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Tag Archives: Allah
Excusing Jihad In Boston
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev woke up and told investigators that he and his brother Tamerlan were waging a lone jihad when they set off two bombs packed with nails and ball bearings at the Boston Marathon. He said his brother came up … read more
Posted in America, Global Issues
Tagged Allah, Americans, Boston, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Martin Bashir, Muslim, Qur'an, Robert DeNiro
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Interfaith and Peaceful Coexistence from an Islamic Point Of View
By Abdulrazaq O Hamzat In the name of the most high, the restorer of peace and bestowal of understanding. The merciful and he, who created the entire human community from a single soul, spread us in different tribes, regions, races … read more
Posted in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Religion, West Africa
Tagged Allah, God, Islam, jesus, Muhammad, Muslim, New Testament, Qur'an
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God is not a Muslim! He’s not a Christian either!
By Philip Amiola I have observed with strong feelings of embarrassment, the degree to which people can be so enslaved by religion that they would go to great lengths to defend their religious views. People have been known to mutilate … read more
Somalia: Brutal Crime in Garowe – Killing Our Great Cleric in Between Prostration
By Maalik_eng, Shabelle Media Network opinion Nairobi — Shiekh Abdulqadir Nur Farah “Ga’mey” had all characteristics that anyone could love and respect him for. He was a well respected Islamic scholar, an old man at the age of 70, a … read more
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
Tagged Al-Shabaab, Allah, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Shabelle Media Network, Somali, Somali people, Somalia, Sujud
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A ‘Sudanese Genocide’ in Egypt?
The current tensions in Egypt between the Muslim Brotherhood-led government and a fragmented populace that includes large segments of people who oppose the Islamization of Egypt—the moderates, secularists, and Christians who recently demonstrated in mass at Tahrir Square and even … read more
Posted in Article, East Africa, Egypt, North Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
Tagged Allah, Egypt, Egyptians, Islam, Islamization of Egypt, Muslim Brotherhood, Sharia, Sudan
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Mali: Destruction of Holy Shrines Continues In Timbuktu
On December 23 Islamists occupying northern Mali have destroyed again Timbuktu ancient mausoleums, promising to destroy all the tombs they consider places of “idolatry” . The European Union reacted by the voice of the chief diplomat Catherine Ashton, “deeply … read more
Posted in Article, Columnist, Mali, Said Temsamani, West Africa
Tagged Allah, Ansar Dine, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Islamism, Mali, mali news, malian news, Sharia, Timbuktu
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Islam and Homosexuality setting the records straight
Frankly speaking I have been motivated by a pretender and a fallacious writer who as a result of his uncontrollable libido, gone astray by following his hearth desires, by simply forgetting the quranic verse in a close translation: that our … read more
Posted in Ghana, West Africa
Tagged Allah, Gay, Hadith, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Muhammad, Muslim, Paris, Qur'an
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Should Israel Agree to a Cease-fire?
By Robert Spencer The Jerusalem Post reported Monday that “Israel agreed to briefly hold off on sending ground forces into Gaza to allow time for cease-fire efforts to continue.” Meanwhile, Hamas top dog Khaled Mashaal demanded that Israel initiate a … read more
Posted in Global Issues, Middle East
Tagged Allah, Gaza, Hamas, IndepthAfrica, Israel, Jew, Palestinian people, Shimon Peres, Tony Blair
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Radical Change Needed in Somalia
By Sh. Xasan Jaamici Yes. There are mixture of feelings regarding the new members of PM Shirdon’s government and how they were selected. Many of us view this is a positive but radical change from 4.5 to 5 and from … read more
Posted in Article, Somali
Tagged Allah, Arabian Peninsula, Bilal, IndepthAfrica, Muhammad, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, United States
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Somalia: Woman stoned to death for adultery
Victim of extremismStoning adulterers is not “extremist”; it is Islamic law. The caliph Umar, one of Muhammad’s closest companions, even maintained that it was originally in the Qur’an: ‘Umar said, “I am afraid that after a long time has passed, … read more
Posted in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somali, Sudan
Tagged Al-Shabaab, Allah, IndepthAfrica, Muhammad, Rajm, Sharia, Somalia, Stoning, Umar
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The Counterintuitive Jihad
By Abukar Arman Gone are the days when avoidance of religious and political discussions was essential to retaining friendships. Today, discussing these two topics in the public and private squares is essential to peace, coexistence, development and progress! At hand … read more
Posted in America, Middle East
Tagged Allah, Arab Spring, drone, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica news, Islam, Judeo-Christian, Mali, Muhammad, Muslim, Prophet, Qur'an, Syria, Tumor
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Islamic Hate for a Dead Pope
