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Sami al-Hajj, released from Guantanamo Bay in 2008 after being held there for six years without charge, recently sat down for an interview with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now. He was arrested in Pakistan in 2001 while traveling to Afghanistan on a work assignment, and then transferred to U.S. custody. While in U.S. custody he claims he was beaten and tortured, being attacked by dogs, hung from the ceiling, waterboarded, and sleep deprived. He now heads Al Jazeera's Human Rights and Public Liberties section, a position specially created for him.

Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south border and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the Arabic, meaning a fortress built near water. The country covers an area of 17,820 square kilometers (6,880 sq mi) and has a population of about 3.5 million. Historically, the region was the site of Characin, a major Parthian port for trade between Mesopotamia and India. The Bani Utbah tribe was the first permanent Arab settlers in the region, and laid the foundation of the modern emirate. By the 19th century Kuwait came under the influence of the Ottoman Empire, and after World War I, it emerged as an independent sheikhdom under the protection of the British Empire. Kuwait's large oil fields were discovered in the late 1930s. After Kuwait gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1961, the state's oil industry saw

Sinai is a very valuable part of Egypt, and it has a unique place in the hearts of all Egyptians and Muslims because of its history with Prophets and history with wars. Egyptian young men died to get Sinai back after Israel's occupation in 1973; however, after the January 25, revolution, Sinai witnessed a number of terrorist attacks, which caused worries to spread all over Egypt and Israel. The Egyptian army spokesman said that Sinai is under control and the army is working to end the militants or Jihadi groups working in Sinai, while Israel insists that Sinai is full of Jihadi groups that work to attack the boarders of Israel, like the attack took place in August 2012.

Islam is the largest growing religion in the world and the second largest religion, right after Christianity. The history of the religion is of hundreds of years and people from time to time entered and embraced Islam because of the attractiveness in the religion. Let's put some light on this sacred religion and discuss the misconceptions about it. People have their own way of thinking and have their own perceptions. The need of time it to bring a change and show people the true and actual side of Islam. This blog will move around the misconceptions about Islam and how we can snub them and how we can change the discernment of individuals against Islam. Every religion has good and bad people and we should always look towards good to spread happiness and to avoid conflict. Islam is a prominent and well spread religion worldwide and it contains people of all kind. There were several incidents after which people and especially people of the west started thinking that Muslims are terrorists, extremists and merciless people like the incident of 9/11. This perception is wrong and we should not blame all the Muslims for this bizarre incident done by some ruthless people. Jihad is another issue and people do have misconceptions about it as well. http://muslim-academy.com/misconceptions-about-islam/

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'Salat' means five daily prayers prayed regularly in Muslims religion. Its vital meaning is 'supplication'. The prayer indicates various relations with God. Salat is the second pillar of Islam among the five pillars in which Islam based on. It comes after the Kalama, the very first pillar of Islam. The Muslims do their prayer five times in a day. Salat has much religious importance and it saves one from indulgence and horrible work. Student life is the best time when one should learn to control over his evil wants. So, for Muslim students it is must learn the teaching of Salat, for his religious and social welfare. Salat can purify man's life. The Salat's benefit is not only for the individual man but it has also much significance upon society. When the Muslims go for Salat, there gathered many people at a time. That time they are able to communicate with each other. That builds a good relation between them. According to Prophet Mohammad (Sm.) "Salat always detaches a man from indulgence and horrible work, and it is obvious". Among the Muslims a greater part are students. At present, For a Muslim student during their school hours also one or two times have to need prayer for the change of the season and school schedules may be midday and afternoon. For Salat a suitable place should be chosen. Because if they can fulfill their obligations. In the public school, the teacher should also provide to the Muslims students those are hard working to fulfill their prayers in a short time throughout lunchtime or afternoon for this purpose in the break. Salat is not only a religious bondage; it is also a physical exercise.

