The real reason Iran can't be trusted Nov 21, 2009
They have been the underdogs in Islamic history, and have had to protect both their communities and their faith from being overrun by the more numerous Sunnis. Taqiyya emerged as a response. (Christian Science Monitor)
Where Rohde Leads Oct 30, 2009
p wrote:- 4:46 PM ESTislam on the marchLook at Islamic history for where this is all going. Muslim 'expanision' was fueled by conquest during the life of its founder, continued for centuries after his death, and was only checked by force of arms (Battle of Vienna, 9-11 1683). (Townhall.com)
Why defeating the Taliban is key to stopping Al Qaeda Oct 16, 2009
Islamic history has regularly seen ideas and institutions germinate with the Arabs and then spread among the more numerous and more powerful peoples of the faith. As bin Laden has never appeared to be a man of particular Arab hubris, and his affection for Afghanistan and Pakistan appears to be real, he's probably content to see the evolution. (Christian Science Monitor)
It's Multicultural, Stupid Sep 19, 2009
The popular culture glibly entertained us with tales of flying carpets and genies popping out of magic bottles, and serious study of Islamic history and culture was grossly neglected. Multiculturalism and increasing tension in the Middle East have changed all that, but we haven't improved the education of our children about Islam or the roots of Islamist terrorism. (Townhall.com)
Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol: Order in the Chaos Sep 15, 2009
Dan Brown's 'The Lost Symbol': Order in the Chaos - TIME. "). And the unfortunate sentence "His massive sex organ bore the tattooed symbols of his destiny" should itself be forcibly tattooed on Brown's massive sex organ. Worse, Brown's scholarship reads like the work of a man who believes what he reads in Wikipedia. In particular, the book suffers from an ill-advised fling with something called noetic science, which explores the idea that human consciousness can affect the physical world,... (Time.com)
Baby Names Honouring Companions of ... Sep 15, 2009
Besides his family and the Caliphs, these companions colour Islamic history with meaningful names for newborn boys ... Their names colour Islamic history and are great names for baby boys today. (Suite101.com)
Baby Names Honouring the Islamic Ca... Sep 14, 2009
There are many great men in Islamic history who would be fantastic role models for Muslim boys today ... All four of them held the Caliphate position for a definite period of time after the passing of the Prophet and made great waves in Islamic history that can be seen today. (Suite101.com)
SFS Professor to Head Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies Sep 11, 2009
Voll has worked at the university since 1995 as a professor of Islamic history in the School of Foreign Service and as associate director of the Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding. Though he is not a member of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, which is a part of the College, he has collaborated with the department in the past. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Hurting Morale? Sep 2, 2009
Once you get them talking, if you can engage them on Islamic history and their place in it, they often say more than you think they're going to say, or they think they're going to say. So Khalid Sheik Mohammed and many of them have been not only manipulated in terms of interrogation techniques, but in terms of conversation and debate. (Fox News)
Rifqa's Apostasy Aug 28, 2009
Ahmed M. Rehab, executive director of CAIR, wrote to the Sentinel complaining about the public s ignorance of Islamic history, culture and contemporary affairs, and charging that Rifqa s parents are judged not by who they are but by what the pundits say they are. Does Rehab, whose CAIR organization was in 2007 named an un-indicted co-conspirator in a terrorism funding case, mention the death threat to Rifqa. (Human Events Online)
International: Egypt and Islam Aug 11, 2009
Several of his dozen books, most of which are daringly revisionist accounts of early Islamic history, have been banned at al-Azhar s orders, despite Mr Qimani s protests that he remains a believer, albeit of a relatively non-doctrinaire sort. Predictably, the prize has left Islamists fuming, with several filing lawsuits demanding that it be rescinded. (The Economist)
Jundullah a wedge between Iran, Pakistan Aug 7, 2009
For instance, the group said that the Zahedan attack was done to protest a Tehran-imposed festival which the group alleges falsely attributed martyrdom to Fatima, the prophet's daughter - an ancient dispute in Islamic history. In contemporary Iran, where nationalism and sectarian loyalty have been conveniently entwined by Tehran, Jundullah's statement amounted to treason and heresy at the same time. (Asia Times Online)
Islam and heresy: Where freedom is still at stake Aug 7, 2009
Mr Qimani s work which would be unremarkable in any Western context applies the familiar techniques of empirical research to early Islamic history ... Statements in his defence would carry huge weight if they came from prominent Muslim figures, especially those who happened to disagree with his ideas on Islamic history. (The Economist)
