Sep 01

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Sep 01

Quds Day’s significance from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini (s)

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We witness that thousands of Muslims stage protest against foes of peace, particular the US and Zionist regime on the last Friday from holy month of Ramadan. They display their sovereignty against the worldly material powers through unity of their expressions.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency, This is the day when the Muslims put aside all their national and sectarian differences and strongly condemn the Zionism and its supporters. We see it necessary to remind the readers the point that the origin of this day can be traced in Imam Khomeini’s thoughts. From his very early youth days, Imam used to warn the public and masses of the dangers posed by the Zionism.

Imam Khomeini (s) and 

Palestine cause

Struggle against Zionism forms one of the crucial pillars of Imam Khomeini’s thoughts. His first official stance against Israel came in 1968 when he demanded the then regime of Shah to ban export of oil to

Israel and cut all diplomatic ties with the Zionist regime as other Islamic and Arab countries had done so. Imam said that,

“One of the issues that have placed us against the Pahlavi regime is its assistance to

Israel. I have always warned that Shah has been assisting to

Israel since it came to power. Moreover, when intensive war between the Muslims and

Israel was on its peak he used to provide the Zionists with the oil revenues. Imam said that it was an important factor contributed to my opposition to the Pahlvi regime.”[1]

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Aug 12

Happy Ramdan

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Aug 12

The Sermon Given By The Prophet (P) On The Last Friday Of Sha’ban On The Reception Of The Month of Ramadan

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“O People! Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month that with Allah is the best of months.  Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best of nights, and its hours, the best of hours. It is the month that invites you to be the guests of Allah and invites you to be one of those near to Him. Each breath you take glorifies him; your sleep is worship, your deeds are accepted and your supplications are answered. So, ask Allah, your Lord; to give you a sound body and an enlightened heart so you may be able to fast and recite his book, for only he is unhappy who is devoid of Allah’s forgiveness during this great month. Remember the hunger and thirst of the day of Qiyamah (Judgment) with your hunger and thirst; give alms to the needy and poor, honor your old, show kindness to the young ones, maintain relations with your blood relations; guard your tongues, close your eyes to that which is not permissible for your sight, close your ears to that which is forbidden to hear, show compassion to the orphans of people so compassion may be shown to your orphans. Repent to Allah for your sins and raise your hands in dua during these times, for they are the best of times and Allah looks towards his creatures with kindness, replying to them during the hours and granting their needs if he is asked …

“O People! Indeed your souls are dependant on your deeds, free it with Istighfar (repentance) lighten its loads by long prostrations; and know that Allah swears by his might: That there is no punishment for the one who prays and prostrates and he shall have no fear of the fire on the day when man stands before the Lord of the worlds.

“O People! One who gives Iftaar to a fasting person during this month will be like one who has freed someone and his past sins will be forgiven.  Some of the people who were there then asked the Prophet (s): “Not all of us are able to invite those who are fasting?”……..

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May 24

The French Cabinet has agreed with a draft act on prohibition of hejab in public places.

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The French Cabinet has agreed with a draft act on prohibition of hejab in public places.

According to Ahlul Bayt (A) News Agency – ABNA.ir – The French Cabinet agreed with the bill that calls for prohibition of Hejab in public places on Wednesday, setting the stage for presentation of this measure at French Parliament.

Meanwhile, the French President Nicolas Sarkozy has claimed that: “The French government has taken steps which were difficult, but the path chosen is just.”

Based on this bill, no one is allowed to wear Hejab and those who do will be fined 150 euros.

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May 24

Muslim Family migrate to Bienne because of head scarf ban

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A Swiss Muslim Family decided to migrate to Bienne because of head scarf ban in Schaffhausen city. 

According to Ahlul Bayt (A) News Agency – ABNA.ir – This seven member Muslim family was forced to immigrate to Bienne because wearing headscarf is banned in Schaffhausen schools.

The family was Christian and converted to Islam. “The people in Bienne think free and are more patient, so we can use Hijab freely.” Tina Nasfi the mother of Jessica Di Domenico said.

