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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (8132)	6/6/2007 7:41:27 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	of 17566

From: bernama.com.my Rest assured these will be on MUST READ list: The banned book titles and publications published in English are: + Unveiled At Last: Bob Sjogren (YWAM Publishing, United States); + The Last of the Giants: George Otis Jr (Fleming H.Revell, US); + Inside the Community: Understanding Muslims Through Their Traditions: Phil Parshall (Baker Books, US); + Now You Can Know What Muslims Believe: (Ministries to Muslims, US); + Blind Following of Madhhabs: Shaykh Muhammad Sultaan (Al-Hidaayah Publishing, United Kingdom); + My Journey from The Christianity of Ahlul Sunnah Wal Jamaah To The Islam Of The Prophet: Saim Bakar; + Answering Islam The Crescent in Light of the Cross: Norman L Geisler, Abdul Saleeb (Baker Books, US); + Islam in Context Past, Present and Future: Peter G. Riddell, Peter Cotterell (Baker Academic, US); + Feminism and Islamic Fundamentalism, The Limit of Post-modern Analysis: Haideh Moghissi (Zed Books Ltd, UK); + Islam At The Crossroads, Understanding Its Beliefs, History and Conflicts: Paul Marshall, Roberta Green, Lela Gilbert (Baker Books, US); + Glad News! God Loves You My Muslim Friends: Samy Tanagho (Authentic Media, US); + The Fifth Pillar A Spiritual Pilgrimage: David Zeidan (Piquant, Great Britain); + Heart of the Koran by Lex Hixton (The Theosophical Publishing House, US); + The Life and Times of Muhammad: Sir John Glubb (Madison Books, US); + Inside Islam The Faith, The People and The Conflicts of the World’s Fastest Growing Religion (Marlowe & Company, US); + Jesus and Muhammad Profound Differences and Suprising Similarities: Mark A. Gabriel (Charisma House,US); + Nine Parts of Desire The Hidden World of Islamic Women: Geraldine Brooks (Anchor Books, US); + Introducing Islam: The Basics: Kim Whiteheads (Mason Crest Publishers, Jordan); + Introducing Islam: Islam, Christianity and Judaism: Dorothy Kavanaugh (Mason Crest, Jordan); + Murder in the Name of Allah: Hazrat Mirza, Tahir Ahmad (Lutterworth Press, Great Britain); and, + The New Paths in Muslim Evangelism, Evangelical, Approaches to Contextualization (Baker Book House, US). The banned book titles published locally are: + Ringkasan Mafatih Al-Jinan Kunci Pembuka Syurga: Syeikh At-Tuisy (Jasmin Enterprise, Kuala Lumpur); + Bahaya Tarikat Sufi/Tasawuf Terhadap Masyarakat: Ustaz Rasul Bin Dahri (Perniagaan Jaha Bersaudara, Johor); and + Apa itu Ahmadiyah?: Mirza Bashiruddin, Mahmud Ahmad (Jemaat Islam Ahmadiah, Batu Caves). The banned book titles published in Indonesia are: + Petunjuk Membuat Azimat dan Benda Bertuah: Abd. Hamid Zahwan (CV.Aneka, Solo), + Islam Tanpa Syariat Menggali Universalitas Tradisi: Ziauddin Sardar (Penerbit Grafindo); + Ombak Hidup Mengalami Damai Di Mata Taufan - (Yayasan Isahi Nusantara, Jakarta), + The Passion of Christ Kesengsaraan Al-Masihi; Mujarobat Ilmu Kekebalan: Ahmad Toha, Abdul Ghoni (CV Bintang); + Menyoal Relevensi Sunnah Dalam Islam Modern: Daniel W. Brown, Jaziar Radianti (Penerbitan Mizan, Bandung); + Rahsia Manusia Menyingkap Ruh Ilahi: Syekh Nur ad-Din ar-Raniri (Pustaka Sufi, Yogyakarta); + Ikhtisar Tajul Muluk (Mahkota Raja): Abd.Hamid Zahwan (CV Aneka, Solo); + Pilihan Do’a Jaljalut Mengantisipasi Gejolak Zaman Modern: Muh. Rofi’.SI (CV Aneka, Solo); + Pengantar Psikologi Al-Quran Dimensi Keilmuan di balik Mushaf Utsmani: Dr Lukman Saksonro (PT Grafikatama Jaya); + One True God Risiko Sejarah Bertuhan Satu: Rodney Stark, Sadat Ismail (Penerbit Qalam,Yogyakarta); + Tasawuf Dalam Qur’an: Dr Mir Valiudin (Pustaka Firdaus, Jakarta); and + Wahdat Al-Adyan Dialog Pluralisme Agama: Fathimah Usman (LK iS Yogyakarta).

