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  And The Next Sheikh Will Be !!??

  It has been hours since the death of Sheikh Sayyid Tantawy and yet the rumors mills did not stop on who will replace the late sheikh who holds the highest religious position in the Sunni Islamic world... Posted Mar 10 2010, 05:51 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, middle east, citizen Journalism, Islam, politics, Democracy, Religion, mideast, National, Follow Up, Al Azhar, Islamic world, Sheikh Tantawy, Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayib, Sheikh Ali Goma'a

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  Restoring Maimonides

  The news of restoring and re-inaugurating Maimonides synagogue are making the headlines around the world these days , the synagogue from one year ago was in a terrible status if you remember and the NDP... Posted Mar 09 2010, 06:45 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, Palestine, society, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, Photos, Israel, history, Culture, politics, Religion, mideast, National, Follow Up, Religions, Cairo, Farouk Hosni, Minorities, Jerusalem, Zahi Hawas, Maimonides

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  Breaking News : RIP Sayyid Tantawy

  It has just announced from few minutes ago that Sheikh Sayyid Tantawy of Al Azhar has passed away in KSA. Late Tantawy died after a heart attack. He was there to receive an award. May Allah bless his soul... Posted Mar 09 2010, 05:22 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: citizen Journalism, Islam, politics, Religion, National, Egyptian Faces, breaking News

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  State Council Gentlemen Only Lady Justice Forbidden Club

  Is not it strange that Justice always pictured as a lady all over the world where as the State council judges believe that women should not be judges in the state council !!?? Is not it strange that many... Posted Mar 08 2010, 03:40 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, Egypt, society, middle east, Women, citizen Journalism, Democracy, Religion, mideast, National, Justice, state council

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  Netanyahu Re-igniting Religious War in the Holy Land

  By Dr. Elias Akleh* - Sabbah Report Netanyahu’s late decision to include the Islamic Ibrahimi Mosque in Al-Khalil (Hebron) and Bilal Mosque in Bethlehem to the so-called “Israeli list of national... Posted Mar 07 2010, 09:41 PM by INTIFADA Filed under: Palestine, Israel, Islam, Religion, Zionism, West Bank, terrorist, Palestinians, Muslims, Jews, Hebron, war crimes, Mahmoud Abbas, Jewish, NEWS & POLITICS, settlements, Baruch Goldstein, Netanyahu, heritage, Al-Aqsa, al-khalil, Zionism. Tagged Abu Rudeina, Sheikh Jarah, Ibrahimi Mosque

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  The Case for Islam Awareness

  In my previous post I outlined the argument of one of the delegates for enhanced awareness of Islam in the US – demystifying the unknown, you might say. Undoubtedly, this should be a global movement... Posted Mar 07 2010, 04:47 AM by Caledoniyya Filed under: Islam, Culture, Religion, USA, Americas

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  Lower thy Gaze… and Thy Inaccuracies Too

  Wearing a headscarf, I do not feel militant, oppressed or ignorant; quite the contrary, I feel honored, proud and strong to be resembling the noblest of women in history, from Mary the Mother of Jesus... Posted Mar 06 2010, 06:14 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Islam, Religion, hijab, 7iber, Modernity, Opinions | أراء, Featured | قصص مختارة, Headline | المقال الرئيسي, Society | اجتماعيات

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  Boga and Other Loves

  Today marked the end of the conference and the prospect of a morning passed in bed later than 06:30. Of course, Sod’s Law dictates that for the next two weeks – when I shall be free to arise... Posted Mar 05 2010, 02:36 PM by Caledoniyya Filed under: middle east, Islam, Religion, Travel, africa, Tunisia, Imagery, Frivolities & Miscellaeny, Layla, Tunis

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  In Memory of the Greatest Man In History

  Our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) the man who brought peace and delivered the Greatest message of Islam ........ I’ve always and will always thank Allah for being a Muslim; it is a bless to be a part of Ummet... Posted Feb 26 2010, 12:21 AM by My Own World Filed under: Religion, Greetings

