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The biggest emergency in the UN’s history: Starving in Syria

published by s.b.f on 17 December, 2013 - 22:19

Syrians 'forced to eat cats and dogs' to survive the war as three-quarters of population of 22 million will need aid to survive next year

Three-quarters of Syria’s 22.4 million people will need humanitarian aid to survive by 2014, according to a UN study. Bread in some areas costs five times what it was at the start of the conflict, and 80 per cent of Syrians say their greatest fear is shortage of food.

 

Secrets of the Muslim Bathroom

published by Hummus on 15 December, 2013 - 12:11

This is a must read. One of the most funniest articles I have ever read. It had me in stitches and if you've got a good sense of humour, you will laugh at this too... and even if you don't have a good sense of humour.. you will still laugh, trust me!

Lota AKA Bodhana? AKA Chumbo? AKA Boundroo? I don't think I know any other names for it.

The lota has torn apart relationships and embarrassed first-generation kids like me. So what is it? Let me explain - Written by WAJAHAT ALI

Survey: Extent to which Religion and/or Belief Systems Influence a Woman's View on Abortion

published by Hummus on 14 December, 2013 - 12:35

Hi everyone and Asalaamu Alaikum.

I've created a survey for a project I'm doing and would really appreciate it if you could take some time out to fill it in. The aim of the survey is to explore the extent to which religion and/or belief systems influence a woman’s view on abortion.

It should take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete and is designed for females aged 16 or over. All the information you provide will be treated with confidentiality. Please be honest and answer to the best of your ability. If at any stage, you feel uncomfortable and wish to stop answering any of the questions then you are free to do so.

Bangladesh hangs Abdul Kader Mullah of the Jamaat-e-Islami party for war crimes during independence

published by You on 12 December, 2013 - 19:56

Big news from bangladesh today: ! (link to BBC News article).

Abdul Kader Mullah was a senior leader in the Jamaat-e-islami party which back at the time of independence in fought for unity against independence... and lost. For context, tThe current PM calls the guy who led the independence movement daddy (and the former PM and leader of the opposition calls the man who executed him daddy).

Gender Segregation in Universities??!!

published by Seraphim on 12 December, 2013 - 09:02

Students in the UK are demonstrating against university guidelines allegedly backing gender segregation. Channel 4 News looks at what sparked the debate in the UK's biggest universities.

Campaigners are targeting Universities UK (UUK) offices in Tavistock Square, London, after the organisation published a report last month saying universities could segregate by gender during talks from external speakers.

In the report, UUK claimed that universities faced a complex balance of promoting freedom of speech without breaking equality and discrimination laws.

The last sermon

published by _Me_ on 8 December, 2013 - 17:55

The Last sermon of the beloved Prophet, peace be upon him. 

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“O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.

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