Rajab 29,1429/ August 1, 2008, 2008, #42

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International Islamic Conference Promoting Peace and Awareness

Location:
Days Hotel Timonium
9615 Deereco Rd
Lutherville Timonium,
MD 21093

Phone: (410) 560-1000 or 1-800-325-2525
Direction: Get directions [go to www.JAM4Peace.org ]

Date and Time: Juma on August 15th, 2008 at 1:30-2:00 pm
All are welcome. Light rail from the city stops near the hotel.

khutba by Imam Warith Deen Umar [Albany, New York]
Topic: "The Failure of Imams in America and its Impact on International Peace"

After Juma at 2:30 pm Maulana Qari Ehsanullah from Pakistan speaks

Conference on August 16th, 2008 from 10.00 am to 7:00 pm

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Latest Endorsements of the International Conference for Peace and Awareness: August 16, 2008. JAM4PEACE.org

From Nigeria: Islamic Youth Movement Leader Endorses Peace Conference

The international Islamic Conference is an opportunity for the Ummah to reassess its potentials in bringing peace for the whole of humanity. Islam as a way of life has mandated the Muslims to unite and build bridges across divides for the benefit of the human race. The oppression and exploitation of innocent members of the society in whatever guise should be resisted by all if we lasting peace is to be achieved.

Alhaji Dr. Asheikh Ahmed: National Vice President (International) of the Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria (National Headquarters).

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For Peace in the City: From Baltimore's Leading and Unique Organization for Homeless Women

As Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu.
As director of Women Affairs of Al-Mumtahinah home, we strive to create peace in the Muslim Ummah by providing education, shelter, food, clothing and resources for the under privileged women and children that are homeless.
We follow the Prophet Sallahu Alaihi wa Salaam's sunnah by wanting for our brothers and sisters what we want for ourselves. This is the way of our organization. Insha'Allah we will bring peace in our community which will grow nationally and internationally by promoting and educating our community to attend conferences such as the Peace and Awareness conference.
Looking forward to attending and to be informed.
Nadia Auxila [Director]

Description of program and activities:
Women Affairs of Al-Mumtahinah Home Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. Specifically, this organization has been formed to provide relief to homeless distressed, poor and under privileged women and their children in our community at large. Our organization has designed and developed one program in furtherance of our purposes. We further our purposes under this program by operating a bi-weekly Halal emergency food pantry. Please visit our website at www.almumtahinahhome.com

Our mailing address is:
Women Affairs of Al-Mumtahinah Home Inc.
P.O.Box 1462
Baltimore, Md 21203
Phone numbers: 443-798-1323 / 443-869-3403
At this time we are in dire need of financial support for rent and utilities expenses
Please give us a call should you like to make a monetary donation or clothing, household items, and toiletries etc. to benefit the home insha'Allah.

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The Mysterious "Islam" of ICNA, Siraj Wahhaj and Gamal Badawi: Re: ICNA's "Why Islam" Campaign
by Kaukab Siddique, Ph.D

July 28: ICNA has a clean slate as far as the anti-Islam groups are concerned. For nearly 7 years after 9:11, ICNA has remained silent about the suffering of Muslims around the world. Look at the latest issue of The Message, ICNA's glossy publication: There is not the slightest indication that ICNA has any idea of the role of Israel or of the genocide of Muslims in Somalia, Kashmir, Chechnya, Iraq and Afghanistan.

This is a lily white group which loves the American power structure's view of the world.

During the recent past, ICNA started putting up sign boards in major cities titled WHY ISLAM. It's an expensive operation but a sheer waste of effort because its version of Islam is so pathetic: that of a slave who wants his master to love him.

Basically what WHY ISLAM says is that:
1. We are not terrorists.
2. We pray and fast.
3. We don't beat our women.
4. We do charitable work and other goody-goody stuff along the same line.
5. Muslim women wear hijab and are not terrorists
The WHY ISLAM sign board ICNA has put up in the Baltimore area has Gamal Badawi, the old Muslim Brotherhood turncoat, on it. He talks a lot of lies, claiming that Jihad or armed struggle is not central to Islam. He even claims that he will give a million dollars [even 2 million] to anyone who can prove that Islam teaches any fighting other than in self-defense!

Where did he get so much money from? And now he owes it to us! Why? Here is the answer:

Anyone who has studied the Qur'an would know that Allah Almighty has ordained Jihad with weapons against those who try to molest Muslim women. It also commands Jihad against those who create a system based on interest [riba]. And many others. [I wrote a whole article on Badawi's distortions of the Qur'an earlier.]

ICNA is so much on the defensive, it forgot that America and Americans are not trying to stop Muslims from praying and fasting and building mosques. No one has said that Muslim women in America should not wear hijab. This is not France or Turkey. One can worship anyway in America.

So all that "WHY ISLAM" publicity is sheer waste of money and effort. [ICNA seems to be very rich and wasteful.]

Now we come to the bizarre SIRAJ WAHHAJ story in New York.
ICNA decided to put WHY ISLAM publicity in the New York subway system. That would have been a smart move except that owing to al-Hajj Malik Shabazz [Malcolm X], Americans already know that Muslims pray and fast and especially that they GO FOR HAJJ. [Remember Malcolm in Makka?]

The 9.11 attacks brought discussion and study of Islam into millions of American homes. So why ICNA's WHY ISLAM?

To top it all, ICNA brought in SIRAJ WAHHAJ, its biggest groupie from the governmental organization known as ISNA:
A crazy fringe New York paper claimed that Wahhaj has terrorist links because he was called as a witness by the DEFENSE in the case of the Blind Shaikh [Dr. Omar 'Abdel Rahman]. The story was picked up by Fox TV which loves this kind of scare tactic against Muslims. Fox refused to mention what Siraj said in court after he was called by the defense. That would have trashed FOX's implication that Siraj is some kind of a radical. The man actually went to the Zionist congress and prayed for the killers there and was proud of the invitation.

ICNA was really stuck and did not have the courage or the honesty to speak the truth.

For those who don't know the role of Siraj Wahhaj in the case of the Blind Shaikh, let me summarize it here so they can understand ICNA's role.

The court records show that Siraj Wahhaj was called as a CHARACTER WITNESS by the defense for Shaikh Omar Abdel Rahman. [On this point, FOX TV is correct.] And Siraj Wahhaj did say something like that Dr. Omar is a great shaikh, but then he contradicted himself by saying that he really knows little about the shaikh. Then he claimed that the Shaikh says that it's OKAY TO ROB BANKS. In other words, Wahhaj cleverly helped the government prosecute the Shaikh.

The defense attorney was so shocked that his witness [Siraj] had turned against him that he quickly changed the line of questioning and then let Siraj go.

Of course ICNA did not have the honesty to say: Don't blame Siraj: He actually helped put the Blind Shaikh in prison for life.
And of course, FOX TV was so dishonest that it did not give the whole story. Who expects Fox to tell the truth? But ICNA is supposed to be a bunch of Muslims.

Readers might not know that when the Zionist judge. Michael Mukasey, sentenced Shaikh Omar Abdel Rahman to life in prison, he quoted Siraj Wahhaj, pointing out that the Muslims' own Imam is saying that the Shaikh taught Muslims to rob banks! [Michael Mukasey is now the attorney general of the U.S. appointed by Bush at a time when no one else wants the post.]

Later, much later, when Siraj Wahhaj was interviewed, very favorably, by the Wall Street Journal, the flagship of right wing Zionism, Siraj boasted about the story he had told about the Blind Shaikh: that robbing banks is okay!

Readers should know tha Siraj does not know Arabic, and the Shaikh does not know English. So Siraj could not have known what the Shaikh said. If there was a translator, Siraj should have said that the translator said this.

Readers should know that Dr. Omar Abdel Rahman is so strict about Halal and Haram that during his trip through America [before his arrest at the behest of the Egyptian regime], he told American Muslims to eat Zabiha Halal meat only, and did not endorse the eating of ahlul kitab's meat as many Arab Muslims in America do.

There can be no doubt that Siraj Wahhaj played an important role in the imprisonment of one of the greatest scholars of Islam in modern times. Siraj refuses to repent. for his great crime against Islam.
ICNA has not tried, ever, in the slightest, to defend the Blind Shaikh or even to protest his mistreatment in U.S. prisons. Now ICNA wants to teach Islam!
These people have no fear of Allah and no sense that Akhira is coming and they will be held accountable.

Not a word about 7 YEARS of Muslim suffering and they want to teach Islam! This is Munafiqat in the highest degree. The Qur'an has an entire chapter on munafiqs.

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Our America: by New Trend's Media Monitor
"President" [already !] Barack Obama Plans new Crusade against the World of Islam

From his deep prostration at the AIPAC Convention to the Jewish elites, Obama has moved predictably to show support for the agents America has installed in the countries under occupation.. He held secret talks with Karzai in Kabul, then moved to Iraq and met American generals under an opaque security bubble which cut him off from any contact with even those Iraqis who are working under the U.S. ambit.

Then we had the sickening scenes of Obama wearing a yarmulke genuflecting at the Jewish Holocaust temple [whose contents cannot be discussed critically] in occupied Palestine.
CIA agent King Abdullah of Jordan was in COLORADO when Obama visited Jordan. The King rushed overnight all the way back to Amman to pay homage to the new American idol.

Obama refused to acknowledge Hamas although it is the only existing democratically elected organization in Gaza. Here democracy did not matter to Obama. He made a fuss about a young Palestinian who used a tractor to attack Israeli vehicles and lost his life in the process. Obama condemned the young man for his act of resistance. What future is there for peace in the Middle East when the putative next president of the U.S. is so uncaring for oppressed people.

In Germany, on July 24, Obama was enthralled by the big welcome given him by the enslaved German people. Here Obama lost all sense of perspective and urged the German people, and Europeans in general, to fight in Afghanistan against the forces of Islam.

Obama seemed to have taken on the idea that he is a Zionist and a European. He lost all sense of his African and [though very diffuse] Muslim background. Note his words. Remember that words like "terror" and "extremism" are labels for Islamic resistance. "The well of extremism" is the Muslim ummah which supports resistance. Here is what he said::

"This is the moment when we must defeat terror and dry up the well of extremism that supports it. This threat is real and we cannot shrink from our responsibility to combat it. If we could create NATO to face down the Soviet Union, we can join in a new and global partnership to dismantle the networks that have struck in Madrid and Amman; in London and Bali; in Washington and New York. If we could win a battle of ideas against the communists, we can stand with the vast majority of Muslims who reject the extremism that leads to hate instead of hope.
This is the moment when we must renew our resolve to rout the terrorists who threaten our security in Afghanistan, and the traffickers who sell drugs on your streets. No one welcomes war. I recognize the enormous difficulties in Afghanistan. But my country and yours have a stake in seeing that NATO's first mission beyond Europe's borders is a success. For the people of Afghanistan, and for our shared security, the work must be done. America cannot do this alone. The Afghan people need our troops and your troops; our support and your support to defeat the Taliban and al Qaeda, to develop their economy, and to help them rebuild their nation. We have too much at stake to turn back now."