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  What I gave up for Lent

  Apparently I work with many religious people at my current client, because they keep telling me what they gave up for Lent. Smoking, eating, sex, whatever. I smile and tell them that I gave up murder-for... Posted Feb 24 2010, 03:43 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Religion

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  في الدور السفلي

  بقلم يارا شعبان يا لنا من تعساء، نُودِع بعضاً من أنفسنا في دموع من نحب، ومهما أدركنا أن الموت زائر لا محالة، فإن هبوبه ما يزال يأخذ من أفئدتنا قطعته المفضلة. ويبقى الزمن هو العدو والصديق معاً، نحاربه ونصلي... Posted Feb 20 2010, 10:04 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Religion, عادات, تقاليد, Featured | قصص مختارة, Headline | المقال الرئيسي, Society | اجتماعيات, عزاء

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  The Fall of Ibn Rushd School of Thought

  Written by Farida Farouk أبو الوليد محمد بن احمد بن رشد Ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes, was one of the best Islamic philosophers. He became known in both the East and West as a commentator and explanations... Posted Feb 20 2010, 07:30 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Islam, Religion, Opinions | أراء, Society | اجتماعيات, islamic philosophy, Mohamed ibn-Abdul Wahab, أبو الوليد محمد بن احمد بن رشد, ibn rushd, ibn hanbal

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  Breaking News : Something Wrong At The Adly Synagogue in Down Town

  Image by dlisbona via Flickr According to several eye witnesses there is something wrong at the Synagogue at Adly Street in Cairo. There are different versions of stories ; some said that there was an... Posted Feb 20 2010, 04:07 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, society, Religion, Minorities, breaking News

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  Falling Behind: Religion and Education in the Arab World

  Photo by swamibu. Written by Farida. There are several political, social and cultural factors, which stand in the way of Arab societies from reaching the level of development in the industrialized world... Posted Feb 15 2010, 09:28 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Arab World, Democracy, Religion, education, Political, Modernity, Opinions | أراء, Society | اجتماعيات, arab human development report

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  Over His Dead Body

  Israel wanted  Hassan Shehata to train its lousy football team "I swear if they get the Brazil's national team coach ,they will continue to be lousy" and the man refused the offer very... Posted Feb 15 2010, 04:11 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, Israel, Islam, politics, Religion, mideast, National, FOOTBALL, Press, Peace, Sports, Soccer, Egyptian Faces, 1967, Hassan Shehata, Mido

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  The Best News Photo in Egypt For Year 2009

  The best news photo in Egypt for year 2009 is the photo that was censored last year , the photo of Sheikh Al Azhar pulling the Niqab of a little girl. The snap shot was taken by Alaa Mohamed who works... Posted Feb 14 2010, 10:05 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, society, middle east, media, Women, citizen Journalism, Photos, Islam, Culture, Democracy, Religion, mideast, National, Photography, 2009, contest, niqab, Sheikh Al Azhar

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  What Islam You Are Speaking About !!

  So Eric Besson , the French immigration minister who fights the Niqab has denied converting to Islam after the reports claiming that he was going to convert in Tunisia. Why would tabloids claim such a... Posted Feb 11 2010, 07:55 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: society, media, Women, Islam, Arab, politics, Religion, America, Europe

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  An Unheard Voice in the Holy Land

  Interview With Patriach Twal of Jerusalem JERUSALEM, FEB. 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Although Christian Arabs make up a small minority in the Holy Land, they could be an important bridge in the conflict that... Posted Feb 10 2010, 11:57 AM by INTIFADA Filed under: Israel, Religion, Palestinians, Jerusalem, NEWS & POLITICS, Christians, Latin Patriarch, christian arabs, Interview with Patriarch, a unheard Voice in the Holy Land, Israel's separation wall, Catholic Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Patriarch Fouad Twal

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  Our right to draw a red line!!

