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Monthly Archives: June, 2013

Sunni Shia conflict and the ‘continuum’ of an ideology – by Shabana Syed

Sectarian conflict is not only tearing Muslim countries apart like Iraq and Pakistan but also brewing under the surface in London and European cities. Sunni and Shia groups view each … Continue reading

June 29, 2013 · 1 Comment

Attention All (Comet is Approaching Earth)

A Narration of Imam ALI (a.s.) that a Comet will approach Earth with astonishing tail and it will be as bright as the moon light and Imam ALI (a.s.) called … Continue reading

June 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Saudi Forces Hunt and Kill ‘Wanted’ Protester in Residential Area

According to netizen reports, Saudi Emergency Forces entered residential areas in the eastern city of Qatif over two nights and opened fire. An innocent bystander was killed on the first … Continue reading

June 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Mahdism, a revolutionary doctrine – By Syed Zafar Mehdi

Iran Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani told the recently held International Conference in Tehran that “a new Middle East is being formed as a result of the ongoing wave of Islamic … Continue reading

June 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

Egyptian Shiites Massacred in Giza

[WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES] Sheikh Hassan Shehata’s lifeless body being pulled into a police van. In an unparalleled event, four Shiite Muslims were killed by angry Salafists in Giza. At least … Continue reading

June 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

Angry mob kills at least 4 Shias in Giza village including leader in Egypt

Angry Mob Beating A Shiite in Zawya Abu Muslam village “Source:Hazem Barakat” An angry mob led by Salafist sheikhs torched and attacked houses of Shias in the small village of … Continue reading

June 24, 2013 · 1 Comment

A Sign of the Mahdi’s Return: Comet ISON in 2013?

A sign before the return of the Mahdi: “a star will appear in the East giving out as much light as the moon.” They [comets] are one of the most … Continue reading

June 24, 2013 · 2 Comments

Syria: 60 Shia Muslims massacred in rebel ‘cleansing’ of Hatla – by Fernande van Tets

  Up to sixty Shia Muslims have been killed in an attack by opposition fighters in the eastern Syrian town of Hatla. A video posted online on Tuesday, entitled “The … Continue reading

June 13, 2013 · 2 Comments

In a refined manner, Tarek Fatah continues to promote Salafist agenda in North American media

The recent events in Syria have proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the deep divide within Muslims. It has also made clear that Saudi Arabia and its Salafist Wahhabi … Continue reading

June 7, 2013 · 2 Comments

U.S. senator McCain pictured with Syrian rebel kidnapper: paper

BEIRUT (Reuters) – U.S. Senator John McCain was photographed during a trip to Syria with a man implicated in the kidnapping by Syrian rebels of 11 Lebanese Shi’ite pilgrims a … Continue reading

June 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Indonesia: Shia clerics call on House to end Sampang persecution

  (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) – Members of the country’s Shia community met with leaders of the House of Representatives on Tuesday to air their grievances over the plight of … Continue reading

June 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Indonesia religious award angers rights groups

NEW YORK (AP) – Indonesia’s president is receiving an award for promoting religious freedom from a New York-based foundation, prompting anger from human rights groups that say the country is … Continue reading

June 1, 2013 · Leave a comment