Aafia Siddiqui – a daughter, a sister, a mother of three, committed Muslim, social scientist, hafiz of Qur’an – needed to be heard. For years she had suffered in virtual silence…aching to be heard, to be understood, to have certain malicious untruths corrected and exposed for the lies they were. That day finally came on Thursday, January 28, 2010!
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CAIRO – Though his faith is largely absent from the public eye, religion is believed to be playing a major role in US President Barack Obama’s life..
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In this article Amanda Foxon-Hill, a Cosmetic Chemist, gives her views with the help interviews organised by IslamOnLine.net on the new niche market developing on Halal Cosmetics. This is article clearly shows the importance these topics being discussed at the coming International Conference on Halal Cosmetics & Toiletries being held in Kuala Lumpur on the 13-14 April 2010.
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I woke up Sunday morning to the sounds of car horns blaring and crowds chanting. In New York, this is not uncommon and on any ordinary Sunday, it is more than a little annoying. But on this Sunday, January 31, this was the sweet sound of victory. And no, I’m not talking about the Jets either. Egypt had won the Africa Cup for the third straight year in a row.
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Four animated, Arab grandmothers are taking over the world, one TV screen at a time. The hit UAE show “Freej” is soon to become the first globally distributed Arab series, centering around the lives of four traditional women living in a secluded neighborhood on the outskirts of Dubai.Read More
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Aafia Siddiqui – a daughter, a sister, a mother of three, committed Muslim, social scientist, hafiz of Qur’an – needed to be heard. For years she had suffered in virtual silence…aching to be heard, to be understood, to have certain malicious untruths corrected and exposed for the lies they were. That day finally came on Thursday, January 28, 2010!
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The Emirates are known for their larger than life buildings and excessive lifestyle, but they’re also big on preserving Arab culture through educational, foundational and award-based initiatives. One such initiative is the UN-backed Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture, which has been awarded annually since 2003. Set up by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al-Qassimi of the Emirate of Sharjah, the prize recognizes exceptional work in promoting and developing Arab culture throughout the world.
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