National Eid Voter Registration Drive Urged for American Muslims

September 26, 2008

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Note from Rafik Beekun: Please note that during the Bush-Gore battle in Florida for the U.S. President’s Office, many said that it was the Muslims in Florida who provided Bush with the margin of victory that he needed–notwithstanding the merits of his presidency. Even though, according to some accounts, Muslims consist of only 6-7 million […]

Muslim Group Reports Jump in Workplace Bias Complaints in 2007

September 24, 2008

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Reports of anti-Muslim hate crimes and violence decrease in 2007 (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/24/2008) – A report released today by a prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group shows an increase in American Muslim complaints of workplace bias in 2007. The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ (CAIR) report, called “Without Fear of Discrimination,” outlines 2,652 incidents […]

Dubai Decadence: Young and Arab Amidst Mosques, Bars and Prostitutes

September 22, 2008

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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/22/world/middleeast/22dubai.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin September 22, 2008 By MICHAEL SLACKMAN DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In his old life in Cairo, Rami Galal knew his place and his fate: to become a maintenance man in a hotel, just like his father. But here, in glittering, manic Dubai, he is confronting the unsettling freedom to make his own choices. […]

Factcheck.org: McCain Distorting Obama’s Tax Voting Record

September 22, 2008

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From CNN’s Josh Levs   Did Obama vote to raise taxes more than 90 times? The statement: “He said he won’t raise taxes for most people, but he’s voted 94 times in his short Senate career for tax increases and against tax cuts.” -Sen. John McCain, at a campaign stop in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Friday […]

Obsession DVD Distributor Refuses to Name Their Donors

September 17, 2008

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Just weeks before the election, there are questions about a controversial insert published in The Orlando Sentinel. The insert on radical Islam included a 60-minute DVD. Over 300,000 copies of “Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against The West” went out to Orlando residents as an insert in Sunday’s Sentinel. Twenty-eight million copies will go out in […]

Good Samaritan 101: One Newspaper Refuses to Distribute ‘Islam Terror’ DVD

September 17, 2008

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By Greg Mitchell Published: September 15, 2008 10:00 PM ET NEW YORK As explored here this past weekend, the Clarion Fund has paid dozens of newspapers across the country — almost solely in “swing” election states — and The New York Times to distribute the “Islam terror” DVD “Obsession” with their home delivery packages. Among […]

9/11 Dirty Trick: Shame on Major U.S. Newspapers for Distributing the “Obsession” Movie

September 13, 2008

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Last Sunday, over 80 major national and/or local newspapers distributed the “Obsession” movie as part of their Sunday Supplement.  This was indeed a sad occasion: instead of taking a stance against a fear-mongering movie,  these newspapers chose to make money by sending out a movie that distorts what Muslims and Islam is about.   Please read […]

Ramadan’s Value Being Diluted by the TV Dial and Soap Operas

September 10, 2008

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CNN From Octavia Nasr CNN.com Senior Editor for Arab Affairs (CNN) — Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims around the world, a time to fast, cleanse the soul and surrender to God. But in the Middle East, there’s a new twist to the tradition. Arab channels’ soap operas contain enough twists to entertain through […]

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Ramadan Nasheeds

September 10, 2008

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Updated on August 17, 2009 Nasheed #1 Nasheed #2 Nasheed #3 Cute Ramadan Songs for Kids Ramadan song #1 A reminder just in case we let our iman becomes weak

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Passing of Pivotal Muslim Leader, Imam Warith Deen Mohammed

September 10, 2008

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From the MSA website, (Washington, DC 9/9/08) MSA National mourns the passing of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed. A much loved and admired Muslim leader, Imam W.D. Mohammed died today at the age of 74. Imam W.D. Mohammed was the pivotal figure in leading followers of the Nation of Islam to mainstream Islam, creating the largest […]

Posted in: Leadership

Ramadan Limits Imposed in China

September 8, 2008

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By EDWARD WONG, New York Times Published: September 8, 2008 BEIJING — Local governments in a Muslim desert region in western China have imposed strict limits on religious practices during the traditional Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which began last week, according to the Web sites of four of those governments. The rules include prohibiting […]

When democracy fails: Asif Ali Zardari– the godfather as Pakistan’s president

September 7, 2008

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The Post Asif Ali Zardari: the godfather as president By Tariq Ali Sunday September 07 2008 Asif Ali Zardari – singled out by fate to become Benazir Bhutto’s husband and who, subsequently, did everything he could to prevent himself from being returned to obscurity – is about to become the new President of Pakistan. Oily-mouthed […]

Posted in: Ethics & Morals

The U.S. Building Friendly Relations with yet Another Muslim Dictator and Tyrant: Gaddafi

