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Spain expels Israeli scientists from solar energy competition

published by You on 24 September, 2009 - 20:20

Scientists kicked out of contest because they are based in the West Bank, Spain's government says

Spain's government today said it had expelled a group of Israeli scientists from a state-funded solar energy competition because they were based in occupied areas of the West Bank.

The decision to expel the team from the Ariel University Centre of Samaria from Solar Decathlon Europe, an international competition involving 20 universities, provoked angry reactions in Israel.

The Israeli team had been selected as one of the 20 finalists in a competition to design solar-powered housing that is part-sponsored by the US energy department. Spain is hosting the first European version of the event next year and claims ultimate say over who takes part.

My son

published by YouShutup on 24 September, 2009 - 12:03

Aslm all,

Straight in... My son is not well. Please do Dua for him.

It is not life threatening- Alhumdulillah, never the less I am extremely worried and anxious.

May Allah reward you all,

Aisha 6 or 16

published by Omrow on 22 September, 2009 - 15:28

Salam

Atheists who mostly dont know where their sisters or mothers are at a given time, and, who also dont know the identity of their real father, they try to pick on muslim children about Prophet marrying Aisha aged 6.

We dont need to defend our Prophet to godless and shameless people.

But we have to explain the truth to muslims.

Modern research shows that Traditions about Aisha's age at marriage are all wrong.

She was at least 17 at the time of her wedding.

I believe that Aisha was 21 when she married Prophet Mohammed.

Some ancient reports that claim Aisha was 6 at time of marriage are obviously false because the Holy Messenger of God would never marry a child.

Remember, these traditions were written 250 years after the death of the Prophet.

The west could lose in Afghanistan "within 12 months"

published by You on 21 September, 2009 - 23:33

Well, that is what a top general says:

McChrystal's blunt warning to the West

This leaked report offers a blunt and bleak assessment of the challenges facing Afghanistan - and a timetable for possible failure.

Put simply, General Stanley McChrystal acknowledges that the US could lose this war in the next 12 months.

The US commander wants more boots on the ground.

He calls for a speeding up in the training of the Afghan security forces.

And, in the coming weeks, Gen McChrystal is expected to ask for as many as 30,000 extra US forces.

But after a deeply flawed election in Afghanistan which has yet to be resolved, there is growing opposition in President Barack Obama's own Democratic Party to the war.

What is hypocrisy?

published by You on 21 September, 2009 - 18:40

I would create a poll, but then I would not know what the options are.

The Qur'an has some things to say about hypocrites etc, but how would you know if they are addressing you or not?

Is the simple acto of being human, not being able to practice each and every aspect of islam perfectly mean you are (rather, I am) a hypocrite?

What does it all mean?

School sacks woman over [reporting] bullying

published by You on 21 September, 2009 - 18:28

A dinner lady who told a parent his seven-year-old daughter had been attacked at school in Essex has lost her job after a disciplinary hearing.

Carol Hill worked at Great Tey Primary school, near Colchester, and was sacked for a breach of confidentiality.

Ms Hill told the girl's father she had seen other pupils tie up his daughter and hit her with a rope.

The girl has now left the school and the parents said they were "disgusted" by the way Ms Hill had been treated.

Read more @ BBC News

UK army 'rotten', Iraq probe told

published by You on 21 September, 2009 - 17:04

British soldiers who abused an Iraqi detainee who died in their custody were not just "a few bad apples", a public inquiry has been told.

There was "something rotten in the whole barrel", Rabinder Singh QC said.

Troops in Iraq routinely used banned interrogation methods they did not think were illegal, lawyers told the inquiry into the 2003 death.

The inquiry, led by Sir William Gage, is focusing on Baha Mousa's death, detainees' treatment and army methods.

Mr Singh, counsel for Mr Mousa's family and the other Iraqis detained alongside him, said: "This case is not just about beatings or a few bad apples.

"There is something rotten in the whole barrel."

US embassy security firm raided

published by You on 20 September, 2009 - 05:49

Police in Pakistan say they have raided the offices of a private security firm hired by the US embassy in Islamabad.

The offices of the Inter-Risk company were entered and around 70 weapons were seized and two personnel arrested.

Officials in Pakistan allege that the haul of 61 assault riffles, nine pistols and ammunition were unlicensed.

It follows allegations that the US is using the security firm once known as Blackwater. The US embassy in Islamabad denies it has any contract with them.

The media in Pakistan have reported that the US embassy in Islamabad was involved in hiring the firm Xe services, formally known as Blackwater, a company which was embroiled in allegations of civilian killings while hired to protect US diplomats in Iraq.

The Virtuous Night of Eid - Laylatul Jaazah (The Night of Rewards)

published by the_truth on 19 September, 2009 - 22:12

The Virtuous Night of Eid - Laylatul Jaazah (The Night of Rewards)

GET YOUR REWARDS ON THE BLESSED EID NIGHTS

Concerning the night that preceedes Eid ul Fitr:

In a Hadith Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'This night is referred to Laylatul Jaaizah (night of prize giving).' Hence, this opportunity should be utilized fully to fulfil one's material and spiritual needs.

There is no specific ibaadat (worship) to be performed in the night before Eid. One may engage in any form of ibaadat, salaah, zikr, dua, tilawaat, etc.

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