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Confusion in Pakistan's "Hot Spot"

Just one day after Pakistan announced an end to a military operation in the north-western district of Lower Dir, and already serious confusion reigns in the area. Hafzullah, chief Taleban commander for Lower Dir

Government forces moved into the Maidan area of Lower Dir on Sunday to flush out militants and to plug the routes that link up with the Taleban-occupied Bajaur region to the west.

On Tuesday, the army announced the objectives had been achieved. So, many of the displaced families returned home on Wednesday - only to find all the roads connecting to their region - CLOSED to all traffic.

On Foot - 

Soldiers did allow them to proceed, but only on foot - for a distance of around 15 miles (15km) - and most of that through towering mountains.

Women, children and the elderly were once again the ones to suffer as a result of the wars and attacks going on in this remote area of the world. Meanwhile, more families continue to .. 
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Bibles for Afghanis

'Witness for Jesus' in Afghanistan - Afghanistan -- May 7, 2009


Soldiers of Jesus in Afghanistan

US soldiers have been encouraged to spread the message of their Christian faith to Afghanistan's predominantly Muslim population.

Military chaplains stationed in the US air base at Bagram were also filmed with bibles printed in the country's main Pashto and Dari languages.

In one recorded sermon, Lieutenant-Colonel Gary Hensley, the chief of the US military chaplains in Afghanistan, is seen telling soldiers that as followers of Jesus Christ, they all have a responsibility "to be witnesses for him".

"The special forces guys - they hunt men basically. We do the same things as Christians, we hunt people for Jesus. We do, we hunt them down," he says.

"Get the hound of heaven after them, so we get them into the kingdom. That's what we do, that's our business."

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Pakistan - "Time to Eliminate Militants"

Pakistan 'to Eliminate Militants'

Local residents flee from Mingora, Swat Valley
Mingora residents are fleeing as the situation deteriorates

Pakistan's PM says he has ordered the army to "eliminate militants and terrorists", apparently referring to operations against the Taleban.

Yusuf Raza Gilani made the announcement in an evening TV address to the nation.

Fighting has intensified in recent days in the Swat Valley and other parts of the north-west, and thousands of civilians are leaving the area.

This is the very same area where US air strikes killed more than 100 innocent Afghani women, children and elderly, according to official eye witnesses of the Red Cross.

Meanwhile US envoy Richard Holbrooke said ....

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"Reliance" Translation Not Reliable?

Active ImageMistranslation (Sufi?) of "Reliance of the Traveler" Under Question
Abu Aisha Says, Keller's Translation Contains "Deviant Distortions and Disceptions of Fiqh - Mixed with Corrupt Concepts of Belief & Mysticism"

Take a look at this letter - written by Abu Aisha, concerning the "mistranslation" of Reliance of the Traveler (by Nu Ha Meem Keller).
It is most interesting to say the least and we have requested the brother to provide us with any information he might have on Keller's associates - Hamza Yusuf, Zaid Shakir, Mohamed Yaqubi and Abdul Qadir As-Sufi Al-Murabit - founder of the "Murabitoons".

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Afghan Pres Takes Fuedal Lord as Running Mate

Afghan President Chooses Warlord as Running MateKarzai signs up for elections

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, center, speaks to media as his first vice AP – Afghan President Hamid Karzai, center, speaks to media as his first vice president Mohammad Qasim Fahim, …

KABUL – President Hamid Karzai chose a powerful warlord accused of rights abuses as one of his vice presidential running mates on Monday, hours before leaving for meetings in Washington with President Barack Obama and Pakistan's president.

The selection of Mohammad Qasim Fahim, a top commander in the militant group Jamiat-e-Islami during Afghanistan's 1990s civil war, drew immediate criticism... 

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How Do Women Deal With Problems?

Best Attitude for Believing Women 
by Yusuf Estes

There once was a woman named Jane,
       she was very sweet and really quite sane.
People laughed at her innocence and made fun without shame,
       some even called her Plain Jane.
Jane learned that "Allah" was really God's Name,
       And all of the prophets had a message - the same.
She learned "Islam" means worship God in peace and surrender,
       And Muhammad is the messenger for humans and jinn regardless of gender.
She said the shahadah on the very same day,
       and became a Muslimah in every possible way.
She now understands about a Muslimah's duty
       and is happy to  wear her hijab - the covering for her beauty,
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Pope's Fire - Actual Image

Active ImageDid the former Pope make an appearance in a fire?
Or does this send out a different message to non-Catholics?

See the image taken by onlooker Gregorz Lukasik has convinced believers and even the Vatican believing a likeness of the pontiff himself in the flames, raising his right hand in a blessing.

