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Morocco: sending moderate preaches to fight extremism in Europe
Morocco's King Muhammed VI is to send moderate Muslim preachers in European countries to help the fight against extremism during the Holy month of Ramadan to address Mosques when they will be packed.
Morocco's religious affairs ministry has instructed preachers to:
"answer the religious needs of the Moroccan community abroad, to protect it from any speeches of extremism or irregular nature, and to shelter it from extremism and fanaticism"
Morocco held its annual sacred music festival this year with people from all faiths singing sacred music, and one with Islamic & Christian choir performing at the same time. Morocco's King Muhammed VI is to send moderate Muslim preachers in European countries to help the fight against extremism during ... more -
Mosque feeds 1, 000 needy Singaporians
Muslims worked together this weekend to provide Sunday lunch for people of races & religions at the Al-Iman Mosque in Bukit Panjang.
BLESSING TO ALL COMMITTEE
Soon after the Tsunami in 2004 Islamic Religious Council of Singapore and mosque heads set up a Blessings to All committee to help in humanitarian efforts. To date, it has raised $1.3 million for disaster victims in South Asia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sichuan, China.
Yesterday the committee presented a $129,000 cheque to Mercy Relief for survivors of this year's cyclone in Myanmar and earthquake in China.
The committee encourages Mosques to make a difference in neighborhoods. Some Mosques now projects like running soup kitchens & beach clean ups.
RESPONSES
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said:
'Keep up the good work, to be good Muslims, good citizens, good neighbours!' he wrote in a note at the mosque, alongside comments from other well-wishers, who included representatives of major religions in Singapore.
Said Mr R. Bawajee of the Hindu Advisory Board: 'The promotion of sharing among communities facilitates inter-faith harmony.' Muslims worked together this weekend to provide Sunday lunch for people of races & religions at the Al-Iman Mosque in Bukit Panjan... more -
Kathy Lee Gifford bashes pagans on The Today Show!
On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, during a live broadcast of a wedding reception on The Today Show, Kathy Lee Gifford gratuitously referred to pagans as "nasty, bad Pagans." Ms Gifford's hate speech has done harm to American pagans' ability to live in peace with our neighbors of other faiths. By allowing her hate speech to be broadcast, her direct employer The Today Show, and their network, NBC, participate in that hate speech.
This is a petition calling for, at the very least, an on-air apology. A Today Show program devoted to dispelling misconceptions about pagans and paganism would go a long way toward undoing the damage.
Signers of this petition are also putting the sponsor of that Today Show segment, Samsung, on notice that we are conducting a boycott against them until such time as we receive justice.
Sign Petition here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/quotnasty-bad-pagansqu... On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, during a live broadcast of a wedding reception on The Today Show, Kathy Lee Gifford gratuitously referred... more -
Muslim-run organisation throws "Pizza for the hungry" parties!
The pizza parties -with live music- saw people of all faiths caming together across U.S. states which saw 15,000 pizza slices donated to the homeless & hungry at soup kitchens through eyeBLINK’s business (a not for-profit-organisation)!
The Muslim-run eyeBLINK’s business's manager and creator of 'Pizza for the Hungry: A Smile Brings Hope' Obai Kadwani said:
“It is a part of our religion to feed the hungry,”
“Charity is both encouraged and required in Islam. Muslims are encouraged to feed the hungry irrespective of the religions of the hungry. It is great to showcase such a great characteristic of Islam. As everyone knows, actions speak louder than words.”
http://www.free-press-release-center.info/pr00000000000... The pizza parties -with live music- saw people of all faiths caming together across U.S. states which saw 15,000 pizza slices donated ... more -
Saudi Muslim scholar: following al-qaeda against Islam
An Islamic scholar in Saudi Arabia has said the terrorist network alqaeda goes against the principles of Islam. The statement was issued after al-qaeda militants were arrested last month in S. Arabia.
The Saudi scholar, Al-Sheikh said:
"The things that al-Qaeda members do in Saudi Arabia must be unacceptable to any Muslim,"
"He who commits crimes such as those of the deviant sect (refering to al-qaeda) is nothing but a wicked person who has abandoned his faith and behaves like animals or barbarians."