  Everyone round the world regardless of their identity cherish some conviction; whether it was spiritual, religious or culture. And everyone has the right to stand up for others’ attacks towards their... Posted Feb 08 2010, 06:08 AM by Breath notes Filed under: Religion, people, faith, RedLine, Honesty, I breathe..., false freedom

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  إكتشفت إنّو

  حقيقة إنو الفيلم بينتهي بنهاية سعيدة بمجرد إنه النصاب أو الفاسد ينفضح* بالإعلام أو على الملأ بشكل عام.. موجودة بس بالأفلام.. *بغض النظر عن كون الفضيحة مظبوطة أو لأ Read More... Posted Feb 07 2010, 02:15 PM by lebanese nightS Filed under: society, politics, Religion, Lebanon, إكتشاف

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  Pro-Life Lobby in Super Bowl XLIV Slot

  I could expound on the following story for days, but time being about as rare as empathy from an pro-life group for a pregnant rape victim, I shall keep it short. The crux of the story rests in the deployment... Posted Feb 06 2010, 09:14 AM by Caledoniyya Filed under: Women, Culture, Religion, feminism, Americas, Frivolities & Miscellaeny, Womyn, pro-choice, abortion

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  Follow Ups : Samih Is Not In To The Independent

  Samih Sawiris has denied the reports that he is going to acquire The Independent newspaper with Russian Lebedev according to news reports from Cairo.Of course most Egyptian newspapers today are speaking... Posted Feb 03 2010, 05:31 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, society, media, citizen Journalism, Religion, Follow Up, Economy, Sports, charity, The Language of number

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  Muslim Inventions That Shaped The World

  I am so happy to know that there is an exhibition in London celebrating the Muslim invention s showing young generations of how really Muslims contributed to world civilization. I really would like my... Posted Feb 03 2010, 03:51 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Islam, history, Culture, international, Religion, Geek

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  Where Is The Ham ??

  Maison Thomas restaurant is from the very few restaurants in Egypt that include ham in its menu. If you have their menu you will find there are ham sandwiches and Pizzas, Tarek El-Sharif was smart when... Posted Feb 03 2010, 12:42 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, society, middle east, citizen Journalism, Islam, Religion, mideast, National, food, Cairo, Pizza, Egyptian Life, Maison Thomas, Ham, Otlob.com, restuarants

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  A Note on Judeo-Islamic Relations

  Because it hasn’t always been bad. For example, in Tunisia during the 19th century mixed faith communities would make pacts of protection in case of conflicts or feuds: In times of danger [...] each... Posted Feb 02 2010, 11:55 AM by Caledoniyya Filed under: Islam, Religion, africa, Tunisia, note-to-self, Judaism, North Africa, maghreb

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  Child Bride (12) Rescinds Divorce from Husband (80)

  Some figures, because words cannot do the deplorable nature of this story justice: She is 12. He is 80. Her dowry was $22,000 (£14,174). And obedience and patriarchy win the day, as a young girl sacrifices... Posted Feb 02 2010, 06:28 AM by Caledoniyya Filed under: Human Rights, middle east, Women, Culture, Religion, Saudi Arabia, women's rights, Womyn

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  فتاوى في الهواء الطلق

  Note: Content and links are in Arabic. لا اشك ابداً باننا جميعاً سمعنا بعشرات الفتاوى المضحكة فعلاً من عدد من علماء المسلمين في الازهر الشريف وغيره كما لا اشك باننا جميعاً ودون استثناء امضينا بضع دقائق... Posted Feb 02 2010, 06:18 AM by Mohammad Badi Filed under: Islam, Arab, Religion, Muslims, islamic, fatwa, Azhar

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  Arbitration & mediation in the Arab world: a growing phenomenon

  There are at least two verses in the Koran that sanction the notion of arbitration and mediation. Read More... Posted Jan 31 2010, 02:01 PM by ArabComment Filed under: Islam, Religion, law, editor's pick, current affairs, business world

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  Palestine: trouble hits nearer home

  So-called ‘left-wing’ American evangelical pastor Brian D. McLaren has been publishing his critical views of Israeli policies online. As expected, those are being roundly condemned –... Posted Jan 29 2010, 01:33 PM by Filasteen Filed under: Human Rights, Palestine, Israel, Religion, Gaza, Occupation, USA, West Bank, Humanity, Canada, Christian Zionism

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  Naj Hammadi Shooting Follow Up:Where Is The Truth ??

