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March 25, 2011
The View of Egypt from an American-Muslim

 

Just a couple of short weeks ago very few Americans knew the name Hosni Mubarak. Indeed Mr. Mubarak could have walked the streets with anonymity in my hometown of St. Louis, caught a movie, and went out to dinner and would not have been recognized.

Today that is no longer the case as coverage on Egypt is in the media 24/7. At first the coverage of the protests was almost exclusively positive. As Americans we pride ourselves on being a nation that stands for liberty and democratic values. People sympathized with the young people in Tahrir Square even if they were not sure why the people had taken to the streets.

 

March 25, 2011
The View of Egypt from an American-Muslim

 

Just a couple of short weeks ago very few Americans knew the name Hosni Mubarak. Indeed Mr. Mubarak could have walked the streets with anonymity in my hometown of St. Louis, caught a movie, and went out to dinner and would not have been recognized.

Today that is no longer the case as coverage on Egypt is in the media 24/7. At first the coverage of the protests was almost exclusively positive. As Americans we pride ourselves on being a nation that stands for liberty and democratic values. People sympathized with the young people in Tahrir Square even if they were not sure why the people had taken to the streets.

 

February 6, 2011
Muslims Stand as Human Shields to Protect Egyptian Christians

 

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed El-Tayyeb said in an interview with Al-Mosawwar magazine, “Muslims are demanded to defend all worship places, not only mosques but also churches.”
Although the Egyptian government tightened security measures around all churches during the holiday season after an extremist group recently attacked a Coptic church, nothing alleviated the sense of impending danger the Christians felt – except their Muslim neighbors.

 

February 5, 2011
United Muslim Christian Forum Spreads Peace in America at 2nd Annual Celebration of Jesus Son of Mary

 

Beautiful snowflakes descended gently from the heavens, as the first major snowstorm of 2011 made its way across most of the United States and Canada. Yet, this did nothing to deter hundreds of guests who made their way into the Liberty Ballroom at Days Inn Motel in Binghamton, New York; faithful who gathered in anticipation of the commemoration and celebration of the auspicious and noble birth of ‘The Anointed One’, Jesus son of the Chaste Mary (perpetual peace be upon them both), his life, his doctrine of peace and his miracles.
The spirit of the expression ‘Peace on Earth and Goodwill towards Mankind’ reverberated around the exquisitely decorated ballroom as Christians and their Muslim brethren took their seats. In their smiles and greetings, the warmth, tranquility, and love that filled the room was undeniably felt by all.

 

March 19, 2010
Lebanon United Muslims, Christians for Feast of Annunciation

On March 25, during the blessed Feast of Annunciation, Christians and their Muslim brothers in Lebanon will commemorate the auspicious character of the Honorable Mary mother of Jesus, the Messiah (peace be upon them both).

On March 25, during the blessed Feast of Annunciation, Christians and their Muslim brothers in Lebanon will commemorate the auspicious character of the Honorable Mary mother of Jesus, the Messiah (peace be upon them both).

The Feast of Annuciation had been held in Lebanon for the past three years, guided by the Jesuits under the theme “Together around Our Lady Mary “, along with participating foreign delegations, including representatives from the world renowned Islamic university, Al-Azhar in Egypt.

March 19, 2010
Spring Clean All Year Round With Oil Pulling

Oil Pulling is a remedy that has been practiced in Egypt, China and India for thousands of years, and it is slowly making a rise in America. The tongue is an indicator of what is going on in the body. The tongue is also connected to many organs in the body as are the feet. The Chinese and Japanese have used tongue diagnosis as an essential when determining health

Oil Pulling is a remedy that has been practiced in Egypt, China and India for thousands of years, and it is slowly making a rise in America. The tongue is an indicator of what is going on in the body. The tongue is also connected to many organs in the body as are the feet. The Chinese and Japanese have used tongue diagnosis as an essential when determining health. They believe it reflects the state of our digestive system including the stomach, small intestines, colon (large intestine), pancreas, spleen, liver and gall bladder.

February 21, 2010
Challenges Loom Large for Brazil

Brazil, the largest nation in South America, faces equally momentous challenges as it prepares for general elections this fall, continues to manage mounting environmental problems within its extensive and troubled rain forests, and struggles to develop and implement the policies and infrastructure necessary to bind and heal its socio-economic abrasions.

