August, 2011

• 10 August

  Libya Paralyses Security Council on Syria By Thalif Deen

  

  UNITED NATIONS, Aug 1, 2011 (IPS) – The U.N. Security Council has continued to remain politically paralysed on the indiscriminate killings of civilians in Syria, and that paralysis, according to U.N. diplomats, has been triggered ironically by the ongoing turmoil in another Arab nation – Libya. The devastation caused by Western military forces in Libya – justified under the guise …

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• 10 August

  Amana opens first Islamic bank in Sri Lanka

  

  Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s first licensed commercial bank to operate fully under the principles of Islamic banking, had its official opening yesterday, whilst it will be open for business on Monday. A simple launch event to mark the opening was held at the bank’s Corporate Office at 480, Galle Road, Colombo 3, with Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal attending …

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• 9 August

  How to Avoid Some Common Problems Encountered in Ramadan?

  

  This article provides useful advice on how to avoid some common problems encountered in Ramadhan. If followed, it would enable one to fast comfortably and enjoy fully the spiritual benefits of Ramadhan. During the holy month of Ramadhan, our diet should not differ very much from our normal diet and should be as simple as possible. The diet should be …

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• 8 August

  Saudi Prince’s ties with Jewish media mogul Rupert Murdoch By Latheef Farook

  

  Australian born Jew and Israeli citizen Rupert Murdoch who controls the global media suffers from intense hatred towards Muslims. He used his media empire to demonize Islam and Muslims, cover up all Israeli crimes and atrocities and help create the environment justifying United States and European invasions and destruction of Muslim countries. Never in the more than fourteen century inspiring …

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• 8 August

  No Ramadan for Uighur Muslims – OnIslam & News Agencies

    URUMQI – Amid fresh arrests, restrictions on fasting and prayers at mosques, Uighur Muslims are suffering under the latest episode of Chinese government crackdown on their ethnic minority in the northwestern region of Xinjiang. “If any religious figure discusses Ramadan during the course of religious activities, or encourages people to take part, then they will lose their license to …

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• 8 August

  IMPLEMENT THIS IN YOUR LIFE.

  

  1. Sleep less. This is one of the best investments you can make to make your life more productive and rewarding. Try getting up one hour earlier for 40 days and it will develop into a powerful habit. Start by praying Salatut Tahajjud at least once a week. You will feel alive and invigorated.   2. Set aside one hour …

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• 5 August

  Famine’s devastation: 4 dead children, 1 family; hunger kills 29,000 Somali children

  

  By: MOHAMED SHEIKH NOR and JASON STRAZIUSO , Associated Press  MOGADISHU, Somalia – Kaltum Mohamed sits beside a small mound of earth, alone with her thoughts. It is her child's grave — and there are three others like it. Just three weeks ago, Mohamed was the mother of five young children. But the famine that has rocked Somalia has claimed …

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