The swimming classed in Schaffhausen’s school is coeducational; boys and girls have to go to swimming pool at the same time. More than 4 thousand Muslim live in Bienne.

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May 24

OIC warns of growing Islamophobia in Europe

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The head of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, has warned of a rise in Islamophobia in Europe, saying it would put Muslims and Europe on “collision course”.

The problem of intolerance towards Muslims was “particularly acute” in Europe, Ihsanoglu said in an address to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OCSE) at its Vienna headquarters.

Below is the Statement of the Secretary General of the OIC Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu to the Permanent Council of the OSCE on 6 May 2010

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May 24

Muslim nations eye further progress at economic summit

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The sixth edition of the World Islamic Economic Forum, or WIEF, drew to a close in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday 20th May with a resolve to explore with Muslim leaders a plan to hold an Economic Summit to develop practical ways in which Muslim countries can enhance their economic growth.

The summit will also explore and develop the contributions that Islamic banking and finance can make to evolve a more sustainable international financial system, a communiqué issued at the end of the two-day forum said.

Copies of the statement containing this proposal will be submitted to officials of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, or OIC.

Recognizing the threat of climate change to all nations, as well as the business opportunities that clean energy-related industries present, the WIEF has decided to evaluate specific actions to be taken to constitute a Clean Energy Development Bank.

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May 24

UK: European Halal Food Park to create over 500 jobs in Norfolk

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An industrial food park for Halal food products manufactured in the UK in full Shariah compliance, which could mean up to 500 jobs, will open in Banham in Norfolk.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), An industrial food park for Halal food products manufactured in the UK in full Shariah compliance, which could mean up to 500 jobs, will open in Banham in Norfolk.

The European Halal Food Park is first of its kind and will be seen as the gateway to the halal market here in the UK and all across Europe.

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May 24

Imam Khomeini Conference to Be Held in London

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A conference titled “Imam Khomeini Father of Revolution” is slated to be held on June 5 in the Islamic Center of England in London.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), According to ic-el, the conference will be held on the occasion of the passing away anniversary of Imam Khomeini.

Perceptions and experiences, women and revolution, community leadership, a sacrifice for justice and revolution and the Ummah are among the themes to be discussed at the event.

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May 24

Largest Mosque in Germany opened

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A new mosque that is one of the largest in Germany was officially opened on Friday in Berlin’s Kreuzberg quarter, which has a strong Turkish presence.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), BERLIN: A new mosque that is one of the largest in Germany was officially opened on Friday in Berlin’s Kreuzberg quarter, which has a strong Turkish presence.

The mosque, which can hold around 1,000 people, is part of a complex that media reports said cost around 10 million euros to build and was entirely financed by private Lebanese and Palestinian donors.

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May 24

France Makes Way for Grand Mosque

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French Muslims celebrated on Thursday as construction work began on the country’s biggest mosque in the southern port city of Marseille, a potent symbol of Islam’s place in modern France.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Muslim and government leaders alike hope that work on the Grande Mosque will serve to bind the city together and serve as a community anchor. Marseille is France’s second largest city and home to 250,000 Muslims, many of whom are currently obliged to perform their rites in makeshift prayer houses.

With a minaret soaring 25 metres high, the Grand Mosque will hold up to 7,000 people in its prayer room and the complex will also boast a Quranic school, library, restaurant and tea room when it opens in 2012.

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May 24

Westerners should change their views about Muslims

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John L. Esposito is one of America’s leading authorities on Islam.

 

Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today– and tomorrow– he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world.

According to Ahlul Bayt (A) News Agency – ABNA.ir – John L. Esposito is one of America’s leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today– and tomorrow– he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world.

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May 24

British musician joins Israel boycott

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British singer and songwriter Elvis Costello has joined the international boycott of Israel by pulling out of two gigs at the Caesarea Amphitheatre.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), The 55-year old English musician of Irish heritage said in a statement that he did not want his performance to be a “political act”.

