June, 2014

• 5 June

  Are You Ready For Nuclear War?

  

  By Paul Craig Roberts June 04, 2014 "ICH" – Pay close attention to Steven Starr’s guest column, “The Lethality of Nuclear Weapons.” http://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2014/05/30/lethality-nuclear-weapons/ Washington thinks nuclear war can be won and is planning for a first strike on Russia, and perhaps China, in order to prevent any challenge to Washington’s world hegemony. The plan is far advanced, and the implementation …

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• 5 June

  How Muslims Wash, Bury Their Dead

  

  A sheet is wrapped around a female dummy to demonstrate the washing and shrouding process for a Muslim burial at the Islamic Society of Greater Charlotte.Credit Tasnim Shamma   When a loved one dies, most of us turn to a funeral home or crematorium to take care of the body. In the Islamic tradition, it’s different. Family members often help …

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• 4 June

  Modesty, Swimming and the Burkini

  

  By Aishah Schwartz I tested myself to see if I remembered different swimming styles. Once a swimmer, always a swimmer! My life as a practicing Muslim began in 2002 after 41-years of not knowing a single Muslim or having ever heard anything at all about Islam. The journey began after I became acquainted through work with a Somali taxi driver …

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• 2 June

  Five Muslims among Forbes’ list of 100 most powerful women

  

  Five Muslim women have made it to Forbes’ list of the 100 most powerful women published online on Wednesday. Prime Minister of Bagladesh  Shiekh Hasina Wajid has been given the rank of 47 on the list, the highest among the five. Following Wajid is Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi ;  Minister of International Cooperation and Development in United Arab Emirates at …

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• 2 June

  Malaysia’s halal tourism attracts Muslims from all over the world

  

  By-IBRAHIM NAFFEE Malaysia attracted over 170,000 visitors from the Gulf countries in 2013, and has been rated the world’s top Muslim-friendly holiday destination in a survey released last year. According to figures, Malaysia received 102,365 tourists from Saudi Arabia in 2012. The total number of tourists from the UAE was 18,233 during this period.  During the first half of 2013 …

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• 2 June

  Herbal Remedies for Summer Allergies – By Karima Burns

  

  Summer brings with it a unique mixture of allergies. Some of the allergens people are exposed to, especially during the summer months, are chlorine, bug spray, suntan lotion, molds, perfumes, and unexpected allergens during travel. Chlorine and Bug Spray Chlorine usage increases during summer time. Hotels and areas that want to keep molds down often use increased bleach concentrations during …

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• 2 June

  Vacancies Available AL NOOR Orphanage – Gothatuwa, Sri Lanka

  

  Vacancies are available at AL NOOR Orphanage 58/2 Majeediya Estate, Gothatuwa, SRI LANKA. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Age 6 – 12 Years Orphan Boys (Father should be Deceased) Required Documents:   Father's Death Certificate Mahallah Certified Letter of Residency Latter from Grama Niladari Boy's Birth Certificate For more details : Telephone  : +94 11 2 547 478 email         …

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