September 7, 2008

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Note from Rafik Beekun: It is time that our country shows some backbone when dealing with tyranny around the world. Gaddafi is a dictator who has been linked to terrorism and repression for decades. However, in spite of his lack of movement towards democracy and the domestic repression in his own country, all is now […]

Posted in: Leadership

Updated link to Webcam of Kaaba in Makkah and Masjid an Nabawi–Updated September 12, 2016

September 3, 2008

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Updated and verified on September 12, 2016 by your brother in Islam Rafik Beekun Here are the current weather conditions in Makkah and Madinah. For more information about current weather, current time in either city and 5-day weather forecast, please click any of the two blue icons below, and then use your browser’s back arrow to […]

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Islam Forbids the Violation of Copyrights and Laws Regarding Intellectual Property

September 3, 2008

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Note from Professor Rafik Beekun: Many Muslim publishers, software publishers, CD/DVD producers as well as quite a few individual Muslims violate copyright and intellectual property laws by copying books, CDs, DVDs, videos, logos, designs, computer programs, etc at will, thinking that there is not against Islam. Such violation of copyright and intellectual property laws is […]

Is work during Ramadan worship?

September 3, 2008

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By Meena S Janardhan, Speronews Note from Rafik Beekun: During Ramadan, Muslims are supposed to continue their regular work schedule unless they experience extreme hardships (as indicated by the Shari’ah). However, as this previously published article points out, Muslims in several countries just slow down, or take special leave of absence, thus potentiallly damaging their […]

U.S. Muslim Congressman, Keith Ellison, condemns police intimidation of journalists

September 2, 2008

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http://www.democracynow.org AMY GOODMAN: Democratic Congress member Keith Ellison of Minnesota has been back in the Twin Cities this week closely monitoring the treatment of protesters and journalists at the RNC. He joins me now here. Welcome to Democracy Now! REP. KEITH ELLISON: Glad to be here, Amy. AMY GOODMAN: And thanks for helping out last […]

New York Times: Muslim Fast in U.S. Holds Difficulties

September 2, 2008

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Note from Rafik Beekun: This is an older article, but the issues it raises are still similar to those by American Muslims today. By PETER STEINFELS During Ramadan, the holy month that began with the new moon this week, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to dark. In many Islamic countries, this means […]

Respecting Ramadan At Work: Who Gets It?

September 1, 2008

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During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and constantly aim to better themselves through heightened spirituality and intense prayers, abstaining from any form of personal gratification. Particularly in the last 10 days of this holy month, some Muslims need to stay up late or even all night for special prayers. […]

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Exams and Studying While Fasting in Ramadan

September 1, 2008

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Fatwa from Islamonline.net QUESTION: I have a 12-hour school day at the university. If I do not perform well on quizzes, tests, and participation, am I excused from fasting? By the end of the day I lose my concentration and I can no longer focus my eyes to read the material in class most likely […]

Poll: Muslims Positive About Globalization, Trade

August 28, 2008

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For Release: 23:00 GMT August 27, 2008 Contact: Steven Kull (202) 232-7500 College Park, MD—Contrary to the common assumption that Muslims view globalization as a threat to their society, a new poll of predominantly Muslim countries finds that globalization is generally viewed positively. The poll was conducted by WorldPublicOpinion.org in six nations located in different […]

Anwar Ibrahim Exposing Judicial Corruption in Malaysia

August 26, 2008

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In September 2007 Anwar Ibrahim released the videotape recording of Malaysian lawyer VK Lingam engaged in a telephone conversation with Chief Justice Ahmed Fairuz about fixing judges and court cases (see the 3 video clips at the end of this post). The conspiracy depicted in the video implicates the highest levels of power in the […]

American Muslim Pilot and Veteran Placed on Terrorist Watch list

August 25, 2008

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CNN Please click here to watch how an American Muslim pilot, placed on a terrorist watch list, may now be unable to provide for his family and himself because he will not be able to fly planes. He is a war veteran who has placed his life on the line for our country.