Does Obama know that the Afghan people detest NATO and have never asked for intervention by the new crusaders?

It appears that a renegade group in Karachi, Pakistan is feeding the U.S. stories about the imminent takeover of Pakistan's biggest city by the Taliban. Hence "Karachi" has started turning up regularly in Obama's speeches as a threat. This is the connection he made in his speech in Germany between 9.11 and Karachi:

"The terrorists of September 11th plotted in Hamburg and trained in Kandahar and Karachi before killing thousands from all over the globe on American soil."

What about Africa? His only interest is in ONE province of Sudan which is being targeted by the Israelis for worldwide propaganda against Sudan:

"Will we give meaning to the words "never again" in Darfur?" [In other words, Darfur is another "holocaust."]

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Perspective
Arrest of Serb Thug Karadjic, Ignores Role of Dutch Troops who Facilitated Slaughter of Muslim Prisoners in Srebrenica
Here is a look back into the tragedy of Bosnia: Hypocrisy of one Man's Arrest is obvious

Bosnia calls in ambassador to protest at medals award
· Troops were part of UN force meant to protect city

Ian Traynor in Zagreb
Wednesday December 6, 2006
The Guardian

The leadership of Bosnia protested bitterly to the Netherlands yesterday over the awards of medals to Dutch peacekeepers who stood by and did nothing at the infamous 1995 massacre of thousands of Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica.
Haris Silajdzic, a former prime minister and a member of the three-man Bosnian presidency, said he had called in the Dutch ambassador in Sarajevo to demand an explanation for the military ceremony that was conducted at a barracks in eastern Holland on Monday.
Henk Kamp, the Dutch defence minister, unveiled a plaque at the barracks praising the troops who failed to act to prevent the atrocity at Srebrenica when the Bosnian Serb commander, General Ratko Mladic, seized the enclave in eastern Bosnia, separated the males from the women and children, and then organised the mass murder of almost 8,000 men over 10 days in July 1995.
The shocking episode constituted the worst single atrocity of the 1992-95 war in Bosnia and the only event in the 42-month war that the international war crimes tribunal in The Hague has categorised as genocide.
Gen Mladic has been charged with genocide but has been a fugitive for 11 years.
The Dutch were shamed and traumatised by their role in the massacre. An official inquiry in 2002 cleared the troops of complicity but criticised the Dutch authorities, triggering a symbolic resignation of the Dutch government.
Families of the victims have been trying to sue the Dutch state in the courts in the Netherlands because of alleged co-responsibility for the massacre. Mass graves containing the remains of victims are still being discovered and bodies exhumed.
But on Monday in Assen Mr Kamp handed out medals to 500 members of the Dutch battalion stationed at Srebrenica, which was a so-called UN safe haven, ostensibly under UN protection when it was overrun by the Serbs.
"We are doing this to support our people," said Mr Kamp. "These people are in the military ... It is difficult for them and we want to support them," he added.
The medals were to acknowledge that the Dutch troops had "for years wrongly been held responsible for what happened in the enclave," said Mr Kamp.
Tom Karremans, the Dutch commander at Srebrenica present at Monday's ceremony, was photographed socialising and drinking with Gen Mladic. The Dutch were said to have obtained the release of 14 kidnapped peacekeepers in return for not obstructing the Serbian operation.
Protests were staged in Sarajevo and other Bosnian towns denouncing the military decorations as "scandalous". There were also protests in the Netherlands, but Bosnians who sought to travel there to demonstrate were denied visas.

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LETTER: Why is Asma Hanif [Muslimat Al-Nisa] cooperating with munafiqeen and blatant friends of Zionism?
Here is Muslimat Al-Nisaa's response published complete and uncut, though it went way above our 300 word right of reply.
See below Dr. Siddique's comment.

A Response to Br. Kaukab Siddique of New Trend Magazine:

Note- Muslimat Al-Nisaa is a social services organization and we try our best to not engage in disparaging conversations or communications about fellow Muslims. The intention of our reply is to respond to the statements made in reference to Muslimat Al-Nisaa by Br. Kaukab Siddique in his article 'Good Lesson in how Dunya can Make Muslims forget the Akhira. Hobnobbing with Zaid Shakir, Native Deen, "Imam" Magid.'

Firstly, the title of Brother Siddique's article is offensive in nature and it implies that he adequately establishes in the article that Sr. Asma Hanif has "forgot the Akhira because of the Dunya". In his article, Br. Siddique uses a collection of unrelated events to conclude that Muslimat Al-Nisaa has slipped into Dunya because we have utilized the help of people whom he categorizes as "government agents". Furthermore, he has misrepresented the nature of our organization and continues to make insinuations that are largely speculative in nature. He states"

"Why would a woman who appears to be pious and sedate be working with these government-agent types? Is it the lure of the dunya which is attracting her? That is possible because ADAMS center has one of the richest Muslim constituencies on the east coast. Or is it that she is naive and does not know Islam?"

Br. Siddique's comments are ambiguous. What does he mean by Dunya? Is he trying to equate seeking financial support to establish a homeless shelter with seeking the Dunya? What personal gain is he suggesting that Sr. Asma Hanif has received? Sister Asma Hanif, Executive Director & Founder, is trained in OB-GYN, as a Certified Nurse-Midwife and is fully capable and licensed to provide prenatal care and labor & delivery services. She has been providing services to the Muslim community and others since 1978, having delivered over 500 babies all for the pleasure of ALLAH(SWT).

In fact, she has repeatedly turned away offers to make significantly more money in order to maintain Muslimat Al-Nisaa. According to Muslimat Al-Nisaa's 2007 IRS Form-990, which details the finances of non-profit organizations and is also a matter of public record, Sr. Asma Hanif's salary totaled $0.00. Additionally, the total salaries for ALL Executive Members of Muslimat Al-Nisaa totaled $0.00. We wonder how much Dunya a person could buy with a salary of $0.00?

Br. Siddique, in response to his own question about the motives of Sr. Asma Hanif, presents his personal opinions, which don't establish a factual basis for anything. Furthermore, he only states two options, both of which are largely negative and pejorative. Either, Sr. Asma Hanif is "lured by the Dunya" or "she is naïve and doesn't know Islam". Additionally, he proceeds to erroneously "inform" the community about the nature of our organization and the circumstances surrounding its existence. He states:

"Asma Hanif says she is collecting funds for a homeless women's center. The problem with that assumption is that she is from Baltimore and a hard working Muslim woman, Sis. Nadia has already set up a shelter for homeless Muslim women in Baltimore . The shelter is called al-Mumtahinah and it's the one place in Baltimore where one can see homeless Muslim women being helped. Why is Asma Hanif not supporting the center which already exists?"

These comments from Br. Siddique are misleading and show his lack of knowledge about our organization. Sr. Asma Hanif has been an advocate for the establishment of a Muslim women's shelter in Baltimore for years. For accuracy, Muslimat Al-Nisaa was the first organization to propose (July 2006) and pursue a shelter in Baltimore, Maryland . (referencing a Muslim Link article dated February 2007). While we sought grant monies for a comprehensive shelter and educational program, which would not just provide housing, but also provide a return to self-sufficiency program, in March of 2007, Sister Nadia sought a more immediate response to the issue of homelessness in the local community and opened a shelter house.

Br. Siddique, however, would lead others to believe from his statement "Sis. Nadia has already set up a shelter for homeless Muslim women in Baltimore" that we were being unsupportive of Sr. Nadia and decided to open a shelter in spite of Al- Mumtahinah being in existence. At the time, there was no shelter "already set up", and this can be confirmed from Sr. Nadia herself.

Our organization was originally organized in 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia . In 2005, co-founders Asma Hanif and the late Dr. Maryam Funches, recognized the need to add a shelter program to the original organizational objectives. Moreover, Muslimat Al-Nisaa has cooperative relationships with other health & social services across DC, Maryland and Virginia area. However, Br. Siddique continues to give the wrong impression about our organization stating:

"Some people get the misinformation that Asma Hanif has a shelter for women on Liberty road and is collecting funds to keep it going. Not correct! That place is Asma Hanif's clinic and not a shelter for women."

Virtually the only correct statement he has made about our organization is that our program does include a health care facility, which has been operating at our Liberty Heights address. At this location, Muslimat Al-Nisaa has provided health services to the uninsured, the homeless and sheltered Muslim women and children - including residents of the Al-Mumtahinah Home, for over three years.

These services were recently written about in a May 08 article in the Muslim Link titled, Uninsured Muslim Woman Gives Birth at Home. The article details how Muslimat Al-Nisaa provided healthcare and childbirth services for a Muslim couple that lacked insurance. Khalid, the Husband, is quoted as saying "Hanif went out of her way to help his family. She provided counseling, natural herbs and supplements, regular weekly pre-natal visits, and the delivery services without asking for any compensation." Muslimat Al-Nisaa encourages anyone to research what the cost for childbirth services is.

Furthermore, our Liberty Heights address is used as the drop-off location for individuals wanting to donate goods. It is also where we receive phone calls from those in need, and perform the administrative functions of our organization. Muslimat Al-Nisaa has not been organized or established as a "fly-by-night" operation. We have put much thought and energy into establishing a program that will be able to provide help to those in need for the long term. In addition to the IRS granting our organization 501(c)(3) status, we are a registered charity in Maryland and are in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assesments and Taxation. In reality, we only collected approximately $17,000 in cash during our 2007 Fundraiser and are still in need of resources to establish a permanent shelter facility. But yet again, Br. Siddique continues with his largely speculative opinions suggesting:

"Perhaps as a reward for her cooperation with ISNA, Zaid Shakir, "Imam" Magid etc, she has been made the director of a "Coordinating Council" [known as CCMO]..."

If Br. Siddique is stating that he has documents detailing a cooperation- reward system involving Sr. Asma Hanif, then we implore him to bring forth his evidence. If he cannot, then perhaps it is best that he refrain from making accusations that he cannot provide evidence for.

In conclusion, Muslimat Al-Nisaa is committed to its mission to provide health, education, shelter and other social services to the underserved population in general, and to Muslim women and children in particular. We neither have the time nor the resources to engage and defend every accusation made by others. Even now, as this response is written, the numbers of homeless Muslim women and children, and Muslim women victims of domestic violence continues to increase. May Allah Have Mercy on Us.

Muslimat Al Nisaa, INC

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Dr. Siddique's response: Cooperation with Agents of Oppressors is the issue. Muslimat al Nisaa [sis. Asma Hanif] simply ignored the issue.

It's a shame that Sis. Asma Hanif has not even put her name on her organization's official response. Is this Islamic, to beat around the bush and ignore the real issues? Did the Prophet Muhammad, pbuh, teach us to behave in this clever way?

Readers should look at my article.

