December 11, 2003 | 16 Shawwal 1424 Hijriah
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veiled4allah
go, Dennis, go!!
One of the reasons that I support Dennis Kucinich for president is that the man is absolutely fearless. Take on Enron-wannabe First Energy? Not a problem. Take on Diebold? Not a problem. Take on ABC News? Not a problem. His...
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veiled4allah
after a long hiatus...
After a long hiatus, I finally posted again at Open Source Politics, with Is academic freedom under threat? a look at a recent report from the American Association of University Professors that raises some concerns about the state of academic...
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veiled4allah
the best of lefty blogging
It's that time again. Time for the Koufax Awards, the best of lefty blogging. This entry will be kept updated with my nominations. Best Series: David Neiwert's "Rush, Newspeak, and Fascism" Best Group Blog: Open Source Politics Best Commentor: John...
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A Quranic Journal
Surah al-Qalam ayah 15
Idha tutla alayhi ayatuna qala asatir al-awwalin When His signs are read out to them, they say: Tales of the ancients The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Allah is saying, 'this...
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A Quranic Journal
Surah al-Qalam ayah 14
An kana dha malin wa banin Because he possesses wealth and children The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: This is similar to Surah al-Muzzammil ayat 11-30...