Telegraph
“May the eyes of cowards never find rest in sleep” -Khalid Bin Al-Waleed
Photographs of alleged prisoner abuse which Barack Obama is attempting to censor include images of apparent rape and sexual abuse, it has emerged.
By Duncan Gardham, Security Correspondent and Paul Cruickshank
Last Updated: 8:21AM BST 28 May 2009
At least one picture shows an American soldier [...]
Entries from May 2009
May 31, 2009
Abu Ghraib abuse photos ’show rape’ of women and children
May 29, 2009
Jurors can’t reach decision, ex-soldier gets life without parole
The sad, yet expected, outcome. Insha’Allah the ultimate justice will come soon.
Former soldier who committed war crimes avoids death penalty
Steven Green raped, murdered 14-year-old; murdered her parents, 6-year-old sister
Defense argues military shares blame by sending “broken warrior” back into combat
Prosecution argues death penalty appropriate because crimes so horrific
PADUCAH, Kentucky (CNN) – Jurors on Thursday told [...]
May 20, 2009
Irish church knew abuse ‘endemic’
BBC
An inquiry into child abuse at Catholic institutions in Ireland has found church leaders knew that sexual abuse was “endemic” in boys’ institutions.
It also found physical and emotional abuse and neglect were features of institutions.
Schools were run “in a severe, regimented manner that imposed unreasonable and oppressive discipline on children and even on staff”.
The nine-year [...]
May 19, 2009
Marriage in Islam II
Prophet Muhammad (s) said: “Among my followers the best of men are those who are best to their wives, and the best of women are those who are best to their husbands. To each of such women is set down a reward equivalent to the reward of a thousand martyrs. Among my followers, again, the [...]
May 16, 2009
Mothers’ talk is key to kids’ social skills, study says
CNN
Study followed 57 families as children grew from 3 to 12 years
The effect of social skills was strong until age 9, weaker from ages 10 to 12
Researchers are now interested in what effect training would have
Expert: Labeling child’s feelings, as well as others’, is important
(CNN) – Mothers often get blamed for the way their children turn [...]
May 16, 2009
Former fundamentalist ‘debunks’ Bible
CNN
Meet a real-life “Angels & Demons” professor
Biblical scholar says most of New Testament is a forgery
Scholar’s work gains audience skeptical of church
Scholar’s mom no longer talks to him about his books
CNN – Just so you know, Bart Ehrman says he’s not the anti-Christ.
He says he’s not trying to destroy your faith. He’s not trying to bash [...]
May 15, 2009
Egypt wants Obama to speak from Al-Azhar Mosque
Google
By SALAH NASRAWI
CAIRO (AP) — When President Barack Obama addresses the Muslim world from Cairo next month, Egyptian officials hope he will choose 1,000-year-old Al-Azhar mosque, the heart of a revered institution for Islamic study, as his backdrop to convey U.S. respect for Islam.
The American Embassy in Cairo said no decision has been made yet [...]
May 12, 2009
Panorama 3-D (Possible) Representation of the Prophet’s (s) House
Take from MR
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
3-D Representation of the Prophet’s House. Beautiful!
“The picture shows a replication of The Prophet Mohammad’s (peace be upon him) House. The model of the house was built to give people a glimpse of the way the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) lived. [...]
May 12, 2009
Qur’an Bearers: Nobles of this Ummah
Taken from Fajr. May Allah (swt) reward her greatly.
Imam al-Jazari’s praise for the Qur’an bearer – taken from the Muqaddimah of‘Tayyibat al-Nashr.’
وبعد: فالإنسان ليس يشرف *** إلا بما يحفظه ويعرف
A person is not honoured or raised
Except by what he knows and has memorised
لذاك كان حاملو القرآن *** أشراف الأمة أولى الإحسان
For that reason the bearers of [...]
May 11, 2009
Convicted soldier: ‘You probably think I’m a monster’
CNN
Ex-soldier Steven Green convicted of raping Iraqi teen and killing her and her family
Penalty phase begins Monday; Green could face death penalty for war-time crimes
Green in court papers: “Joining the Army was the worst decision I ever made”
“Knew you guys were coming,” Green said to FBI agents in 2006
PADUCAH, Kentucky (CNN) – “You probably think I’m [...]
May 8, 2009
Ex-soldier could face death over Iraq murders, rape
CNN
Civilian court convicts former GI of murdering Iraqi family, raping girl
Steven Green led 2006 attack in Mahmoudiya, Iraq, witness testifies
Four soldiers charged in case already jailed over crimes
Defendants from 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division
A former U.S. soldier could face the death penalty after being convicted of raping a 14-year-old Iraqi girl [...]
May 6, 2009
Muslim Demographics
Thauban reported that the messenger of Allah said: “It is near that the nations will call one another against you just as the eaters call one another to their dishes.” Somebody asked: “Is this because we will be few in numbers that day?” He said: “Nay, but that day you shall be numerous, but you [...]