I specifically pointed out the people Sis. Asma Hanif is working with: "Imam" Majid is a door sniffer at synagogues, and ADAMS Center is the most prominent supporter of Bush's "War on Terror." If Muslimat Al Nisa [or Sis. Hanif] is so popular with this corrupt munafiq, how and why did that happen? It is up to Sis. Hanif to explain [or will she now claim that she is not Muslimat Al Nisa inc?]

I noted that Native Dean's Joshua Salaam was sent overseas and hosted by the State Department of Bush. How come this State Department character is going to provide entertainment for her fundaraiser? She sees nothing unIslamic there?

I wrote about the opportunism and lies of Zaid Shakir. Here is a man [source of income unknown] who rejoiced when the occupiers of Iraq executed the leader of the resistance. She brings Shakir as the central clown in her show.

Sis. Asma Hanif claims she wants proof why she was appointed CCMO head. As I pointed out, she was brought into the ISNA conference as CCMO head. I gave the page number from ISNA's publicity magazine. Are we supposed to think that the sister does not know that ISNA works with the FBI and that the State Department sponsored a major ISNA conference.

Does she not know that ADAMS Center sent Muslim girls in hijab to admire the power of the Pentagon.
If all this is allowed in Islam and in a supposedly Islamic center, then what is kufr, nifaq and tughyan? Does the sister believe that Islam has no standards and that means should not match ends?

Of course Sis. Hanif is a social worker and has done many good things. That's why I took the trouble to try and stop her falling victim to the guiles of agent groups and featherheads like Zaid Shakir. Does she not know that Zaytuna, his institute, claims that the Jewish holocaust story and the Qur'an have equal credibility?
Surely the sister must be living in a world of her own!

As for Sis. Nadia in Baltimore, here is a sister who has ACTUALLY set up a shelter for homeless women. She was herself homeless once. Sis. Hanif [Muslimat al-Nisa] started thinking of all this long ago but has NOT been able to do it. Dates of plans pre-dating Sis. Nadia's work do not prove that Muslimat an Nisa has a shelter. It does not. Instead of working with and under the supervision of Sis. Nadia, M. al-Nisa goes to collect funds from agent groups. Sister, this won't do. Islam has standards and this kind of wishy washy thinking is not Islamic.

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Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition

Introduction

The following moving article will appear in the upcoming issue of Al-Awda's newsletter Until Return. It was written by Khairya Zubaidi of Al-Hawiya, Yarmouk camp, Syria, and translated by Sama Abdulhalim in San Diego California.

The article is about Um Amer (mother of Amer) who passed away on July 2 from complications from cancer. Um Amer, may she rest in peace, was one of 750 Palestinians stranded in al-Tanaf refugee detention camp located in no man's land in the desert between Iraq and Syria. Um Amer appeared in the documentary "25 Thousand Tents . . . Maybe More" demanding her right and hoping to return to her village near Haifa. The documentary was screened recently at the Sixth Annual International Al-Awda Convention. Copies of this documentary will soon be available via Al-Awda's Media Center.

Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk camp including Khairya Zubaidi of Al-Hawiya have been assisting our people at Al-Tanaf over the last two years with whatever they can. Through these efforts they have developed personal relationships and knowledge of the people stranded at Al-Tanaf.

Um Amer
by Khairya Zubaidi

Her passing was as difficult as her eventful and harsh childhood. As a child, she began to awaken and discover the beauty of the world and to make connections with the land and trees, home and hearth, and bread kiln in her home. She had an invisible connection with everything she saw and all things surrounding her; who said that the land and trees are not sentient beings and that the air travels and is not connected to a specific land? She was connected to all these things and the occupation of 1948 severed this connection and cruelly uprooted her. She rushed off with her family without even taking the necessities. She took refuge in the mountains by using the land as her bedroll and the sky as her blanket. She drank the rainwater and foraged the land. She found herself traveling through many different lands ... traveling still after 60 years. Even 60 years didn't diminish her love and desire to reclaim her roots. Longing for her childhood home still burns in her heart. I asked her about her desire to return home and her face lit up with a hope that she refused to lose, and she answered "I will go back." She said "I wish this will come true. I want to go back even if I have to go back to foraging the land and drinking rainwater. Just return me to my land. I wish this would come true. Will it come true before I leave this earth?"

Um Amer's dream did not come true. Illness got the best of her. Illness was the only reason she was allowed to leave Al-Tanaf refugee camp - to receive medical treatment. Test results showed that her illness was in an advanced stage and hope for a cure was slim. Um Amer did not know how severe her situation was. She had hoped she would get better and be able to stand on her own two feet. Being in a public hospital that treats refugees made it easier for her to deal with her situation for her fellow refugees would visit with her. As a result of the illness, Um Amer was moved to another hospital that specializes in cancer treatment.

Um Amer moved from the confinement of Al-Tanaf refugee camp to a harsher and cruel confinement - death. She is confined by death. The dire situation of the other patients surrounding her forced her to acknowledge and wait for death. When she first found out she had cancer, she tried to go back to the refugee camp. She felt it would be easier to be surrounded by family and friends. All parties responsible, from the hospital to the team responsible for Al-Tanaf, used her illness as an excuse to refuse her request to return to the refugee camp. That is when Um Amer gave up and not only did she refuse the cancer treatment but also treatment of any kind. Her refusal to fight the cancer and seeing her forcefully subdued with painkillers caused me great sorrow and sadness. I hoped she would keep resisting and fighting the people in control because I felt that as long as she was trying to get back to Al-Tanaf she would be fighting death as well.

I spoke with her about life and told her that she would get well and go back to Al-Tanaf. I told her that she had to fulfill her promise to me to cook biryani. I told her that she was stronger than Zahra, another Al-Tanaf refugee who was currently fighting and winning the battle against a cancer of the blood. After our conversation, Um Amer decided to resume the cancer treatment. But it was already too late.

At one point, I spoke with Um Amer's doctor about her situation. He told me that Um Amer was negligent in her treatment of herself. He said that she should have gone to the hospital before the situation had gotten this bad. I felt that his words were part of a dark comedy. All I could think to myself was "doesn't this man know how often sick people try to go to the hospital or see a doctor and are refused exit from the refugee camp until they are at the point of death?" To all parties responsible for the refugee camp, the people living there are just numbers not human beings. They don't have names or feelings or needs, they are just a serial number. A year ago things were even more difficult for people who were sick. Back then, someone who was ill could not even be accompanied by a family member. They had to leave the refugee camp and go to the hospital alone. Now they are allowed one person to accompany them.

Um Amer's son, Amer, had a very difficult time getting permission to leave Al-Tanaf refugee camp to visit his mother. After he finally received permission to leave the camp and visit her at the hospital, he was only allowed to stay with her a week. Um Amer was not expected to live long, she was given hours at worst and a couple of days at most. The people responsible for Al-Tanaf tried to make Amer go back to Al-Tanaf before Um Amer passed away. Amer was in a difficult situation because his father was also ill back at the Al-Tanaf camp. He wanted to stay with his mother but he wanted to go back and take care of his father. In the end, logistics forced his hand. There was no transportation available for him to go back to Al-Tanaf. So he ended up staying with his mother until she passed away.

Um Amer's life was a chain of hardships. At age seven she was a suffering immigrant, then sanctions and war for 10 years, then another unbalanced war, then civil war which is, maybe, even more cruel created by countries who claim they are democratic. She was forced to leave Baghdad to save her children. The family was separated. One of her daughters left with her husband. Her son, Omar, immigrated to Chile. The family was separated but they are not the only ones. A similar story exists in every tent in the camp and some stories are even worse. The hardships brought the refugee community together. Their only crime is being Palestinians even though they weren't involved in the Palestinian cause. All of this didn't convince the executioner - if you're a Palestinian you're a fugitive not deserving of mercy. This is the logic of current civilization. She left this life alone. Her daughter, Nida, was her companion in suffering through the night. It was very difficult for Nida to see the suffering her mother went through and her certain death.

I will never forget you Um Amer . . . . how can I visit the camp without seeing you? Without your exuberant welcome. I will miss hearing the strength and pride you display when you speak. Your hardships didn't make you weak and didn't cause you to beg for mercy or feel self-pity. I will never forget your tears the last time I saw you. After I saw the movie, I felt you were the hero of the film. You watched the movie in silence and your tears ran down your wrinkled cheeks. You didn't speak but the expression on your face said it all. While saying goodbye to you I wondered if I would ever see you again. And it turned out to be the last time I saw you.

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July 29, 2008: Senator Obama had no comment on this.

Israeli forces shot and killed a 10-year-old Palestinian boy yesterday evening in the West Bank village of Nilin. Ahmed Mousa was shot in the head by live ammunition, according to eyewitnesses, as he was leaving an area that was being targeted with rubber-coated steel bullets by the Israeli military during a demonstration against the annexation wall built on the village land.

Rajab 24,1429/ July 27, 2008, #41

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Astounding: Iraqi leader al-Douri calls for victory. Scroll all the way down.

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Charles Carlson: True disciple of Jesus, pbuh, challenges pro-Israel church and Sudan slavery stories. See below; Good reading.

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Genuine Pakistani voices: Umm Hasan, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Syed Munawar Hasan prepare Pakistan for resistance. Scroll way down

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Our America
Not Anti-Semitism but
Fact Top Israeli Terrorists are directly funded by American Jews: This is how "democracy" functions in the Zionist Entity

Excerpt from the Washington Post:
Saturday, July 26, 2008
"JERUSALEM -- American businessman Morris Talansky has riveted Israel with tales of bankrolling the plush lifestyle of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert: the expensive cigars and five-star suites, a fine watch and an Italian vacation....
Politicians in Israel have long known that if they want to raise large amounts of money, for whatever reason, they'll find it in the United States.
Foreign donations are banned for general elections, but Israeli leaders routinely get half or more of their campaign contributions for party primaries from overseas, and mostly from American donors.
The fundraising trend is especially pronounced on Israel's political right; politicians who advocate aggressive military action against Iran and Hamas and who maintain an uncompromising stance against ceding land to the Palestinians have typically found generous support for their views in the States.
Former prime minister and Likud Party leader Binyamin Netanyahu, for instance, received approximately $400,000 -- 75 percent of his donations for a 2007 primary -- from U.S. contributors, according to the Israeli comptroller' s office. "

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International Islamic Conference for Peace and Awareness: August 15-16, 2008. Baltimore, Maryland: www.JAM4PEACE.org Juma salat on August 15, 2008 at conference venue.
1.30 PM
Khutba by: Imam Warith Deen Umar [Albany, New York]
Distinguished Imam who stood up to outright Zionist oppression in the darkest days of the Bush presidency.
2.30 PM
Nasiha: by Maulana Ehsanullah Khan [Pakistan]. Powerful Arabic recitation, beautiful Urdu. What is the Essence of Islam? [English translation will be made, inshallah.]

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Islamic leadership delegation expected: On August 16, inshallah, a delegation from Imam Jamil al-Amin's International Committee led by Imam Khalil Abdur Rahman will deliver Imam Jamil's message.

