The "bride" (dog below) wore a sari and a garland An Indian man has "married" a female dog, hoping the move will help atone for stoning two other dogs to death.P Selvakumar, 33, said he had been cursed since the killings, suffering paralysis and a loss of hearing.The wedding took place at a Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu state. The "bride" wore an orange sari with a flower garland and was fed a bun to celebrate.The groom with the "bride" Superstitious peopl... Read Full Story
I have just blogged about Islamic Architecture. Talking about Islamic Architecture will not be complete without glancing back at history and in particular Islamic Spain (Al-andalus). So, take your time and listen to learned wo(men) handle the past meticulously, for you will not understand the present without the past.Cities of Light: Islamic SpainPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 7Part 8Part 9Part 10Part 11Part 12As he submits to God's Will, and surrenders to the Creator, he is rid... Read Full Story
Do you know anything about Islamic Architecture? Or about Islamic Art? Well, why don't you listen to Waldemar Januszczak, "a passionate art lover, art critic and writer". You will never be bored with Waldermar's presentation style since it is casual but informing, enthusiastic, evocative and humorous. Furthermore, as a non-Muslim, it will be important to see the Islamic Art through his eyes since a Muslim may be too extravagant or apologetic. Paradise Found: Islamic Archit... Read Full Story
I'm late to congratulate Muslims and all concerned friends on the auspicious new Hijrah Year, but it is better to be late than never showing up (Hehehe). An excuse? No problem. The current Islamic Year is 1429 AH.Enjoy the nasheed of Tala al Badru For non-Muslims, you can read here to know about the origins of the Hijrah/Islamic Calendar.As he submits to God's Will, and surrenders to the Creator, he is rid of selfishness and conceit. And when, O Nanak, he is merciful to all beings, on... Read Full Story
France 24, a Paris based 24 hour international news and current affairs television channel and funded by the French government picked up my article: Islam Is The Target published on August 14, two weeks prior to the election of Abdullah Gül as Turkey's President by the Turkish Parliament.Though the channel picked up my article 3 weeks after its publication and the election of Abdullah Gül, it came to my notice 3 weeks ago. The article was a counter argument to a secularist/atheist demago... Read Full Story
A senior Saudi official urged French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday to respect Saudi Arabia's conservative Islamic culture by visiting the country without his girlfriend, former supermodel Carla Bruni. Sarkozy, who divorced his wife Cecilia in October, has flaunted his relationship with Bruni on recent holidays in Egypt and Jordan, drawing criticism that he is being too loose with the presidential image. The Saudi diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivit... Read Full Story
The Landlord on FunnyOrDie.comAs he submits to God's Will, and surrenders to the Creator, he is rid of selfishness and conceit. And when, O Nanak, he is merciful to all beings, only then shall he be called a Muslim.” Read Full Story
1. "Strange Owl" Seen in Wild for First Time A tiny bird so rare and unusual that its scientific name means "strange owl" was spotted for the first time in the wild, scientists announced on March 22, 2007. 2. Ancient Tree Frog Found Encased in AmberA miner from Mexico's Chiapas state made the find of a lifetime—a tiny tree frog preserved in amber that could be 25 million years old—a scientist announced in February 2007 3. New Leopard Species Announced The clouded leopa... Read Full Story
Malian Muslim footballer Frédéric Kanouté (left), the striker of Spain's Seville FC, has saved the only mosque in the southern Spanish city of Seville from closure. Kanoute has paid 510,860 euros (some $700,000) so that fellow Muslims in Seville would not find themselves without a mosque, reported Agence France-Presse (AFP) Thursday, December 13.The privately owned mosque was due to be sold after a contract to use the premises by the local Muslim population had expired. But Kanoute stepp... Read Full Story
By Mr. Ayman (*)Your columnist Macharia Gaitho’s remarks that Muslims in Kenya do not face any form of discrimination are untrue. Over the years, Muslims, who are the largest minority in the country, feel that they have suffered the most flagrant forms of discrimination — more than any other Kenyan community at the hands of successive governments. Regrettably, despite numerous complaints, no serious attempts have been made to address the issues raised. For more than 20 years, calls for justic... Read Full Story