  For another week Bishop Kyrillos is continuing in confusing me and all those who do not buy the official story.Last Wednesday in Al Dostor Weekly respectable judge Noha El-Zainy spoke about her visit to... Posted Jan 29 2010, 07:19 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: News, Egypt, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, politics, Religion, mideast, National, NDP, Naj Hammadi, Bishop Kyrillos, Noha El-Zainy

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  Rendering Terror in Technicolour

  For those interested in the potency of images over words (of which I am uncontrollably one) the following – tipped by Roba - is a compelling show of the evolution of Al Qaeda’s campaign via... Posted Jan 29 2010, 03:20 AM by Caledoniyya Filed under: middle east, Culture, politics, Religion, Terrorism, Asia, Imagery, Conflict Zones, Pop Culture, note-to-self

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  Follow Up: Naj Hammadi Shooting "Criminal Intent"

  As I expected there is something fishy about Bishop Kyrillos as there are some leaks from the ministry of interior to the press that the Bishop was using Kamoni , the main suspect in the shooting in protecting... Posted Jan 26 2010, 05:20 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, Egypt, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, politics, Religion, mideast, regional, National, Upper Egypt, Naj Hammadi, Bishop Kyrillos

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  Open Your Eyes

  Our religion needs more people like him. The video is breathtaking. Look around yourselves Can’t you see this wonder Spreaded in front of you The clouds floating by The skies are clear and blue Planets... Posted Jan 26 2010, 02:53 AM by Ammanis Filed under: Video, Religion, M

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  The Arrivals

  I read some books about the End of the world (from an Islamic point of view of course) and the signs of the end of the world (3alamat alsa3a, If u r interested a recorded tapes for Tareq Swaidan r recommended... Posted Jan 25 2010, 09:44 AM by My Own World Filed under: media, Religion

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  Muslim scholar on the need for interfaith dialogue

  “Tariq Ramadan calls for more interfaith dialogue to change world for the better.” – Link See also here. Read More... Posted Jan 23 2010, 09:32 PM by Filasteen Filed under: Islam, Religion, Humanity

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  What is real about Pride and weakness!!

  Apparently, i’m being attracted to listen to words of wisdom like the good old days. Maybe the post divorce trial and error/ learning phase is evolving into a more peaceful state of the heart and... Posted Jan 21 2010, 05:40 AM by Breath notes Filed under: Religion, faith, Truth, soul, I breathe..., I

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  Photos From Naj Hammadi’s Activists Detention

  Amira El-Tahawi was among the activists who were arrested for no reason last weekend in Naj Hammadi and she wrote a quick post with photos taken by her mobile phone from detention. Amira’s mobile was among... Posted Jan 17 2010, 06:17 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, Egypt, middle east, media, Women, citizen Journalism, Photos, politics, Democracy, Religion, mideast, National, America, Follow Up, Religions, Upper Egypt, Christainty, Naj Hammadi, Bishop Kyrillos

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  Magical Places

  Happy New Year everyone! I know, I’m a few weeks late but this is how it is these days with my ongoing renos at home. Not that I’m complaining…but I miss blogging! The other problem was... Posted Jan 16 2010, 05:00 PM by Suffonsifisms Filed under: books, Life, Religion, Literature, Science, Children, dreams, authors, good things, magic, fantasy

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  The Naj Hammadi Christmas Attack Mystery

  Forget the Naj Hammadi library , forget the famous sugar of Naj Hammadi and forget the famous aluminum of Naj Hammadi because now Naj Hammadi is famous worldwide for the brutal attack on Christians in... Posted Jan 15 2010, 06:55 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, media, citizen Journalism, politics, Religion, National, Follow Up, ahmed ezz, Egyptian X-files, Egyptians, National Security, Christainty, Orthodox Church, Naj Hammadi, Bishop Kyrillos

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  Haiti ; The Curse of The Devil

  Pat Robertson returned again to make headlines unfortunately with his views about Haiti’s earthquake in his Christian Broadcast network’s the 700 club , he believes that the Pact with devil in the 18th... Posted Jan 15 2010, 01:12 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, Photos, Islam, politics, international, Religion, America, Europe, world, health, charity, France, earthquake, haiti, Pat Robertson, Jordan Egypt, Vodou

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  Way to go Patty Boy

  Pat Robertson got a thing for natural disasters, I think they tickle his prickliness. He keeps on talking about them as if they are actually spiteful and retributive acts of god. This is the guy that warned... Posted Jan 14 2010, 06:10 AM by BamBam World Filed under: Religion, Disturbia, ctype( "Funny" bambam), earth, Add new tag, United States, New york, earthquake, Pat Robertson, Geophysics, Natural disaster, Earth Sciences

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  Tell the Truth about the Cartoons IAF!

