Yusuf Estes Gave Shahadah in Doha

What does "GAZA" mean to our children?
Media and the Internet - 1,000s of emails going out every few seconds. GAZA! GAZA! GAZA!
What will this word mean to our children as they grow up? What will they remember?

"Air strikes - Rocket Blasts - Dying Women & Children - Dead Bodies"
The images of innocent women and children being terrorised, running for their very lives, air strikes, rocket blasts, wounded, dying and mutilated corpses scattered everywhere. 

"Gaza - It Hurts All Kids"
Our Own Chidren Cry Out - GAZA is causing fear everywhere. Television, radio and every newspaper on the planet are telling horror stories and showing pictures of devastaion beyond anything ever experienced before.

"Our children also pay the price"
Yes, children everywhere on earth are being exposed to this daily onslaught of military aggression, and pictures of such horrible nature, even adults turn away from the sickening slaughter. Doctors tell us, children often suffer and hurt without actually telling us in words.

"Gaza isn't a Horror Movie or a Video Game - This is Real News"
The daily news - and our children are being exposed to it 24 hours a day. These images don't go away. They hurt - all of us, especially our children, need help in dealing with this crisis.

Read "Our Children & What is Happening in Gaza" by Dr. Muhammad Abduazia Al-Shuraim [www.islamnewsroom.com/content/view/616/1/]

80 Dead - Including Top Police - Over 900 in Hospital - British Held Hostage -  Different Groups Claim Responsibility

Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India's affluent, financial capitol fell under siege; attackers struck in different ways in various locations around the city, leaving 80 dead, hundreds wounded and taking hostages from amongst the elite expatriots and British visitors living in the most elegant hotels.

Claims say attackers emerged from the sea - commando style, other reports blame Hindu extremists and jihadi terrorists have also been blamed. Nothing has been confirmed as yet. Last month, 10 arrests unearthed what appeared to be a possible Hindu extremist terror network, with ties to the BJP. But the security agencies and analysts insist the blame must be put on the jihadi groups for all the recent terror attacks.

Subject: Pakistan earthquake update - November 2, 2008 6:37 A.M.

According to Unicef, more than 100,000 are homeless but InshaAllah we should be getting more accurate personalised reports later today - and there are reports that the temperature is in 30's Farhenheit already.

On the local scene there on the ground, just outside of the small city of Quetta, the latest report from our man in Pakistan is, the tents and warm clothes are . . .

Real Rights & Limits
"What the Devil Doesn't Want You to Know"
Rights are important to us all - But...

LIVE UPDATE -  EARTHQUAKE IN PAKISTAN  - November 2, 2008 6:37 A.M.

 They got tents! Al Hamdulillah

"We have a man in Quetta for the latest and most accurate updates - and we asked him if he would help us to decide whether or not we might do a live appeal on TV for fund raising.

Abdullah in Pakistan:

According to Unicef, more than 100,000 are homeless but InshaAllah we should be getting more accurate personalised reports later today - and there are reports that the temperature is in 30's Farhenheit already.

But on the local scene there on the ground, just outside of the small city of Quetta, the latest report from our man in Pakistan is, the tents and warm clothes are arriving in ample quantity. This is good news. 

Now the bad news . . .

Diet Drinks - Deadly Killers?

Doctors Report: Artificial Sweetners

Muslims Kicked Off Plane In Washington, D.C.

Nine Muslims, including three children, were ordered off an AirTran … 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AirTran Airways apologized Friday to nine Muslims kicked off a New Year's Day flight to Florida after other passengers reported hearing a suspicious remark about airplane security. One of the passengers said the confusion started at Reagan National Airport just outside of . .

Reminder: Nov. 19 & 20 - Both Nights in Sabah: HEAR - Syiekh Yusuf Estes
Come Join Us & Tell everyone you know - - -
MALAYSIA DISCOVERY TRIP 1429/2008
Lecture by: Yusuf Estes (Texas, USA)
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More in Common Than You Think 
Wed. 19 Nov @ 7:45 PM - Faith - Science & Common Sense: Islam Perspective with Q&A
Thurs. 20 Nov @ 2 - 3 PM - Special Programme
Venue: Menara Petronas

You are cordially invited to attend these programmes: All are welcome. Quality books and audio-visual materials on sale.
More about Malaysia tour ---> www.IslamEvents.com/speaker

Yusuf Estes Speech - CANCELLED by UK's Westminster University
Reason Given: "Just Because"

There is no doubt in today's world, Islam and Muslims are finding it harder and harder to speak about anything at all. First of all, to find a Muslim who is even willing to speak up, one who knows the religion, knows the languages and understands the society we all live in, and willing to take the time to travel all the way from America without being paid - to speak to Muslims about being patient in the face of the oppression they find themselves in more and more everyday.

And then - after taking permission, planning the program, advertising the event, bringing the speaker from the states - having the university itself cancel the whole event, in the last hour before the program - without any reason given.

Why? - Is this "Freedom - Not to Let Muslims - Speak"?

As long as Muslims sit back and do nothing - nothing will improve. Will you make a difference right now? Will you forward this page to everyone you know? You can do something - right now:

www.IslamNewsroom.com (forward it now)

Strangely enough we found this article about "Freedom of Speech" (regarding cartoons against prophet Muhammad) - on the very website of Westminster University.

Tears fell from our eyes as we raised our hands...

