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The IINN, Vol. 9, No. 3
Author: Ishaq Zahid
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 1996 00:00
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I N F O R M A T I O N & N E W S N E T W O R K
A Subsidiary of Pakistan News Service
Vol. 9 No. 3 Shawwal 25, 1416 Hijri March 15, 1996
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FOR SUBMISSIONS/ENQUIRIES: MUSLIMS@PSUVM.BITNET, MUSLIMS@ASUACAD.BITNET
FOR UN/SUBSCRIPTIONS: LISTSERV@PSUVM.BITNET, LISTSERV@ASUACAD.BITNET
SEE FOOTNOTE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS
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+++++ CONTENTS +++++
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ICNA: Executive Decision: Brace for Hollywood's Latest Attack on Islam
CAIR: "Executive Decision" News Conference in LA
CAIR: Hate Crimes Report Incidents
CAIR: Action Alert #85 -
Antiterrorism Bill Called "Immigrant Bashing"
Making Da'wah in the American Prisons
Event Announcement:
RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN SOUTH ASIA
A Meeting of Concerned Scholars
MSA-UIUC Spring Convention - Living Islam: Peace and Submission
ISNA Email Newsletter
Free Book Offer: Women in Trifaiths
JOB OPPORTUNITY IN SAUDI ARABIA
CAIR: Statement on NBA/Abdul-Rauf
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From: ICNA1@aol.com
Subject: Muslim Alert Network on Executive Decision
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 23:42:23 -0500
Assalamu Alaikum, Time-Warner has refused to listen to any of the demands by
Muslims who met them. Our phone calls and letters can help this media empire be
responsive to Muslims. Checkout Time-Warner Directory on Web for their local
address and phone numbers. attached is a word file
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Executive Decision: Brace for Hollywood's Latest Attack on Islam:
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Five miles above the Earth, an elite team of six men brave the ultimate
danger to save 400 lives on board a 747....
And 40 million more on the ground below.
That's how Time-Warner would like you to see their latest film release
"Executive Decision." But what Muslim leadership in North America sees is a
blatant attempt to defame Islam.
The film's attempt to link the faith of Islam and terrorism through the use
of the stereotypes is so crude and transparent that they can only be viewed
as intentional. This film picks its Terrorists from Chechen Muslims who have
suffered Russian massacres for the last hundred years and are fighting for
their independence. The 747 plane loaded with lethal nerve gas is being
brought to Washington D.C.
This film is among the worst films ever made to defame Muslims. Here are a
few scenes from the film:
1) A person holds the Quran while committing an act of terrorism.
2) The villain justifies terrorism by referring to the Quran. Quote: "It
says here in the Quran..."
3) Terrorists chant Islamic slogans such as "Allahu Akbar" or "God is most
great" and "Masha Allah" or "as God has willed." The terrorist even shouts
"Allahu Akbar" as he is killed, eliciting claps and cheers from viewing
audiences.
4) The terrorist leader is shown engaged in Islamic prayer.
5) Terrorists refer to themselves as "blessed" by Allah, "the sword of Allah"
and "soldiers of Allah."
6) Terrorists make references to the United States as the "heart" and the
"belly" of the "infidels."
7) The terrorist leader reads the Quran during a quiet moment.
8) Chechens are projected as a "Mafia" when in reality they are victims of
Russian genocide.
As the tragic bombing in Oklahoma City has shown, the constant repetition of
stereotypes and unacknowledged biases inevitably lead to prejudice and
outright violence against a minority.
We call on Warner Brothers, as a corporation responsible for the content of
its entertainment products, to edit out the unnecessary and unfounded
linkages between terrorism and a major world religion.
We take these actions not out of a desire for censorship, but to protect our
families and communities from discrimination, harassment and attack and in
the spirit of achieving harmony in our society.
Options Muslim Community Has:
The Muslim community in North America is regularly subjected to these type of
attacks by Hollywood. This is essentially because Muslims do not respond to
when we are stereotyped. If we register our protest, it can yield benefits.
Just a few days ago, masjids in New York were being targeted by a local news
television station as places where funds for terrorists are raised.
Advertisements were already on air when Muslims started calling and with the
intervention of ICNA, the television station reedited its coverage to take
out references to masjids.
We must act! We can influence and reduce these incidents. It is needed for
the future of our children and Islam in North America. Our neighbors must
know us as we are, not as the media wants us to be shown
Action Suggested:
1) Call personally and then send a letter of protest to: Mr. Robert A. Daly,
Chairman, Warner Bros., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522. Phone:
818-954-3444, Fax: 818-954-3232.