But does it appear to you as the Pope?
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POPE Must Apologize - Say Jordan's Muslims

Amman, Jordan -- Thursday, May 7, 2009

Active ImageJordanian religious leaders condemn Pope Benedict's visit to the Middle East

They say it was provocative because he has not apologized for offending comments implying Islam was violent and irrational. 

They said the pope, on the first leg of a tour including Israel and the Palestinian territories, still owed them an apology for hinting Islam was violent and irrational ..

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U.S. Vice President & Senator Kerry Offer Support to Israel

Biden, Kerry Offer Support to Israel

May 5, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden said toActive Imageday, a workable Palestinian state along with exisiting peacefully alongside Israel must be acheived.

At the conference of the American-Israel Pubilic Affairs Committee, one of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington, Biden spoke before an audience of more than 5,000 delegates, telling them the importance of a "two state" solution.

This sends out a strong message - Obama's administration will be encouraging Israel's new right-wing government toward peaceful relations with Palestine.

 

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You Tube Helps Man Deliver Baby

Man Watches YouTube to Deliver Baby
Marc Stephens with baby Gabriel whom he delivered
with the help of YouTube

-- Sun, 03 May 2009 14:04:45 GMT
A British man has successfully delivered his baby boy after watching DIY baby delivery video clips on the video sharing website YouTube.
Muslims have their own video site:
www.YouTubeIslam.com

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"Combatants For Jesus?"

Active ImageReligious Propagation in Military Ignored --
Proselytizing Charges Against AFA Colonel “Dropped"

OFFICIALLY, the Pentagon forbids pushing one’s religion off on others.
But, "Unofficially", they push Their Religion, "Militarism" (combat for Jesus), off on followers of any other religion.

Like the Beast described in the Revelation, abandoning the gods of his fathers and instead worshipping the god of Forces.
Doesn’t matter what faith, or no faith, Atheist or Christian or Jew or Muslim or Hindu or Buddhist or Pagan or Heathen or Wiccan or Servants of Mumbo Jumbo the Crocodile King of the Upper Nile, all the people ...


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Somali Pirates Strike Again (and again)

Pirates Hijack Dutch Cargo Ship

Pirates seized a Dutch cargo vessel on Thursday, a regional maritime group said, in the latest hijack by gangs proliferating off Somalia despite the presence of patrolling foreign warships.

"The crew are said to be safe. We are hearing there are between eight and 18 crew members," said Andrew Mwangura, of the Kenya-based East African Seafarers Assistance Programme.

The 2,575-tonne "Marathon" was heading westbound through the Gulf of Aden when it was seized, he said.

In another of near-daily incidents, the U.S. Navy said pirates fired small arms weapons at one of its supply ships off the coast of Somalia. The USNS Lewis and Clark outran the two pirate skiffs after being chased for about an hour on Wednesday.

Somali pirate activity has increased over recent weeks, despite an unprecedented deployment of warships seeking ...
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U.S. Strike Kills Afghan Civilians

Red Cross Officials Confirm Seeing Dozens of Civilian Victims
While U.S. Denies Any Civilian Deaths

Afghan villagers sift through the rubble of destroyed houses Tuesday.May 6, 2009 - Farah Province, Afghanistan
The International Committee of the Red Cross is confirming its officials have actually seen dozens of bodies including women and children in two villages where Afghan officials have reported a U.S. bombing run that killed many innocent women, elderly and children yesterday. Whole Story

<-Afghan villagers looking for other victims in the rubble of destroyed houses Tuesday - One day after U.S. airstrikes in Bala Baluk district of Farah province. AP More...

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Abe Lincoln - Born Muslim?

"Was Abraham Lincoln Born a Muslim?" Film Maker Says Yes!

"President abraham_lincoln.jpgBarack Hussein Obama is not the only one - the 16th President of The United States, Abraham Lincoln, was born a Muslim", according to Faruq Masudi, producer and director of the new Islamic movie, Quran Contemporary Connections.

Imagine - Abraham Lincoln sharing equal footage with the likes Islamic historical figures -- like Saladin Al Ayubi, Saudi's King Faisal former President of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed.

But what is it they might have? What could they possibly have in common? (read more ...)


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U.S. Says "Sorry" for Killing 120 Innocent Afghans

"We deeply,  deeply regreat that loss --"
--  Hillary Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State says in an official apology for U.S. air strike killing over 120 innocent civilians. 

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 US secretary of state Hillary Clinton
said "we deeply, deeply regret that loss,"
in a meeting with Afghan President Karzai
and President Zardari of Pakistan.

The United States has now apologised for U.S. airstrikes that killed over 100 innocent Afghan civilians.

