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Dutch imams promoting 'shared' values
Imams in Dutch mosques usually preach the same virtues & values in their sermons commonly accepted by other Dutch people (which is important) according to a recent study.
Fred Leemhuis, professor of Arabic at Groningen University points out:
"The image of Dutch imams is based on comments by two or three radical salafi [fundamentalist] Imams, who continually turn up in the media. We wanted to find out what Dutch mainstream imams are really preaching. And, in particular, which virtues they're commending to their congregations."
SERMONS ANALYSED
The sermons of six randomly chosen Dutch Imams from different ethnic backgrounds who were also extensively interviewed were analysed by Mr Leemhuis & Anand Blank.The study shows that the opinions of the imams are very moderate and hardly differ from those of other Dutch people.
"What is noticeable about the sermons of the imams is that a large majority represent a kind of moderate middle-of-the-road orthodoxy. Not extreme either one way or the other."
ORIENTATED TOWARDS NETHERLANDS
The study showed the imams are more orientated towards Netherlands as they come up with the same problems and solve them in the same way. They also use the same sources when they write their sermons. Mr Leemhuis cites an example in the shape of the book entitled: 'Gardens of the virtuous people'.
"A beautiful, pious collection of stories about the life of the prophet Mohammed which is also available in Dutch."
SAME VIRTUES
According to Mr Leemhuis the virtues that the Imams present to their audiences are the same as the ones that score high among other groups of Dutch people: respect, consideration, reliability and openness.
Two virtues stand out in their sermons: the necessity of good neighbourliness and showing respect towards others.
"Most imams say in their sermons and in interviews that the main thing is to be a good neighbour."
SHARED OPINIONS
Mr Leemhuis believes the shared opinions of Muslims and other Dutch people about virtuous behaviour provide a good opportunity for Dutch politics:
"If you want to promote the integration of Dutch Muslims and non-Muslims, you have to emphasise the things they have in common and things they can identify with."
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CIA planning for al-Qaida 'succession crisis'
The U.S. is making "a big and continual push" to capture or kill al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, but his demise won't end the organization's menace, CIA Director Michael Hayden said Tuesday in an Associated Press interview.
The CIA is equally interested in those jockeying to replace bin Laden in what he predicted will be a "succession crisis."
"It will be really interesting to see how that plays out. The organization is a lot more networked than it is ruthlessly hierarchical," Hayden said of the group behind the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. "How do you pick the next overall leader?"
A number of Egyptians are now part of al-Qaida's top echelon and may struggle for power among themselves. Bin Laden's current No. 2, Ayman al-Zawahiri, is an Egyptian.
Despite al-Qaida's resilience, taking out bin Laden would be a psychological blow to the organization, Hayden said.
"If there ever was a sense of invulnerability I think killing or capturing him would shatter it once and for all," he said.
The U.S. is making "a big and continual push" to capture or kill al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, but his demise won't end the organiz... more -
UAE condemns Jaipur blasts
On 14th May in Dubai The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned the blasts in Jaipur and extended its support to India in its fight against terrorism.
“The UAE vehemently condemns the blasts in Jaipur and extends full support to India’s efforts to fight terrorism,” UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said, according to state run Emirates News Agency (WAM).
“We extend our sympathies to those injured and pray for their speedy recovery,” Al Nahyan said.
The terrorist attacks go against Islam's principle of sanctity of life, the attacks have been condemned by Muslim organisations and countries. On 14th May in Dubai The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned the blasts in Jaipur and extended its support to India in its f... more -
Muslims protest against Jaipur blasts.
New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Muslims led by one of the prominent leaders of the BJP Shahnawaz Hussain protested against Jaipur bomb blasts and called for strict measures to deal with terrorism in New Delhi today.
Shahnawaz Hussain said the community will fight against terrorism by all means.
“The Muslim community in India has taken a pledge to come together and fight against terrorism. As a minority community we appeal to the central government to take some strict action on this issue,” said Hussain.