Also call CEO of Time-Warner Mr. Gerald Levin, phone: 212-484-8000.
Demands:
* Reedit the film removing all references to the Quran, Islam, Allah, and
Chechen Muslims.
* Apologize to the Muslim community for Time-Warner's insensitivity to
Muslims.
Points:
Hollywood has shown people of Irish and Italian descent as villains but how
many of those villains carry a Bible in their hands while committing a crime?
Can anyone even imagine the film industry portraying a Jew gunning down
innocent worshippers in the name of Torah? Could any Christian stand to see
the rape and massacres committed by Serbs linked to the Bible? Remind
Time-Warner of the suffering and humiliation Muslims have had to endure after
the Oklahoma City bombing.
Be Polite But Firm:
Standing up for truth and justice is part of being Muslim! Sabr is the key to
success. Anger is from Shaitan. Our job is to help win people even those who
do not understand.
Issued by:
Muslim Alert Network:
Keeps Muslims informed and connected to deal with what concerns Muslims
ICNA
Islamic Circle of North America,
Phone: 718-658-1199
Fax: 718-658-1255
email: ICNA@aol.com
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From: cair1@ix.netcom.com (CAIR )
Subject: CAIR: "Executive Decision" News Conference in LA
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 1996 07:15:04 -0800
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CAIR
Council on American-Islamic Relations
1511 K Street N.W., Suite 807
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 638-6340
Fax: (202) 638-6412
E-Mail: cair1@ix.netcom.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 3/7/96
----- MEDIA ADVISORY -----
AMERICAN MUSLIMS CHALLENGE STEREOTYPES IN WARNER BROS. FILM
Muslim leaders say "Executive Decision" unfairly links their
faith to violence
What: On Monday, March 11, representatives of several
national Islamic organizations will hold a news conference
in Los Angeles to challenge what they say are anti-Muslim
stereotypes in the new Warner Bros. film "Executive
Decision."
The film deals with a Washington, D.C.-bound 747 hijacked by
Chechen terrorists who target Washington with a cargo of
lethal nerve gas. According to reliable sources who have
seen a rough cut of the film, the negative portrayals of
Muslims and Islam include:
a) A Muslim (in a flashback) committing an act of terrorism
with what appears to be a Quran, Islam's revealed text, in
one hand.
b) References to verses from the Quran to "justify" why
innocents are murdered.
c) Depiction of a terrorist performing Islamic prayers.
d) Display of a ring, worn by a terrorist, with the word
"Allah" on it.
e) Chants of "Allahu Akbar," or "od is Most Great,"an
Islamic phrase often used in stereotypical portrayals of
Muslims.
f) The reversal of reality in which Chechen victims of
violence are depicted as the aggressors.
(These items may or may not appear in the final version.
Warner Bros. refused to discuss the film' content.)
"Executive Decision" is scheduled for nationwide release on
March 15.
Groups represented at the news conference will include the
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Islamic
Society of North America (ISNA), the Shura Council of
Southern California, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC),
American Muslim Council (AMC), and the Congress of Chechen
International Organizations.
"Americans have not been subjected to movie images of Serbs
holding the Bible in one hand as they slit the throats of
Bosnian women and children. We are not shown, and should not
be shown, caricatures of Jewish settlers holding the Torah
as they gun down Muslim worshipers in the Occupied
Territories. Why then are Muslims the only religious group
that must suffer this type of stereotypical generalization?"
said CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad.
"As we witnessed following the Oklahoma City bombing, this
unending barrage of anti-Islamic imagery does have a real
impact on the lives of ordinary Muslims," said Awad.
When: Monday, March 11, 10 a.m. (Pacific)
Where: Outside Warner Bros. Studios (Gate 2), 4000 Warner
Boulevard, Burbank, CA
Contact: For more information, CAIR at 202-638-6340, Shura
Council of Southern California at 909-279-9915, or MPAC at
213-383-3443.
- END -
NOTE - There will be "neak previews"of this film in selected
cities on Saturday, March 9. Please try to attend one of
these previews and report on the film's content. Consult
local newspaper listings.
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From: cair1@ix.netcom.com (CAIR )
Subject: CAIR: Hate Crimes Report Incidents
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 1996 13:15:26 -0800
Salaam alaykum -
CAIR will, inshallah, soon issue its second annual hate
crimes report. This report will detail incidents of
anti-Muslim bias, stereotyping, threats, violence, and
discrimination.
We need your help to make this report as comprehensive as
possible.