Civilian casualties are a source of strain between Washington and Kabul at a time of rising protest by some followers of the Taliban.

The Red Cross officials reported seening dozens of Afghan civilians killed in the U.S. air strikes in Farah province - local officials put the death toll at over 120.

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No Peace in Pakistan - Suicide Bombers Strike Again

 AP – Pakistani police officers examine a damaged car at the site of suicide bombing on outskirt of Peshawar, …

Khushal Khan says authorities are lifting a curfew on Tuesday so that people ...

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May Day Or Mayhem

Human Sacrifice - Fertility Rituals - Magic & Sex Symbols

Wicker-Man Burning Sacrifices on Mayday

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The Maypole dance as an important aspect of encouraging the return of fertility to the earth. The pole itself is phallic (representing the male private part)  in symbolism and also is the connector of the three worlds of Bith - 1. The Skyworld (heavens), 2. The Middleworld (our world), and 3. The "Otherworld" (world of fairies, angels, demons, etc.) 

In ancient Ireland there was a Sacred Tree named Bile, which was the center of the clan, or Tuatha. As the Irish Tree of Life, the Bile Pole, represents the connection between the people and the three worlds of Bith. Although no longer the center life, the Bile pole has survived as the Beltane Maypole.

Dancing around the Maypole during Beltane is supposed to be a magical experience because it represents a conduit of energy, connecting all three worlds at a time when these gateways are more easily penetrable.
As people gaily dance around and around the pole holding the brightly colored ribbons, the energy it raises is sent down into the earth's womb, bringing about Her full awakening and fruitfulness.

There is also a Queen of May. She is said in many areas to have worn a gold crown with a single, gold leaf at its front, in other areas her crown . . .


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Sufi Mistranslates "Reliance of the Traveller"?

Active ImageMistranslation (Sufi?) of "Reliance of the Traveler" Under Question
Abu Aisha Claims He Can Prove - Keller's Translation Contains "Deviant Distortions and Disceptions of Fiqh - Mixed with Corrupt Concepts of Belief & Mysticism"

Take a look at this letter - written by Abu Aisha, concerning the "mistranslation" of Reliance of the Traveler (by Nu Ha Meem Keller).
It is most interesting to say the least and we have requested the brother to provide us with any information he might have on Keller's associates - Hamza Yusuf, Zaid Shakir, Mohamed Yaqubi and Abdul Qadir As-Sufi Al-Murabit - founder of the "Murabitoons".

We had asked someone to Investigate this story and reply back www.islamnewsroom.com/content/view/65/1/

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3 Yr Old Boy Kiddnapped

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Investigators were searching Monday for a 3-year-old boy kidnapped by two gunmen who broke into his family's home, tied up his mother and four siblings, and stole property, authorities said.

The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert late Sunday for 3-year-old Briant Rodriguez, about ...

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Islam - Political Target in Norway

Norway Wants It's Girls "Uncovered"

The headscarf and modest dress of Muslim girls has Norwegians and other Europeans irrate. "Naked in natural" says one man.

Only a few months to go until Norway's general election & tensions are increasing about immigration and Islam appear likely to play a significant role in the voting. Woman in headscarf

The leader of the country's main opposition party has warned that it is facing "sneak-Islamisation", while some prominent Muslims say they face growing "persecution".

The heated debate is a sign that Norway, formerly renowned as one ..


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Afghans Protest 100 Civilians Killed in U.S. Air Strikes

Protests Over U.S. Air Strike on Civilians in Afghanistan
May 7, 2009 --   Farah, Afghanistan
Afghans Staging Angry Protests at 100 Civilians Killed by U.S. Air Strikes in Western Farah Province.
Investigators have arrived in Bala Baluk to establish how many people died in the incident [EPA]

More U.S. 'War Crimes'?
Haji Nangyalai, one of the protesters, said the demonstration had been called to "show our anger at the crimes committed by the American forces".

Another demonstrator said: "People are really angry and they shout 'Death to America! Death to the invaders!  They have killed our innocent people .. that is why we are protesting."

"Hurling stones at government buildings and there is some gun fire in the air  - but we are not the ones doing that - we don't know who"

U.S. investigators on location in Bala Baluk observed first hand, the deaths of many women, elderly and children - all of whom had gathered in what they were told would be "save places" - the very targets of the air strikes.

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Fears of More Swine Flu in Mexico

Signs of Swine Flu Ending Play Video ABC News  – Signs of Swine Flu Ending

MEXICO CITY – Mexico announced a return to "normalcy" on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than 1,400 people in 20 countries.

World health officials said the global epidemic is still in its early stages, and that a pandemic could be declared...