"Supporting them means committing one of the biggest sins." An Islamic scholar in Saudi Arabia has said the terrorist network alqaeda goes against the principles of Islam. The statement was issu... more -
Iran: Rising number of foreigners in religious schools in Qom
Twenty thousand foreign students have graduated from the theological schools in the holy Iranian city of Qom, which is considered the cradle of Shia Islam.
Mahommad Kabiri, a representative at the Mostafa al Alamieh University in Qom released the data on Friday and said that the foreign students represented 104 different ethnicities.
"Currently, we host 10,000 students who are not Iranian nationals, including 2,000 women, who are studying theology in the city of Qom," said Kabiri.
The Mostafa al-Alamieh University manages 13 theological schools for young foreigners. One of these schools, known as Bent al Hoda, accepts only female foreign students. Twenty thousand foreign students have graduated from the theological schools in the holy Iranian city of Qom, which is considered the ... more -
Islamic scholar voted worlds no.1 thinker
Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish Islamic scholar has been voted the world's top intellectual in a poll to find the leading 100 thinkers.
The scholar attracted a massive half a million votes according to the survey organised by a British (Prospect) & an American magazine (Foreign Policy).
The top 10 individuals were all Muslim and included two Nobel laureates, the novelist Orhan Pamuk, who is also Turkish, at No 4, and the Iranian human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi, in 10th.
Gülen has been praised in the West for promoting dialogue & condemned Osoma Bin Laden as a monster after 9/11. Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish Islamic scholar has been voted the world's top intellectual in a poll to find the leading 100 thinkers... more -
Muslims raise cash for Palestinians
The Muslim community has raised £15,000 through two dinner-fundraisers & collecting money at Bolton's Mosques for humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza via Islamic Relief.
At one of the dinners MP Dr Brian Iddon, gave a presentation about his experiences in Gaza which he visited earlier this year:
He said: "Conditions in Gaza are bleak, with little or no fuel for public services, including garbage collection and ambulances. People have to walk to work, often arriving late, including doctors, nurses and teachers.
"Food distribution is down to the basics and, recently, the UN were unable to distribute food at all. Around 80% of Gazans now rely on charities and the UN to distribute their basic food supplies."
He added: "If electricity fails at al-Shifa hospital for 30 mins, 80 people die and, if it fails for a week, 250 people die."
He added:
This collective punishment on the imprisoned people of Gaza is illegal under international law." The Muslim community has raised £15,000 through two dinner-fundraisers & collecting money at Bolton's Mosques for humanitaria... more -
Mosque steps in to help raided church
A theif who strolled into St Alban's church (ilford) and stole charity money raised for Christian Aid has been replaced this week by Muslim worshippers from the nearby Ilford Mosque.
Ghazanfer Ali- Chairman of the Mosque says:
"We have a very good relationship with the church and we were all sad to hear the news. It's an absolute tragedy...We are friends and neighbours and we look after each another...There are people out and about who commit these awful crimes," he added.
Mr Ali meets with Father David Milnes on Redbridge Three Faiths Forum. A grateful Mr Milnes thanked members of the mosque.
He said: "It is a lovely gesture, I am really pleased".
Liberal Democrat Cllr Ralph Scott said:
"I'm delighted to be given this news of a practical example where one faith is being assisted by another, at a time of crisis.
"The mosque has always been an outward looking group, and shows Redbridge has reached maturity in building good community relations."
The theif is white, in his early 20's, has short hair & has a tatoo on his right arm. A theif who strolled into St Alban's church (ilford) and stole charity money raised for Christian Aid has been replaced this week... more -
Dalai Lama it's wrong to tag Muslims as terrorists
In an anti-terrorism conference organised by the non-profit Jama Masjid United Forum (JMUF), New Delhi on June 1 (Sunday), Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness – the Dalai Lama – said that it was wrong to tag all Muslims as terrorists.