The blasts killed both Muslims and Hindus, other quite recent terrorist attacks included a Mosque (Mecca Masjid) and Hindu Temples, it is thought they were done to spread hatred between the two communities. The attacks have been condemned by Indian Muslim organisations aswell as UAE and the Afghan president. New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Muslims led by one of the prominent leaders of the BJP Shahnawaz Hussain protested against Jaipur bomb blast... more -
Hindus and Muslims rush to help Jaipur blast victims
When Indian television news broadcasts appealed for blood donors on Wednesday, a day after the blasts, Yaseef Khan rushed to help.
"How can I sit at home when people are crying for blood?" Khan said.
He was one among many Hindus and Muslims joining to give blood. Both Muslims like Khan & Hindus united on Wednesday to help victims of the bomb blasts, offering the use of their mobile phones, distributing food & fruit juices as relatives swarmed hospitals of Jaipur from the early hours of the morning along with distributing free medicine to those who cant afford it (through voluntary organisations).
"We managed to save at least 150 lives last night because of help from these unknown people," Rakesh Sharma, an orthopaedic surgeon said.
The bombs are thought to be done with the intent to cause hatred between the two faiths followers. "Bombs cannot divide the Hindus and Muslims, it never succeeded and people should know that it is not going to work," Sohail Illyas, a Muslim man.
Hindu's and Muslims were killed in the attacks, which the PM of India & Muslim organisations have condemned. These attacks violated the Quranic principle of the sanctity of life. When Indian television news broadcasts appealed for blood donors on Wednesday, a day after the blasts, Yaseef Khan rushed to help. ... more -
Indian Muslim organizations condemn Jaipur blasts, demand impartial enquiry
Muslim organisations across India have condemned the horrific terrorist attacks.
Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadees Hind has called the Jaipur bombings inhuman, barbarous and condemnable.
Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mehdi Salfi secretary of the organisation in a statement said people behind attacks want to sabotage communal harmony in the country, and demanded the government to conduct a impartial enquiry into the attacks, and bring the culprits to book and urged people to maintain peace. He also expressed his sympathy with the relatives of the victims.
Other Muslim organisations which condemned the blasts include; The Aligarh Alumni Association of Metropolitan Washington (AAA), Tamilnadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK), Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH). Terrorism violates the Quran as terrorism does not value sanctity of life. Muslim organisations across India have condemned the horrific terrorist attacks. ... more -
Jaipur: A harmonious city
With the terrorist attacks putting Jaipur in the spotlight how is the city normally?
Muslims and Hindus live peacefully side by side according to NDTV news. Peace groups have been formed to keep the peace consisting of both Hindu's and Muslims. The community liaison group has 150 members.
''Mine is the only Hindu house in this lane but I feel no threat or fear,'' said Mohan Prasad Ranavat, community liaison group member (CLG).
However The terrorist attack in Jaipur has scared many people especially women.
''The population of Ramganj is four and a lakh people... But you've seen how everyone works together like brothers,'' said Hukum Chand, convenor.
''Our blood is the same and no one can divide us. We are taking on the terrorists and their terror,'' said another local.
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Jaipur blasts; Faith over Fear
After the Aftermath of the terrorist attack which killed both Hindu's and Muslims in Jaipur, NDTV hosted a live special programme on the attacks showing Hindu's and Muslims coming together for peace.
Peace groups have formed in Jaipur which consist of Muslims and Hindus one saying ''our blood is the same and no one can divide us."
One of the audience said terrorism has no religion, if it did then why target Mecca Masjid (Muslim Mosque) and Hanuman Temple (Hindu Temple)?
The Muslim's and Hindu's of Jaipur co-exist peacefully, and is known for being a tolerance place. The attacks are thought undermine the peace process between Pakistan and India, and to spread communal violence. Rajasthan unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH- a Muslim organisation) has condemned the blasts in strongest terms. After the Aftermath of the terrorist attack which killed both Hindu's and Muslims in Jaipur, NDTV hosted a live special programme on t... more -
Muslims using internet video's to reach out...
From video's like "Who Hijacked Islam"? Arkarni is among a new wave of young Muslim generation to try change the public image of Islam. Such video's are being shown on Youtube and other similar sites.
