Muslim Issues

We do not live in a world that treats all life equally. Not even close. Human beings inevitably feel certain tragedies more deeply, based on proximity to the victims, national identity, the circumstances of death and so on. It is not surprising that there has been so much media attention paid to the horrible massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. The thought …

"Mere words cannot match the depths of your sorrow, nor can they heal your wounded hearts … These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change." Every parent can connect with what President Barack Obama said about the murder of 20 children in Newtown, Connecticut. There can scarcely be a person on earth with access to the media …

FYI – Complete coverage of Gaza Fundraising Event at Islamic Society of York Region, (Canada). All speakers shared their thoughts on the sufferings inflicted on the people of Gaza, they spoke passionately.   you may not want to miss Br. Afif Khan and Larry Charles Speeches. Speakers also touched upon recent School shooting in US. please fee free to share with your family and friends.

Numbers or people? Migrants at Lampedusa. Credit: Ilaria Vechi/IPS UNITED NATIONS, Dec 13 2012 (IPS) – The United Nations will commemorate its annual International Migrants Day next week amidst reports of a rising tide of anti-migrant sentiments – primarily in Europe. The dramatic increase in hatred towards migrants has been triggered by several factors, including the economic crisis in Europe, the …

  Weapons industry flourishing in human misery Weapons manufacturers and their associates including politicians flourish on the misery of millions.  This is how one could describe the ongoing carnage in Syria-an ancient country of great historic and religious importance where the oppressed   people suffered for   decades under  President Bashar al Assad and his late father Hafiz Al Assad. Following the Arab Uprising which swept …

Palestinian fighters in Gaza during last month's conflict killed seven men accused of collaborating with Israel. The Hamas government says it is investigating how they were killed before they could be tried in court. Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports from Gaza – Warning – Viewers may find the pictures in this report disturbing. Posted December 11, 2012 Executed Gaza 'collaborators' …