This comes a day after the leading Muslims anti-terrorism organisation issued ’fatwa’ against terrorism. His Holiness said that the anti-terrorist campaign led by Muslim clerics set a model for the entire world.
The Dalai Lama also made a historic trip to the Capital’s Jama Masjid (Mosque), where he joined others for a special prayer, held for the world-peace. Syed Yahya Bukhari, the historic Jama Masjid’s cleric secretariat, said:
“We condemn all forms of terrorism. Let us make no distinction and terrorism should not be associated with any religion.”
The confrence urged the root causes of terrorism to be tackled. In an anti-terrorism conference organised by the non-profit Jama Masjid United Forum (JMUF), New Delhi on June 1 (Sunday), Tibetan spi... more -
Saudi king reiterates call for inter-faith dialogue
Saudi King Abdullah reiterated today a call for dialogue between Islam and other religions during a gathering of Muslim scholars to discuss eventual inter-faith talks.
"You meet today to tell the world ... that we are the voice of justice and moral human values and the voice of coexistence as well as just and reasonable dialogue," he told the opening session of the three-day International Islamic Conference in the Muslim holy city of Mecca.
However, the monarch pointed out that among the major challenges now facing Muslims is combating a growing extremism.
"The challenges facing the (Muslim) nation are difficult at this time, as its enemies -- including those extremists among its own people -- have joined forces in a flagrant aggressiveness to distort the ... rightfulness and tolerance of Islam," he said.
The King said we will start the dialogue with our belief in God and added :
"The way to reach out to the other will be through the common values that were preached by God's messages, which were sent for the good of the human being,"
This comes as it was revealed in March this year that Saudi Arabia is to retrain its 40,000 imams in a bid to counter-terrorism & extremism. Saudi King Abdullah reiterated today a call for dialogue between Islam and other religions during a gathering of Muslim scholars to di... more -
Expected earthquake may destroy Holy Jerusalem shrines
Jerusalem- city home to some of the holiest shrines on earth including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing Wall could be destroyed alongside thousands of human lives, scientists warned.
Earthquakes are becoming more frequent however they are between 3 & 5 balls which isnt dangerous for people. However according to Israel seismologists, a 7.00 earthquake may happen ANY TIME.
"The country is located in the earthquake region near the Syrian-African rift and earthquake measuring 6.00-7.00 on the Richter scale may kill not less than 16,000 people, injure over 90, 000 people and cause material damage to the whole country," Chairman of the Construction engineers and infrastructure association Dr. Serna said.
Could this be a sign of the end times? Jerusalem- city home to some of the holiest shrines on earth including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Wa... more -
Jewish women appointed as Bahrain's envoy to the US
Bahrain's king has appointed a Jewish woman as the country's envoy to the United States.
Houda Nonoo, 43 is believed to be the Arab world's first Jewish ambassador and Bahrain's first women ambassador to the US.
This comes as Bahrain is negotiating the return of Bahraini Jewish families who fled the kingdom after the Israeli-Arab conflicts in the fifties.
Islam is the main religion of Bahrain. Bahrain's king has appointed a Jewish woman as the country's envoy to the United States. ... more -
Italy's Muslim community lead fight against drugs.
A mosque on the northern outskirts of the Italian city of Milan is taking the lead in a new initiative to fight drugs.
On Friday a seminar entitled 'Together with young people against drugs', in collaboration with the region's United Nations office and the local council. The conference is aimed at volunteers from local Islamic communities and others who follow issues affecting young people in other Italian cities, particularly those with high immigration.
The speakers are international experts on the prevention and fight against drugs.
"This initiative is related to the social activities that the Islamic centre organises and is not only directed at Muslims but everyone," event organiser, Ibrahim Chabani, told Adnkronos International (AKI).
"We have seized this opportunity to hold this course with experts that are cultural mediators that have settled in well in our community."