If you know of any anti-Muslim incidents in your local
community, please take a few minutes to fill out the
following form.
Examples of reportable incidents include discrimination in
the workplace, threatening calls to mosques or individuals,
vandalism at Islamic centers, offensive media portrayals of
Islam and Muslims, assaults or verbal threats,
discrimination or harassment in school, discriminatory
actions by law enforcement officials, or even stereotypical
use of Islam's symbols in marketing campaigns. If in doubt,
fill out the form. A determination on inclusion in the
report will be made after all the facts are analysed.
PLEASE RETURN THE FORM TO cair1@ix.netcom.com AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
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CAIR INCIDENT REPORT
Name of Person Reporting Incident:
Address:
City:
Sate:
Zip:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Fax:
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Name of Victim:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Fax:
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Details of Incident: (Include as many details as possible,
including police file numbers, etc.)
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From: cair1@ix.netcom.com (CAIR )
Subject: CAIR: Action Alert #85 - Antiterrorism Bill Called "Immigrant Bashing"
Date: Tue, 05 Mar 1996 14:09:20 -0800
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CAIR Action Alert
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Alert #85
1511 K Street N.W., Suite 807, Washington, D.C. 20005 Tel:
(202) 638-6340 Fax: (202) 638-6412
E-Mail: cair1@ix.netcom.com
ACT NOW TO DEFEND YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS
New antiterrorism bill called immigrant bashing
(WASHINGTON, DC - 3/5/96) - On March 11, the full House of
Representatives is expected to consider H.R. 2768 or H.R.
2703, the "Effective Death Penalty - Antiterrorism Act,"
These are the latest versions of legislation debated and
later shelved by Congress late last year. The earlier
proposals were opposed by a broad coalition of conservative
Republicans, liberal Democrats and civil rights
organizations, because of civil liberties considerations.
These concerns were allegedly addressed in the new
legislation. But, according to an American Civil Liberties
Union (ACLU) summary, most civil liberties problems went
uncorrected. The ACLU summary of H.R. 2768/27
03 lists a number of areas of concern:
1) The bill contains no provision for law enforcement
accountability.
2) The bill will have a chilling effect on domestic groups
critical of U.S. foreign policies.
3) It will give the President the authority to blacklist
certain groups by designating them "terrorist
organizations."
4) It will prevent Americans from inviting dissenting voices
from other nations to speak or to visit the United States.
5) It will allow deportation of individuals without giving
them the opportunity to know why they are being deported.
6) It will expand powers of the FBI to obtain personal phone
and travel records without evidence of criminal activities.
7) It will invite more illegal law enforcement wiretaps.
"Much of the bill has nothing to do with terrorism and
everything to do with immigrant-bashing. The FBI's
investigation of the Oklahoma City bombing suggests that
aliens had nothing to do with the bombing. Nonetheless, this
bill, touted as a response to the bombing, purports to strip
aliens...of their constitutional right to due process...and
render deportable long-time permanent residents convicted of
minor crimes... The Oklahoma City bombing should not be
used as an excuse to bash aliens or to enact restrictive
immigration laws." (ACLU summary)
Muslims support any legitimate action against terrorism.
However, these actions should not deprive individuals of
their constitutional rights as citizens and residents of
this country.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED:
1) One phone call or letter can make a difference. Take the
time to call your elected representative to express your
concerns about this legislation. If you do not know the name
of your representative, just call the Congressional
Switchboard at 202-224-3121. Give the switchboard operator
your zip code or city and state. They will tell you how to
contact your representatives. (Send copies of letters to
CAIR.)
2) Begin the call by referring to "H.R. 2768/2703." Even if
you are not able to talk to the representative directly,
express your concerns (based on the points above) to a staff
member. ASK THAT THE BILL NOT BE PRESENTED
TO THE FULL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
- PLEASE COPY, POST AND DISTRIBUTE -
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From: Al-Sirat Al-Mustaqeem <alsirat@nauticom.net>
Subject: Making Da'wah in the American Prisons
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 14:48:51 -0500 (EST)
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* WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION *
* Making Da'wah in the American Prisons *
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Dear Muslims,
Assalamu alaikum,
The observer to da'wah activity in America shall notice that the American
prisons became a convenient and an important medium for the success of many
of da'wah programs in helping the reversion of non-Muslims to Islam.
Because of the above many Muslims who make da'wah in the American prisons
would like to imporve their efficiency in order to serve this religion in
reaching every human being as a fulfillment to the truthful prophecy of the
Messenger, salla Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam, that this religion will reach
the reachable, and neither an urban nor a rural house will be there but
this religion will reach it by the strength of a strong man or the weakness
of a weak man.