  By Thomas Fouad Lund-Sørensen* According to Ammon News yesterday the Islamic Action Front (the Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood political party) has issued a statement (Arabic / English) about reprint of the... Posted Jan 11 2010, 03:06 AM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Arab World, politics, Religion, Cartoons, Denmark, IAF, Dailies, Opinions | أراء, News & Analysis

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  Follow Up : Naj Hammadi’s Bloody Christmas

  Here is a collection of photos from Naj Hammadi next day of the bloody attack last Wednesday by Ahmed Abdel Fatah. There is no much update today , there is the same tension and unfortunately there is same... Posted Jan 09 2010, 05:57 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: News, Egypt, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, Photos, politics, Religion, mideast, National, Follow Up, Upper Egypt, Naj Hammadi

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  Follow Up : Naj Hammadi Suspects

  As some of you may have known today the ministry of interior announced that the shooting suspects of Naj Hammadi Christmas eve shooting have surrendered themselves to the authorities. Here are their official... Posted Jan 08 2010, 03:56 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, Egypt, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, politics, Religion, mideast, National, Follow Up, Naj Hammadi

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  Meanwhile Last Night At The Cathedral

  Meanwhile last night at the cathedral Gamal Mubarak attended Unfortunately what happened to the Egyptian Christians last night is in the best interest of Gamal despite the fact it is the result of his... Posted Jan 07 2010, 04:19 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: News, Egypt, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, politics, Democracy, Religion, mideast, National, Follow Up, Gamal Mubarak

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  Sorry And Angry "Updated"

  I am really very sorry and angry for what happened in Naj Hammadi yesterday. It hurts me more than the Egyptian Christians because what happened is against all Egyptians. What is more coward than attacking... Posted Jan 06 2010, 10:23 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, Egypt, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, politics, Video, Religion, mideast, National, Upper Egypt, Naj Hammadi, Christains

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  Alaa in Mecca

  Honestly I began to miss Alaa Mubarak and I found it a pleasant opportunity to find him again in the news , his brother has not killed him yet. Alaa Mubarak and his wife Heidi went to Omra in the Holy... Posted Jan 06 2010, 12:38 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, media, citizen Journalism, Photos, Islam, politics, Democracy, Religion, regional

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  My First Hajj

  By Farah El-Sharif Our journey began with the intention of ihram: “I’ve made my skin, my hair, and my nails sacred for You, Allah.” Even as I was getting ready to travel to Mecca from my bedroom in hilly... Posted Jan 02 2010, 08:58 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Arab World, Religion, Hajj, Mecca, Featured | قصص مختارة, Headline | المقال الرئيسي, Society | اجتماعيات

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  Minority Report : Jehovah’s Witnesses in Egypt

  It seems that Jehovah’s Witnesses are back to the media when the administrative court has rejected to recognize them in Egypt branding them as Zionists. Then Pope shounda has opened his fire on them in... Posted Jan 02 2010, 05:57 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, Egypt, middle east, citizen Journalism, politics, Religion, mideast, National, Zionism, Religions, Egyptians, National Security, Minorities, Christianty, Jehovah's witnesses

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  Laila in La-La Land

  Today I am saying ‘bye-bye’ 2009; a year where good things and bad ones took place on various levels starting with the personal, passing by the national and ending with the global. Among the few good things... Posted Dec 31 2009, 08:45 AM by Hicham Maged's blog Filed under: Egypt, Life, Islam, Religion, people, Reflections, Allah, God, Critique, Woman, prophet muhammad, coexistence, man, stereotype