The mayor of Sesto San Giovanni, Giorgio Oldrini, Milan's deputy police commissioner Paola Morsiani and Dubai police chief Mansoor Y. Al Gargawi will take part in the event. A mosque on the northern outskirts of the Italian city of Milan is taking the lead in a new initiative to fight drugs. ... more -
'Ahmadinejad wants one-on-one with Pope'
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked for a meeting with the Pope during a visit to Rome, a diplomatic source says.
The Iranian chief executive is among the heads of state expected to visit Italy's capital to attend the June 3-5 United Nations summit. Vatican sources said earlier this week that it was not yet clear whether Pope Benedict would meet individual heads of state attending the UN event on global food security.
If the meeting is arranged, it would be the first meeting between Pope Benedict and President Ahmadinejad. The Holy See enjoys diplomatic ties with Iran and the pontiff has met with Iran's Foreign Minister, Manouchehr Mottaki.
Vatican urges the West to engage Iran to resolve the country's nuclear standoff. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked for a meeting with the Pope during a visit to Rome, a diplomatic source says. ... more -
Islam culture is showcased
A ONE day exhibition to promote cultural awareness of Muslims and Islam comes to Sheffield on Saturday June 7.
Organised by the Islamic Society of Britain's South Yorkshire branch, the event will feature stalls and marquees depicting colours and tastes from Muslim countries.
The exhibition runs from midday until 6pm on Fargate, outside the Town Hall. A ONE day exhibition to promote cultural awareness of Muslims and Islam comes to Sheffield on Saturday June 7. ... more -
Istanbul opens Museum of Islam, Science and Technology
Turkey's PM has opened the worlds first Istanbul Museum of the History of Islam, Science, and Technology which is backed by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism in cooperation with the Greater İstanbul Municipality.
In the initial stages, the museum will display 140 different pieces, though over time the number of displayed items is expected to rise to 800 & will exhibit works produced by Turkish and Muslim scientists well in advance of the industrial revolution. A special Science History Library will also be included as part of the museum.
Items to be displayed include examples of devices and tools used in geography, astronomy, oceanography, machinery, geometry, optics, medicine, chemistry, mining, physics, mechanics, war and architecture. Turkey's PM has opened the worlds first Istanbul Museum of the History of Islam, Science, and Technology which is backed by the T... more -
Britain’s first interfaith game show launched by the Islam Channel
An interfaith game show which will see different religious groups competing against each other for cash prizes is to be launched in Britain commissioned by Islam Channel in a bid to foster good relations and better understanding between different faiths.
The show will be hosted by comedian Jeff Mirza where two teams of four will compete but instead of questions of celebrities & soaps they with each other where they will be expected to demonstrate their religious knowledge.
The show is expected to feature all of the flashing lights, buzzers, puns and cheesy smiles common to ordinary game shows. As well as being challenged to identify key figures such as the Dalai Lama and the Pope from grainy images, there will be multiple choice questions where contestants answer questions about their own, or another contestant’s religion.
Abrar Hussain, the shows producer, has also produced a competition to find Britain’s best mosque.
Islam channel brodcasts on sky channel 813 aswell as on www.islambox.tv An interfaith game show which will see different religious groups competing against each other for cash prizes is to be launched in Br... more -
Iran's aid destined for quake-hit China
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has prepared its initial cargo of humanitarian aid for shipment to the quake-hit regions of China.
The 60-ton shipment, which includes tents, sleeping gear and medicine, will soon be sent out to the victims of the devastating earthquake in southwestern China.
The earthquake has taken the lives of over 50,000 people. The Iranian Red Crescent Society has prepared its initial cargo of humanitarian aid for shipment to the quake-hit regions of China. ... more -
Turkey donates $2 mln to heal wounds after China earthquake
Turkey has donated $2 million of aid to help relief efforts in earth-quake hit China.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a written statement that the $2 million aid was dispatched quickly to Chinese authorities following the Turkish government's decision:
"Turkey, which is among the countries that know well the destructive effects of earthquakes and the importance of international solidarity during sensitive periods, hasn't left China alone -- with which it traditionally has good relations in every field -- during its difficult days," Turkey has donated $2 million of aid to help relief efforts in earth-quake hit China. ... more
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