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The number of Palestinians killed in Gaza during Israel’s on-going offensive crossed 100 on Monday, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said. A total of 38 Palestinians were killed Monday. Two more Palestinians were killed in airstrikes past midnight, bringing the death toll since the start of Israel’s offensive to 111, including 56 …

Source: by Amad Here we go again. Israel has started bombing Gaza using one of the most superior air-force in the world against one of the most inferior resistance in the world. As always, two narratives carry the day. One that is dominant in most Palestine-friendly and neutral countries that decries …

The prophet Muhammad said: “He is not one of us who calls for asabiyyah, (tribalism/nationalism) or who fights for asabiyyah, or who dies for asabiyyah.” [Abu Dawud] On one occasion during the time of the Prophet (salallahu alaihi wa sallam), a party of Jews conspired to bring about disunity in the …

As Hurricane Sandy heads towards US and people all over the East Coast prepare to bunker down, this verse from the Quran comes to mind: “Certainly, We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss of wealth, lives and fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to (As-Sabireen) …

Allaah says in the Quran regarding Masjid al Quba: “…A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allaah loves those who purify themselves.” [Quran, 9:108]

– by Felicity Arbuthnot – London | Source: palestinechronicle ‘We are the indispensable nation.’– US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, NBC, 19th February 1998. On 21st September 2001, George W. Bush addressed Congress and the nation. He stated: “Americans are asking ‘Why do they hate us?’ “He gave the nation the …

Here is the text of the e-mail, dated Oct. 18, sent by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to Christopher Love, 43, a Pennsylvania-based computer engineer. (Editor’s Note: This e-mail is reprinted as it was received by ABCNEWS.com) In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Dear brother in the family …

Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Defending the Honor of the Prophet Muhammad (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) – by Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda | Transcribed by Sameera | Source : muslimmatters.org [The following is the video and transcript of Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda’s khutbah “Defending the Honor of the Prophet Muhammad (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).” The transcript …

How should we Muslim react to mockery of our Prophet Muhammad  or should we even react at all? Just like the cartoons few years ago, the Muslim response to the recent film has been very diverse.  From the very mild of responses to the very violent ones, what’s most noteworthy is the enormity of …