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  A Big Decade ; Big Events : Egypt in noughties

  Ok this is a very hard post because this decade was a really busy one in Egypt more , it is full of bad days and good days , it is full of hope and despair at the same time but for sure it ends with one... Posted Dec 24 2009, 07:39 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: books, Human Rights, Egypt, society, media, citizen Journalism, Israel, Islam, history, Culture, politics, Democracy, Religion, Syria, regional, Lebanon, National, America, Economy, Geek, Sports, Mubarak, health, films, Egyptian X-files, Egyptian Faces, Egyptians, Farouk Hosni, Egyptian Life, Salam Ferry 98, National Security, King Farouk, Egyptian Royalty, Gamal Mubarak, Christianty, Drama, Taxes, UNESCO, Turks, 2010, QIZ, Nile Sat, 2000, Virign Mary, Baha'is, Decade

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  Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas 2009!

  Merry Christmas to all the readers of The Black Iris in Jordan and elsewhere! Here’s a little something that’s sure to put a smile on your face: ht: fadig addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww... Posted Dec 24 2009, 06:06 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: Jordan, Arab World, society, Religion, Funnies

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  Merry Christmas

  Merry Christmas to everybody celebrating it tonight Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 05:54 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: international, Religion, Letter from the editor

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  Iran’s Hijab Revolution

  Something amazing is happening in Iran. Okay, something ‘amazing’ in both extremes of the word has been happening in Iran since the dawn of time, but this something is more gentle, more awe... Posted Dec 23 2009, 03:24 AM by Caledoniyya Filed under: Women, Islam, politics, Religion, protest, Iran, hijab

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  Anyone Has Seen Those Lights !!??

  I spent almost all the day away from home and when I came back I could not check anything whether online or offline and I found in twitter people are speaking about strange lights in sky which appeared... Posted Dec 22 2009, 03:33 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, society, media, citizen Journalism, Religion, National, Geek, Cairo, Egyptian Life, Giza, sky, Appartion, Virgin Mary, UFO

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  A Big Decade ; Big Events : Internationally And Regionally

  I do not know if we should wait till year 2010 is over and then we can look back to the first 10 years in the 21st century or we just look back to the past 10 years from 2000 to 2009. I look to those years... Posted Dec 21 2009, 06:57 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, Egypt, Palestine, media, citizen Journalism, Israel, history, Culture, Arab, politics, Democracy, international, Religion, regional, Lebanon, America, africa, Europe, nature, Economy, Geek, Dubai, Gaza, Hamas, Iran, health, Iraq, Qatar, Global Warming, war, Asia, Obama, Pakistan, Sudan, Darfur, Da Vinci Code, Al Jazeera, Big bang, 911, Harry Potter, fox news, 2010, Twilight, capitalism, tsunami, Paris Hitlon, Al Hariri assassination, Clash of civilization, Banizer Bhutto, Hurricane Katrina, Reality TV, Ardi

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  Happy New 1431

  In this Great occasion I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all Muslims around the world. Islam is our way of life, Our prophet Muhammad PBUH lives in us; we remember him in each moment... Posted Dec 18 2009, 02:04 AM by My Own World Filed under: Religion, Greetings

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  About Last Night's Twitter Hacking

  This is old news now, you all know that Twitter has been hacked last night, and it's back to normal operation now. Mashable reports that Twitter has been hacked by a group called the ‘Iranian Cyber... Posted Dec 17 2009, 07:56 PM by Gr33n Data Filed under: Islam, Internet, Religion, Iran, Iraq, Security, Gr33n Data, twitter, Hacks, DNS

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  Waiting For WWIII

  I found the trailer of Waiting for Armageddon in Apple trailers and I found the documentary which will be shown in Cinema starting from the 8th of January 2010  The documentary is about Christian... Posted Dec 16 2009, 03:11 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Palestine, media, Islam, Arab, politics, Video, Religion, regional, America, Jerusalem, Christian Zionism, al aqsa, documentaries, Armageddon, Al Quds, Evangelists

