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Month: October 2006

An Open Letter to the Pope

An Open Letter to the Pope

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as-salamu ‘alaykum, Islamica Magazine have published an open letter to the pope: Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI In an unprecedented move, an Open Letter signed by 38 leading Muslim religious scholars and leaders around the world will be sent to Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 15, 2006. The letter, which is the first of its kind in several centuries, was a collaborative effort signed by such prominent figures as the Grand Muftis of Egypt, Russia, Bosnia, Croatia,…

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Actor Stephen Berkoff defends the Niqab

Actor Stephen Berkoff defends the Niqab

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as-salamu ‘alaykum, Actor Stephen Berkoff who generally plays baddies in movies (bad guy in Beverly Hills Cop) in a letter to the Independent defends the niqab: Veil puts fashion slaves to shame Sir: Oh dear, what a huge palaver about the Muslim veil. For everyone, it touches some little flame of anxiety. For Jack Straw it concerns his ability to read the mind on the human face. Can the voice alone not carry infinite shades of meaning? Was poor blind…

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BBC Radio 4: Unveiled documentary by Fareena Alam

BBC Radio 4: Unveiled documentary by Fareena Alam

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as-salamu ‘alaykum, Fareena Alam Editor of Q-News visits Blackburn, Jack Straw’s parliamentary constituency, to talk to Muslims and non-Muslims about the issue of the veil. This is an excellent piece of journalism, well done Fareena. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/unveiled/ wa’as-salam Mas’ud www.masud.co.uk