The Pakistani Taliban has once again displayed their inhumane and horrendous side, the persuasive atmosphere of fear and grief is prevailing in Pakistan due to the recent incident. The Pakistani Taliban kidnapped 23 Levis soldiers after an attack on the Levis posts by militants in the Frontier Region Peshawar, police said. On December 27, around 30 men well equipped with advanced weapons reached Koi Hassankhel and Jani Kor in two vehicles. The areas are located in the Frontier province of Pakistan which is considered the hub of the Taliban.

Islam is a growing religion and it is a religion that has become quite popular after the attack on the Twin Towers. People were enraged by what happened on 9/11 and they wanted to know why some Muslims would do such a thing. This is when people started to take interest in Islam to learn what it was all about. There were many people that started off by learning about Jihad and understood that Jihad is not something horrible. People have just made this word horrible by depicting it in a negative sense. Individuals in the West went around saying the word "Jihad", but had no clue about what it actually meant. This is when many of them started their own study about Islam. They started reading books, the Qur'an, and so much more so that they could get a better understanding of Islam. One thing led to another and there were many people that wanted to continue with their study.

Turkish language is one of the members of the Altaic group of languages which were originated about a thousand years ago in the Altay mountain range of Northern Siberia. It is a prominent language of the Altaic group and was spread south westwards due to the expansion of Nomadic Turkish tribes. After it was made the official language by the Ottoman Empire, it also spread to North Africa, Middle East and Europe. Nowadays, 70 million natives of Turkey and Cyprus speak Turkish. Turkish is also spoken by the minorities belong to Bulgaria, Germany, Greece and Iraq.

Prayer time immediately following the entry is correct, and often accompanied with the first prayer But it is better for men to pray in the mosque in congregation, and is better for women to wait until after the end of the prayer

The young girl, by the name of Malala, who the Taliban wanted to have dead has not only survived, but is now capable of walking. She is one of the survivors and there are not many like her who have been able to live through such vicious attacks. According to the authorities, 15-year-old Malala's ordeal is not over yet because she will have to be readmitted to the hospital in late January for cranial reconstructive surgery. Malala left the hospital just a couple of days after the vicious gunmen attacked a van in the Pakistani Swabi District around an hour away from Islamabad. The gunmen attacked around six women and a man that worked in the children's community center. Around five teachers were killed along with two other health care workers in the area.

Ramadan - the ninth month of Islamic calendar. Devout Muslims during this month should fast from dawn and eat only after sunset. However, the sick, travelers, pregnant and lactating women, Muslims and mentally ill children are exempt from duties. And what about the well-known Muslim, working hours that can simply not afford to comply with the traditions of their religion?

In Islam, Sharia and almsgiving are the actions recommended by the Koran. So no Muslim can pass these laws to live his life. Islam is the belief, so it really should not play with if they really want to succeed in life and be like all other Muslims living under the Koran say. The problem is that Sharia has been too severe vis-à-vis human life that most Muslims opted for alms. This is a quite lighter and human obligation as believers. The concept is the same, is to make amends to God (Allah) after sin, or purge the trouble to win the kingdom of God. This is what awaits all

Out of nowhere, Tahir-ul-Qadri appears to be Pakistan's latest political force-to-be-reckoned with. An Islamic scholar based in Canada, Qadri had made the decision to move out of Pakistan years ago. His sporadic return to Pakistan in December and his entry into local politics has left an-already confused political scenario in the country baffled. Rallying under the slogan "save the state, not your politics," Qadri has made a number of scathing remarks about the current government, demanding on several occasions that it resign immediately. He has threatened to engage in a long march until the government resigns and elections are held under an interim government consisting of honest people. Most would not have taken Qadri seriously so soon after hi

