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SANAA, Yemen: The United Nations and more than 20 aid groups said Thursday that the Arab coalition’s tightening of a blockade on war-torn Yemen could bring millions of people closer to “starvation and death.” The announcement comes a day after the U.N.’s humanitarian chief warned that unless the coalition lifts its blockade the nation will face “the largest famine the …
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November, 2017
- 13 November
Another uncertain winter for Syria’s refugees
As winter looms, Syrians who have fled their homes have much to worry about. October brought the defeat of ISIS in Raqqa, and the military campaign to retake that city displaced many thousands of people from their homes. Many have fled to camps in other parts of Syria, camps that were already overflowing after years of civil war and fighting in …
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The higher objectives of the Shariah
After studying the Shariah extensively, scholars derived that all the laws of Shariah fulfil one of the five objectives, benefits or wisdoms: Protection of the Religion (حفظ الدين) Protection of Life (حفظ النفس) Protection of Lineage / Progeny (حفظ النسل) Protection of Intellect (حفظ العقل) Protection of Property / Wealth (حفظ المال) However, they agreed that these “Objectives of Shariah” …
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October, 2017
- 31 October
Mosque Tour Program in Anuradhapura an Immense Success
A Mosque Tour Program organized by the Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) was held successfully at Anuradhapura Mohideen Mosque on Sunday, 29th October 2017. Visitors including Members of Parliament and religious dignitaries of all faiths were given a tour of this historical mosque, free calligraphy of their names in beautiful Arabic script and gift packs of literature. Other features of …
Read More » - 28 October
US: Despite Islamophobia Halal is on the rise
It’s an evening late in the spring, and the sun is perilously close to setting. I’m getting nervous. Ramadan brings out the Muslim rush when it’s time to break our fast, which puts me among the throng outside of Bantam King, a Japanese restaurant in D.C.’s Chinatown where we’ve all congregated. That’s because Bantam King announced on Facebook that it …
Read More » - 24 October
Saudi-funded SR100m epilepsy hospital opens in Colombo today
RIYADH: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will open a 242-bed epilepsy hospital, which is fully funded by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), in Colombo on Tuesday. The SR100 million ($26.7 million), 10-story hospital consists of a surgical theater, an intensive care unit, a high-dependency unit, 242-bed male and female wards, and an auditorium for capacity building for the country’s …
Read More » - 24 October
Ambassador Izeth Hussain – A Random Portrait
My memory of Mr. Izeth Hussain is brief, for he had retired from the Foreign Service just before I joined in October 1988. Yet, his retirement appeared quite fresh since I recall seeing his name board yet on display at the entrance to the glistening teak paneled room of the Director General, Political Affairs. From senior colleagues I heard of …
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