Reminder: Nov. 8 - TONIGHT IS THE LAST NIGHT IN PENANG for Syiekh Yusuf Estes
Come Join Us & Tell everyone you know - - -
MALAYSIA DISCOVERY TRIP 1429/2008
Lecture by: Yusuf Estes (Texas, USA)
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COMMON SENSE AND ISLAM – Can They Be Used In The Same Sentence?
Tuesday, 18 November @ 8.00pm
Venue: DK G31 - Universiti Sains Malaysia,
MINDEN Penang

You are cordially invited to attend this programme:
All are welcome. Free entrance and parking. Quality books and audio-visual materials will be on sale.
More about Malaysia tour ---> www.IslamEvents.com/speaker

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For Sheikh Yusuf's programme in Kuala Lumpur, refer to the link below:
http://www.al-nidaa.com.my/artikel.php?id=332&action=view

Shoe attack hailed as "Bush's farewell gift"

 First a "farewell" to President - Now a popular game...

WELT ONLINE Lawmakers to discuss Ill. gov...The shoe | KXNet.com North Dakota News

BAGHDAD (AP) Throwing shoes at the president of the United States has made a hero out of an Iraqi journalist. Now it is a popular game. Online or in the home - everywhere people are playing the "Show Game" Video: Obama: Nothing Inappropriate in Governor Review AssociatedPress Emanuel "Dispatched" To Discuss Senate Seat U.S. News & World Report

Colleagues of Muntazer al-Zaidi , who works for independent Iraqi television station Al-Baghdadia, said he "detested America" and

Yes - And it is working! Yusuf Estes was there along with Eddie from www.TheDeenShow.com and Dr. Sabeel just two weeks ago - Since starting last month, 14 people have accepted Islam in this project - Al Hamdulillah.

For example, Leslie C. Toole was thinking about becoming a Muslim for 10 years - but he needed something to "push him along". Well, he got his "push" from a bus in Chicago.
That's right - a bus - with a simple sign: "ISLAM" Got Questions? Get Answers!

Mr. Toole says, "I never truly committed and when I saw that sign I knew that was the final sign to complete my move." He first saw the word "ISLAM" on a pamphlet ten years ago when a man handed him a pamphlet telling him he'll find enlightenment in it.
"And I kept reading and reading and I wanted to make sure that I understand what I got involved in."
Then finally, last month while standing on a street corner downtown Chicago, it happened - A Chicago Transit Authority bus rolled up in front of him with the word again - "ISLAM"
Mr. Toole knew it was time - time for ISLAM. He says the sign caught his eyes, he thought "Now is the time - I have to do something about this" and he did. He picked up the phone and  . . . (click on Read more)

Letter from a new Muslim -
"Everything about Islam sounded good in the beginning. But now, some brothers are telling me this and that and now it all seems too hard."

"Brother . .  How long are your pants?" "Brother . . . How long is your beard?" "Brother . . . What are you eating?" "Brother . . . Is that a halal candy?" "Brother . . . Go back outside and come in the right foot" "Brother . . . Did you make wudu on your socks from up or down?"

So much, so fast... how can the new Muslims stay in Islam?

Islamic Crescent Filled Night Sky..

Was it a "Sign"?

Read more: Moon & Planets Show Islamic Sign in Sky 2 comments

Bottled water quality investigation:
10 major brands, 38 pollutants

Answers to the Quiz
"What's Islam?"

"I want my friend to be Muslim
But what do I say?
How Do I Give . .

Please help me!"

India Orders Pakistan: Hand Over the Attackers!

Today - MUMBAI (AFP) — India demanded Tuesday that Pakistan hand over several terrorist suspects as the government faced mounting criticism over intelligence failures in the Mumbai attacks that left 188 dead.

CNN and ABC TV - US networks reported the United States warned India in October - Mumbai will be attacked by commandos coming from the sea - just like it happened.

Question: How did US News know details two months ago??

One US intelligence official even named the Taj Mahal hotel - one of the top 10 sites too be hit - in the 60 hour strike by professional commandos will be hit - How did they know these targets? - Even they would come by the sea?

"Taj Mahal will be one of ten sites hit" - ABC TV said. They predicted the exact siege by attackers just as it happened.

Nebraska Senator Put "God" on Trial
Actual court case filed in USA court - in Nebraska!

As ridiculous as it may seem to believers around the world, a United States senator, Ernie Chambers is actually going to court - to sue "God"

The lawsuit accuses "God" of terrible threats and actions against many people for many centuries and has cause emence personal and world wide destruction . . .
more?
www.GodAllah.com

Sunni & Shia - Which One? 

The words Sunni and Shia appear regularly in stories about the Muslim world but few people know what they really mean. Religion permeates every aspect of life in Muslim countries and understanding Sunni and Shia beliefs is important in understanding the modern Muslim world.

Read "The Beginnings" . . .

Fabricated Hadeeth About Surahs in Quran?

What is the truth of hadeeths about surahs (chapters) in Quran?
- Like Yaa Seen, An-Naba', Al-Waqiah, Al Mulk, etc.
And how can we know for sure about these "hadeeths" anyway?

"I have head from Jamal Ud-Deen Zarabozo in Colorado, hadeeths about these surahs are weak and fabricated. Is this true? And what do scholars say about these hadeeths?" - A. K

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California: "No Money by February"

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Without immediate action, our state is headed for a fiscal disaster"
(Tues. 12-02) 04:00 PST Sacramento, CA 

California could run out of money by late February - says governor said in a news conference in Los Angeles.With time and money running out for California,
Gov. Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency . . .

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