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Two Latest Endorsements of August 16 Conference:

1. From Grassroots Activist Sister in New York City.

"The Believers, men and women, are protectors, one of another..."
The Holy Qur'an, 9:71

"There is nothing in our book, the Koran, that teaches us to suffer peacefully. Our religion teaches us to be intelligent. Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery. That's a good religion."
-- "Message to the Grass Roots," speech, Nov. 1963, Detroit (published in Malcolm X Speaks, ch. 1, 1965).

I have always believed that Islam is a way of life based on common-sense. Br. Kaukab Siddique's book The Liberation of Women Through Islam made me aware of the strong leadership roles many Muslim women have held and still hold today in Islam. Most importantly, the Holy Qur'an has helped me understand that Allah does not limit Muslims (male or female) in any way! Our inhibitions and other limitations are based on the prejudices imposed on us by other human beings, some with good intentions as well as bad. I always try to keep Allah in mind in everything that I do.

Aisha Shaheed
New York City
[See Sis. Aisha's article below about a cleverly disguised form of racism.]

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2. Ms. Murphy Browne: South American sister in Toronto, Canada
Against the War in American Cities: Grassroots Activist and Organizer Opposes Police Brutality and Oppression

Ms. Browne has been active in the Toronto community addressing police brutality, poverty, Eurocentric education, racism, sexism and other oppressions. As a descendant of enslaved Africans she has been very aware of the legacy that affects her community into the twenty first century. Her life is dedicated to advocating for, raising awareness of and supporting her community and other oppressed groups.

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Come to the conference to meet Ms. Murphy Browne

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OUR REGRETS: If we have not included some applicants in this conference: try us again next year ..........................
asalamu alaikum

Please forgive us if we are unable to accept you as a speaker or endorser at the August 16 conference. This is an experimental conference to show America's Muslims that an uncompromising conference against war and for peace, based on understanding and awareness, can be organized successfully, inshallah.

The presentations are limited to ONE DAY and are focused on the causes of war and the genuine, honorable ways to peace. We are not trying to collect huge, chaotic crowds involved in peripheral Muslim cultural and nationalistic activities. Those who go to conferences to support the agenda of the White House, the Pentagon, the State Department and all their minions won't be here.

This conference is not based on money and does not cater to the needs of the rich and the powerful. Islam has taught us that change is based on the few who are rightly guided. A huge crowd which does not reject taghoot, which does not oppose the bombing and occupation of Muslim lands, which does not stand against Zionism and International Jewry, may look impressive and noisy but is nothing more than the foam at the top of the waves of oppressive power.

We are looking for the few, like the muhajeroon and ansar in earlier times, the sabiqun al-awwaloon of the Qur'an, a little like the muhsineen the Prophet, pbuh, loved, for whom worldly gains are insignificant as compared to al-Akhira.

Please be patient. Forgive us if you are genuine and we did not include you. If you are a great academic, we will try to include an academic format in 2009, inshallah. This time, please focus on the biggest issue of our era, war and peace, oppression and the end of oppression.

Kaukab Siddique
Ameer of Jamaat al-Muslimeen

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Outreach: Giving the Message of Jamaat' Peace Conference to Guyanese Community in New York

July 25, 2008: After Juma' salat, the August 16 Peace Conference literature and invitation was given to 139 people at Masjid al-Abidin in the Jamaica area of New York. More than 90% of the worshippers were from Guyana, South America, with a very few African-Americans and Indo-Pakistanis. The purpose was to inform Muslims that a historic Islamic event is going to take place in Baltimore, inshallah.

The Guyanese community in this area, estimated at 25,000, has been shaken by the U.S. government's claim that two Guyanese were among the three accused of planning to blow up JFK airport. These absurd stories fabricated by the U.S. government are seen by our observers as a means of dividing peaceful Muslim communities and urging them to look for "terrorists" among themselves. The tactic aims at gaining spies and informers from among the Muslims. [Remember the similar situation in Washington when Mahdi Bray and a W. D. group imam, Johari Abdul Malik, promised the FBI that they would physically grab "extremists" and hand them over to the police. We have the pledge made by these two on C-Span.]

The Guyanese were very responsive to the Jamaat al-Muslimeen literature. The khutba too was educational and systematically explained the Isra and Mairaj of the blessed messenger of Allah, pbuh. The worshippers lined up for a community member's janaza salat after the Fard salat.

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Masjid al-Qur'an wa al-Sunnah is a small masjid in the Jamaica, Queens, New York area, following the Salafi interpretation of Islam. Jamaat reps met the organizers at Maghrib salat and introduced the coming International Islamic Conference in Baltimore. The organizer promised to discuss how to support the conference. Next to the masjid is a high quality Islamic clothing and book store. The owner, South African, was extremely appreciative of the Jamaat's work and immediately put the conference flyer on his bulletin board.

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Outreach 2: Brooklyn, New York: Second effort to Expose JFK Case and Regime's Attempt to Terrorize Shi'a Muslims

July 25, 2008: After Juma' salat, a flyer exposing the falsehood of the JFK terrorism case was distributed to Shi'a Muslims coming out of the Islamic Guidance Center. The flyer includes an appeal from Sis. Huda Ibraheem, a hijabi daughter of Karim Ibrahim who is standing up to safeguard the rights of Br. Ibraheem, the Trinidadian brother who has been accused by the U.S. government. Young people like Sis. Huda are ensuring that Islam will be a force in America and not subservient.

Most of the people given the flyer by Jamaat al-Muslimeen are Shi'as from India and Pakistan. Later in the day, the flyer exposing the JFK plot story was also given to scores of Trinidadians, mostly non-Muslims, so that they may understand the weakness of the regime's conspiracy theory against Trinidad's Shia community.

Jamaat al-Muslimeen urges all Muslims to condemn the plot by the U.S. government to implicate Br. Ibrahim and 2 other innocent Muslims in fabricated "terrorism" charges.

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[With thanks to Br. Abu Talib, Brooklyn Jamaat al-Muslimeen.]

Sis. Huda Ibraheem from Trinidad [photo left] is calling on the Muslim community to unite against the injustice being done to her father Karim Ibrahim.
Why are the Muslims silent? This dear sister is part of the Ummah and is crying out for help.
Stop the railroading of the three falsely accused in the JFK case.

The three Muslims were trapped by a low life informant, Steve Francis Taveras, 36, now publicly known by his background as a twice convicted drug felon working under cooperation deals with U.S. federal authorities.

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Brownsville, Texas: Why Jamaat al-Muslimeen leader refused to leave town during storm Dolly's 100 mph winds

July 23, 2008: As storm Dolly swept into Brownsville, Texas, right on the Mexican border, Jamaat al-Muslimeen leader Br. Sulayman Solano refused to leave. Why? we asked. His reply: He was taking care of three teenagers in foster care along with his own Mexican family. It would have been very upsetting for the youngsters to leave in 100 degree temperatures, cramped into one old car. He stuck it out, going to the safe area of the house during the worst part of the storm.

By the time the storm ended, there was no electricity in the whole city. The only place which still had electricity was Br. Solano's house! Miracle! So here we have a Muslim who will put others' care above his own. [The teenagers are mixed Black and Latino.]

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Baltimore: Insightful Presentations on Sierra Leone and Somalia

July 20, 2008: Br. Abu Bakr, an imam of masjid Jamaat al-Muslimeen gave an eyewitness account of his three month stay in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Speaking at a reception to welcome him back, he said that materialism and European influences have spread far and wide in Sierra Leone leading to a general decline in Islamic behavior. The Muslims are the great majority but they are very tolerant of outsiders and as a result Christian missionaries are setting up churches all over the country even where there are no Christians.

Br. Abu Bakr said that while transitioning through Morocco, he felt as if he was in a non-Muslim country. Corruption is spreading in the upper echelons of society.

Sisters in the audience said that Muslim women in West Africa should be given equal participation in the mosques and they should not be put behind partitions. Without women's support, the community is weakened, they said.

Br. Abu Bakr concluded that Muslims in Sierra Leone though weakened by western influences are very receptive to Islam, as could be seen when a very large crowd gathered for Juma' when an Islamic delegation visited from Britain.

Br. Mohammad was the second speaker and he spoke about Somalia. He said that the Ethiopian invasion backed by the USA has created havoc in Somalia. Hundreds of thousands have become homeless. The Somalis are fighting back and the Ethiopian forces are in bad shape. The Somali people support the Islamic courts, the group which brought peace and prosperity to Somali, he added. Islam is very strong among Somalis, as can be seen even among the Somali refugee communities which have settled in Minnesota in the northern area of USA.

He said Ethiopia's dictatorial regime is fearful of the power of Islam because it could encourage the Muslims of Ethiopia to rise up. The Muslims of Ethiopia are the great majority in their country but oppression has made them passive and fearful. Minority rule in Ethiopia has the backing of the USA, he said.

Br. Muhammad, himself from Somalia, also provided insight about Sudan. He said the western oil prospectors were kicked out because they wanted to keep most of the profits from oil. The Chinese who replaced the westerners respect Sudan: they keep only 10% of the profit and do not interfere in the internal affairs of Sudan,

A delicious meal was provided at discount rates by a local Pakistani halal restaurant which supports Masjid Jamaat al-Muslimeen.

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Charles Carlson: Fighter for truth will be at the August 16 Peace Conference.
Jesus' disciple Challenges pro-Israeli Church: Debunks "Slavery in Sudan" Story

Rod Parsley, Pastor
World Harvest Church
4595 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Dear Pastor Parsley:

Project Strait Gate will soon hold a "Vigil for Peace with Justice" at your church. It will be a quiet and respectful intervention directed to your attendees. Project Strait Gate challenges apostasy of Judeo-Christian-Zionism, which can be defined as the belief that:

The present day State of Israel is the fulfillment of biblical prophesy (2)

You are a prominent supporter of John Hagee's A Night To Honor Israel. In some respects you go even beyond John Hagee in your openly stated vitriolic condemnation of Islam. You want to bomb Iran, and you are accurately quoted as saying that America was founded in part to destroy Islam.

I quote from our invitation and Press Release Dated July 22, 2008:

Rod Parsley is pastor of the 13,000 member, World Harvest Church that teaches Judeo-Christian-Zionism. Pastor Parsley is one of the prominent supporters of John Hagee's "A Night To Honor Israel" and is Regional Director of Christians United For Israel.

In some respects Parsley goes even beyond Hagee in his openly stated hatred for Islam, which he attaches to activist politics, ignoring Jesus' words of peace and love. He has also defiled the name of our forefathers by publicly stating that America was founded partly for the purpose of destroying Islam.

Parsley has, for years, raised donations to free 29,771 slaves in Sudan by his own claim, supposedly buying them from slave traders and setting them free. But the evidence and first hand testimony since as early as 2002 have overwhelmingly refuted that there is any organized slave trade in Sudan, and reveals that supposed "slave reparations" are largely fund raising photo-ops that benefited armed revolution in Sudan. Parsley has fostered fear and hatred of Islam in the minds and hearts of his followers that include school children, college students, and youth groups under his influence, some of whom are known to have donated money to "free slaves" as late as June, 2008.

