this as a civil rights issue rather than one of understanding the threat to the Republic – and you’d have to be willfully blind to think there is no threat, ...
Saxton's quote makes it sound like the MB is waiting for enough people and then is going to try to make a coup? What a baloney premise.
I Have... In My Pocket... A List of Members of the Muslim Brotherhood...
This forthcoming Capitol Hill briefing from something called Citizens for National Security promises to be sober and responsible. From a press release: Less than two months before the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, Congressman Allen West (R-FL) will sponsor a Capitol Hill briefing this coming Ju...
The article is fantastic, as usual. Kudos!
President Obama - Say Something
My latest piece on Religion Dispatches.
I didn't see it yet, but Obama discussed Egypt during an interview with YouTube questions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqoeuIlaxRc#t=16m45s
President Obama - Say Something
My latest piece on Religion Dispatches.
You oughta send this to the NYTimes and Loonwatch. It's good
Jihadis Killed 270 Million People!?
In a series of fascinating interviews with the New York Times, somebody says: And I’d say, well, you know, if it was really about healing, why isn’t it a shrine dedicated to the victims of 9/11 or the 270 million victims of over a millennium of jihadi wars, land appropriations, cultural annihila...
Yes, this is worrying, but let's look at the positive here. We have nearly a month to prepare. Honestly, that's awesome; did we have a month to prepare for the Danish cartoon controversy? The big discussion about the WhyIslam.org subway ads around the time of 9/11? (I'm sure Congressman Peter King will make political hay about this too)
Time is a great asset here. Let's get the word out ahead of time. Talk to your friends in other religions and interfaith networks. Let churches know by giving them a call. Tweet it and post it on facebook. Rather than have the Muslim community feel blindsided, start preparing people. Also, by telling non-Muslims, they too will be aware of the situation, and if chain letter emails like this one start going around ( http://www.snopes.com/rumors/photos/martyr.asp ) then those in the know will either stop the chain or reply with corrections.
When Are You Celebrating Eid?
I was worried about this months ago, and the national climate has certainly not improved (if anything, the deterioration is shocking: So much for American Muslims enjoying acceptance European Muslims could allegedly only dream of). Now, AP Reporter Rachel Zoll has published one of the first piece...
What a glorious takedown. Edward Said would definitely approve.
Letter from Istanbul, Part 2: Thomas Friedman is Either an Idiot Or He Is
Who pays this man? In this his second letter from Istanbul, Friedman attempts to paint Erdogan as a radical, Turkey as an undemocratic Chavezista hotbed and the flotilla incident as something other than what most of the rest of humanity considered it. Before beginning this dispassionate analy...
It kind of makes you think, what sort of reform would be the outcome of such a meeting?
What sort of reform would please those calling for it?
For Muslims, it's a pretty diverse mix. I'm sure shedding some old and odd cultural ideas would probably be on top of the agenda.
For Non-Muslims, it would probably be a call for more "western" ideas. I'm resistant to pressure from this group, because few people of this came will be satisfied no matter what the outcome. Anything less than legalizing gay marriage won't satisfy the DailyKos crowd, and anything less than calling for normalized relations with Israel or getting rid of the idea of lesser Jihad won't satisfy those from RedState.
I know this isn't exactly a conference or workgroup, and these speakers have made their positions known, but I'd love to see them get together and hammer out some resolutions or something for us to consider.
Hamza Yusuf and Tariq Ramadan: Rethinking Islamic Reform at Oxford
RETHINKING ISLAMIC REFORM WHEN: 26 May 2010. Doors Open: 5:30 pm | Last Entry: 6:00 pm WHERE: Sheldonian Theatre and Divinity School SPEAKERS: Hamza Yusuf, Tariq Ramadan www.rethinkingislamicreform.co.uk An Oxford University Islamic Society exclusive ground-breaking conference with Shayk...
I feel saddened by this. You've always been one of the more articulate speakers whenever we had a TV interview. I had always expected that you'd stick around until we got the new building.
However, best wishes in your new endeavor! Your work towards helping the Ummah has always been much appreciated. I know that insha'Allah you'll do something that will make us all proud.
Moving On
I have been involved with the Islamic Center at New York University since I was an undergraduate at the University. For the last few years, I have served as Director of Public Relations. Effective immediately, I no longer hold that position. I will continue to be involved with the Islamic Ce...
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