Racist discourse in hostage butchery in Iraq

Posted on September 7th, 2004 by .
Categories: International Terrorism.

YellowTimes.org – “Racist discourse in hostage butchery in Iraq”

“I would’ve suggested a ‘hint of subtle racism’ and ‘unconcealed bias’ in the Chicago Sun-Times’ article, “Arabs express rare outrage at kidnapping of French journalists.” (Sep. 1) But I didn’t, for the article’s assessment was disturbingly true. […] But if it’s true that morality precedes politics the same way conscience precedes being � as some idealists claim � then where was the outrage at the killing of 12 cheap laborers from Nepal, butchered by Iraqi militants just days before the French hostage crisis was set off? […] I said, “I am so sorry for what has happened to your people. I assure you that there are so many people out there who care,”

Once again, I shuddered. I often shudder when I tell a lie. “

0 comments.

MuslimWakeup.com

Posted on September 7th, 2004 by .
Categories: Misc. News.

Muslim-American Internet Site Aims at Wide Audience

“The Internet site MuslimWakeup.com is aimed at Muslims who embrace their heritage but reject a conservative vision of their religion. One of the founders of the web site says it caters to what he calls “progressive Muslims.”

It is irreverent and racy, with articles on sex and love poetry, and more serious matters like violence against women and presidential politics. It deals with humanitarian issues like the killings in the Darfur region of Sudan, and offers debates over U.S. policy on topics like immigration.”

0 comments.

British Council Officer Sacked Over Anti-Islam Rants

Posted on September 7th, 2004 by .
Categories: Multiculti Issues.

Islam Online- News Section

British Council Officer Sacked Over Anti-Islam Rants

0 comments.

CULTURE: Osama's greatest enemy: Hassan the heartthrob.

Posted on September 7th, 2004 by martijn.
Categories: Islamnews.

STLtoday – News – Columnists

“A pan-Arab version of “American Idol” shows how powerful pop-culture can be in undermining terrorism.

Osama bin Laden and fellow-traveling Islamist radicals believe that Western culture defiles their belief system and that unless it is stopped, it will obliterate what they regard as the one true way of life.

They’re right. “

0 comments.

CULTURE: Osama’s greatest enemy: Hassan the heartthrob.

Posted on September 7th, 2004 by .
Categories: Islamnews.

STLtoday – News – Columnists

“A pan-Arab version of “American Idol” shows how powerful pop-culture can be in undermining terrorism.

Osama bin Laden and fellow-traveling Islamist radicals believe that Western culture defiles their belief system and that unless it is stopped, it will obliterate what they regard as the one true way of life.

They’re right. “

0 comments.

Never Underestimate the power of Women! Al-Khansaa Jihadist magazine for women (?)

Posted on September 7th, 2004 by .
Categories: Religious and Political Radicalization.

BBC NEWS | Middle East | ‘Jihad’ magazine for women on web

“Radical Islamists have launched a new magazine publication on the internet especially for women.
Articles are written as if by women, but it is not clear if they actually are.”

But of course, never underestimate the power of women:
Women Come Out Against Extremist Internet Magazine

“Another Saudi female journalist Hala Al-Nasser said the promoters of the Internet magazine were giving a twist to the concept of Jihad. �To me, Jihad means constant struggle and perseverance with oneself for the cause of peace.� She said Saudi women would not be attracted by the kind of message being put out on their website.”

0 comments.

We [Muslims] cannot clear our names unless we own up to the shameful fact that terrorism has become an Islamic enterprise

Posted on September 7th, 2004 by .
Categories: Internal Debates.

BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Arab journalist attacks radical Islam

“A leading Saudi journalist has caused a stir by launching a scathing attack on Muslim clerics who justify the killing of innocent civilians in the name of jihad, or holy war.”

Arab journalist attacks radical Islam

0 comments.

Several items concerning terrorism/kidnapping and iraq

Posted on September 7th, 2004 by .
Categories: Misc. News.

A Sunni commission issues a Fatwa to release French journalists

FrontPage magazine.com :: Islamist Terrorism – America’s Internet by Rachel Ehrenfeld

The Decline And Fall Of Islam – Alan Caruba

Khaleej Times Online
Web site shows pictures of Nepalese workers purportedly kidnapped in Iraq

Haaretz – Israel News
After school siege, Arab media denounce Muslim terrorists

0 comments.