“One lives in hope that music is more than mere noise, filling up idle time, whether intending to elate or lament,” Costello said in an announcement on his website.

“There are occasions when merely having your name added to a concert schedule may be interpreted as a political act that resonates more than anything that might be sung and it may be assumed that one has no mind for the suffering of the innocent,” he said.

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May 24

Cash stolen from Bolton mosque

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Images of a a man who stole a large amount of cash from a mosque in Bolton have been released by police in a bid to catch him.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Images of a a man who stole a large amount of cash from a mosque in Bolton have been released by police in a bid to catch him.

The man was seen on CCTV walking into the Al-Falah Majid Mosque on Salisbury Street, Deane at around 6.45am on Wednesday 12 May.

He took his shoes off and made his way to the office.

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May 24

Muslim groups boycott “ill-fated” talks with German government

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The absence of two big Islamic groups from government-led talks overshadowed a meeting what the governement says aims at “integration”.

According to Ahlul Bayt (A) News Agency – ABNA.ir – The absence of two big Islamic groups from government-led talks overshadowed a meeting that agreed to tackle issues such as imam training and veils.

A row over the agenda and guest lists prompted Germany’s Central Council of Muslims to boycott the talks, with its head, Ayyub Axel Koehler, denouncing the conference as being “decreed by the government” and saying Muslims had been ignored.

Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere had already banned another group, Islamrat, due to its links with an association that is being investigated by government security authorities.

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May 24

Muhammad cartoonist attacked during lecture

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A Swedish artist who angered Muslims by depicting the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as a ….. was assaulted Tuesday as angry protesters interrupted his university lecture about the limits of artistic freedom.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), STOCKHOLM – A Swedish artist who angered Muslims by depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a …. was assaulted Tuesday as angry protesters interrupted his university lecture about the limits of artistic freedom.

Lars Vilks told The Associated Press a man in the front row ran up to him and head-butted him during the lecture, breaking his glasses but leaving him uninjured. It wasn’t immediately clear what happened to the attacker.

A video clip of the incident on the website of a Swedish newspaper showed police using pepper spray and batons to hold off an angry crowd shouting “God is great” in Arabic after Vilks was escorted out of the lecture hall.

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May 24

UK protesters call for electoral reform

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Thousands of British protesters have taken to the streets across the country, calling for fundamental reforms in the electoral system.

According to Ahlul Bayt (A) News Agency – ABNA.ir – Protesters, wearing purple, say the results of the recent general elections show that Britain’s electoral system is “unfair” and “broken.”

The demonstrators believe that the Alternative Vote (AV) system, which the new government intends to put to referendum does not sufficiently address the electoral system’s flaws.

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May 24

German churches urged to promote Muslim integration

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Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere has called upon Germany’s churches to promote the integration of Muslims, days before government-sponsored talks with Muslim groups are due to resume.

 

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere has called upon Germany’s churches to promote the integration of Muslims, days before government-sponsored talks with Muslim groups are due to resume.

“I am a bit sad that the state is marching ahead. In fact, I would have wished for the churches to lead this dialogue,” de Maiziere said at an ecumenical gathering in Munich. Christian churches needed to make more effort to come to terms with Islam, he added.

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May 24

Poland refutes ‘clash of civilizations’ by embracing Muslims

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If Samuel Huntington was right, Poland would have seen history’s most vexatious civil wars, given the fact that for centuries a tiny Muslim community has co-existed with Jews in a country where the Catholic tradition is one of the strongest in the world.

 

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Poland hit the headlines recently with the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of almost 100 of the country’s leading figures, including that of President Lech Kaczynski, but has attracted little attention for being a peaceful home for Muslims, who have become an intrinsic part of the Polish nation.

For Halima Szahidewicz, the leader of the Muslim community in Bialystok, the capital of Podlaskie region in the northeast of the country bordering Lithuania and Belarus, Poles have always been very tolerant of their Muslim countrymen.

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