Inasmuch as the recent death of Coptic Pope Shenouda III exposed the humanity of some Muslims, it also exposed the inhumanity of Islamic teachings. Consider some examples of Muslim sympathy following his death: Egypt’s Al Akhbar newspaper called the Pope’s … read more
Posted in America, Global Issues, Middle East
Tagged Africa Countries, africa facts, africa for kids, africa karl wolf, africa lyrics, Africa news, africa news today, africa song, africa toto, african food, African History, Allah, Christian, Copt, Egypt, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Muslim, Pope, reuters africa news, Sharia
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An Open letter to Boko Haram by Northern Summit group
“”I humbly wish to communicate the views of the majority of the citizen. The entire people of Northern Nigeria are crying for mercy and pleading with you. In my position being a Muslim, I must confess that we are totally … read more
Posted in Documents, Letters & Interviews, News, Nigeria, West Africa
Tagged Abuja, afria travel, Africa news, africa news today, African news, Allah, Arewa, BBC Africa, bbc africa news, bokoharam, East Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, Islamism, latest africa news, map africa, map of africa, Muslim, news, news 24, news in africa, Nigeria, North Africa, Northern Nigeria, South Africa, south african news, travel to africa, West Africa
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Egyptian Cleric: It’s an ‘Obligation to Cheat at Elections’
Over and over, evidence emerges from Islamic nations that democracy and voting are instrumental means to an intrinsic end: the establishment of a decidedly undemocratic but draconian form of law—Islamic law, or Sharia. Earlier, for instance, there was Dr. Talat … read more
Canada: Muslim Book Sanctions Wife-Beating
A book discovered in a Toronto Islamic bookstore is causing an Internet uproar: A Gift for the Muslim Coupleby the Islamic scholar Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi advises Muslim men that “it might be necessary to restrain” their wives “with … read more
I was tricked into spot-fixing – Mohammad Amir
Amir, how have you been coping with this very difficult period in your life? It’s a very difficult time. I’m aware of that but right now I’m carrying on because I’m receiving a great deal of support from my family, … read more
Posted in Cricket, Sports
Tagged Allah, Amir, Asif Bajwa, England, Mazhar Majeed, Mohammad Amir, Pakistan, Salman Butt
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Another Disgraceful Apology Frenzy
Two recent news stories about Afghanistan reveal the delusional mentality of those conducting our foreign policy. The first is about some Marines who urinated on the corpses of Taliban fighters. Such behavior, of course, is mild compared to the sort … read more
Boko Haram taunts Nigerian military
Kano – Nigerian Islamists blamed for scores of bomb blasts and shootings have purportedly threatened further attacks on military barracks in a statement obtained on Wednesday that also taunts the army. The threat was contained in a statement signed by … read more
Posted in News, Nigeria, West Africa
Tagged About Africa, Abu Zaid, Abuja, Africa news, African History, African Maps, All Africa, Allah, Arab League, Boko Haram, breaking news, East Africa, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Islamism, Kano, MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, North Africa, Pan African News, Southern Africa, West Africa
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Tunis police arrest 30 during Salafist protest: witnesses
Tunisian police arrested about 30 people on Tuesday at a rally by Salafist Muslims demanding the release of comrades who ransacked a cinema that showed a film on secularism, witnesses said. On Sunday, six members of the Salafist movement were … read more
Posted in Conflict/Tragedy, News, North Africa, Tunisia
Tagged About Africa, Africa news, African History, African Maps, All Africa, Allah, Arab League, breaking news, Demographics of Tunisia, East Africa, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Islamism, Muslim, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Salafi, Southern Africa, Tunis, Tunisia, West Africa, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
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One day in Libya’s rebel stronghold where calm gives way to chaos
The battered Libyan port is coming back to life as a vibrant trading centre with an eye for a deal. But on its outskirts, frontline fighters struggle against Gaddafi’s professional army The sun is shining in Misrata on Friday morning, … read more
Posted in Conflict/Tragedy, Libya, News, North Africa
Tagged About Africa, Africa news, African History, African Maps, After Eight, All Africa, Allah, Arab League, BM-21 Grad, Boeing AH-64 Apache, breaking news, East Africa, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Libya, Misrata, Misurata, Muammar al-Gaddafi, North Africa, Pan African News, Southern Africa, West Africa
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Ethiopian Muslims Burn Down Five Churches, More Attacks Feared
Washington — International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that in the past two days, thousands of Muslims have razed five churches and the homes of two evangelists in Asendabo, Ethiopia. Christian leaders are asking for protection after the Muslim attackers … read more
Posted in East Africa, Ethiopia, Lifestyle, News, Religion
Tagged Africa maps, Africa news, African news, African tribes, Allah, breaking news, Christian, Christian Concern, Embassies and Consulates, Ethiopia, Evangelicalism, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthNigeria, Muslim, News local news, Politics of Ethiopia, Takbir, World news
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