"Who Hijacked Islam"? has had over 360,000 hits on youtube.
Ardekani (known as Baba Ali) says, his main goal is to try to make a difference in the lives of Muslims facing problems that their parents or imam never faced. Baba Ali has also been shown on the Islam channel (sky ch. 813)
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Queen: Turkey "a bridge between East and West at a crucial time"
The Queen on a visit to Turkey has descibed Turkey as "a bridge between East and West at a crucial time".
The Queen also said to Turkey's president:
"You are playing a key role in promoting peace, political stability and economic development in some of the world's most unsettled areas."
Turkey is seen as a key ally in the fight against terrorism. In recent years it has also led the International Security Assistance Force fighting the Taleban in Afghanistan. Britain also supports Turkey joining EU.
Turkey is a secular country, with a population which is 99% Muslim.
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Czech Muslims organise to screen controversial Dutch anti-Quran film
Yup... suprisingly the first time the film played in Czech was actually organised by the Muslim community themselfs and infact they are planning even more screenings across the country.
So why did the Brno Islamic Foundation hold a public screening on Monday night? Munib Hassan Alrawi is the organisation’s head says:
“First of all we wanted to show that Muslims are ready to accept criticism and they are open to any kind of discussion. Second, we wanted to point out the film is biased and challenge the arguments presented in the film. We also wanted to make it clear whether we agree with what some the Muslims in the film are saying.”
They also screened another film:
“We also screened a film called Schism, which was made in reaction to this film. It was made by a Muslim and it is structured in the same way as Fitna: it takes extracts from the Bible and links them to the killings of Iraqi people by Western soldiers. The author of Schism openly admits at the end of his film that this is not the right thing to do. So we condemn Fitna and we also condemn any kind of links between Christianity and violence.”
Dutch Muslim leaders appealed for calm in response to the Dutch film and a Pakistani lawmaker will fund a movie to rebut the anti-Quran film likely to be released during Ramadan.
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India's Muslims hold anti-terror conferences
New Delhi has hosted one of the anti-terrorism conferences being organized in the country.
These conferences are being held to spread the Islamic teachings of peace and brotherhood and also to expose hands that are hell-bent to tarnish the image of Islam and the Muslim community.
Seetalvad condemned malicious efforts to attach Islam with terrorism, saying that Islam has always been supporting democracy, and it is the first religion to give equal rights to men and women. New Delhi has hosted one of the anti-terrorism conferences being organized in the country. ... more -
S. Arabia: "Islam Does Not Condone Domestic Violence"
A two-day conference on domestic violence ended on 7th May 2008 on domestic violence.
Experts from across the Kingdom participated in 5 sessions of discussions at the first National Experts Meeting to Fight Domestic Abuse Against Women and Children, with all participants agreeing that Islam does not condone abuse and that the problem should be brought to an end.
“Traditions that allow abuse should be brought to an end,” said Dr. Maha Al-Munief, executive director of the National Family Safety Program (NFSP), which organized the event. “We will start training courses for people who work with abuse victims... We need cooperation from all NGOs,” she said in a press conference held to announce the recommendations. One of the recommendations included a suggestion for the need to have a clear fatwa about the topic that would serve as a legal basis to approach a court.
Speakers in Tuesday’s session included Sheikh Salman Al-Odah, supervisor of the Islam Today website, and Dr. Suhail Zain Al-Abideen, head of the Women’s Section at the National Society for Human Rights.
The participants stressed the need for enacting clear rules against domestic violence and discussed such varied issues as punishments for perpetrators and agencies responsible for handling complaints.
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Jamiat chief: "Islam is against terrorism"
NEW DELHI: Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madni on Thursday asserted that terrorism and extremism were against the very basic tenets of Islam and criticised attempts to hold Islam responsible for the rise of extremism, violence and political unrest in various parts of the world.
He said the Darul Uloom, Deoband, recently launched an anti-terror campaign and well-attended meetings were held in Hyderabad and Kanpur where Islamic scholars and heads of seminaries presented Islam in the correct perspective. In the same series, he told reporters, another anti-terror conference would be held here on Saturday.
