September 28, 2003 | 1 Shaban 1424 Hijriah
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veiled4allah
veiled4allahplugging away
I had last week off from Open Source Politics but now am back again. My latest post is CLEAR-ly a step in the wrong direction, which criticizes a bill pending in the House of Represenatives that would require local police...
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veiled4allahdialogue and 'knowing one another'
O mankind! Lo! We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that ye may know one another. Lo! the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct. Lo! Allah...
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veiled4allahthe Bush administration's revenge hit
For those who are looking for coverage of the Valerie Plame scandal now beginning to break, here are some good links Nurse Ratched has an excellent single-post summary of the story, for those who are not familiar with it. Jeanne...
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The Clipboard
The ClipboardShopkeeper deported from Rock Hill under Patriot Act killed in Pakistan
All Ahfaz Khan wanted was a life in America. After marrying a naturalized U.S. citizen, having two U.S.-born children and running a Rock Hill convenience store for years, Khan was rounded up in post-Sept. 11, 2001, sweeps that targeted Muslim...
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A Quranic Journal
A Quranic JournalSurah al-Ma'arij ayah 23
Alladhina hum ala salatihim daimuna Those who are steadfast in their salat The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: It has been said that this means they guard its times and the...
From: A Quranic Journal
A Quranic JournalSurah al-Ma'arij ayah 22
Illa al-musallin Except for those who pray The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Man is described with blameworthy characteristics except for He whom Allah protects, helps and guides to good, making...
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A Quranic JournalSurah al-Ma'arij ayah 21
Wa idha massahu al-khayru manu'a And when good touches him, he is miserly The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: If he attains any blessing from Allah, he is stingy with it,...
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veiled4allahImagine the America you want to live in #11
What kinds of diplomacy do you wish America modeled for the world?
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The ClipboardNo wonder America has so many enemies
President Bill Clinton was impeached by a Republican-controlled Congress for lying about sex. President George W. Bush and aides lied the United States into a stupid, unnecessary colonial war that has so far killed more than 305 Americans and seriously...
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veiled4allahveil of freedom
In an article called Veil of Freedom, the Cleveland Plain Dealer profiles the Women's Committee of the Islamic Center of Cleveland and their activism to improve the situation of women in their community, many of whom are held back by...