For supporting this issue, AL-SIRAT AL-MUSTAQEEM MAGAZINE considered
propagating the discussion amongst its reader and those who are interested.
Because of that, we would like to get your input and experience regading
this issue by answering the following questions:
1. What is the name of our respected brother? Which prison do you visit or
make da'wah at?
2. How do you evaluate the current affair of da'wah inside the American
prison? (please provide facts and numbers if possible; who shows more
positive response).
3. When did this idea start? How did it expand? Is it adopted by Islamic
organizations or is it depending on individual efforts?
4. What is the position of the churches, the christian organizations, and
the other organizations in this arena? Is there any cooperation from
them? Do you or they benefit in any way from each other?
5. Is da'wah oriented towards non-Muslims exclusively or it includes prog-
rams for educating Muslims as well? How do you see the follow up with
the condition of the reverters to Islam after they leave the prison?
6. What are the principles that should be considered by the Muslim who is
interested in working in this field?
7. What is the declared or implied stand point of the American government
regarding this issue?
8. Are there any practical suggestions regarding this activity that you
would like to deliver?
9. Finally, are there any thoughts you would like to share?
Please send your reply no later than 3/14/96. You may send your reply by
either email or fax.
Wa jazakum Allah khairan. Your brothers in AL-SIRAT AL-MUSTAQEEM
MAGAZINE.
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From: Syed Naseer <NASEER@LIB1.LAN.MCGILL.CA>
Subject: event announcement
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 15:30:16 EST5EDT
Assalaam Alaikum!
I am forwarding the following message for you to circulate to all
Muslim academics.I think it is very important that we advise the
organisors of the conference that Islamic point of view can not
be just overlooked.I have E mailed my point of view to Lance
Nelson on this please help him find a Muslim academic who can
give an Islamic perspective.If you know any Muslim scholar
interested in environment and Islam please let me know as well.I
get enquiries allthe time.I took the liberty of giving Mr Nelson
address of Muslim Public Affairs Council in LA.I do hopew they
can help in this.
Yours sincerely
Syed Naseer
ISLAMIC Affairs Council of Quebec/1830 Theirry, Brossard Canada
J4W 2M8- - - - - - - Forwarded Message Follows - - - - - - -
Date sent: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 14:13:24 -0500
Send reply to: south-asia@cunews.carleton.ca
From: David Magier <magier@columbia.edu>
To: Multiple recipients of list <south-asia@cunews.carleton.ca>
Subject: event announcement
The following event announcement is being forwarded to your mailing
list or listserv from the Events Calendar section of The South Asia
Gopher. Please contact event organizers directly for any further
information.
David Magier (South Asia Gopher)
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RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN SOUTH ASIA
A Meeting of Concerned Scholars
Sponsored by the Southern California Consortium on International Studies,
the USD Internationalization of the Curriculum Committee, the Department
of Theological & Religious Studies, and the Graduate Program in Pastoral
Theology
Saturday, March 30, 1996, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
University of San Diego, University Center, Forum B
Open to the Public, No Charge
Program
Lance Nelson, University of San Diego, presiding
* Christopher Chapple, Loyola Marymount University
"Traditionalist and Renouncer Models: Toward an Indigenous
Indian Environmentalism"
Respondent: Lance Nelson, University of San Diego
* Arvind Sharma, McGill University
"Attitudes to Nature in the Early Upanishads"
Respondent: J. G. Arapura, McMaster University
* Robert L. Brown, UCLA
"Attitudes to Nature in Hindu and Buddhist Art"
Respondent: P. S. Jaini, UC Berkeley
LUNCH BREAK*
* Vijaya Nagarajan, UC Berkeley
"Women and the Social Construction of Bhu-devi,
the Earth Goddess, in Tamil Nadu"
Respondent: Kathleen Dugan, University of San Diego
* J. G. Arapura, McMaster University
"Nonviolence, Nondualism, and Ecological Ethics in South Asia"
Respondents: Arvind Sharma, McGill University;
P. S. Jaini, UC Berkeley
* Lance Nelson, University of San Diego
"A Few Doubts: How 'Ecological' is Religion in South Asia?"
Open Discussion, All Panelists
*The University Center Deli will be open for soup, salad, and sandwiches,
11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Colleagues who would like to join the panelists for
lunch, please contact Lance Nelson, lnelson@pwa.acusd.edu.