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To: FUBHO who wrote (8129)	6/6/2007 7:46:26 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	of 17566

Lucy Pin-Ups Banned by RAF (Offensive to Muslims and Feminists) ThisIsHampshire.net ^ \| Tuesday 5th June 2007 \| Jon Reeve thisishampshire.net Lucy pin-ups banned by RAF ROYAL Air Force chiefs have risked a bust-up with their pilots by forcing them to black out pictures of pin-ups painted on their planes - including Hampshire glamour girl Lucy Pinder. In the 1940s it was common to see the likes of Rita Hayworth and Jane Russell adorning the fronts of Lancaster bombers and flying fortresses setting off en route to their German targets. Countless more pictures of anonymous girls were splashed across aircraft, in poses almost as risque as their crews' missions were risky. Sixty years on, when British airmen fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan decided to bring the practice into the 21st century, one of their first choices was Lucy, from Winchester. But their plans were shot down before even getting off the ground - by politically correct bosses worried about offending female crew members and Muslim locals. Senior commanders got hot under the collar when they heard about the paintings, and immediately ordered that any drawings on Harrier jets be blacked-out to silhouettes only. RAF Strike Command feared that having too much flesh on display ran the risk of putting off female recruits, who could view the images as sexist. And in a country where many women wear full burkhas, there was also the worry that pictures offending local culture could spark a diplomatic incident. Concerned that even the outlines were too provocative, they have now ordered the images be removed completely. Saints fan Lucy is disappointed the troops weren't allowed to have their fun. Last November she visited Afghanistan with pal Michelle Marsh as part of a morale-boosting tour, and even signed one of the planes carrying her picture. She was shocked to hear of the enforced cover-up, saying she thought the pictures were "harmless fun". "It's very flattering, and it's nice that they get to do something that takes their minds off things for a while," the 23-year-old told the Daily Echo. "It's a shame they've got to change them to silhouettes. Rules are rules, but I don't think it's offensive. "It's just the way it goes these days. They're doing a very hard job out there and we should all appreciate it. "It's a very serious situation out there and it's a bit of frivolity, but it's just the lads having a bit of fun and light relief. "Anything that can cheer them up for a bit must be nice." Last night RAF bosses defended the ban as entirely appropriate, saying in a statement: "The Royal Air Force values and recognises the contribution of service personnel regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or social background. "To this end, the RAF promotes working in an environment that is free from harassment and where personnel are respected both for the contribution they can bring to the team and the value and potential they offer as individuals." 9:00am Tuesday 5th June 2007 By Jon Reeve

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To: GROUND ZERO™ who wrote (8101)	6/6/2007 8:11:49 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	of 17566