Brazil, the largest nation in South America, faces equally momentous challenges as it prepares for general elections this fall, continues to manage mounting environmental problems within its extensive and troubled rain forests, and struggles to develop and implement the policies and infrastructure necessary to bind and heal its socio-economic abrasions.

February 7, 2010
The Muslim community of Guyana Marks the Commencement of the Islamic New Year

The Muslim community of Guyana organized its annual program to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1431. The program was hosted by The Muslim Youth League of Guyana, the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman and the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex for the 13th successive year marking the commencement of the Islamic New Year.

The Muslim community of Guyana organized its annual program to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1431. The program was hosted by The Muslim Youth League of Guyana, the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman and the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex for the 13th successive year marking the commencement of the Islamic New Year.

January 10, 2010
Swiss Minaret Ban Raises Wider Concerns for Europe

The recent vote to ban the building of minarets in the European nation of Switzerland has been received with shock and criticism from religious groups, human rights organizations, and governments worldwide. The referendum, which according to the BBC received 57.2% of voter’s approval, has raised concerns of religious intolerance and Islamophobia in a country with an image of open-mindedness and tolerance.

The recent vote to ban the building of minarets in the European nation of Switzerland has been received with shock and criticism from religious groups, human rights organizations, and governments worldwide. The referendum, which according to the BBC received 57.2% of voter’s approval, has raised concerns of religious intolerance and Islamophobia in a country with an image of open-mindedness and tolerance.

January 10, 2010
Turkish and Egyptian Presidents Voice Solidarity on Palestine Issue

After the recent meeting between Turkish President Abdullah Gul and his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak, the Turkish leader expressed his view that the two countries were key in solving the problem of Palestine.“Turkey and Egypt are two important countries in the Mediterranean as well as the Islamic world,” he said during a press conference that followed the meeting, further stating that the cause of Palestine is a priority for both countries.

January 10, 2010
Turkish and Egyptian Presidents Voice Solidarity on Palestine Issue

After the recent meeting between Turkish President Abdullah Gul and his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak, the Turkish leader expressed his view that the two countries were key in solving the problem of Palestine.“Turkey and Egypt are two important countries in the Mediterranean as well as the Islamic world,” he said during a press conference that followed the meeting, further stating that the cause of Palestine is a priority for both countries.

December 1, 2009
Eye on Education in Egypt

Schools in Egypt have been in an on-again-off-again cycle since the beginning of the school year due to worries over the swine flu threat. Since Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif announced that schools would start the year a week late, there has been a sense of apprehension among school official, teachers, parents and students about if or how the school year would play out.

CAIRO –Schools in Egypt have been in an on-again-off-again cycle since the beginning of the school year due to worries over the swine flu threat. Since Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif announced that schools would start the year a week late, there has been a sense of apprehension among school official, teachers, parents and students about if or how the school year would play out.

Despite the relatively low amount of known cases of the virus, the closing of schools has had a large effect on the many residents, including IQOU students studying in Egypt.

December 1, 2009
Students Grapple with Face Veil Ban at Al-Azhar

Uproar has arisen in Egypt over the planned banning of the face veil, or Niqab, by Al-Azhar University’s chief sheikh Muhammad Tantawi. The plan came to light after Tantawi, who took up his current post in 1996, told a student in an Azhar affiliated middle school to remove her niqab during a class session after entering the classroom.

Uproar has arisen in Egypt over the planned banning of the face veil, or Niqab, by Al-Azhar University’s chief sheikh Muhammad Tantawi. The plan came to light after Tantawi, who took up his current post in 1996, told a student in an Azhar affiliated middle school to remove her niqab during a class session after entering the classroom.

Women generally wear the niqab to protect themselves from being seen by men.

November 27, 2009
A ‘Pity’ the Public is Duped by False Propaganda and Setups

This is the conclusion of the rebuttal directed to the Zionist action group, the so called Christian Action Network (CAN), which has falsely accused American Muslims of being terrorists, including the allegation that they have 35 terrorist training camps. For the complete series please pick up the latest special edition of the Islamic Post.