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  Wonderful Mosques

  I got this e-mail with all these amazing pictures of Mosques Around the world and felt like sharing them :) Enjoy Mosque in Akhaltsikhe - Georgia Blue Mosque in Yerevan - Armenia Faisal Mosque in Islamabad... Posted Dec 15 2009, 12:35 PM by My Own World Filed under: Religion, Around The Globe

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  Beyond saving Earth

  I shall assume that now in the 21st century we have successfully implemented a framework to preserve the climate change on planet Earth by decreasing the emissions of gases that previously lead to greenhouse... Posted Dec 13 2009, 08:15 AM by Hicham Maged's blog Filed under: Islam, Religion, people, Reflections, Humanity, environment, Allah, God, green, Critique, Mankind, coexistence, stereotype

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  Another Apparition

  Yesterday was a big night at Al-Waraq as it was reported that the Virgin Mary suddenly appeared there at night , you can see a video taken by a mobile phone from someone who was there and recorded ... Posted Dec 11 2009, 01:05 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, society, middle east, media, citizen Journalism, history, politics, Video, Religion, mideast, National, Egyptian Life, Appartion, Virgin Mary, 1968

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  حتى انت يا سويسرا !!؟؟

  مرة بمنعوا الحجاب ومرة النقاب .... ورسومات لاهانة الرسول عليه السلام (الله يهينهم) والآن منع المآذن ؟ صاروا بنزعجوا من صوت الأذان ؟!! بس معهم حق في كل اللي بعملوه ! لانه نحن صرنا ملطشة للعالم ومستهان فينا... Posted Dec 04 2009, 10:02 AM by My Own World Filed under: Religion, Semi Politics, فضفـــــضة

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  Catholicisms vs. Protestantisms

  Only 600 more words to go and the infernal review of two books summoning collectively the charisma and pertinence of a garden pea will be over. In the meantime, breaks like the one below are providing... Posted Dec 03 2009, 02:35 PM by Caledoniyya Filed under: Religion, COMEDY, faith, Christianity, Frivolities & Miscellaeny

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  It Is Just An Accident This Times

  I have seen the photos of this bus accident that took place earlier this morning and the bus actually despite looking terrible from behind , does not look that it was exploded because of some explosive... Posted Dec 03 2009, 07:13 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: News, middle east, media, Photos, Arab, politics, Religion, Syria, mideast, regional, Iran, Damascus, National Security, Sayada Zeinab

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  Feast, Be Merry… But Keep Your Hands Off

  Is the general message after an Eid Al-Adha that has thrown to light some alarming figures: The Egyptian media reported that about 300 cases of sexual harassment against women occurred over the recent... Posted Dec 02 2009, 08:39 AM by Caledoniyya Filed under: Egypt, society, middle east, Women, Islam, Religion, africa, faith, gender, Eid al-Adha

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  The Swiss Ban

  P.S three people inspired me to write this post : Tarek Ramadan , Tarek Amr and Ahmed Shokier I do not understand why the Swiss hold a poll to determine whether to have or ban the mosques minarets as according... Posted Dec 02 2009, 06:21 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Human Rights, society, media, Islam, Culture, politics, Democracy, international, Religion, Europe, Economy, Just Opinion, Mosques, Minarets

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  Hurrah for Switzerland

  Switzerland just passed a ban, a constitutional ban, on the building of minarets on mosques in Switzerland . I think that's quite interesting. Judging from the whining going on in various Islamic circles... Posted Nov 30 2009, 12:58 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Religion, architecture

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  Flying with Black Wings

  Yesterday on Sunday, portion of Swiss citizens cast their vote on a referendum to ban building minarets on mosques in Switzerland. The results came as a surprise for this ‘strange vote’ which was implemented... Posted Nov 29 2009, 07:30 PM by Hicham Maged's blog Filed under: Life, Islam, Religion, people, decision, RACISM, Reflections, Allah, God, Critique, Islamophobia, Mankind, coexistence, stereotype, intellect

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  the minaret

  Whether or not minarets are actually used to call the faithful to prayer, they remain potent symbols of Islam, and have sometimes been targeted accordingly. [...] Such clashes between competing visual... Posted Nov 29 2009, 02:16 PM by bint battuta in bahrain Filed under: history, Religion, architecture