Where is Amnesty International on this? Terrorists Using Chlorine Car Bombs to Intimidate Iraqis American Forces Press Service ^ \| Jim Garamone defenselink.mil WASHINGTON, June 6, 2007 – Anyone who doubts that al Qaeda would use chemical, nuclear or biological weapons need only look at the terror group’s attacks in Iraq, Defense officials said. Al Qaeda and affiliated groups have used chlorine gas in attacks against civilians, Iraqi forces and coalition forces at least 15 times since October, according to U.S. officials in Baghdad. “Chlorine is used by terrorists with the intent to harm or kill large numbers of civilians,” an official said. “The attacks show that the terrorists are adaptable, but it reflects more on their maliciousness than their sophistication.” The first documented chlorine attack was Oct. 21, 2006, in Ramadi, a Multinational Force Iraq spokeswoman said. In that attack, terrorists drove a car bomb with 12 120 mm mortar shells and two 100-pound chlorine tanks. The attack wounded three Iraqi policemen and a civilian. The first attack that received media attention was at Taji, where terrorists remotely detonated a 5-ton truck packed with 100 pounds of high explosives and two 1-ton chlorine tanks. The attack killed one civilian and wounded 114 others. Other chlorine attacks occurred in Fallujah, Balad and Ramadi. The most recent attack was June 3 against Forward Operating Base Warhorse, in Diyala province. Again, a suicide car bomber launched the attack, and officials estimate it included two tanks of chlorine and 1,000 pounds of explosive. The cloud from the attack blew over Warhorse and sickened 65 servicemembers, Multinational Force Iraq officials said. All were examined and returned to duty. Officials in Baghdad cannot tell from their records if anyone has died from chlorine inhalation. A Multinational Force Iraq spokesman said there are anecdotal reports that while the blasts from the attacks have killed, few have died solely from the gas. “We hear that an old man and some babies may have been killed, but we can’t pin that down,” the spokesman said. “We have seen attempts made by insurgent forces – al Qaeda in particular – to use debilitating agents like chlorine in their (improvised explosive devices and car bombs) to cause casualties beyond just concussion and blast,” Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said. Whitman said the attacks have been of limited effectiveness, but that does not lessen concerns. “We continue to look at ways to prevent those materials from making their way to those who plant explosive devices,” he said. This is a difficult proposition because many chemicals, like chlorine, have legitimate civilian uses. Chlorine is used to purify water and in other industrial processes. Without getting into details that could jeopardize operational security, U.S. servicemembers have gear to protect them from such weapons, a Pentagon official said. So the terrorists aim the weapon at civilians in an effort to intimidate populations. “The car bombs themselves are designed to target innocent civilians,” Whitman said. “It reflects the brutality of the enemy we are facing and the total disregard of life to use such an indiscriminate nature.”

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To: FUBHO who wrote (8129)	6/6/2007 8:15:50 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	2 Recommendations of 17566

Document: Iran Caught Red-Handed Shipping Arms to Taliban The Blotter ^ \| 6-6-07 \| Brian Ross and Christopher Isham blogs.abcnews.com NATO officials say they have caught Iran red-handed, shipping heavy arms, C4 explosives and advanced roadside bombs to the Taliban for use against NATO forces, in what the officials say is a dramatic escalation of Iran's proxy war against the United States and Great Britain. "It is inconceivable that it is anyone other than the Iranian government that's doing it," said former White House counterterrorism official Richard Clarke, an ABC News consultant. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates stopped short earlier this week of blaming Iran, saying the U.S. did not have evidence "of the involvement of the Iranian government in support of the Taliban." But an analysis by a senior coalition official, obtained by the Blotter on ABCNews.com, concludes there is clear evidence of Iran's involvement. "This is part of a considered policy," says the analysis, "rather than the result of low-level corruption and weapons smuggling." Iran and the Taliban had been fierce enemies when the Taliban was in power in Afghanistan, and their apparent collaboration came as a surprise to some in the intelligence community. "I think their goal is to make it very clear that Iran has the capability to make life worse for the United States on a variety of fronts," said Seth Jones of the Rand Institute, "even if they have to do some business with a group that has historically been their enemy." The coalition analysis says munitions recovered in two Iranian convoys, on April 11 and May 3, had "clear indications that they originated in Iran. Some were identical to Iranian supplied goods previously discovered in Iraq." The April convoy was tracked from Iran into Helmand province and led a fierce firefight that destroyed one vehicle, according to the official analysis. A second vehicle was reportedly found to contain small arms ammunition, mortar rounds and more than 650 pounds of C4 demolition charges. A second convoy of two vehicles was spotted on May 3 and led to the capture of five occupants and the seizure of RPG-7mm rockets and more than 1,000 pounds of C4, the analysis says. Also among the munitions are components for the lethal EFPs, or explosive formed projectiles, the roadside bombs that U.S. officials say Iran has provided to Iraqi insurgents with deadly results. "These clearly have the hallmarks of the Iranian Revolution Guards' Quds force," said Jones. The coalition diplomatic message says the demolition charges "contained the same fake U.S. markings found on explosives recovered from insurgents operating in the Baghdad area." "We believe these intercepted munitions are part of a much bigger flow of support from Iran to the Taliban," the message says. The Taliban receives larger supplies of weapons through profits from opium dealing, officials say, but the Iranian presence could be significant. "It means the insurgency in Afghanistan is likely to be prolonged," said Jones. "It would be a much more potent force."

