June, 2010

• 1 June

  Does Israel rule the world? – By Linda S. Heard, Special to Gulf News

   mage Credit: Guillermo munro/©Gulf News   Yesterday, the Israeli military attacked and boarded one of the Turkish aid ships sailing to Gaza as part of a flotilla, killing 19 and injuring many more. As this occurred in international waters, it is not only an act of piracy but could also be construed as an ‘act of war'. This attack on …

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• 1 June

  Rising crime in Makkah to be curbed- S.H.Moulana – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  With a burgeoning community of foreigners who are residing in Makkah illegally, the holy city has in recent times seen a rise in crime with police stretched to their limits, Al-Watan newspaper reported. It is thought the city’s large community of overstayers, who are of numerous nationalities, is to blame for the surge. According to reports, most of the thefts …

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• 1 June

  Israel attacks Gaza aid fleet – Source: Al Jazeera and agencies

    Israeli forces have attacked a flotilla of aid-carrying ships aiming to break the country's siege on Gaza . At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured when troops intercepted the convoy of ships dubbed the Freedom Flotilla early on Monday, Israeli radio reported.   The flotilla was attacked in international waters, 65km off the Gaza coast. Avital Leibovich, an …

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May, 2010

• 31 May

  list of animals that are Halal and Haram according to the Hanafi School

  Q:) Can you give me a list of animals that are Halal and Haram according to the Hanafi School? In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, A:) Islam is a religion of mercy and compassion. It only commands and prohibits that which is in the best interests of the human being. The human mind however, due to it …

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• 31 May

  crosscurrents in Korean crisis, by Ameen Izzadeen

  

  War clouds are gathering over the Korean peninsula, as South Korea blames North Korea for the March 26 sinking of one of its warships. Both countries have put their militaries on high alert. Adding fuel to the crisis is the United States. It is backing the tough measures South Korea is taking against its communist neighbour, rather than urging constraint …

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• 31 May

  An-Nikah – The Marriage, by Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini

  

   Mutual Agreement of Bride and Groom  Marriage (nikah) is a solemn and sacred social contract between bride and groom. This  contract is a strong covenant (mithaqun Ghalithun) as expressed in Quran 4:21). The  marriage contract in Islam is not a sacrament. It is revocable.  Both parties mutually agree and enter into this contract. Both bride and groom have the liberty …

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• 31 May

  Muslim girls tops in South India – முஸ்லிம் மாணவிக்கு முதலிடம்

  மாநகராட்சி பள்ளியில் படித்து மாநில முதலிடம் பிடித்த முஸ்லிம் மாணவி ஜாஸ்மின் ஜாசுமின் ‍‍வெற்றிக் களிப்பில் ஐ.ஏ.ஏஸ். தேர்வில் வெற்றிப் பெற்று நாட்டு மக்களுக்கு சேவை செய்வதே தனது இலட்சியம் என்று எஸ்.எஸ்.எல்.சி. தேர்வில் மாநிலத்தில் முதலிடம் பெற்ற மாணவி ஜாஸ்மின் அவரிடம் வாழ்த்துக் கூறிய தமுமுக நிர்வாகிகளிடம் கூறினார். நெல்லை டவுண் அருகே உள்ள கல்லணையில் எம்.பி.எல் மாநகராட்சி பள்ளியில் படித்த இந்த மாணவியின் தந்தை சேக்தாவூது ஜவுளி வியாபாரம் செய்து வருகிறார். தாயார் நூர்ஜகான் இல்லத்தரசி. ஏழைக் குடும்பத்தில் பிறந்த எஸ் …

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