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From: p-fouad@ncsa.uiuc.edu (Private Fouad)
Subject: MSA-UIUC Spring Convention - Living Islam: Peace and Submission
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 10:41:09 -0600
Assalamu Aaalaikum:
This is a great opportunity to come and meet your MSA Brothers and
Sisters of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
--Fouad (p-fouad@fouad.ncsa.uiuc.edu)
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* Living Islam: *
* Peace and Submission *
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The Muslim Students Association at the
The University of Illinois at
Urbana - Champaign
presents
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~ [ The 1st Annual Spring Convention ] ~
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~ [ Spring Convention 1996 ] ~
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~ [ Friday, March 29 - Sunday, March 31 ] ~
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***FEATURING***
Speakers:
Br.Salim Morgan
- B.S. in Sha'ria from Ibn Saud College in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, employed in major law firm
- Translator of "The Criterion of the Allies of Allah
and the Criterion of the Allies of the Devil." by
Sheikh-AL- Islam Ibn Taymiyyah
- Author of several other books including:
"The Etiquette of Marriage."
Sr.Mariam Bishr
- Muslim Activist in East Coast
- Dawah Resource Coordinator/ Educator
- Founder of MSA at Marshall University
- Educated in Aqeedah Tahawiyya under the ijaza
of Imam Abu Jafar al-Tahawi
SPRING CAMP ACTIVITIES:
- Educational workshops featuring Tarbia training
- Stimulating lectures and discussions
- Cool social activities
- Basketball Tournaments
- Study of Quran, Hadith and Fiqh
- Spiritual enhancements through nature walks hiking, trailing
and late night discussions
- and yes
BBQ picnic in a nearby forest preserve
**MEET NEW PEOPLE**
MSA-UIUC is expecting students, faculty, grad students from
nearly all major Midwestern universities including Univ. of Michigan, Indiana,
Purdue, Ohio and schools in Chicago. This is a good time to meet your brothers
and sisters from all over the country and exchange greetings and
innovative ideas. Experience Unity and Brotherhood/ Sisterhood as people
of all nationalites and diverse talent come together.
If you want to take part in this major convention please contact the
people below.
Arshia Wajid wajid@students.uiuc.edu (217) 332-2935
Mustafa Hashmi hashmi@uiuc.edu (217) 344-6375
Saadia Ghafoor ghafoor@uiuc.edu (217) 328-5194
Aamer Ahmed a-ahmed1@uiuc.edu (217) 332-3353
If you would like to register for the convention please email
the above people this information. Also please print this form and
distribute in your community.
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Name___________________________________
Address________________________________
Phone #_(__)_____________________________
Email__________________________________
University_____________________________
The fee for the convention is $20 before March 15 and $25
thereafter. Convention fee includes meals, and all other costs for Spring
Camp Activities. This fee does not include lodging, transportation or any
other type of personal expense. Arrangemnts have been made with 8 Inn,
a local Muslim-owned hotel, for convention atendees; costs are $10 person
per night for 4 person occupancy and $15 per person for 2 person
occupancy. For more info, call ZAfar at (217) 398-3800 and mention that
you are attending the MSA convention for the discount.
Please mail the check for registration to this address, payable to
"MSA-UIUC."
Arshia Wajid
URH 437 Lincoln
1005 S. Lincoln
Urbana, IL 61801
MSA-UIUC IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGE THAT
MAY OCCUR DURING THE CONVENTION OR AS A RESULT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S
PARTICIPATION.
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From: Ishmael Mustapha <ish@gateway.cool.mb.ca>
Subject: ISNA Email Newsletter
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 1996 18:00:07 -0600 (CST)
ISNA THIS WEEK
An email publication of the Islamic Society of North America
P.O. Box 38, Plainfield, IN 46168 Tel (317)839-8157 Fax (317)839-1840
This is ISNA preliminary issue of ISNA's Email Newsletter. Please send us
your feedback on this preliminary issue to isna@surf-sci.com. If there are
more names to be added to this mailing list please send the names to
info@cool.mb.ca.
Top-Notch Islamic Videos Available from ISNA
Get free audio and video tapes of sessions at ISNA Conferences and
Conventions when you pledge to the United ISNA Fund. You can get Yusuf
Islam's "Don't Despair, Allah is There," Hamza Yusuf's "The Qur'an, the
Living Miracle of Islam," Ali Mazrui's, "Rise to the Challenge-A Vision for
Muslim America," Amina Assilmi's, "Islam and My Life, 16 Years as a Muslim,"
Jamal Badawi's "Comparison Between the State of Muslim Women at the Time of
the Prophet and Today" or many more! For more information please contact
Br. Jawaad at 317-839-8157ext 236.
