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Starter Joined: 25 June 2006 Location: Malaysia Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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I am a Muslim from Malaysia and I am interested to share experiences with other nationals from all over the world about Islam.
I am also involved with the Blind in my country. If anyonw who would like to lend a hand to help, may contact me. |
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amah
Moderator Group Female Joined: 18 March 2006 Status: Offline Points: 1334 |
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Greetings,
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Allah is Sufficient as a Walee (Protector) and Allah is Sufficient as a Naseer (Helper).
(Surah An-Nisa, Chapter #4, Verse #45) |
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Mishmish
Senior Member Joined: 01 November 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1694 |
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Welcome to the Forum. We hope that it will be a good learning experience. Peace |
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It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. (The Little Prince)
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Craig Scott Abe
Starter Joined: 21 June 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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( The winds of war or a probable peace )   ; The extended forecast for the Middle East is Turkey may be enough of a dissuader to both Syrian and Iranian armor and ground forces could seek to cross Afghanistan will also change as a theater of The American ground force insufficiency, in my A world summit for Middle East peace, if convened in I belive if Russia or China would host such a summit.Perhaps if this summit were jointly hosted by these two great nations the world community would understand the gravity of our current situation, the Middle East lacks a BALANCE OF POWER! Why is Israel not being held accountable for their nuclear toy box, while Iran is under the international microscope for their nuclear ambitions? For example, look at Israel's avoidance of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and other international agreements on matters of nuclear energy, technology, materials, facilities, and weapons, and at the same time, is proceeding forward in her pursuit for development and acquisition of materials by any means necessary for the purpose of weapons development. She has surpassed other members of the nuclear club, both in capability and volume, and in sophistication in her varied weapons systems, both in the range of these delivery systems as well as lethality of their yield potential. These devices number more than several hundred, the most ominous being her neutron bombs, a developing nuclear submarine fleet, the Nautalis and Thell Laser Systems, and atomic mines and cannons. That does not even include Israel's other programs in the biological and chemical arenas. Much has been authored on these matters from very reliable sources from inside the Israeli nuclear and defense lair. The contradiction between the international community's positions on the Iranian nuclear ambitions and Israel's policy of nuclear ambiguity is reckless and obsolete. It is perceived as an arrogant posture, and is counter-productive to peace. Unfortunately Israel is a nuclear state. Partiality shown toward one state over others in the international realm amongst the great powers has become a game of favors and privilege and is similar to the child's game of "Mother, May I". Israel has slipped through the net of the International Atomic Energy Agency's inspections and scrutiny due to the influence of those nations having mutual objectives. Pressures are truly rising in the Middle East. The stakes are very high, yet the international community lacks the political maturity to meet these issues with real solutions, even though the risks in not doing so, more than likely will result in a war, economic or ecological crisis or all three. The stakes are too high to ignore the situation. If it is not addressed, there will be catastrophic reverbations. The answer should be the establishment of a nuclear-free zone from north Africa to the Pakistani frontier with the inclusion of Israel under a NATO umbrella of protection and eventual incorporation as a full partner. There should be an inventory taken of the nuclear assets of the Israeli program. Command and control should be dually managed by both Israeli and NATO personnel until the arsenal is scaled down to point 0. A verifiable regional cooperation treaty on such matters should be established. Given the political stale mate in the gulf region over Iraq and its occupation by American and coalition forces and the counter by various factions internal and external insurgents/fighters both religious and political there is a possible mechanism for altering this quagmire. Shortly after the coming installment of the new coalition government this mechanism should be implemented. The process would be carried out by Coalition forces having a phased withdrawal by various numbers being equaled by an introduction of local Arab forces into Iraq. For example, 20,000-50,000 troops being withdrawn by American forces, that being matched by the introduction of local regional Arab forces into the American role over an agreed time frame to the point where there would be no longer any American or allied forces in Iraq. This process would be best negotiated through the Arab league and regional powers; Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and other gulf states. This would bring greater coorperation amongst the Arab peoples and it would accelerate political normalization within Iraq and the region. Deployment of troops would be determined by tactical officers. The process when completed would be a true test of the newly erected Iraqi infrastructure and political frame work. In concluding the process it would give the Iraqi people the opportunity to demonstrate a new collective national resolve and fulfillment of their aspiration. This would allow the American people to begin to have closure over this very contentious time. ( The Israeli Palestinian compromise ) After giving this much thought, and after examining this complex issue from all conceivable