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Articles related to "Jihad"
Jihad is Not Holy War The Quran makes repeated use of two key words, Jihad (striving) and Qital (fighting). Their proper meaning is found in the pages of the Muslim Holy Book. jihad • holy war • terrorism • fighting in the cause of allah • terrorist
Crusade, Jihad, and Holy War Medieval Christian and Muslim ideas on Holy War, and their (mis)use today crusade • jihad • islam • christianity • west
A Moment of Clarity Syria has been put on notice by Israel for its continued support of terrorism. Israel struck back at the terror sponsors, in what is likely to be the first in a series of attacks on terrorist camps. terrorism • syria • assad • united • nations
Musharraf's Jihad The long awaited Vajpayee-Musharraf summit at Agra is over. In this column, we seek to understand General Musharraf’s agenda and the contribution of this summit to India Pakistan relations. agra summit
Somali Islamists Declare Jihad The Union of Islamic Courts continues to exert its influence over Somalia and has declared 'holy war' against Ethiopia, whom they accuse of meddling in domestic affairs. somalia • union of islamic courts • uic • buur hakaba • jihad
A Historical Reflection on Hatred This article provides links and sources to islamic doctrines and beliefs. islam • peace • jihad
Hide the Women and Children Terrorists often target women and children, while the nations that are targeted seek to protect women and children, regardless of who they are and where they are. This stark contrast cannot be underestimated. terrorist • women • children • israel • al qaeda
Terrorism: Politics By Other Means? Terrorism is the new political movement to get things done the way you want instead of using overt war or diplomacy to achieve your goals as a nation-state. state-supported terrorism • iran • libya • syria • government-supported terrorism
The Meat Grinder Violence is spiraling out of control and only the meat grinder is happy these days. violence • murder • suicide • martyr • jihad
The Real Threat To Terrorism - Part III Part 3 of the series on the real threat to terrorism rabin • terror • terrorism • netenyahu • plo
The World of the Crusaders (2): Medieval Islam An overview of the early days of Islam, up to the dawn of the crusades crusades • islam • muslims • arabs • turks
Trying to Be Normal A Week Later
No matter how much normalcy we try to foster, it is going to be a long time before the retort of a vehicle’s muffler, a wayward Metro announcement, or the silhouette against the rising sun of a man crouched on a building will not make our hearts skip the slightest of beats. terrorism • washington dc • pentagon • world trade centers • bombing
The Wahhabi Sect: Members of the Saudi royal family, and many other Saudis as well, are adherents of the Wahhabi cult, a fundamentalist sect of Islam. wahhabi sect • islam • saudi arabia • abd al-wahhab • ad dawa lil tawhid
Muslims Against Terror Muslims in Britain have called for a show of unity in the wake of the failed terrorist attacks. By not joining with them, we risk a disjointed society. muslim • terror • bombs • al-qaeda • doctor
10 and ½ COMMON MYTHS ABOUT MUSLIMS (in no particular order) So you've heard all the stuff there is to know about Islam and that lot calling themselves 'Moslems' ... but how sure are you that you have your facts right? muslim • hijab • jihad • war • terror
A Nation Restored - Part II The latest violence in Jersualem has sparked a crisis for the Palestinian leadership. Chairman Arafat has finally run out of rope and excuses. Either he must crush the extremists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, among others or he will be crushed by the Israelis who are seeking to eliminate the terrorism on its borders and infiltrating the bustling gathering places throughout the country. Arafat's next moves will be closely watched, because Palestinian statehood aspirations are at stake. statehood • arafat • terrorism • terror • suicide
Child Warriors Child warfare is a problem throughout the world's trouble spots, but it is particularly problematic in the Middle East. It starts real young in the Middle East. It shouldn't have to be like this. child • warfare • soldier • killing • congo
Cult of Violence The cult of violence perpetuates the violence between the Palestinians and Israelis. Neither side is willing, or capable, of breaking the cycle and moving towards a peaceful resolution. cult • violence • death • terrorism • palestinians
Equivalancies The world community continues to slam Israel for defending its citizens against terrorist activities when the real outcry should be against the Palestinian Authority for unleashing the bloodshed in the first place. israel • bloodshed • violence • equivalancy • arafat
Islam in Africa: A Brief Introduction This article gives a brief overview of the spread of Islam in Northern Africa. islam • muslim • conquest • jihad • trade
Terrorism: In the Name of Allah? <p>The terrorists who planned the September 11th attack on New York and Washington truly believe that they are the saviors of Islam -- and they find their justification in the Qur'an. terrorism • terrorist • moslem • muslim • islam
WHAT IS SECURITY? Security changes since Sep. 11 have not always been reasonable or effective. war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
