Imam Ali

All For A Song

First published in twocircles.net. Maulana Miyan’s piece, titled ‘Sarzamin-e Hindustan Ke Fazail’ (‘The Blessings of India’), echoes the same views as Madani’s, stressing the claim that the Indian Muslims are bound to ‘love’...

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'The devil's pipe ruins the soul of prayer'

Politicians in the days of Saddam Hussein tried to harness the music of Nasiriya. Nowadays, militiamen harass the musicians who live in the southern Iraqi city famed for its singers. Where once they strutted their stuff on the...

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Case against Iranian foundation threatens mosques

The organization that federal investigators say is a front for theIranian government has spent millions of dollars over the years on philanthropy: buying property for four U.S. mosques, funding religious schools and language...

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Culture: The crisis of an Islamic Republic

In the light of recent suppression of opposition in Iran, Hamid Dabashi reviews the effects of the Islamic Revolution These are the times that try men's souls . . . . From top: the Green Revolution; a modern Iranian depiction...

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Federal Case Threatens Mosques

Move to Seize Assets from Alavi Foundation, an Accused Front for the Iranian Government, Threatens Houses of Worship (AP) The organization that federal investigators say is a front for the Iranian government has spent millions...

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U.S. Moving to Seize Properties Tied to Iran

Manhattan Federal prosecutors took legal action to seize Iranian properties in Manhattan, Queens and across the country where there are several mosques. The New York Times reports they're after a nonprofit organization, called...

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Iran parliament speaker praises Iraq democracy (AFP)

AFP/File – Iran's parliament speaker Ali Larijani in Khartoum, March 2009. Larijani has praised the fledgling … BAGHDAD (AFP) – Iran's parliament speaker Ali Larijani on Wednesday praised the fledgling democracy of post-Saddam...

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Pre-school centre receives timely donation

Geraldine Panapasa Wednesday, November 04, 2009 ABOUT 25 children attending the Wainadoi Pre-School Centre looked on in excitement at the outdoor toys and school equipment donated by the Leadership Fiji Class of 2008. The...

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Doha's sporting facilities come in for praise

Volleyball's world governing body FIVB has described Qatar's sporting facilities as among the best in the world. Doha is hosting the 2009 FIVB Men's Club World Volleyball Championship from today at the Aspire Zone. Eight teams...

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Put Off Your Old Nature

Peace, one and all… I recently found myself watching the Catholic TV channel, EWTN, and as Allah willed, I tuned in to a discussion of the book of Ephesians. In particular, the presenter (an elderly priest) was discussing...

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