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To: no name chump who wrote (8088)	6/6/2007 8:24:07 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	of 17566

Sadly, honor killing remains common in the Middle East SIX weeks ago, another deplorable and degrading spectacle was staged in Iraq. This time the venue was not the usual centers of violence like Fallujah or Baghdad; it was the relatively peaceful northern Kurdish area of Iraq. A young girl of 17 years was stoned to death in the streets of Bashiqa for the crime of converting from her religion and marrying a man of her choice. After receiving assurances from her family that she would not be punished, she returned home to a face an irate family and neighbors who dragged her into the street and tortured her to death. And all through this the armed and uniformed police stood nearby watching the spectacle. The barbaric act was duly recorded by the spectators on their ubiquitous cell phone cameras. No sooner did the news hit the media that some of my readers and detractors wondered what kind of religion permits this kind of brutality. Their conclusions were both implicit and clear. But before we get carried away with "here is yet-another example of a religion gone crazy," let me emphasize that what happened in Bashiqa was not a religiously sanctioned punishment but the old tribal custom of reclaiming honor when someone, mostly women, violate the tribal code. Though at times it is presented as religiously sanctioned, the Qur'an does not prescribe it. The Old Testament on the other hand does sanction death for sex outside the marriage as well as for bestiality (Leviticus 20:10-16). The noted anthropologist Akbar Ahmad of the American University considers this a purely cultural and tribal phenomenon that has nothing to do with religion. The Kurdish girl in the center of the storm was not a Muslim. She belonged to the Kurdish Yazidi religious sect that practices a mixture of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity as well as Zoroastrian and Gnostic beliefs. The boy, also a Kurd, is from mainstream Sunni Islam. The dishonorable practice of honor killing has been a part of many diverse cultures and societies and is still practiced with varying frequency throughout the world. Every year, according to United Nations Population Fund, 5,000 women are sacrificed on the altar of family honor. The practice is common in patriarchal societies where women symbolize a family's or a man's honor and are thus required to uphold that honor. Any violation, infidelity, or any other act considered disgracing the family is valid enough reason to wash the stain with woman's blood and redeem the honor. Sometimes even rape victims are dealt with in this manner. The men are seldom, if ever, held to the same standard. The practice of honor killing is common in the Middle East and around the Mediterranean. It is also practiced in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Africa, and also in South America. The reasons and logic may vary in different societies but the end point is always to punish the woman. In the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, according to the daily Telegraph of London, one out of every 10 murders is an honor killing. In most countries there are laws against such practice, but in reality the government looks the other way. In Jordan, honor killing is part of the penal code so that murderers either get automatic immunity or a much reduced sentence. In Arab and Muslim countries it is the secular and moderate Muslims who have been clamoring against this practice and pleading for enforcement of existing laws against honor killings. The religious parties, on the other hand, have been either silent or have paid lip service to such proposals. Even in this country Muslim leaders have remained silent, and by their silence they give the erroneous impression that such barbarity is acceptable. This has led to a widely accepted belief that honor killing is exclusively a Muslim problem. There are wider implications when Muslim leaders in this country lurch from crisis to crisis instead of pursuing a proactive policy. There is what Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl, a professor of Law in UCLA and a prominent Islamic scholar calls the "anti-Muslim animus in the media" in this country. It requires time, effort, and willingness to present a coherent counterpoint. Instead most Muslim leaders and their mouthpieces in this country, the present day Neros, continue to happily play their religious lyres while the proverbial Rome burns in front of their eyes. Dr. S. Amjad Hussain is a Toledo surgeon whose column appears every other week in The Blade. toledoblade.com

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To: atm_prophet who wrote (8126)	6/6/2007 8:26:11 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	of 17566

German teachers' head scarf ban 'upheld' The Sydney Morning Herald ^ \| June 6, 2007 \| AP smh.com.au A court upheld a German state's ban on teachers wearing the Muslim head scarf in public schools, rejecting a woman's appeal against a decision not to employ her. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, is one of several regions that have introduced head scarf bans for teachers in recent years. The 28-year-old plaintiff had argued that the state's law was discriminatory and violated her religious freedom. However, the administrative court in Duesseldorf said regional law did not allow for religious statements that might infringe on the state's neutrality toward students and parents. Presiding judge Kurt Buechel argued that wearing a head scarf does to some extent constitute an expression of religious conviction. Authorities in Duesseldorf had refused to employ the teacher on the grounds that she was not prepared to go without a head scarf in classes. It was not immediately clear whether the teacher, whose name was not released, would appeal.

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