angles, these are my conclusions and suggestions. Given the recent warming in relations and voting in the Israeli Parliament or Knesset toward the eventual withdrawal of forces from the occupied territories, there are issues that would further the peace process. The primary concern of the Israelis is security, given the recent negative vote in the world court at The Hague on the Israeli security fence. There is a counter to that position. In areas where the wall has been erected, the acts of violence and bombing have shown a dramatic reduction in occurrences. The Israelis should be allowed to complete the security wall, and in exchange, the Palestinians should be allowed to have a secure overland egress similar to a walled expressway connecting the West Bank to the Gaza Strip. I would like to recommend that the Gaza Strips access point should begin at Bayt, continuing through Israel, and ending at Idriah on the West Bank. The access could be segmented into sections of underground tunnels and walled, above-ground overpasses, much like our modern day freeways. The walls denying visibility will offer greater security and ease on both sides of the issue. The segments of underground tunnels and above ground over passes will give variation so this project will not physically or topographically sever Israel into portions, North and South, but rather become only slight interruptions. This would also heighten mutual security for both states. The length of segments from tunnel to raised, walled highway could be determined by the concerned parties, technical, military and political, etc. This plan would not entirely disrupt the overall land expanse from border to border of the Gaza Strip to the West Bank. The distance from Bayt Gaza to Idriah on the West Bank is approximately twenty-five miles or forty kilometers. Professional advisors must give qualified opinions and decisions, which should be based on sound judgment for all the parties' benefit. This would be the beginning of meeting physical realities in a practical way. NATO should be brought in as a security umbrella over Israel and Palestine, depressurizing the Golan Heights, which Israel presently occupies. If NATO forces were to be placed along the Lebanese and Syrian frontiers after an Israeli pullout, then the Golan Heights could be overseen by a regional super-national water and irrigation authority, preferably chaired by a neutral nation such as Finland, or Sweden, etc. The majority of land area could be considered a land reserve or trust, as this is a primary water source as well a strategic military vantage. &nbs p; &nbs p; &nbs p; &nbs p; &nbs p; &nbs p; &nbs p; &nbs p; &nbs p; &nbs p; Given the turbulent past and the contention between the three major area religions, the future of Jerusalem should be decided by referendum, sponsored by the UN General Assembly, and to ensure fairness, international observers should be on the ground to oversee the vote. The heart of the issue is sovereignty, who shall govern, and how Jerusalem shall be ruled. All sides want to control and possess Jerusalem; the matter should be decided by the ballot. One option for the residents would be dual citizenship based on native culture, either Palestinian or Israeli. Both peoples want Jerusalem as their capital; Jerusalem itself could become a confederated municipality of both Israel and Palestine with a unique status. Its governmental structure could also be dually managed. Perhaps Jerusalem's populace could choose independence and opt for full membership in the UN General Assembly as an international municipality as a city-state, similar to other small nations and entities. NATO could be a stabilizing force politically as well as militarily. Given the apprehensions of the numerically superior Arabs and the advanced and highly This could have a far-reaching effect in countering increasing militarism in Southwest Asia. It could also lead to a greater international peace and a new direction for NATO. I believe lives can be saved and enriched. Our origins are from a common root and our destinies will be shared, as we are members of the same extended family of man, and are children of the one true God! Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Craig Scott Aberle Tel-(763)428-3988
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herjihad
Senior Member Joined: 26 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2473 |
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Bismillah, Welcome! Peace! |
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Al-Hamdulillah (From a Married Muslimah) La Howla Wa La Quwata Illa BiLLah - There is no Effort or Power except with Allah's Will.
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Angela
Senior Member Joined: 11 July 2005 Status: Offline Points: 2555 |
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Anti is short for Anti-Mormon. There are people who make a whole profession to go to Mormon events, conferences and pagents and protest. They develop websites and write books to prove our Church false. An Anti is just someone who goes out of their way to break down our faith and contend with us over our right to exist. Generally, the are horrible, nasty people.
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B.H.
Senior Member Joined: 11 June 2006 Status: Offline Points: 116 |
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What is an "anti" in the Latter Day Saint church? It is a term used in the Church of Christ (non-Mormon Campbellite) for people who think Sunday School is a sin, supporting orphan homes out of the church treasury is a sin, and a few other quirky ideas not mentioned.
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LDS Patriot
Starter Joined: 24 May 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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No "george", that I can assure you. I've been active on many forums for years, even hosted a few, and have my own blog, but this is my first time here. I'm just trying to learn about Islam from a believers point of view. In the last 45 days I read four neutral-to-pro books on Islam, read selected chapters of another 12+ books, visited many pro-Islamic sites, and got some questions / criticisms / concerns about Islam and I've come here to get the believers take on things. |
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