Come; help speak out for peace and justice for all men before this big congregation. Some of them will agree with you. Signs and hand-out literature are furnished; examples are:

WHO WOULD JESUS BOMB?
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS
NO MORE WARS FOR ISRAEL
IRAQ? WWJD? (what would Jesus do)
CHOOSE LIFE, NOT WAR.
ROD PARSLEY'S RACISM KILLS PALESTINIANS
APOSTATE CHURCH Christ Followers Must Not Kill
THERE ARE NO SLAVES IN SUDAN, ask me

Pastor Parsley, I have noticed you take a very strong "Pro-Life" position. Good! But I prayerfully request that you consider the lives and God-given rights of these precious individuals all over the world who are already born and are on the receiving end of the wars you and others are so willing to support and fan to flame, including Iran and Sudan. I invite you to show me in the New Testament where Jesus would accept the killing of another man's children around the world from us.

Pastor Parsley, we are sorry if you too were taken in about Sudan or war in Iran. If you made a mistake you need too own up to it and repent. Your promotional movie, I'm From Sudan, is about money to free slaves. Money is not from God no matter how often you tell your congregation otherwise. But planting hatred in the minds and hearts of men separates them from Jesus Christ, who said Love your enemies. Jesus leaves no room for race hatred of any tribe.

You can learn more about the purpose of Project Strait Gate on our website. If you search you will also find many articles on Sudan going back to 1997. I hope you will come out and meet me on August 10th.

Toward the Strait Gate, Charles E. Carlson, Director

More about We Hold These Truths http://whtt.org/index.php?id=PhariseeWatch

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New York Again
The Zionist Media's Hypocrisy in Support of Patriotism: Racism in another Garb: The Becky Hammon Case
by Aisha Shaheed, Jamaat al-Muslimeen Manhattan, New York City

Opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympics will begin August 8, 2008. For many qualifying athletes, it will be a dream come true after four years of hard work. However, there will be some "controversy" leading up to this event in the Women's basketball world. The controversy surrounds Becky Hammon, a white professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and her choice to play for the Russian Women's National Team. Russia offered Hammon $2million to become a naturalized citizen and sign up to play. Her only public detractor has been USA Women's Basketball coach Anne Donovan, who called Hammon a "traitor".

The mainstream media immediately ran to Becky Hammon's defense referring to her as a capitalist who is simply taking advantage of an opportunity to realize everyone's dream of playing in the Olympics. The USA Women's Basketball Team told Becky Hammon that her chances of joining their squad were nil even though, she is one of the better shooters in the WNBA. Many of her fellow players voiced support for Hammon and her right to pursue her Olympic dream. WHAT??!! Let's flashback....

In 1996, Muslim-convert and former NBA player, Mahmoud 'Abdul Rauf, drew national attention to himself by refusing to stand when the national anthem was being sung. He referred to the American flag as a symbol of oppression. 'Abdul Rauf was vilified by the media and received racist death threats for his stance. The NBA even suspended him without pay as punishment for exercising his religious beliefs. Very few NBA players openly supported him. He was reinstated only when he decided to stand during the national anthem but, was booed by fans because he chose to recite the Al-Fatiha while the national anthem was being sung. His teammates created a circle of protection around him as he made his du'a.

Muhammad Ali is another Muslim athlete whose livelihood was taken from him for a time as punishment for following his religious convictions by refusing to fight in the Vietnam War. In each instance, the media referred to them as unpatriotic and questioned how black men enjoying vast American wealth would dare critique America in anyway. Many people don't understand that Black success comes in spite of America, not because of it. If critiquing America is considered so unpatriotic then, how patriotic is it for an athlete to take money to become a citizen of another country and compete against her own during an Olympic tournament? Do you understand the blatant hypocrisy of the American media?

Becky Hammon, a white female from North Dakota, was never in any danger of experiencing this type of backlash. As a matter of fact, she claims that she's received more support than not. Just like my mother always says, "If you're white, you'll be all right". There was a time when American athletes, who did not make the Olympic squad, had to deal with the disappointment. Now, Becky Hammon is setting a precedent where an athlete's citizenship can be bought and paid for by other countries. We'll see how open-minded the American media are if and when an athlete of African-descent does the same thing...

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Pakistan: Three Islamic Perspectives
Islamic Woman Leader Starts School Classes on Ruins of Islamic University Jamia Hafsa

July 25, 2008. Sis. Umm Hasan formally inaugurated Islamic school classes in tents erected on the ruins of Jamia Hafsa, the famous Islamic women's seminary demolished by General Musharraf's commandos. Earlier at Juma' prayers in the Red Mosque, now back in the control of the Muslim masses, Qari Saeedur Rahman, leader of the Ulema Action Commitee, urged the people to support the re-inauguration of Jamia Hafsa. He demanded that the government release the surviving leader of the Red Mosque, Maulana Abdul Aziz and re-open Jamia Faridia [premier medressa which supported the Red Mosque].

During his khutba in the Red Mosque, Maulana Abdul Ghaffar became emotional when recounting the terrible crimes committed by Musharraf's troops against young women. He said that unless the criminals are arrested and prosecuted, the people will take revenge.

[New Trend readers should note that 27 charges brought by Musharraf's regime against Maulana Abdul Aziz and Jamia-Hafsa-Red Mosque have been found to be bogus by a local court and dropped. All those stories distributed by Musharraf's men that the women of Jamia Hafsa burned video stores and threw bleach on the faces of westernized women were FAKE. Even BBC distributed these stories! Now only one charge remains: the occupation of the children's library.]

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Pakistanis Facing Serious Internal Corruption and Hypocrisy: Faith is Eroded by Inaction: Hafiz Saeed's Juma Khutba

July 25: Addressing a huge Friday prayer gathering in central Lahore, Jamat ad-Da'wa leader Hafiz Saeed expounded for one hour on the corruption and hypocrisy which pervades Pakistani society. Faith, he said, is proven by good deeds, otherwise it is static and gradually fades away. Faith is the name o f obedience to Allah as seen in good deeds. If the good deeds are not done, faith gradually erodes and hypocrisy takes its place. The Hadith of the Prophet, pbuh, say that a person is not a Muslim when he:

• Commits adultery
• Steals and takes what belongs to others
• drinks liquor and other intoxicants

He has to regain his faith by carrying out sincere repentance, with weeping and heartfelt anguish.
We do not have the concept of anyone being ma'soom and insulated against the temptations of the world. We must constantly seek Allah's forgiveness.

Associating others with Allah puts one into the ranks of unbelievers.

Our maulvies teach incorrect doctrine. They assure people that if they are Muslims, the faith will always remain intact. The Prophet, pbuh, has told us the opposite; that faith increases and decreases. If we do not pray regularly, we will gradually become nothing but nominal Muslims with no real faith.

Similarly, if we do nothing for the Islamic cause, gradually nifaq or HYPOCRISY takes over. Even one who prays can become lackadaisical in prayer, praying 'Asr just before maghrib, or not getting up for fajr. Striving and struggling in Jihad keeps the faith alive and makes it stronger. The signs of hypocrisy have been specified in Hadith and these are prevalent in many segments of Pakistani society.

Millions in Pakistan do not pray the five prayers and yet consider themselves Muslims, though the Prophet, pbuh, denies the validity of their faith other than for legal purposes.
We have people spending millions on luxury housing, holding hugely expensive wedding ceremonies, yet skimping and saving when it comes to spending in Allah's way.
Wishing and wanting will not do. We must DO what Allah commands. Even some of the finest sahaba
[Companions] of the Prophet, pbuh, were boycotted by the entire community when they did not accompany him on a journey for jihad.

[Hafiz Saeed strongly condemned Prime Minister Gilani's imminent trip to Washington. Appeasement of the oppressors, he said, is foolish and dangerous for the country.]

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Addressing Very Large Prayer Gathering, JI Leader Claims USA is a Terrorist State: Notes Indian Infiltation of Pakistan: PPP Regime's Luxury and Bushite Visit

LAHORE, Jul 25: Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general Syed Munawar Hasan has said that America is the biggest terrorist state in the world whose thousands of nuclear and chemical weapons are in the hands of fanatics and being continuously used against the humanity.

He was delivering Friday sermon at Mansoorah, says a press release by JI Media Cell. Munawar Hasan wondered why a hue and cry about Pakistan's nuclear program is being raised in the world, whereas the real threat to the world security and peace is the USA. He said thousands of American nuclear, chemical and biological weapons are in the control of unsafe hands, and America is the only country which used nuclear bombs against the innocent civilians killing millions of Japanese by dropping nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He said still there are children being born in those cities suffer from the deadly affects of those bombs dropped fifty years ago.

Munawar said America has always worked against humanity in every turn of history. He said despite that UN had banned chemical weapons but America is using them committing genocide of innocent Muslims in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Munawar said Pakistani rulers are acting as slaves of Washington and the only country created in the name of Islam is being used against Muslims of the world. He said now our newly elected prime minister is going to Washington to renew his loyalties and submissiveness to George Bush, and a large delegation of sightseers accompanying him will enjoy luxuries of seven star hotels at the expense of hard earned money of a nation deprived of Roti, Kapra Aur Makan. [bread, clothing and housing].

Munawar said our Foreign Minister is acting as a Yes man of Washington, while our Trade Minister has launched Indian Trade Policy in Pakistan. He remarked that India is a lucky nation having her own trade minister in Pakistan to take care of her commercial interests in a supposedly hostile country. He, however, said Pakistan is an unlucky nation whose ministers watch American and Indian interests despite enjoying perks, privileges and protocol at the expense of public taxes.

Munawar said it is height of cruelty that those raising slogans of Roti, Kapra Aur Makan have snatched every grain from the mouth of the poor masses, and every section of society is either on strike or staging protests against the so-called 'Awami' rulers.

He said JI has launched its mass contact movement and its annual convention in October in Lahore will bring a new hope for change in the country.

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What the U.S. Media are hiding. [With thanks to Br. Husayn al-Kurdi, California.]
IRAQ: Saddam's Right Hand: Ibrahim al-Douri Challenges American Military Occupation and Calls for Victory

Among the most astounding facts which came out in July 2008 is the successful resistance mounted by Al-Qaida-in-Iraq in the Mosul area and in Diyala province as well as in Baghdad itself. An American general conceded that the gains the U.S. has made could easily be "reversed."