Valley of Khyber is located near Medina. It is the valley full of flowers and dates. It was located 96 miles far away from Medina. It was the first ever Ghazwa in Islamic history in which Muslim do jihad after announcing, and a large number of Jews were killed and break the backbone of Jews. Mohammad (SAWW) gave religious independence to every tribe of Jews and every member of Mesaak E Medina. Khyber is a central point of Jews where they built many strong castles; nine is the figure regarding number of castles. Some famous castles names are Salalim, Al-Qamos, Al-Wateh, Naham, Zubair and nataat. Al-Qamors is famous because of its power and strength and strongest of all castles. Protection of this castle was under a wrestler known as Marhab. Some of the people of Banu Nazeer Tribe also lived in Khyber along with Jews. Their three leaders were succeeded in establishing their leadership. Hai bin Aktab was the leader who made problems in way of Prophet (SAWW) until he was murdered in Gazwa Bnu Kareza. Jews of Khyber mixed up with FADAK Jews, they also persuaded Ghatafan tribe to join them. On the other hand Prophet's (SAWW) army was not so strong to face upcoming battle. When the battle begins Muslims prevent Ghatafan allies. Some mysterious voice came towards Ghatafan and warned about the danger. So they return to their homes and Muslims succeeded.

As a clear evidence that Islam is spreading across different nationalities more and more around the world on a daily basis, a list of one hundred foreigners of various nationalities converted toIslam in Algeria, since the beginning of this year 2012 and especially during this holy month of Ramadan. The Algerian Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Media Advisor Adda Fellahi said, "The conversion to Islam increased after the country Algeria experienced a state of stability and openness to the outside nations who discovered the nature of the Algerian society and with the increasing number of foreign workers."

In a time of growing persecution of Muslims in the West and trials to put restrictions on their worship rights, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation of violating the civil liberties and rights when it sent an informant to a number of mosques in California to spy on American Muslims. The judge said that allowing consideration of the case of violating the Muslim Liberties and its investigation may reveal the secrets of government, according to Reuters. The Judge Cormac Carney said when stating the reasons for his judgment that he had to put the interests of U.S. national security over the individual liberties. But the judge after a hearing session in the U.S. District Court in Santa Ana allowed going forward in the case against five current and former officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The prosecutors said in their claim that they violated the law of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance. The lawsuit, which was provided last year to the District Court in Santa Ana that the FBI sent a paid informant named Craig Monteilh to some mosques in Orange County to gather information on hundreds, or perhaps thousands of Muslims.

On Being Involved with Muslim Academy I am a Roman Catholic born and raised in the beautiful country Philippines. I have been baptized after few months of my birth. I am an active charismatic person of Catholic faith, following the teachings of Jesus Christ, living my life with the Holy Bible as my guide and my shield from evil deeds. I love Mama Mary and honor her as the Most Blessed Woman in the world. I adore her for her gracious deeds.

As I mentioned before, Othman Ebn Affan converted to Islam in its early stages, as he went to the Prophet Mohammed peace be upon him and the Prophet said "O Othman, Allah invites you to his Jannah (Heaven) and you need to respond, as I find you a wise man", so Othman suddenly said the testimony and entered Islam. After this situation it was normal to see a lot of people in Kurysh and in Othman's family, starting to fight him and work hard to force him leave Islam.

There have been huge killing and massacre of the Muslim community in Burma which started since Feb. 9, 2012. As it was first reported by international Islamic agency (IINA) as stated that about 15-20 numbers of Rohingya (members of local tribe) Muslims were killed who belonged to Moley Phara a town of (Myanmar) formerly famous as Burma. This area is in the Arakan province which is situated in the northwest of Myanmar. This act of genocide was committed by an ultra-racist group called Magh (Rakhaine) a terrorist wing in this country with the mutual aid of the country's security forces. People claiming them as present on scene state that a crowd of combative Buddhists approached to the area in the main Muslim district and started fighting with locals. After killing and damaging the area they afterward torched number of residences. During this happening deployed police waited as spectator and did nothing to intervene or try to quell the aggression. Later on reports say that Myanmar military, which arrived much later following the event, successfully control over the situation.