New Internship Program - We Have Work So Important Only You Can Do It
Are you taking a year off from school? Why not spend that year learning
valuable skills and supporting an Islamic cause while working in an Islamic
environment? ISNA is looking for university students who are energetic and
eager to serve an Islamic cause. For more information please call Br.
Jawaad at (317)839-8157 ext 236.
MSA East Zone Conference
MSA East Zone Conference will held from March 29-31 in Villanova , Penn,
just outside of Philadelphia. The theme of this years conference is :
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow, Building for the Future.
Focus of the conference will be in three areas: tarbiyya, problem solving ,
and networking all in the context of MSA. An important and integral part of
the program are discussions and workshops that supplement the main
lectures. THese discussions/workshops will serve to
discuss, analyze , and reinforce the information in the lectures. Your
help is needed as a facilitator. If you can help or want more info about
MSA EZ 96 please contact Faisal Kamdar at 407-744-6729.
ISNA's North American Islamic Trust Launches Leasing Company
SANA FINANCIAL is a commercially run,professionally-managed equipment
leasing company adhering to Islamic principles. We opened our doors in
January 1996, are presently organizing the office and "back office"
capabilities, and expect to underwrite and finance equipment leases starting
this month, enshallah. While we aim to serve the Muslim community with
leasing for autos and business equipment, we also finance creditworthy
clients who are non-Muslim. A Web Page is under development whereby
prospective clients may learn about our financial services and download a
lease application anywhere anytime. SANA is supported by The North American
Islamic Trust (NAIT) and underscores NAIT's commitment to serve the Muslim
community with quality, alternative (riba-free) financial services. Salams,
Omar Fisher / SanaLease@aol.com / 708-789-8500 tel
ISNA'S Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers (AMSE) Prepares for
Conference
It's time to make your input in developing a program for the 1996 annual
conference in AMSE. For the first time ever, this year's conference is
planned to be in the same city and at the same time as the ISNA conference.
That should make it convenient for you to attend. If you would like to
organize a panel or be on one, thsi is the time to make a proposal to the
program chairman Dr. Ali Selim. To contact him or for more information,
please contact AMSE at amse@usa.pipeline.com.
If you are not yet an AMSE member or have not renewed your membership, plan
to do so now. If you are an ISNA member, your membership will be extended
by a half year at no cost. Regular membership fees are $25/year ($15 for
students).
AMSE membership is open to all Muslim scientists and engineers (or students
in those fields). Pass the word. Get to know and work with others
dedicated to service through their profession of choice.
ISNA Membership Director Announces Affiliation, Subscription, Membership
My name is Ashfaq Lodhi, Membership Director at ISNA Headquarters. To
introduce you as to what goes on in the Membership Department, I should
begin by telling you that we are maintaining a database of about 30,000
readers of Islamic Horizons, a bi-monthly magazine read by Muslims and
non-Muslims alike. There are several ways in which we can serve you
- providing ISNA Membership which offers:
- providing your Islamic Center with tax-exemption status through ISNA's
group affiliation
- providing you with a subscription to Islamic Horizons magazine!
- providing you with useful literature such as: Directory of Islamic Centers
and Muslim Organizations, A Century of Islam in America booklet, Cirriculum
Guide for Islamic Studies and more. For more information contact me at
(317)839-1811
Marriage, the Islamic Way, ISNA Matrimonials Service Going Strong
My name is Madonna Johnson and I work in a department, the ISNA Membership
Department, that few people know much about. Since Muslims are spread all
over the globe, the Matrimonial Section of Islamic Horizons was developed to
bring Muslims together to help them to find their mate for marriage. For
more info, write to: ISNA Matrimonials, P.O. Box 38, Plainfield, IN 46168.
Proven Home Financing Program Comes to the US
Allahu'Akbar. Why go to the bank to finance your home when you can do it
the Islamic way. Even if you are not ready to buy a home, you can invest in
the program, earn a competative return on your investment and help other
Muslims buy homes! This program is similar to the one managed by the ISNA
Canada office, which has already helped 200 Muslims buy homes! For more
information contact the ISNA West Zone Office at 415-856-0440, fax
415-856-0444. In Canada call the ISNA Canada Office at 416-977-2057, fax
416-971-6058.
Syracuse University closes for Eid, has Halal food.