Sadam Ali, U.S. Muslim Olympic Athlete

August 23, 2008

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Boxing Born: September 26, 1988 Brooklyn, NY Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Residence: Colorado Springs, CO Ht: / Wt: 5’8″ / 132 lbs Event(s): Boxing – lightweight (60kg/132 lbs)   Olympic berth Despite winning his second straight national Golden Gloves title in 2007, lightweight Sadam Ali (60kg/132 lbs) didn’t impress many at the U.S. Nationals last year, […]

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The True Face of “Democratic” India: Cycles of Hate in Gujarat and Kashmir

August 12, 2008

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Injustice and Terrorism in Gujarat This video is about the opression of Inidan Muslims since 1947. Officially there are around 150 million muslims in India but some claim these figures are as high as 200 million. Still Muslims in India are poor, uneducated and live in very bad conditions. This is due to systematic social […]

Faculty position in Islamics open at Macalester College

August 12, 2008

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Tenure Track Faculty Positions 2008-2009 Religious Studies   The Religious Studies Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in Islamics at the assistant or associate professor level to begin Fall 2009. PhD required by time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in classical Islam. Preference will be given to candidates […]

Islamophobia 101: Episode 29–Obama’s Muslim Outreach Director Resigns

August 6, 2008

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WASHINGTON: (AP) An attorney who volunteered to help Barack Obama improve his relationship with Muslim and Arab-Americans has resigned from the campaign amid questions about his connection to a fundamentalist imam. Mazen Asbahi started as the campaign’s outreach coordinator on July 26, and he resigned in a letter to the campaign Monday. He said he was […]

Humor: Butchering the English Language in Syria

August 3, 2008

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Travelers’ Laptops, Cellphones, Flash Drives, Pagers, etc. May Be Detained At Border

August 1, 2008

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No Suspicion Required Under DHS Policies By Ellen Nakashima Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, August 1, 2008; A01 Federal agents may take a traveler’s laptop computer or other electronic device to an off-site location for an unspecified period of time without any suspicion of wrongdoing, as part of border search policies the Department of Homeland […]

Good Samaritan 101–Thank You, Congressman Pascrell, for Defending U.S. Muslims

July 31, 2008

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. [D-NJ-08] yesterday stated his strong disagreement with statements made by Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Peter King (R-NY) who expressed his belief that while American Muslims may not support terrorism they are not doing enough as a community to help law enforcement fight terrorism. This exchange occurred […]

Dress for Success At Work

July 30, 2008

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CNN Company dress codes are a never-ending battle in the working world. Battle No. 1: Employees misinterpret the dress code or they don’t abide by it. Battle No. 2: Companies have a code in place but don’t enforce it. Battle No. 3: Companies don’t have a dress code but they still reprimand employees for wearing […]

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Islamophobia Watch and Call to Action: Steve Emerson Scheduled to Testify Before Congress

July 29, 2008

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Urgent Action Alert: Demand Responsible Testimony in Fight Against Terrorism Self proclaimed terrorist expert Steven Emerson is scheduled to testify this Thursday, July 31st, in a congressional hearing entitled “Foreign Aid and the Fight Against Terrorism and Proliferation: Leveraging Foreign Aid to Achieve U.S. Policy Goals.” Emerson has a formidable history of attacking Islam and […]

Position opening: Head of Operations, Ilri Addis Ababa Campus

July 29, 2008

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Ref: HO/HRFA/10/2007 The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries, working in partnership with organisations in developing countries. ILRI’s headquarters is in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  For more information on ILRI and details of the position, […]

Winning the War of Ideas–A U.S. Perspective

July 27, 2008

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Featuring James Glassman, Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs July 8, 2008: Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs James Glassman addressed The Washington Institute’s Special Policy Forum on July 8, 2008. The following is the prepared text of his remarks. During my confirmation hearings in January, I said that […]

Security tips for your Smartphone or Blackberry

July 26, 2008

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Note from Rafik Beekun: This is an excellent video clip from the Data Doctor on CNN about how to keep your personal data more secure on your smartphone or Blackberry. Please click here to watch the video clip. Blackberry Mobile Anti Theft Recovery Software – Roblock Other articles of interest: 1. FBI taps cell phone […]

CBS Evening News Disregarding Professional Ethics in Airing Edited McCain Interview

July 25, 2008

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Dear Friend, Earlier this week, CBS Evening News was criticized for splicing video of an interview with Sen. John McCain that resulted in the removal of a statement in which McCain falsely asserted that the 2007 U.S. troop surge “began the Anbar Awakening.” CBS replaced the false statement with an answer McCain gave to a […]

Posted in: Ethics & Morals

Getting Corporate Responsibility on the CEO Agenda in Malaysia

July 25, 2008

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ICR chairman Datuk Johan Raslan introduces four panelists, Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar, IJM Corporation managing director Datuk Krishnan Tan, Astro chief executive officer Rohana Rozhan and HSBC chief executive officer Irene Dorner at the StarBiz-ICRM forum on corporate responsibility. Part 1 Part 2 The panelists elaborate on the roles of […]

Cancer Research Institute Issues Warning About Cell Phone Use and Lists 10 Precautions You Should Take

