Congratulations to the new Chief Rabbi
Congratulations to Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis on your appointment. May Allah support you in your new role and help all who strive for Unity. Paul Salahuddin Armstrong The Association of British Muslims Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis calls for 'real unity' in Britain: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23915280
Russian naval facility in Tartus, Syria
The Russian naval facility in Tartus refers to a military installation of the Russian Navy located in the port of the city of Tartus, Syria. Russian official usage classifies the installation as a Material-Technical Support Point (Russian: Пункт материально-технического обеспечения, ПМТО) and not a "base". Tartus is the last Russian military facility outside the former…Read more Russian naval facility in Tartus, Syria
How to stop the killing in Syria?
The question is being asked: Without military intervention, how are we going to stop the killing of civilians in Syria? Whatever world leaders decide to do, the frightful situation in Syria is certainly not going to be easy to resolve. While it's true, civilians are already being killed, airstrikes will certainly kill more and are…Read more How to stop the killing in Syria?
No War With Syria
I'm deeply concerned about the frightful situation in Syria. Nevertheless I do not believe racing into yet another war is the answer. Wars are easy to start, but incredibly difficult to finish. Then there's the rebuilding afterwards. Are Iraq and Afghanistan really in any better shape after years of conflict? The consequences of which all…Read more No War With Syria
What is Real?
Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, is reported in hadith to have prophesied the emergence of someone he referred to as the "dajjal". The meaning of the word 'dajjal' comes from the Arabic expression "dajjala al-ba'eer (he smeared the camel)", referring to a practice where dishonest traders used to cover a sick camel with tar…Read more What is Real?
Who Asks: R u a Jew?
Received a message in the inbox of my Facebook page on Friday which asked, "R u a Jew?". Seriously, who asks that? Anyone who knows me or has been monitoring my activities, would know of my faith, my work and have some idea about what I believe, but that is by the by. I must…Read more Who Asks: R u a Jew?
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