However, the most astounding fact is that the right hand commander of the martyred Iraqi President has emerged as a key leader of the resistance. On July 19, 2008 he issued a resounding and extensive command to the resistance calling for the continuation of disciplined and organized combat against the occupation. He claimed that the U.S. is concealing and downplaying the extent of its losses in Iraq. Here is an excerpt from al-Douri's call [sounds almost like the Lion of Iraq Saddam Hussain] which brings out the motivational aspect of the resistance:

"Mujahedeen!
Thus the great evil wave was broken to pieces on most cherished Baghdad's ramparts, on the doorsteps of the Eastern gate of the Nation, on the immaculate and sacred land of Iraq, the land of prophecies, the land of messengers, Seth, Noah, Idris, Abraham, Jonah and Job, may the Lord's blessings be upon all of them. Iraq is the land of Imams and the righteous, of the kindhearted men and women, of the Imams of the law makers, religious orders and truths. This land gave us The Lion of the Nation and its outstanding hero, Haidar Ali, the tireless combatant, may the Lord have pity on him and bless his face. This Nation gave birth to the greatest martyr Al Hussein, the inspirer of the Nation to remain resolute, heroic and ready to give sacrifices until the day of Resurrection. May the Lord bless him. Also from the Nation sprout Al Zubayr Ibn al Awwam and Talha Al Khayr and those who followed them from amongst the saint companions, and their God fearing disciples. Lo! Our land was perfumed with the blood of these great men, hugging against her bosom their pure, scented and honorable remains. Debased and defeated were the invasion and the occupation forces under their feet.

That is how the people of the great Iraq led by its believing revolutionary vanguards records a new glorious history for the Nation and for humanity, asserting its existence and renewing its role as the brain of the Arabs and the treasure of the faith.

Knights of the Jihad! Trust unto the Lord! Ye heroes of the greatest battle! Be absolutely certain that he who trusts in God, God will satisfy him and tend for him. Does the Lord forget his servant? Isn't the Lord almighty? Praised be His name! He promised from everlasting eternity to back His servant believers, and He uttered in His righteous word: " To give triumph to the believers is Justice." and He also said: "The Lord defends those who believe, the Lord dislikes traitors and unbelievers! He defends those who believe in Him and those who believe in the Jihad as the path to elevate His word and for the triumph of His religion and to convey His message. He loves them and they love Him. He is satisfied with them, and they are satisfied with Him. He loathes traitors, hypocrites and renegades. He will not have mercy on them on the day of Judgment, neither will He absolve them. For their dwelling place will be Gehanna for ever and ever..."

Rajab 17,1429/ July 20, 2008, #40

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Dr. Siddique's latest Jum'a Khutba was in Los Angeles. Some unusual points were made. Please scroll way down.

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Munafiq watch: Who is "Imam" Magid and why is Sis. Asma Hanif cooperating with his ADAMS center and with arch opportunist Zaid Shakir? Please scroll down and enjoy.

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Imam Warith Deen Umar will lead Juma Salat on August 15 the day before the International conference in Baltimore on August 16, inshallah The venue will be very near light rail coming from the city, so those not driving can attend. Look for announcement of venue.

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Scroll down to important new endorsements of the conference.

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Our America
Obama Wants Major U.S. Military Presence in Iraq till 2010 followed by smaller combat forces indefinitely

In a July 14, 2008 New York Times Op Ed, Barack Obama says:
"As I've said many times, we must be as careful getting out of Iraq as we were careless getting in. We can safely redeploy our combat brigades at a pace that would remove them in 16 months. That would be the summer of 2010 — two years from now, and more than seven years after the war began. After this redeployment, a residual force in Iraq would perform limited missions: going after any remnants of Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia, protecting American service members and, so long as the Iraqis make political progress, training Iraqi security forces."

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Letter to the President of Sudan
U.S. Muslims Support Sudan and Condemn Slanders Against President Bashir

President Omar al-Bashir
President of Sudan
Khartoum
Sudan

Dear President Bashir
asalamu alaikum

Muslims of the USA are shocked and saddened by the attempts of the Zionists and Imperialists to insult and abuse you, using the prosecutor of the International Court as their tool.

We support the strong stance the people of Sudan have taken to support you.

The enemies of Sudan hate you and Sudan because it is a successful Islamic and African nation which is steadily becoming more prosperous with the increasing wealth of oil. The support, education and facilities Sudan gives to Muslim students from all over Africa makes the enemies see you in a negative light because you are stopping the decline of African societies.

We condemn the slanderous attack on you. Inshallah, the Zionists' attempts to defame you will fail.

With best wishes for you and the Sudanese people.

Sincerely
[Imam] Badi Ali
National Shoora of Jamaat al-Muslimeen

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Jamaat al-Muslimeen
P.O. Box 10881
Baltimore, MD 21234

Latest three Endorsements for the International Islamic Conference for Peace and Awareness: August 16. Baltimore, Maryland: www.JAM4PEACE.org

From Bangladesh: Prominent Intellectual & Islamic Scholar Endorses Peace Move

"Muslims of Bangladesh want a world without conflict and war. This change can best be brought about through communication and respectful dialogue between nations. In that context, I endorse the International Islamic Conference being held by Jamaat al-Muslimeen in Baltimore. U.S. Muslims should know that Muslims of Bangladesh are among the largest populations of Muslims in the world. Let us work together to implement the ideas about honorable peace and coexistence taught by the Qur'an and the last messenger of Allah, Muhammad, peace be on him."

Shah Abdul Hannan
Former secretary of the Government,
currently Advisor International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC)

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From the Anti-Torture Movement
"The Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International (TASSC) is the only organization founded by and for torture survivors. The mission of TASSC is to end the practice of torture wherever it occurs and to support and empower survivors, their families and communities wherever they are."

"We Strongly support groups that work for peace, social change, for justice and human rights. Therefore, we are happy to endorse jam4peace.org "

Demissie Abebe, Washington, DC

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From the Anti-Death Penalty Movement

Imam Siddique Abdullah Hasan
The Free Siddique Abdullah Hasan Coalition is comprised of Muslim and non-Muslim activists who are convinced of Imam Hasan's innocence and have rallied behind the international struggle to stop his execution and free him from prison. Imam Hasan was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death following the 1993 prison uprising in Ohio.

Contact person/info: Sis. Saadiqah Amatullah Hasan, (419) 514-7634, www.freehasan.org
Toledo, Ohio.

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Outreach: Creating Awareness of the August 16 Conference in Philadelphia

July 18, 2008: A new brochure highlighting the main point of the coming International conference and introducing some of its endorsers was distributed at a masjid in the University of Pennsylvania area to 155 Muslims after Juma' salat.. Its message is that Muslims cannot be defeated by bombs and American military power. Peace is the only way to progress and human values. The speakers at the conference will highlight the senselessness involved in Israeli and U.S. attempts to subjugate the world of Islam. The American people are tired of Israeli occupation of Palestine. A tiny terrorist entity called Israel is bleeding America to be able to continue its criminal rampage.

The brochures went like hot cakes. The Muslims of Philadelphia like the message.
It was a 100 degrees in the sun as the flyers were being distributed but our volunteers did not flinch.

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Outreach: Educating Brooklyn Muslims about the Absurdities of the JFK Airport Case: Why are Shi'as silent?
by Br. Abu Talib, Jamaat al-Muslimeen Brooklyn, NY

June 18: Information published in New Trend magazine about the JFK case was given to 150 Muslims as well as dozens of non-Muslim African-Americans.
The Muslims were reached after prayers at three masjids: Al-Farooq, which is mostly Arab brothers from Egypt, Palestine, etc., Masjid Khalifa, which supports W.D. Muhammad, and Islamic Foundation which is Shi'a Muslim.

The JFK airport aircraft is a sensational case concocted by the U.S. government to claim that Muslims from Trinidad and Guyana conspired to blow up the JFK airport in New York! It's a case full of absurdities and is meant to create the fear that Muslims, especially from Trinidad and Guyana are terrorists. Whoever thought up this story to blame the Muslims must be a good liar who should be writing novels instead of working for law enforcement.

The three Muslims arrested have been extradited to the U.S. from Trinidad and Guyana. The Shi'a community has been targeted by the U.S. in these arrests.
We have tried to give the information to Shia Muslims but they seem to be as disorganized and leaderless as Sunnis. Instead of focusing on the issue, one of them called me and tried to fight with me on the phone about why New Trend is saying nice things about Abu Huraira, r.a.

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Is this good sister being fooled by ISNA-ADAMS?
The case of Sis. Asma Hanif

A Good Lesson in how Dunya can Make Muslims forget the Akhira. Hobnobbing with Zaid Shakir, Native Deen, "Imam" Magid
by Kaukab Siddique, Ph.D

"O ye who believe! Turn to Allah with sincere repentance in the hope that your Lord will remove from you your ills and admit you to Gardens beneath which rivers flow.... [The Qur'an 66:8]
"On the Day of Judgment, the human being will not be able to move from his original place till reckoning is done on four accounts: Where did he spend his life, how did he use his knowledge, where did he obtain his wealth and how he spent it, and how did he use his body." [Prophet Muhammad, pbuh, Hadith in the Sunan of Tirmidhi.]
"If a nation gets involved in wrongdoing, and among it are people who have the ability to stop the wrong doing but do not, then the time is not far when Allah will send his calamitous punishment to all of them." [Prophet Muhammad, pbuh, Hadith, Sunan of Tirmidhi.]

Allah Almighty has obligated Muslims to avoid the slightest cooperation with oppressors. There is no excuse for it in Islam unless one is facing certain death and in that case it is permitted but not encouraged.

Among the most obvious oppressors of Muslims are American Jews, who, with very few exceptions, support Israel, a terrorist entity which has been imposed by force in the heartland of Islam, Palestine.

Near Washington DC there is an Islamic Center, known as ADAMS Center which openly violates these teachings of Islam about non-cooperation. One reason for this steady process of violation is that the place is run by the Vice President of ISNA known as "Imam" Magid. He is on the record, in his own words, that he cooperates with American Jews and with Jewish synagogues to an extent not required by law. Here is what the ADAMS center web site states without apology: [The incorrect English is in the original.]

". The ADAMS Center and Imam Magid has an longstanding working relationship and friendship with The Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation. "

Magid has visited more synagogues than anyone else with the exception of ISNA sellout Syed Syeed.

Young Muslim women [girls] have been sent out from ADAMS center to admire the Pentagon, the matrix from which military assaults are launched on the Muslim world, and their pictures were published by ISNA.

It is not surprising that ADAMS center attracts Muslims who either work with the government or want to work with the government. Among these opportunists is Joshua Salaam of Native Deen, a musical group which was sent by Bush's State Department to various parts of the Muslim world. Joshua and the group were hosted by U.S. embassies overseas. [New Trend documented this from Joshua's own blog. These people are never ashamed of their gross violations of Islam.]

Into this mix comes Zaid Shakir who has emerged as the biggest opportunist of them all. He has in fact replaced Siraj Wahhaj in ISNA's pantheon of great Muslims. He is very active in ISNA Conventions and is not turned off by ISNA's FBI connections. ISNA made history last year by having its Convention sponsored by Bush's State Department, a new low in the history of ISNA violations of Islam . {Remember the Bloc Vote for Bush and the annual chaos created on moon sighting among ISNA's "achievements."]