A Thousand Splendid Suns A Thousand Splendid Suns is Khaled Hosseini's story of Mariam and Laila, wives of a tyrannical man, who live in a time of war and turmoil in the city of Kabul. khaled hosseini • the kite runner • afghanistan • kabul • books about afghanistan
Controlling Our Own Selves Spirituality is the study of the self--not the egoistic, selfish self, but the true self which is the soul. All spiritual leaders remind us of this important fact. t s eliot • oxymoron • holy war • jihad • struggle
Film Review: Saladin The Egyptian film "Saladin" is about one of Medieval History's greatest military leaders and the Crusaders' greatest Muslim enemy. saladin • salah ad din • salah ad-din • salah-ad-din • nasser
Islamic Art of Self Reflection According to the Quran there are three basic levels, or stages, to the human soul's spiritual growth; nafsi ammara, nafsi lawwama, and nafsi mutmainna. self reflection in islam • three stages in self (nafs) in islam • islamic spiritual growth • nafsi ammara • nafsi lawwama
The Consensus on Actions Religions are often blamed for much of the death and damage in our world but few people actually take the time to listen to what is really being said. religion • religious • teaching • war • disagreement
The War on Terror Six years after the attack on the twin towers, Islam is percieved as the most dangerous religion on our planet. This misconception stems directly from the War on terror. religion • war on terror • war • terror • terrorism
A Prayer For The Enlightenment Of Mankind My response to the shock and dismay of September 9th, 2001 mental health • mpd • did • recovery • 12 step
Solving Kashmir Pakistani President General Musharraf is due to visit India on July 14-16 for a summit with Prime Minister Vajpayee. Let’s look at the response this summit has generated. Whether it can make room for a possible solution to the Kashmir problem? In a previous article, we explored the nature of this problem. We now move further and explore what kind of positions different parties to this problem are stuck with and what solution can we look for. kashmir
911
OK, class, how many here ever thought of flying a loaded passenger jet into a skyscraper? Yes, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris of Columbine High School — Now let's not always see the same hands. new york • word trade center • september 11 • terrorism • middle east
Bill Mauldin Bill Mauldin was the most recognized cartoonist of World War II war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Burger Diplomacy: Part I This is the first in a three part series on dispelling some myths about globalization using the Corporation of McDonald's to explain the importance of globalization. mcdonald's • jack greenberg • thomas friedman • the lexus and olive tree • george cohen
Burger Diplomacy: Part II This is the second in a three part series on dispelling some myths about globalization using the Corporation of McDonald's to explain the importance of globalization. mcdonald's • jack greenberg • thomas friedman • the lexus and olive tree • george cohen
Burger Diplomacy: Part III This is the conclusion of a three part series on dispelling some myths about globalization using the Corporation of McDonald's to explain the importance of globalization. mcdonald's • jack greenberg • thomas friedman • the lexus and olive tree • george cohen
DEFINITIONS Definitions of some of the terms currently causing confusion in understanding the campaign in Iraq. accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
Fraudulent Heroes People who claim to be war heroes are much more numerous than you might think. Here's a look at the problem war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
High Tech Toys Discussing the merits and problems of hegh tech in the military. accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
MOBILIZATION How are units mobilized, and what comes after the war? accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
Smart Bombs vs Smart Bullets Are smart bombs effective in an anti terror war? war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
SNIPERS vs SHOOTERS The recent shooter in the D.C. area was a sniper by dictionary definition, but not by normal usage. war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Terrorist Operations Why are terrorists so successful? What can be done? war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
The Humble Helicopter A (very) short history ot the helicopter and rotary flight war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
THE NEW AMERICAN WAY OF WAR How America fights today. accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
The Turkish Army in 1854 With the power of the Janissaries shattered, the Army had undergone a radical shake-up. But had it been enough to make it a force to be reckoned with? turkish army • janissaries • bulgaria • bosnia • albania
Who's following the Army? Camp followers have a bad rap lately. What's the truth? war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
WHY NCOs? The position and function of Non Commissioned Officers in the military. accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force |
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