September 26, 2003 | 29 Rajab 1424 Hijriah
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The Clipboard
The ClipboardBush's Unofficial Official Secrets Act
Despite the free speech costs, President George W. Bush has created the equivalent of an official secrets act for America - and it is only growing stronger. Indeed, by cobbling together provisions from existing laws, Bush's Justice Department has effectively...
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veiled4allah
veiled4allahMuslim voices (short version) 3
Maryam looks at how ideas about religious pluralism can be reconciled with the conflicting truth claims of the various religions. Arash shares his thoughts on the death of Edward Said. alt.muslim looks at the latest battles over hijab. Muslim Wake...
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A Quranic Journal
A Quranic JournalSurah al-Ma'arij ayah 18
Wa jama'a fa awa'a And collects and hides The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: He gathered wealth piling it up, and he concealed it, meaning he hid it and refused to...
From: A Quranic Journal
A Quranic JournalSurah al-Ma'arij ayah 17
Tada'u man adbara wa tawalla Calling to those who turn away and turn their faces The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: The Fire will call out to its children whom Allah...
From: A Quranic Journal
A Quranic JournalSurah al-Ma'arij ayah 16
Nazza'atan li ash-shawa Plucking out to the skull The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Ibn Abbas and Mujahid both said, "It is the skin of the head". Al-Hasan Al-Basri and Thabit...
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The ClipboardArmy Chaplain's Arrest Puts Chinese Americans on Edge
Many Chinese Americans are feeling dread in the wake of the arrest of Capt. James Yee, a Muslim chaplain stationed at Fort Lewis Army Base, Wash. The case brings back memories of the prosecution -- some would say persecution --...