Maulana Madni appealed to all secular forces to keep at bay communal and divisive forces.
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Police still hunt for Muslim school HQ vandals
POLICE are still searching for burglars who raided and smashed up the headquarters of Berkshire’s first Muslim state school.
Hate slogans were written on a image of how the school will look like when it opens in September. They caused an estimated £1,000 worth of damage by tearing up table and chairs, smashing light bulbs and emptying cupboards and bins and stole a computer worth £500.
Anyone who can donate furniture to the school’s base should call Mr Ali on 07838 189380.
POLICE are still searching for burglars who raided and smashed up the headquarters of Berkshire’s first Muslim state school. ... more -
Iranian Envoy Calls for Enhanced Role of Muslim Women
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's cultural centre in Tanzania called for promotion of Muslim women's role in educational, social and cultural issues
Speaking in an interview in Dar es Salaam yesterday, deputy Cultural Attaché of the Iranian Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Saeed Omidi, said it was high time Muslim women were given due recognition in all affairs of running their governments.
He recalled on the resolutions adopted during the recent summits of the Organization of Islamic Conference, in particular the OIC's 10th Ordinary and 3rd Extraordinary Sessions in Istanbul, Turkey, and said, "That took note of the fact that women and children were most vulnerable members of the society during conflicts, and that they deserved due recognition."
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's cultural centre in Tanzania called for promotion of Muslim women's role in educational, social and cultural issue... more -
Iran's unlikely hit- drama symapethic to Jews !
On Iran's state-owned tv, Channel One milions of Iranians are tunning into the hit weekly drama, "Zero Degree Turn," that centers on a love story between an French Jewish woman and a Iranian-Palestinian Muslim man.
But this aint no ordinary love story because it shows a heart-wrenching tale of European Jews during World War II. Over the course of the 22 episodes, the hero saves his love from Nazi detention camps, and Iranian diplomats in France forge passports for the woman and her family to sneak on to airplanes carrying Iranian Jews to their homeland.
"Iranians have always differentiated between ordinary Jews and a minority of Zionists," says Hassan Fatthi, the show's writer and director. "The murder of innocent Jews during World War II is just as despicable, sad and shocking as the killing of innocent Palestinian women and children by racist Zionist soldiers," he says.
According to the wsj: Iran's Jews -- along with Christians and Zorastrians -- are guaranteed equal rights in the country's constitution. Iran's Jews are guaranteed one member of parliament and are free to study Hebrew in school, pray in synagogues and shop at kosher supermarkets. Despite Mr. Ahmadinejad's statements, it isn't government policy to question the Holocaust, and the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hasn't endorsed those views. On Iran's state-owned tv, Channel One milions of Iranians are tunning into the hit weekly drama, "Zero Degree Turn," that centers on a... more -
BBC launches series on Muslim women in veils
"Women in black" explores life for Muslim women behind those veils etc.
The first episode Amani Zain travels from London to Yemen to see life behind the veil inside the Muslim women's quarters of her family home. On her way she performs a Muslim makeover on the plane, replacing her jeans with her traditional Yemeni abaya. Amani gets herself smoked in frankincense, gives us an abaya style guide, and lets us in on the secrets of all over body hair removal. Forget the Hollywood wax, Muslim women have been at it for centuries.
The second episode airs Thurday 7:30pm on BB2. "Women in black" explores life for Muslim women behind those veils etc. ... more -
Muyiwa goes on Muslim TV
Muyiwa was interviewed about his new album "Declaring His Love" on Press Tv, a Muslim news channel.
"We were invited on Press TV to talk about Jesus and the music we make. They played the videos and the whole studio was singing! Even though all the women had hijabs that didn't stop them," chuckles Muyiwa.
Press TV is Iran's first international news network which broadcasts in English 24hours a day. The muslim TV station, whose main headquarters are in Iran's capital Tehran, played various clips from the live Riversongz DVD.
Muyiwa was interviewed about his new album "Declaring His Love" on Press Tv, a Muslim news channel. ... more
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