November 24, 2002 | 19 Ramadan 1423 Hijriah
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The Clipboard
Misinterpreting Osama's Message?
Bin Laden's messages are misinterpreted as unconditional threats and vows to attack. This is incorrect. They are all conditional warnings that whatever we do, they will respond in kind. What is missed by media and political leaders, whether intentionally or...
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The Clipboard
Material Witness Law Has Many In Limbo
Although they had not been charged with any crimes, these "material witnesses" were often held under maximum security conditions, in detentions ranging from a few days to several months or longer. At least seven of the witnesses were U.S. citizens....
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A Quranic Journal
Surah al-Buruj ayah 18
Fira'awna wa Thamud of Pharaoh and Thamud This completes the sentence started in ayah 17. The following is an excerpt of commentary on this passage, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: To emphasize His power over His creatures, Allah mentions the...
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A Quranic Journal
Surah al-Buruj ayah 17
Hal ataka hadithu'l-junud Has the story reached you of the armies Comment: This ayah starts a sentence that completes in ayah 18...
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A Quranic Journal
Surah al-Buruj ayah 16
Fa'alun li maa yurid Doer of what He desires The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Whatever He wants He does it, and there is no one who can counter His ruling....