By the grace, mercy, and blessings of Allah, Syracase University has two
causes to celibrate:
1) Starting from last year, Eid-ul-Fitr is an official holiday for ALL of
the university. Starting last year, the whole university shuts down on
Eid-Ul-Fitr just as they do on Christmas. Ours is the first university
in the USA as far as I know that does this. Allahu akbar!
2) Starting this semester, Halal food is now being served in the
university. We have a special kitchen with our own cool, stoves,
utensils, pots, pans, meat, .etc. which have all been specifically set
aside for Muslims and for the preparation of Halal meals. This too as
far as I know is a first in the USA. Allahu Akbar!
All of this was accomplished first and foremost through the will of
Allah, and then through the dedication of one brother with a small amount
of assitance form one or two brothers. This was done with RESPECT,
KINDNESS, AND WITHOUT FORCE OR ABUSE. This is indeed what Prophet
Muhammad (S.A.S) promised us when he said: "Verily, Allah opens with
gentleness that which He does not open with force." (inna Allah yaftah
bi alleen ma la yaftah bil shiddah)
I ask Allah Almighty that this shall be s source of hope for all brothers
and sisters that inshallah they too can work towards similar goals nad
inshallah they too shall one day have their beliefs and religion
respected and regarded by their surrounding communities.
All thanks be to Allah and the highest praise. If He wills a matter He
simply says to it "BE!" and it is.
Misha'al Al-Kadhi
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From: nadeem@yucc.yorku.ca (Nadeem Siddiqi)
Subject: Free Book Offer: Women in Trifaiths
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 02:37:57 -0500
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalamu'alaikum
Many of us expressed great appreciation for a short article written
a few years ago titled "Women in Islam Versus Women in the Judaeo-Christian
Tradition: The Myth and The Reality".
Dr Sherif Abdel Azeem <sherif@eleceng.ee.queensu.ca> has continued working
on the subject and has now published a book with the same name. The
book follows the spirit of the initial article, and expands on it,
including many more detailed examples of what is being said. The book
is indeed a very valuable tool in the toolchest of the da'i, especially
those living in predominantly Jewish/Christian societies, and is filled
with interesting [referenced] quotes such as:
Billy Graham, the eminent Christian evangelist has recognized this
fact: "Christianity cannot compromise on the question of polygamy.
If present-day Christianity cannot do so, it is to its own detriment.
Islam has permitted polygamy as a solution to social ills and has
allowed a certain degree of latitude to human nature but only within
the strictly defined framework of the law. Christian countries make a
great show of monogamy, but actually they practise polygamy. No one is
unaware of the part mistresses play in Western society. In this respect
Islam is a fundamentally honest religion, and permits a Muslim to marry
a second wife if he must, but strictly forbids all clandestine amatory
associations in order to safeguard the moral probity of the community."
The myth that Islam is repressive of women, "being perpetuated by a
ceaseless barrage of sensational books, articles, media images, and
Hollywood movies" needs to be challenged and corrected with
well-researched, well-written and well-presented arguments, as found in
the book.
This 77 page book is available *free of charge*, on a first-come
first-served basis, to all individuals and organisations, anywhere in
the world. To get your copy, send an email to <nadeem@yucc.yorku.ca>
with your full name and complete postal address. For organisations, please
indicate number of copies required [sorry, only 1 copy per individual]. The
book will be mailed to you directly by the publisher.
An electronic, plain text version [2135 lines] of the book may be obtained
directly via the Web, anonymous ftp, or by email:
1. WWW URL: ftp://ftp.isnet.org/pub/outgoing/sherif.txt
2. Anon ftp: site=ftp.isnet.org, dir=/pub/outgoing, filename=sherif.txt
3. By Email: send email as follows :
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To: ftpmail@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: [leave blank]
connect ftp.isnet.org
chdir /pub/outgoing/
get sherif.txt
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Those wishing to keep copies on their home pages, ftp sites, etc are
encouraged to download the above file and keep online copies. [please
do not make a link to this site since it is only temporary].
Please pass on this information to others, including organisations and
individuals who may not have access to the internet.
This valuable book starts off with:
Five years ago, I read in the Toronto Star issue of July 3, 1990
an article titled "Islam is not alone in patriarchal doctrines", by
Gwynne Dyer. The article described the furious reactions of the
participants of a conference on women and power held in Montreal to the
comments of the famous Egyptian feminist Dr. Nawal Saadawi. Her
"politically incorrect" statements included : "the most restrictive
elements towards women can be found first in Judaism in the Old
Testament then in Christianity and then in the Quran"; "all religions
are patriarchal because they stem from patriarchal societies"; and
"veiling of women is not a specifically Islamic practice but an ancient
cultural heritage with analogies in sister religions".