The New York Times and other Zionists see Zaid Shakir as the hope for a new kind of "Islam" to emerge in America. Shakir is working in an institution in northern California called Zaytuna which is run by his buddy Hamza Yusuf. Some idea of the level of Hamza Yusuf's thinking can be gauged by an article he wrote for a Jewish paper, the Forward, and posted on his own web site, in which he claims that if Muslims question the credibility of the Jewish holocaust story then they would have to question the credibility of the Qur'an itself! [Zaid Shakir's praise in the NY Times was also posted on the Zaytuna web site, so these people are certainly not disturbed by the serious violations of Islam they are committing.]

We have documented Zaid Shakir's views on issues concerning the Muslim world. He condemned the demonstrations against the abusive cartoons of the Prophet, pbuh, which were published in Denmark. He accused the demonstrators of violence and extremism.

When President Saddam Hussain was hanged on the day of Eid, Shakir expressed his satifaction and specifically pointed out that he was not disturbed by the fact that Saddam was being hanged on the holiest day of the Muslims of Iraq to terrorize the people opposing the occupation.

Asma Hanif is working with ADAMS Center, "Imam" Magid, Native Deen and Zaid Shakir to hold a fund raiser on the first of August. Why would a woman who appears to be pious and sedate be working with these government-agent types? Is it the lure of the dunya which is attracting her? That is possible because ADAMS center has one of the richest Muslim constituencies on the east coast.

Or is it that she is naive and does not know Islam? That is difficult to believe because she comes out of a background where the meaning of Islam is clarified.

Asma Hanif says she is collecting funds for a homeless women's center. The problem with that assumption is that she is from Baltimore and a hard working Muslim woman, Sis. Nadia has already set up a shelter for homeless Muslim women in Baltimore. The shelter is called al-Mumtahinah and it's the one place in Baltimore where one can see homeless Muslim women being helped. Why is Asma Hanif not supporting the center which already exists?

Some people get the misinformation that Asma Hanif has a shelter for women on Liberty road and is collecting funds to keep it going. Not correct! That place is Asma Hanif's clinic and not a shelter for women.

Last year too Asma Hanif held a fund raiser at ADAMS center. It was disturbed by a storm but she still collected more than $37,000. How that money was used, we don't know. [Does anyone know? Please tell us.]

Perhaps as a reward for her cooperation with ISNA, Zaid Shakir, "Imam" Magid etc, she has been made the director of a "Coordinating Council" [known as CCMO] which is trying to claim leadership of all Muslims in the tri-state area. The latest issue of "Islamic Horizons," ISNA's public relations journal, shows that Asma Hanif, for CCMO, played an important role, with Zaid Shakir, in the recent "East Coast" conference of ISNA. [See Islamic Horizons Vol.37, #4, p.11]

I respect Asma Hanif and am disconcerted at her slide into dunya related activity. I mentioned my concern to her personally and politely and have emailed her several times in case she has some exotic explanation for cooperation with pro-regime elements. She has not answered, again like ISNA "leaders" who never respond even when their gross violations of Islam are caught and documented.

As Allah and the Prophet, pbuh, have taught us, this world is passing away while the Hereafter is better and lasting. The best of us can be seduced by an easy life and funds along with facile excuses [which "imams" working with the FBI can always provide in the name of Islam itself.]

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Latest in a series of revolutionary khutbas:

Social Transformation and Religious Belief are integrated in the Qur'an: Peaceful Ways of Opposing Taghoot are Available

Dr. Siddique gave a juma' khutba very recently in Los Angeles, California . About 150 to 200 people were in the congregation. After the khutba, he led the prayers, reciting verses from sura al-Baqarah [21-25] in the first rak'at and sura al-Balad in the second. Here are the main points, summarized in the hope that other khateebs will be helped by these:

• Islam is not a religion like other religions. It integrates belief with social transformation. Imam Bukhari sums up all the Hadith about Iman by saying: "Iman is Amal." [Faith is action, not separate from it. See Sahih al-Bukhari.]
• In one of the earliest verses revealed in the Qur'an, Allah Almighty equates Islam to an uphill struggle which must lead to the freeing of the slave and the distribution of food. [1]
• Freeing the captives is one of the requirements of Islam which was made part of the Islamic state's obligations when the community in Madina was established. [2]
• Later, under kingly rule false and/or weak scholars claimed that slavery is allowed but the slave should be treated well. Thus the original message of the Qur'an was lost in interpretations.
• The integration of faith and social revolution is so intense in the Qur'an that in the middle of powerful verses about the end of the world, Allah Almighty raises the issue of female infanticide which is connected to Islam's battle against the subjugation of women. [3]
• Most Muslims think that negation of religion has to do with the rejection of certain beliefs. However, the Qur'an says that rejection of religion comes from one who denies the ORPHAN his/her rights. [4]
• Orphans, like slaves, the poor, and helpless females are central to the Islamic message. If we ignore them, our prayers are aimless.
• Shoora which involves the entire Muslim community in decision making processes is central to Islam. The Qur'an ensures that we would not miss the centrality of Shoora by placing it in the MIDDLE of the same verse about zakat and salat. The condition of Muslims today is so bad that they keep on talking of zakat and salat but completely ignore Shoora which is in the middle of the same verse. [5]
• Why is it that Muslim leaders and imams in California have not expressed the teachings of Islam about ISRAEL. This is a terrorist entity which has been placed in the heartland of Islam by force of arms. [6]
• Don't be scared of opposing Israel. Perhaps no one in California has dared to organize Muslims against the enemies who are pillaging and rampaging through all that is holy to us.
• Even if you are scared or leaderless, there are peaceful ways of opposing Israel. The easiest way is to boycott businesses which support Israel. Our Jamaat has documented some of the leading American businesses which support Israel. Among them are Coca Cola, Starbucks and McDonalds. You'll be helping Palestine and also improve your own health. These products have no nutrition value. Remember the Qur'an emphasizes not only HALAL but also Tayyeb [which is good for you.].
• Remember, life is short. It could end in one second. Do good while you have life. The Hereafter is better and lasting.
• Notice what happened to the sleepy country of Burma. It was overturned in one night, with the death toll shooting through 40,000 to now over 100,000. Look at China which is preparing for Olympics and suddenly its central provinces were turned upside down with tens of thousands dead in one blow. China is becoming more and more imperialistic.
• USA too is getting signs that Allah Almighty is re-arranging the world, although it it is still relatively minor. Notice the split level homes with color TVs and late model cars. In one second, thousands of them in the Mid West ceased to exist.
• Send salutations on Muhammad, pbuh, the sahaba, r.a., the wives of the Prophet, r.a. and to the ummah of Muhammad, pbuh.

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1. The Qur'an, sura 90. "And what will explain to thee the path that is steep? It is to free the slave, to feed at a time of hunger...." verses 13-14 ff.

2. Sura 2:177 ".... to free the captive...'

3. Sura 81: 8-9. "When the female buried alive is asked, for what crime was she killed..."

4. Sura 107;1-3. "Have you considered the person who denies the the Day of Judgment? It is the one who pushes aside the orphan and does not urge the feeding of the needy."

5. Sura 42:38. "Those who listen to their Lord and establish regular prayer and conduct all that they do by mutual consultation [shoora] and who spend out of what we bestow on them." [Notice that the verse is well integrated with each clause in it connected to the other by "and." There are no breaks in the flow of the verse. Some translators, such as Picthall, have messed up the translation by using semi-colons and breaking up its unity. The command for SHOORA is embedded right in the middle of prayer and spending in Allah's way.

6. 2:191. "... And turn them out from where they have turned you out, for oppression is worse than slaughter..."

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Our America
Establishment Insider warns that America is in the Grip of "Israel First" Agents: America's Interests are being ignored
[Michael Scheuer used to be the main man at the Osama bin Laden desk of the CIA. He wrote anonymously to warn Americans that the stories about Osama being a criminal with no support in the Muslim world were totally devoid of reality. He wrote a book titled Imperial Hubris to document what Osama really says. No one listened to him, so he resigned and gradually became a critic of the American power structure. He has been hinting for several years that unlimited support for Israel has harmed America. Now, it appears that he is really frustrated and has come out openly against Israel. He is naming names but has been censored by the major media. Here is the link followed by an excerpt.][It seems that some American nationalists still exist who see America being dragged into totally unnecessary conflict to fulfil the Israeli agenda - Editor NT]

http://www.antiwar.com/scheuer/?articleid=13139

"The idea that there are U.S. citizens who have equal loyalties to the United States and Israel is passé. American Israel-firsters have long since dropped any pretense of loyalty to the United States and its genuine national interests. They have moved brazenly into the Israel first, last, and always camp. Sen. Joseph Lieberman, Norman Podhoretz, Victor Davis Hanson, the Rev. Franklin Graham, Alan Dershowitz, Rudy Giuliani, Douglas Feith, the Rev. Rod Parsley, Paul Wolfowitz, James Woolsey, Bill Kristol, the Rev. John Hagee, and the thousands of wealthy supporters of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) appear to care about the United States only so far as Washington is willing to provide immense, unending funding and the lives of young U.S. service personnel to protect Israel. These individuals and their all-for-Israel journals – Commentary, National Review, the Weekly Standard, and the Wall Street Journal – amount to nothing less than a fifth column intent on involving 300 million Americans in other peoples' religious wars, making them pay and bleed to protect a nation in which the United States has no genuine national security interest at stake ......."

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War News: Compiled by our Media Monitor
U.S. Forces Massing on Pakistan Border: Islamic Leader Calls for End of all Cooperation with NATO+Baluchistan Watch

LAHORE, Jul 16: Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed serious concerns over the massive build up of US-led allied forces on Pak-Afghan border with sophisticated weaponry and unusual movements of the troops besides flights of warplanes and helicopters, terming it a war signal.

JI secretary general Syed Munawar Hasan, while warning the rulers against possible US attack has asked them to end their foreign visits in view of the serious dangers to the country, come back and call emergency session of national assembly to evolve a solid strategy to counter this situation.

He was addressing the concluding session of the 5-day training workshop of the party office bearers and workers at Mansoorah coming from all over the country to attend the moot, said a press release issued by JI Media Cell on Wednesday. Munawar demanded of the rulers to immediately stop military operation in Fata and take the tribal elders, ulema and people's representatives into confidence because a disunited nation can never fight against enemies.

Munawar said naked threats issued against Pakistan by George Bush, Hamid Karzai and US presidential hopeful Barak Obama could never be ignored under the circumstances when US-led Nato forces are in a massive build up on Pakistani borders. He said the fire in which Gen Musharraf pushed the nation after becoming frontline ally of the US war on terror has almost engulfed entire country, while enemies of the nation including Zionists and Hindus have joined hands to make a final invasion.

He said the rulers sitting in the foreign luxury should take serious notice of the situation and immediately return to evolve necessary strategy by taking all the forces into confidence including tribal representatives, Ulema, intellectuals and political leaders. He said halting military operation is the foremost prerequisite of such a strategy.