July 23, 2008

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ANALYSIS OF RECENT STUDIES Advice from University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Based on Advice from an International Expert Panel Electromagnetic fields generated by cell phones should be considered a potential human health risk. Sufficient time has not elapsed in order for us to have conclusive data on the biological effects of cell phones and other […]

Posted in: Health, Workforce Issues

Islamophobia 101–Episode 28: Linking Muslim Subway Ads to Terrorism

July 21, 2008

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According to the New York Post, MUSLIM SUBWAY ADS HAVE TERROR TIE-IN By JEREMY OLSHAN Last updated: 6:37 am July 21, 2008 Posted: 4:42 am July 21, 2008 Allah board! An Islamic group plans to blitz 1,000 subway cars with advertisements this September in a campaign being promoted by a Brooklyn imam whom federal officials […]

Saudis Look Beyond Oil to New Economy in Desert

July 17, 2008

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By Faiza Saleh Ambah Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, July 17, 2008; A01 MEDINA, Saudi Arabia — Clouds of yellow dust swirled in the air as tractors moved back and forth, leveling a huge, barren piece of land dotted with billboards announcing the city that will rise from the sand here. Over the next few […]

Faculty Position Openings, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia

July 14, 2008

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* TAIBAH UNIVERSITY* includes 22 colleges in the fields of: Medicine; Education and Humanities; Science; Computer and Engineering Science; Financial and Administrative Sciences; Community; Engineering; Applied Medical Sciences; Dentistry; Pharmacy; Family Science; Arts & Science; and Applied Sciences. Taibah University is equipped with a chain of Language; Computer; Clinical; and Science laboratories. It has also […]

“Islamophobic” Cover of Obama from the New Yorker Magazine

July 14, 2008

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In the following article from CNN, Alex Mooney purports that the New Yorker Poster shows Obama in traditional “Muslim” attire. I would like to know what is “traditional muslim attire”? Muslims come from just about every country on this planet, and a Muslim from Saudi Arabia will dress differently from a Muslim from India or […]

Islamophobe Misrepresents Islamic Shari’ah in Run for Congress

July 14, 2008

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This is excerpt from an interview of Vijay Kumar published in the Islamophobic online magazine, Frontpage. FP: Vijay Kumar, welcome to Frontpage Interview. […] Kumar: Right now, our country is dealing with issues – issues like illegal immigration, healthcare reform, the War on Terror – that will shape our politics for the rest of this […]

Please Sign the ACLU’s Petition Against the New FISA Legislation

July 10, 2008

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Dear Friend, Cowed by the Bush administration’s pre-election scare tactics, the Senate passed privacy-stealing FISA legislation undermining your Fourth Amendment rights. It’s outrageous, unconstitutional and un-American. That’s why the ACLU is prepared to challenge this law the moment George Bush signs it — and you can rest assured, they’ll be meeting our lawyers in court. […]

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Bread Protests in Mahalla Put Down by Riot Units in Egypt

July 10, 2008

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Please click here to go to the link, and then watch the slide show on the food protests and strikes against low wages. Casualties of Food Crisis in Egypt Food Crisis in Egypt

UAE detains 3,000 Indian workers over camp riot

July 9, 2008

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Arab News   ABU DHABI: Around 3,000 Indian workers were detained at an undisclosed location on the outskirts of the UAE capital on charges of arson and rioting. The workers of a large ceramics manufacturing unit in the emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah were rounded up by security agencies after they went on a rampage at […]

Man Arrested For Shooting Muslim Businessman

July 8, 2008

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Please click here to watch the video clip, and the resulting stand of solidarity from other faith-based communities in Ohio. Suspect arrested in the shooting of Fazliddin Yakubov Cleveland Police announced they made an arrest in the shooting of a local man while he was pumping gas. William “Happy” Neal was arrested on Thursday, July […]

ABC Primetime: How Muslims are Treated in the USA

July 4, 2008

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Alledged U.S. Department of Justice Guidelines May Lead to Profiling of Muslim/Arab Americans

July 4, 2008

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Washington, DC 7/3/08 The Muslim Public Affairs Council, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the Arab American Institute (AAI), and other organizations are concerned by an Associated Press report quoting “senior FBI, Justice Department, and U.S. intelligence officials” concerning new Department of Justice guidelines which are slated for implementation later this summer. The guidelines would allegedly […]

France’s Anti-Terror Laws Violate Basic Human Rights

July 2, 2008

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Human Rights Watch Paris, July 2, 2008 In its effort to fight terrorism, France routinely arrests and prosecutes people for being associated with possible terror suspects, undermining international fair trial standards, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today. Please click here to download a copy of the 2008 Human Rights Watch report entitled […]