...
What intrigued me the most about the Montreal conference was one
question : Were the statements made by Saadawi, or any of her critics,
factual ? In other words, do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have the
same conception of women? Are they different in their conceptions ? Do
Judaism and Christianity , truly, offer women a better treatment than
Islam does? What is the Truth?
and ends with the following:
At the end of this study, I would like to offer the following advice
to the global Muslim community. So many Muslim women have been denied
their basic Islamic rights for so long. The mistakes of the past have
to be corrected. To do that is not a favor, it is a duty incumbent upon
all Muslims.
...
Furthermore, we must have the courage to confront our past and
reject outright the traditions and customs of our forefathers
whenever they contravene the precepts of Islam. Did the Quran not
severely criticize the pagan Arabs for blindly following the
traditions of their ancestors?
...
It is to the non-Muslim reader, Jewish, Christian, or otherwise,
that these final words are dedicated. It is bewildering why the
religion that had revolutionized the status of women is being singled
out and denigrated as so repressive of women. This perception about
Islam is one of the most widespread myths in our world today.
...
To label the status of women in the Muslim world today as "Islamic" is
as far from the truth as labelling the position of women in the West
today as "Judaeo-Christian". With this understanding in mind, Muslims
and non-Muslims should start a process of communication and dialogue in
order to remove all misconceptions, suspicions, and fears. A peaceful
future for the human family necessitates such a dialogue.
...
Ambassador Herman Eilts, in a testimony in front of the committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the United States
Congress on June 24th, 1985, said, "The Muslim community of the globe
today is in the neighbourhood of one billion. That is an impressive
figure. But what to me is equally impressive is that Islam today is
the fastest growing monotheistic religion. This is something we have
to take into account. Something is right about Islam. It is
attracting a good many people." Yes, something is right about Islam and
it is time to find that out. I hope this study is a step on this
direction.
May Allah [glory be to Him] forgive us and guide us all to the straight path.
Wassalam
Nadeem
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From: Mohsen Guizani <mohsen@ccse.kfupm.edu.sa>
Subject: job opportunity (fwd)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 1996 12:57:50 +0300 (GMT+0300)
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Salam to all brothers.
Faculty positions are available in RIYADH,JEDDAH,DAMMAM,AHSA,BURIDA and
ABHA in the following departments:
AUTOMOTIVE
CIVIL
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS)
INDUSTRIAL
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRONICS
MECHANICAL
MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS
If you are interested or know anyone interested send your resume to the
following address
Dr. Fakir Dawood
P.O.Box 7650
Dammam 31472
Saudi Arabia
Any email should be directed to my attention.If you did not send me an
update of your resume please do so.Try to spread this among the Bros!!
like using msa net or so
Salam
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e-mail: <mohsen@ccse.kfupm.edu.sa>
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From: cair1@ix.netcom.com (CAIR )
Subject: CAIR: Statement on NBA/Abdul-Rauf
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 1996 12:26:59 -0800
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CAIR
Council on American-Islamic Relations
1511 K Street N.W., Suite 807
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 638-6340
Fax: (202) 638-6412
E-Mail: cair1@ix.netcom.com
STATEMENT
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR),
having sought the opinions of recognized Muslim scholars,
wishes to make the following points regarding the National
Basketball Association s (NBA) suspension of Mr. Mahmoud
Abdul-Rauf:
While Islamic scholars differ on this issue, the
majority of those contacted agree that standing out of
respect for a nation s national anthem does not constitute
an act of worship. They also agree that there is no direct
reference to this issue in Islamic law. Therefore, while
Muslims generally respect Mr. Abdul-Rauf s desire to follow
his interpretation of Islamic law, his stance on this issue
should be seen more as a political statement, rather than
one dealing with religious ritual. Many Americans are
critical of their government and its officials. This basic
right to political expression is a valued American tradition
and should not be used to drive a wedge between segments of
our society.
It should be noted that sincere people will differ on
definitions of what constitutes an act of worship. Given
this difference of deeply-held belief, no one should be
coerced into ritual reverence that violates their personal
convictions. The NBA must also take into consideration that
Mr. Abdul-Rauf sought the path of conciliation, not
confrontation. His desire to maintain a low-key approach to
this issue should be respected.
We call on the NBA to work out a mutually-agreeable
compromise that would allow Mr. Abdul-Rauf to maintain his
constitutionally-guaranteed freedom of speech and
conscience, while at the same time maintaining his
contractual obligations.
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