Shaking hands with the opposite sex

This is an insightful and helpful Q and A on the topic of hand shaking between genders. The reply is from the late, inspirational Mullah Asgherali M M Jaffer.

Excerpt:

"...To think that it might prove offensive or to be construed as bad manners is a product of our minds..." (Source: Aalim Network, Apr 2, 1997)

Hindu sect claims allegiance to Imam Hussain

Hussain son of Ali belongs to all of humanity not just the Shia.

Imam Hussain's message and struggle was for all of humanity and not just for his followers or even for Muslims alone. The love of Imam Hussain is so great, that everyone wants to associate with him and bring him into their hearts and minds.

Not so surprising that mankind from all walks, religions, backgrounds, races, etc love Imam Hussain since we know that even the birds, skies, the earth, legions of angels, etc love and honour Imam Hussain.

Check this out (thanks Mohamed for forwarding this along):

Hindus participate in Muharram

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They also carried a banner proclaiming their sentiments towards the Imam and his martyrdom. "Our ancestors also fought in support of Imam Hussain and sacrificed their lives in Karbala and we are equally pained at the historical martyrdom," said Bhumihar Brahmin Mahasabha convenor Arun Kumar Sharma.

References in several books and records confirm that some Hindus did join Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, when he was through a bloody battle against Yezid at Karbala (in Iraq) on October 10, 680 AD.
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(Source: The Times of India, Jan 21/08)

Study: Bush, aides made 935 false statements in run-up to war

"In short, the Bush administration led the nation to war on the basis of erroneous information that it methodically propagated and that culminated in military action against Iraq on March 19, 2003," reads an overview of the examination, conducted by the Center for Public Integrity and its affiliated group, the Fund for Independence in Journalism.

According to the study, Bush and seven top officials -- including Vice President Dick Cheney, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and then-National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice -- made 935 false statements about Iraq during those two years.

The study was based on a searchable database compiled of primary sources, such as official government transcripts and speeches, and secondary sources -- mainly quotes from major media organizations....(Source: CNN, Jan 23/08)

George Galloway - Newsnight - 2008-01-09

Good watch.

English Nauha

Some english nauhas (marthiya, latmiya) over here, here, and here.

Volume 2.5 and Volume 2.9 of Al-Furqan: Health Care in Islam and Da Vinci Code

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