How We as Muslims Celebrate Christ We as Muslims share with the Jewish and Christian communities many points of commonality. These include: belief in God, belief that He revealed scriptures to humanity and sent a succession of prophets. The Qur’an, we notice, addresses the Jews and Christians from the vantage point of these points of agreement. We are concerned in this article with a particular point of commonality between Muslims and Christians – and that is our reverence for Jesus and our recognition that he is the Messiah, the Christ. The Christian world has just recently finished celebrating the occasion … Continue reading Muslims Celebrate Christ the Most Noble pbuh

Although the shameless and dishonourable Dutch Army action or rather inaction was due to cowardice that is inherent in the Dutch nation – I would not blame gays but anyway: The week’s most ludicrous comment comes from US Army General John Sheehan, who has blamed the Srebrenica massacre on – wait for it – the gays. Specifically, “openly homosexual” Dutch soldiers, who presumably were too busy swapping grooming tips to notice 8,000 people being slaughtered. Amazingly, while a classic of its genre, it is far from the most preposterous thing homosexuals have been blamed for.  The following have all – honestly … Continue reading When in doubt blame the ‘Poofs!’

General David Petraeus tipped as Republican 2012 presidential candidate Speculation is mounting that Gen David Petraeus could run as the Republican presidential candidate in 2012. The shrewd and articulate military commander, credited with turning around the Iraq war, will deliver a speech at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire next week, a traditional staging post in the state where the first presidential primaries are held every four years. Each of the last eight presidents has spoken at the college on their way to victory. It will be the latest in a series of speaking engagements where the head of the … Continue reading General David Petraeus in NOT going to be the Republican presidential candidate in 2012

Some people have a negative reaction when they hear a cover version of one of their favorite songs. On the other hand, there are other covers that are so identified with the artist, many people don’t even realize someone else did it before. Here are examples of cover songs where we’ve discovered, recovered and uncovered the original versions. ‘Hallelujah,’ Jeff Buckley Buckley recorded his signature song for 1994’s ‘Grace,’ the only album released during his brief lifetime. Accordingly, he never lived to see dozens of television shows using the song to underscore some sappy moment. The song was originally written and … Continue reading Cover Songs Uncovered: These Actually Weren’t the Original Versions

Condoms: Lie back and think of England Britain donates more than a thousand condoms a minute to the developing world. It’s an unsung success story that should make our nation proud Helen Rumbelow thetimes.co.uk Last week, the UK Government announced that it would pay for 42 million condoms to be sent to South Africa as part of its preparations for the football World Cup. The news was greeted mostly with titters — just how many condoms does John Terry need? But it was actually a glimpse into one of the most unsung, unknown British successes. It is a story of … Continue reading Britain donates more than a thousand condoms a minute to the world!

Google posts ‘secret’ British SAS base on Street View in ‘very serious security breach’ By Daily Mail Reporter Military chiefs and MPs blasted internet giant Google today after its Street View service included detailed pictures of the headquarters of the SAS. Internet users can snoop around the entrance to Credenhill, Herefordshire, which has never before appeared on maps for security reasons. Shockingly, the base is even marked as ‘British SAS’ on the website and offers users a detailed 180 degree view of the perimeter boundary. Enlarge   ‘Security breach’: The Google Street View shows the peremiter boundary and one of … Continue reading Google exposes SAS base!

Boy, 5, steals father’s 4×4 and drives for four miles A five year old boy stole his father’s 4×4 and drove for more than four miles along country lanes and a dual carriageway before finally crashing into a wall. By Andrew Hough, and Laura Roberts telegraph.co.uk The vehicle was spotted by surprised motorists – who could only see the top of the child’s head – driving at low speed in the high-powered Mitsubishi Shogun automatic. His father called the police after waking to discover his son and his car were missing from his home near Chichester, West Sussex. Meanwhile the … Continue reading Boy, 5 steals his father’s 4×4!

Death of a president If exaggerated rumours of President Mubarak’s death become fact, where will the end of his one-man show leave Egypt? Khaled Diab guardian.co.uk, Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak has appeared on state television in a bid to lay to rest premature rumours of his death. The Egyptian leader is currently in Germany recovering from surgery on his gall bladder. Since news broke of his “routine” surgery on 6 March, Egypt has been filled with speculation about the real state of Mubarak’s health and, with reports that a benign tumour was also removed, there have even been wild rumours … Continue reading If rumours of President Mubarak’s death become fact – what next?

Jedis stand up for religious rights The equality bill says any ‘heartfelt’ belief is a religion – yet Star Wars disciples are still being asked to de-hood Charles Nevin guardian.co.uk, Jedi knights are fighting for their rights. Photograph: Sophia Evans Chris Jarvis, aged 31: the force may be with you. Jarvis is the Southend Jedi knight who refused to dehood in his jobcentre and has now received an apology from the manager for the lack of respect given to his “religion or beliefs”. Being a Jedi knight, though, and committed to struggling unceasingly for justice and civilisation, Chris spurns such … Continue reading Persecuting Jedis must stop!