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Joe Biden: "Bush' Nazi Appeaser Comment Bullshit" - ^Jesus, you're right! All this time I thought we were talking about humans with free will whose behavior can be influenced by policies and events, and not insentient objects made in a textile mill in... read more by kronosposeidon

Islamica
by gwaan

This collective is dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of Islamic culture - from the Moorish heritage of Andalusia to the Sufi traditions of China. It is a place for celebrating the languages, cultures, traditions, musics, and arts of all Islamic peoples. It hopes to show the other side of Islamic countries like Iran, Palestine, Syria, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia - the side rarely shown by Western media. It also aims to dispel the oft-repeated myth of a 'clash of civilizations' and expose those in politics and media who cultivate this myth in order to achieve certain political objectives. Finally, it is a place for discussing the key theological, social, and political issues which dominate the Islamic world: Palestine, Iraq, Chechnya, Kashmir, US foreign policy, British foreign policy, imperialism, democracy, sectarianism, 'terrorism', oil, the Islamic state, Islamic law - interpretation and legal authority, women's rights, minorities' rights, Islamic identity in the West, the public image of Islam, the future of Islam.

From time to time I'll post some important news stories from/concerning the Islamic world which will appear in the comments section of the collective.

If you are interested in joining - and I haven't already invited you - then leave a comment on my page.


Joe Biden: "Bush' Nazi Appeaser Comment Bullshit"
published by uhohzombies 9 hours 12 minutes 33 seconds ago • 314 views
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“He [George W. Bush] is the guy who has weakened us,” he said. “He has increased the number of terrorists in the world. It is his policies that have produced this vulnerability that the U.S. has. It’s his [own] intelligence community [that] has pointed this out, not me.”

So What Are Arab Women Up To?
published by Farhad2000 1 day 20 hours 55 minutes ago • 204 views
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What are Arab women up to? Well, every day they're making bold choices. Their participation in the workforce is increasing, and the fields that they are going into are sometimes even groundbreaking...

Obama faces racism in West Virginia
published by RedSky 1 day 21 hours 10 minutes ago • 1802 views
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"Many blue collar Democrats are not ready for a black President." tinyurl.com/4vu7r5 Comedy is for the laughable excuses provided by the way and for the values-over-substance decision making in action.

Fox News Propaganda against Iran
published by guitarwolf 2 days 2 hours 59 minutes ago • 385 views
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The practice of propaganda to promote imperialism.

Colbert interviews Noah Feldman
published by jwray 3 days 21 hours 48 minutes ago • 460 views
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Sam Harris vs Bill O'reilly on religion in 2004
published by gwiz665 4 days 16 hours 54 minutes ago • 596 views
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McCain's "Spiritual Guide" Wants America to Destroy Islam
published by Fedquip 5 days 16 hours 22 minutes ago • 873 views
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Lets watch the Media ignore this one... ..oh right, he's not black. From Brave New Films

Wednesday Morning Club - Women in Islam
published by Tofumar 1 week 3 days ago • 394 views
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January 17, 2008 - Wednesday Morning Club presents, "Women in Islam". Moderator: Janet Levy. Speakers: Wafa Sultan, Nonie Darwish, Rosine Ghawji and Cyrus Nowrasteh. For those who are wondering, the... more inside

Baby Toss 2008!
published by Kevlar 1 week 5 days ago • 455 views
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Maharastra, India: Muslim and Hindu families gather each year for a 500-year-old ritual to ensure the health of their newborn children. And just how is their health ensured, you ask? Watch, and enjoy. Or shake your head in amazement; either one works.

Flags 'R Us (Burning Flags - Subtitled and Uncencored)
published by Zonbie 1 week 6 days ago • 360 views
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Flag Burning Business: An Upcoming Enterprise In Phalaestine from a german comedy show, includes subtitles :)


The Iran Hillary/McCain Would Rather You Not See
published by dystopianfuturetoday 2 weeks 3 days ago • 653 views
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As McCain and Hillary talk of 'totally obliterating' our Iranian brothers and sisters, let's take a deep breath and a step back to reflect on our shared humanity. Will we ever take our country back... more inside

Muslim Scientist - Scientific PROOF Mecca is Center of World
published by Raigen 2 weeks 3 days ago • 817 views
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Snippets: 1) Earth's gravity is less powerful at Mecca. 2) An "infinite amount of shortwave radiation" emits entirely from Mecca into the outer reaches of interstellar space. 3) A compass will not... more inside

Mohammad Al Husayan - Mawlay
published by Farhad2000 3 weeks ago • 336 views
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This is considered the most beautiful Nasheed ever created. A Nasheed is an Islamic-oriented song. Traditionally, it is sung a cappella, accompanied only by a daff. This musical style is used because... more inside

Call to prayer in Mecca
published by Farhad2000 3 weeks 1 day ago • 312 views
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Mesmerizing footage of call to prayer in the Holy City of Mecca, the holiest place for all Muslims.

Iran's Billion Dollar Underground Art Gallery ( 2 mins.)
published by critttter 3 weeks 3 days ago • 460 views
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The collection was supposed to be a gift to the Iranian people. It was assembled by the Shah of Iran and his wife using public funds during the oil boom of the 1970s. Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Art... more inside