January 15, 2003 | 12 Dhu-l-Qidah 1423 Hijriah
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The Clipboard
Israel closes two universities, fills bombers' houses with cement
Israel closed two Palestinian colleges on Wednesday and pumped cement into three east Jerusalem houses to destroy apartments belonging to Palestinians convicted in a series of deadly bombings... ...Several thousand students attend the two colleges. The army said some are...
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veiled4allah
I escaped unscathed, but my paper didn't
Now I know that my Legal Writing class is going to be tough. Our first assignment was to write a confirming letter, i.e., a letter sent to another law firm confirming arrangments made by telephone. It was a very simple...
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The Clipboard
Neglecting Human Rights Is Not the Way to Fight Terrorism
The United States, as a major target, has taken the lead in combating terrorism. But the global outpouring of sympathy that followed the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, is giving way to growing resentment of the United States and reluctance...
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The Clipboard
Israel to Kill on Allies' Soil
Israel is embarking upon a more aggressive approach to the war on terror that will include staging targeted killings in the United States and other friendly countries, former Israeli intelligence officials told United Press International. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon...
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veiled4allah
commenting about commenting
Congratulations to Jonathan Edelstein, who posted the 600th comment to this blog. And thanks to everybody who takes the time to comment. I appreciate all your feedback, even when we disagree. One of the things I like best about blogs...
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A Quranic Journal
Surah at-Takwir ayah 3
Wa idha al-jibalu suyyirat And when the mountains are made to pass away The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: The mountains will fall down on the surface of the earth...
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A Quranic Journal
Surah at-Takwir ayah 2
Wa idha an-nujumu inkadarat And when the stars are extinguished The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: On that day the stars will lose their lustre and be scattered...
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A Quranic Journal
Surah at-Takwir ayah 1
Idha ash-shamsu kuwwirat When the sun is wound round The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: On the Day of Judgment the sun will lose its light and vanish...