Munawar said the situation demands abolition of all contacts and cooperation with Nato forces in Afghanistan including logistic support and exchange of information, and the Pakistani bases given to US forces should be vacated. He said the military operation in tribal areas has been increasing public hatred against the rulers and Army, while the recent unwise statement of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani that another 9-11 could happen because of tribal areas has added fuel to this fire.

Munawar Hasan said Balochistan is also a US target besides the NWFP while Indian agencies and the mushroom growth of Indian consulates in Afghanistan have played their role in worsening the situation in Balochistan for this purpose. He asked the government to keep a close watch on Indian activities in Afghanistan and demanded immediate solution to the Balochistan problem by negotiating with Baloch leaders, accepting their justified demands, acknowledging Baloch people's rights to their resources and ensuring that they should be shared in those resources.

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Pakistani Tanks, 1500 troops, Artillery, Helicopters Attack Islamic forces in Hangu Area: 25,000 Refugees from Doaba

July 17-19, 2008: Pakistan launched a major offensive in the Hangu area adjoining the tribal areas on the Afghan border. Hangu is relatively in the plains but gives massive support to Islamic resistance. The Pakistani offensive damaged hundreds of homes. Death toll is not clear yet but seems to be heavy. However the Islamic Taliban forces withdrew in good order with their weapons, thus letting the Pakistanis capture three important positions.

In the Doaba area, more than 25,000 people have left, fearful of Pakistani military occupation. Curfew has been imposed on those who remain.

In South Waziristan, NATO forces attacked the Taliban from across the Afghan border and demolished three homes. From Paktika in Afghanistan, NATO forces attacked Islamic fighters with helicopters and artillery. Pak Taliban replied with machine gun fire.
[U.S. Defense Secretary Gates, answering questions at a press conference, expressed satisfaction at the latest Pakistani military moves.]

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{In the Mohmand Agency, a clash between Taliban groups led to 15 people being killed. It appears that the regime successfully infiltrated one of the groups with numerous weapons and money. Baitullah Mehsud's group then attacked the suspected group. The situation is not clear yet.}

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In Karachi, the stock market crashed. Hundreds of small investors rioted. Security forces were called in. Protest rallies by small businessmen spread to Lahore and Islamabad.

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AFGHANISTAN
First U.S. Withdrawal + Canadian Military Column Hit+ Heavy civilian losses Confirmed in Herat

July 18: U.S. media reported that U.S. troops have withdrawn from their base in Kunar province. This follows an audacious Taliban attack in which the Taliban successfully lured a U.S. military platoon from the base into the wilderness. In the day long battle which followed, 9 U.S. troops were killed and 15 wounded. U.S. air strikes failed to hit the Taliban who attacked in between waves of air attacks. The area, also known as Nooristan, is very rugged even by Afghan standards.

July 19: While Senator Obama was visiting Afghanistan, a Canadian military column in the Spin Boldak area off Kandahar was hit in a smashing attack by a martyrdom operator. Canadian losses were heavy but are not being detailed. At least 4 Canadian troops were killed and 20 wounded [by admission]. A Canadian tank blew up.

July 17: U.S. air raids hit civilian targets in the Shindad district of Herat province in western Afghanistan. More than 50 civilians were killed in the bombing. The district governor appointed by Karzai complained because two tribal chiefs close to Karzai were among those killed. Ten Taliban, the real targets of the U.S. air force, were also killed.

In Farah province, a U.S. bombing raid killed 9 civilians and wounded 2. All the dead were women and children.

In Ghazni province, a martyrdom operator hit a "coalition" military force killing 25 troops. It's not clear that these were all Afghan mercenaries or included NATO. [An Australian soldier was killed in an earlier Taliban attack.]

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War News: Iraq:
Saddam's Right Hand Man Evades Capture: Calls for Continuing Strikes and Victory in this very Year

July 15, 2008: Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri, President Saddam Hussain's right hand man and most Islamic of his commanders, has not only evaded capture but is leading the battle against U.S. occupation forces. In a message to his forces published by wire services, he has called for more battle strikes against the U.S. forces aimed at military victory this year.

Also on July 15, AFP reports that a martyrdom operator hit Shi'ite army recruits at al-Sa'ad military base, east Diyala province. At least 28 soldiers were killed and 55 wounded.

The same day in Mosul, a martyrdom operator killed 5 Shi'ite police and wounded 6 while they were on patrol.
Resistance seems to be re-emerging in Fallujah. On July 9, attacks in Fallujah killed 6 and wounded 18 security forces Iraqis brought by the U.S. from Baghdad.

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Al-Qaida forces Parade Openly in Dora Area of Baghdad
[The following is from a Baghdad newspaper strongly opposed to the Islamic resistance forces as can be seen from the language. The sender is a Shi'ite who considers them terrorists. The content indicates that U.S. media have been hiding the reality. - Ed NT]
Al-Bayyina Al-Jadeeda July 16, 2008:
"Islamic State" Brigades Parade in Dora (front p.)
Some parts of the capital, Baghdad, remain pockets for al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations affiliated with it. Despite publicity to the contrary, the Dora area south-west of Baghdad, where Iraq has its largest oil refinery in the country and a huge electrical station, is one such area. Recently, the brigades of the so-called "Islamic state in Iraq", which are affiliated with al-Qaida, have held a military parade to demonstrate their muscle, prove their existence and defiance of the State authority. The exact location of the parade is the Asia quarter of Dora, and eyewitnesses report saying that the parade took place as members of the "awakening councils", American and even Iraqi forces looked on.

Despite all reports published in the press or shown as television footage of the Dora having been "purged of terrorists", the facts on the ground prove the contrary. The area has a large number of orchards and groves and has for quite some time been a thorn in the side of both Iraqi and coalition forces which all remain reluctant to comb it, fearing high losses, preferring to keep shelling it from a distance. Such shelling has resulted in the burning of many orchards and groves some of which belong to farmers who do not at all sympathize with al-Qaida and who are too weak to get them out of the area. If the American and Iraqi forces cannot completely put this area under their control, how can average farmers and other citizens be expected to do it? Iraqi and American forces have been reluctant to comb the area with a fine comb with the use of metal detectors to discover buried weapons caches and ammunition. Rumor has it that some parts of Dora are even used as camps to train al-Qaada

Rajab 11,1429/ July 14, 2008, #39

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Imam Badi Ali condemns attempt to put Sudan's President Bashir on trial. Muslim world must stand with Sudanese president.

July 14: Jamaat al-Muslimeen leader Imam Badi Ali [North Carolina] urged Muslims to realize that America is playing god by manipulating the UN and the prosecutor of the world court to accuse the President of Sudan. This move is a continuation of the method which was used against President Saddam Hussain.

Imam Ali said that Bush, Blair, Olmert and their allies should be put on trial for genocide in Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. They have no right to sit in judgment on Sudan when they themselves have committed the worst crimes of our era.

Imam Ali urged Muslims to look critically at the UN Security Council. It denies proper representation to the African and Muslim nations and supports the aggressors who have veto power.
Let's not make the mistake many Muslims made about Saddam. We must stand UNITED with Sudan and oppose all aggression and intervention in Sudan.

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Scroll down to end for war news from Afghanistan. What is really happening?
Who is behind the slanderous attempt to label the President of Sudan? Please scroll down to brief but exact report.

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Good News! Activities in Atlanta Honor Imam Jamil al-Amin

July 11, 12, 13 2008: First reports indicate that large numbers of people, particularly Muslim youths, participated in the rallies and sports organized by the West End masjid of Atlanta, Georgia. Imam Jamil strongly emphasized the role of youth in the struggle against imperialism. Details are awaited.

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Latest Endorsement of the International Islamic Peace Conference: Baltimore, Maryland August 16

The Islamic Political Party of America [IPPA], Michigan branch, has endorsed the conference. See JAM4PEACE.org

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Distinguished Imam from New York to lead Juma Salat, the day before the International Conference. Please scroll down to Jamaat news.

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A Christian leader from Arizona, Charles Carlson, will be speaking at the International Conference. He challenges the underhand support given by evangelist churches to Israel. See JAM4PEACE.org

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Thinking outside the box:
Most Muslims do not Know that Muhammad, pbuh, originated the basic idea of modern medicine that there is a cure for every disease.

Narrated Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, the Prophet ( may peace be upon him ) said: "There is no disease that Allah has sent down, except that He also has sent down its treatment."
Sahih Al-Bukhari
The Book of Medicine
[Hadith distributed by Islamisthetruth yahoogroups.]

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[We urge Muslims to stay away from presidential elections. This item is for non-Muslims.]
Our America: by New Trend's Media Monitor
Cynthia McKinney is a Genuine Candidate [Nominee of the Green Party]
[Excerpted from an article by Glen Ford]

McKinney speaks as both a former U.S. Representative and a movement activist, one of the architects of the Reconstruction Party's Power to the People Platform, which declares:
"We need an end to all wars and occupations by U.S. forces, including in Iraq and Afghanistan. We need an immediate cessation of funding for war. We need prosecution for all individuals guilty of violating the law, including having committed or authorized crimes against humanity, crimes against the peace, torture, or war crimes. We need a complete renunciation of the pre-emptive war doctrine. We need an end to all wars and war's utility. We need to dismantle the apparatus that implements schemes of regime change around the world, and that instead assists in self-determination of all peoples."

McKinney has acted as a sentinel for Africa, on guard against U.S. recolonization of the continent. She correctly regards AFRICOM as a threat to the region. "More than likely, this force will be used in just the same way as Plan Colombia is used -- to police dissent and punish the innocent solely for pecuniary reasons. The last thing Africa needs is AFRICOM, U.S. soldiers, or a School of the Americas-type relationship with Africa."
When Obama is not carrying imperial water in the bullying of weaker nations, he is silent on burning global issues - especially those of keen interest to African Americans.
The December 2006 U.S.-instigated Ethiopian invasion of Somalia, which according to the United Nations created "the worst [and still ongoing] humanitarian crisis in Africa," elicits not a peep from Obama. In fact, the only comments from Obama on Somalia that we have found are his complaints about pictures taken during a trip to his father's homeland, Kenya, depicting Obama in the ceremonial tribal garb of the overwhelming Muslim Somalis.
McKinney has repeatedly denounced the U.S. overthrow of Haiti's elected government in 2004, the kidnapping and exile of President Jean Bertrand Aristide, and Brazil's and the United Nation's role in occupying the country on behalf of the Americans.

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U.S. Corporate-Zionist Media have gone beyond all limits: It's becoming a bunch of home movies, ignoring a nation of 340 million

July 14, 2008: They interview each other. They extol each other. They mourn each other. It's not private TV. This is the major media, feeding lies to the American media, talking to each other, filling every slot with Jewish elites and other hangers on of Israel. It seems as if:

1. Devotees of Jesus do not live in this country.
2. Followers of Islam who oppose the war do not live in this country.
3. There are are no independent thinking African-Americans.
4. There are no opponents of Israel.
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