Cairo Canvas Jul 31, 2009
Getting down from the boat, one can visit old Egyptian temples, homes and museums of Pyramids, mummification, Islamic history and Tutankhamun. The replica of Tutankhamun s tomb with all its treasures is a masterpiece. (Suite101.com)
33rd Ahmadiyya Annual Convention Examines Religious, Contemporary, and Moral Issues Jun 28, 2009
During the conference's second day, scholars discussed, amongst other topics, the moral and spiritual excellences of the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and the companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the correct interpretation of the finality of his prophethood according to the most revered scholarship of Islamic history, as well as the correct understanding of the Shariah concept of justice and criminal punishment. Iftikhar Ayyaz O.B.E in... (Canada Newswire)
Islamic Greenwashing Jun 16, 2009
Green comes up a lot in Islamic history. It was the color of the of the , the last of the four Arab caliphates. (Slate)
What Obama Can Learn from an Orange Jun 16, 2009
Any other solid examples in 13 centuries of Islamic history. More importantly, does Obama even know how Islam found its way into Andalusia and Cordoba in the first place. (Townhall.com)
Obama's missed opportunity in Cairo Jun 6, 2009
He repeatedly praised Islamic history and teachings, repeatedly drew attention to American or Western shortcomings - and repeatedly avoided speaking frankly about the dysfunctions in contemporary Islam. He spoke of democracy, for example, but only in gauzy platitudes about "the freedom to live as you choose" and the need for "government of the people and by the people." Obama could have mentioned that democracy is almost entirely absent from the Arab world, or called for the release of... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Vox pop: Obamas words debated, Adam Makary, Al Jazeera Jun 5, 2009
His understanding of, and appreciation for, Islamic history seemed genuine and his thoughts on political issues facing Americans, Arabs, and Egyptians specifically, were informed and candid. One of the most notable aspects of the speech was the repeated usage of vocabulary unique to America's political lexicon. (Harper's Magazine)
Saudi Academy In Virginia Revises Islamic History Books Mar 13, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- An Islamic school in northern Virginia with close ties to the Saudi government has revised its religious textbooks in an effort to end years of criticism that the school fosters hatred and intolerance. (W-USA News, DC)
Indonesia elections: will voters, papers, be ready in time? Mar 6, 2009
"Spending will be huge," said Anshary, a 52-year-old professor of Islamic history. Political parties typically splash out on "goodies" ranging from tee-shirts to cash. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Abdul Allah Al-Amro on Islam and leadership Mar 5, 2009
In Islamic history there are actually many examples of leaders who worked as leaders or expressed their leadership through their values of Islam. We can look at for example at just one aspect of leadership that is building the mission. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Looking for a hero Feb 22, 2009
Al-Mutawa's stories are based on a pivotal moment in Islamic history: The 1258 Mongol invasion of Baghdad that left the city in ruins and led to the dumping of books from its famed library into the Tigris River, with the ink by legend turning its waters black. In his stories, some librarians escape and are able to place special stones in the river to suck up wisdom otherwise lost. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Uphill battle to shake the bias Feb 22, 2009
Georgetown Universitys Prof of Islamic History, Amira El-Azhary Sonbol, traced back early marriages in Egypt after Islam became the religion to show that women had a lot more rights back then compared to today; they could even dictate terms in their marriage then. Moroccos Amina Lemrini shared her countrys experience in reforming the law to the Moudawana (Morocco Family Code), which has made marriage a partnership of equals now. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Why Are Islamic Terrorists So Big on Beheadings? Feb 21, 2009
Islamic history does have its share of prominent beheadings, however. Muhammad's earliest biographer, Ibn-Ishaq, describes how the prophet approved the beheadings of between 600 and 900 men from the Jewish Quyraza tribe following the. (Slate)
Imax producer goes the distance Feb 7, 2009
Given the huge Muslim population and the current interest in Islamic history, there's reason to predict Journey to Mecca will join the list of popular Imax classics including The Dream Is Alive, Bugs and Into the Deep each of which played for years all over the world and took in hundreds of million of dollars. Barker, though still busy making deals for Mecca venues, is already looking forward to his next Imax challenge Flight of the Butterfly, about the migration of the monarch... (Toronto Star)
