Lahoud Holds His Ground

I really do like Lebanese President Emile Lahoud. He has stood up for the Resistance and has constantly balked at the ruling party and feverishly opposes US and French intervention in Lebanon. The ruling party, which is now unconstitutional since the Shia ministers and their allies stepped down, has been trying to get him to abdicate power but that wont happen anytime soon. His term ends in November of 2007.

Also Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa has failed to reach a compromise. I think its because in the end of the day the Arab League holds no weight and the people and the governments of the region do not trust it. Its a very weak organization and really you cant expect too much when its leading members are a bunch of dictators like Abdullah of Jordan and the Land of Hijaz [I refuse to call it Saudi Arabia because it is named after the ruling family which in theory owns all the land] as well of Mubarek of Egypt who has been in power since 1981. If only we had more Lahouds as leaders. Where would the the Arab and Muslim world be?

People's Revolt in Lebanon

A great article for the average individual who knows little about Lebanon.

Uproar over Shia Books In Sudan

Its just a book. If your that scared of what is contains than by Allah please go follow Buddha [sarcasm]. Islam taught us to read and comprehend everything that is put forth to you.

Also these guys should really start caring more about what is happening in Darfur.

Here is the Al-Jazeera article.

ABC News Interview with Iranian FM

"For the first time after 60 years they have failed in their policies and their army could not get and reach to the targets which they have planned in their recent aggression against the Lebanon. And the people in the region understood that, the only want against this regime is resistance. And this is one of the new element which have raised in the Middle East, you know, situation."

"Arab Moderates" Meet with Israelis

Angry Arab provides documentation that really puts into question the denial of the meeting between "Arab Moderates" and the Israelis in Egypt.

Also here is an article from al-Manar TV.

Ahmedinejad Blasts US and Britain

"It is 27 years that the US and Britain have stood against our nation to stop national progress but they failed."
Saddam's defeat during eight years of imposed war (1980-1988) is a good example to the US hostility to Iranian nation, he pointed out.

Robert Fisk

Robert Fisk really put on a show. I had never heard him speak before but let me tell you he knows what he is talking about. I disagree with him about a number of things and I will discuss them in a future post. The event went like this;

Speech - Audio to be available soon, video in a week or so.

Film about Syrians leaving Lebanon - I am writing to him to get a copy.

Q&A Session - Audio and video available asap.

Rabbi Cohen at the Iranian Holocaust Conference

The US media has labeled the conference the "Holocaust Denial Conference." Than what is Rabbi Cohen who believes the Holocaust happened doing there.

Bush and Co. Hypocrisy

Lets take a country to the UN Security Council for not possessing nukes but not hold the other accountable for having 200-300 nukes because its our ally.

"Iranian U.N. Ambassador Javad Zarif wrote to the 15-nation U.N. body after Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, in a German TV interview, implied for the first time that his country had nuclear weapons."

Abizaid Get Axed

I wonder why he got axed. Oh you see he challenged some guy named George Bush. Usually you get axed or are forced to resign when that happens.

Crazy Holy Warriors

Whenever i read the term that titles this post I think of those crazy Wahabis who attack innocent civilians on the streets and marketplaces of Iraq. Actually this article refers to the Crazy Holy Warriors in the USA; the right-wing Evangelicals and there plans for regime change in Iran. After the catastrophe they got us into in Iraq I hope no one takes these guys seriously. Unfortunately, Bush and Co. still do. May Allah help us all.

Fisk Interview

Today Robert Fisk will be at my University. I have a few questions to ask him and hopefully i'll report back on what happens. Check out this recent interview from New America Media

Muslim Unity

Now more than ever with the US, Britain and their Mideast lapdogs pushing for civil war in Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine we need Muslim Unity. Watch this clip from Iranian Leader Sayid Ali Khamenei.

Female Leader in Hizballah

She raises some really good points. Would like to see the March 14th forces produce a quality female leader like that.

FEMALE HEZBOLLAH IDEOLOGUE VOWS DEFIANCE

Shia Death Squads

I'm no expert on whats happening on the ground in Iraq. There is just too much confusion and accusations flying all over the place. Regarding the Shia Death squads I found this interesting article.

Iraqi Shi'ite death squad leader speaks

If what he says in the article is how he operates I wouldnt blame them for going after the terrorists and Wahabi's because the government is not protecting the innocent Shia. But frankly I highly doubt that is the case.

White House Stifles Dissent

As we have seen in the past, the White House is once again in the headlines for stifling debate on a very important issue.

The Iraq Study Group came out with its recommendations recently, of which one of the most important I believe is opening up channels of dialogue with the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria. This goes a long way in bringing sensitive issues between the two countries to the table. It is my firm belief that if this happens the chances of war are minimized and the chicken hawks in the Bush White House lose all clout in starting a war.

Since the Bush Administration wants none of that and unfortunately seems hell bent on confronting Iran militarily while maintaining its stubbornness it is no surprise that I read this article in the International Herald Tribune.

Purpose

Asalaamu Alaikum [May the Peace of Allah, The Most High, Be Upon You]

This blog is the culmination of constant pondering into creating an online media that discusses issues in the Muslim World in general, and in the Shia World in specific. Inshallah this will allow myself and others come to a critical understanding of what is happening in this fast changing world.

Six years ago before the 9/11 attacks nobody cared about Islam and Muslims and even though there was discrimination and islamophobia no one could have imagined it would come to this. But my how things have changed.

Before Iraq who knew the difference between Shia and Sunni. Its amazing how the will of Allah creates conditions for all those who are ignorant of this great faith to hear and question. Albeit it may not be in the best of contexts in hearing about militias and Al-Qaeda but in the end everyone must judge for themselves and truly go through a process of self struggle, oh I mean jihad, in understanding the greatest faith the world has ever known.