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My thoughts on Eid

published by Showkat on 18 December, 2006 - 21:46

Salaams All

Eid is coming soon inshAllah and we see asian shopping areas busy with Muslim shoppers buying the latest saree, shalwar khameez and sherwani suits.

What happend to the clothes bought only a month and a half a go for eid? They have been discarded and are old. Hence everyone is buying the latest clothes to dress to impress friends and family. Who said those clothes are old? Fashion did, who and what is fashion and who dictates the latest trends? The manufacturers of clothes do because most clothes will last you years, which is no good for the people who make them. This is why they manage to convince shallow and foolish people to always follow the latest trends in order to be " IN "

Nun convicted of insulting Muslims

published by Showkat on 15 December, 2006 - 23:38

A nun was convicted of religious harassment after ranting against 'terrorist' Muslims in the middle of London's busy Oxford Street.

[url=http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowStory.asp?story=NS1432184J&news_headline=nun_ac...

Sister Ruth Augustus, 66, was fined £200 after she shouted at two women in full robes and veils "you're probably terrorists, get back to your own country".

Later she told cops who arrested her they should go back to Iraq and have their heads chopped off.

City of Westminster Magistrates Court heard how trouble flared when Augustus, a miss

1 in 10 Brits now live abroad

published by Showkat on 11 December, 2006 - 22:26

1 in 10 Brits now live abroad
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An estimated 5.5m British people live permanently abroad – almost one in 10 of the UK population. The emigration of British people has happened in cycles over 200 years. The trend is now rising again: some 2,000 British citizens moved permanently away from the UK every week in 2005.

Australia is the number one destination.
40% of Britons living abroad are professionals.

Join British Army and become a martyr: British Muslim Forum

published by Showkat on 10 December, 2006 - 09:31

Join the British Army and become a martyr, say Muslims

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2496507.html

ABUL TAHER

A GOVERNMENT-BACKED Islamic organisation is teaching young Muslims that dying while fighting for the British armed forces is an act of martyrdom.
The British Muslim Forum (BMF) explains to young people that even if a Muslim soldier dies in combat while fighting in an Islamic country such as Afghanistan, he will still be regarded as a martyr and a hero for this country.

Christmas: Dilemma for the Muslims

published by Showkat on 7 December, 2006 - 12:20

Salaams All

Christmas is round the corner and cards are being sent,Christmas parties being organised. Everyone is getting into the festive spirit and we as Muslims sometimes feel left out, either by choice or on purpose. Below is a poem which discusses some of the issues around this festival. Please feel free to publish and circulate as widely as possible. Jzk in advance.

Christmas is here
Tis the season to be jolly
And happy
Peace and good will to all men and women
It’s finally here
But for Muslims it holds many fears
Dilemmas
And tears

How to reject Christmas cards without being rude
Whether to send any in return
To reciprocate greetings
Or just smile and nod and appear non-committal

Mosque in Australia to get police guard for bikini rally

published by Showkat on 4 December, 2006 - 00:08

Mosque in Australia to get police guard for bikini rally

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/mosque-to-get-police-guard-for-bikin...

POLICE have been asked to protect Australia's largest mosque next weekend because of concerns that a bikini march staged to coincide with the anniversary of the Cronulla riots may get out of control.

The caretaker of Lakemba Mosque, the Lebanese Muslim Association, says it is taking no risks, requesting at least 32 police officers to protect the place of worship on Saturday and Sunday.

Association president Tom Zrei

Help needed

published by Showkat on 30 November, 2006 - 18:16

Salams All

I received these 3 requests for help, please try and help, if not then please forward to all on your email list, jzk in advance.

1.Shocking Statistics on Muslims’ Poor Performance

“In 2003-2004, almost a third (31 per cent) of Muslims of working age in
Great Britain had no qualifications – the highest proportion for any religious
group.

The Veil - A Mark Of Separation Or Statement Of Identity?

published by Showkat on 28 November, 2006 - 11:44

The Veil - A Mark Of Separation Or Statement Of Identity?

Jack Straw's comments on the veil opened a debate that many thought was overdue. The Muslim woman's dress, most noticeably the face veil is seen by many as a symbol of oppression and separateness. Yet those Muslim women who have spoken supporting the hijab (headscarf), niqab (face veil) and jilbab (outer garment) talk about their dress variously as liberating, symbolic of their distinctive identity, and a deeply important part of their religious practice to them.

Taji Mustafa and Peter Barron (Editor Newsnight) to debate

published by Showkat on 23 November, 2006 - 00:43

Salaams All

This is a must watch, so please spread the word, people outside the UK can watch it on http://www.islamchannel.tv/

Taji Mustafa and Peter Barron (Editor Newsnight) to debate - Thursday

7pm Thursday 23 November - Islam Channel (Sky 813) programme 'Ummah Talk' will be hosting a special discussion between Taji Mustafa (Media Representative of Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain) and Peter Barron (Editor Newsnight). The programme will be chaired by former BBC journalist and author Phill Rees.

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