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Fillon Believes in God’s Providence, Marine Believes in White People’s Dominance

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Fillon Believes in God’s Providence, Marine Believes in White People’s Dominance The voters are more attracted by a populist and a messianic message; anti-Islam/Arab immigrant sentiment is the catch-phrase of LR and the FN candidates. By Abdennour Toumi As the major candidates in the coming French Presidential election are warming up for the debate, they…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Europe, Middle East, Paris, Politics, religion

Is it worth talking with the radicals and the extremists?

February 25, 2017February 26, 2017 Mike Ghouse 1 Comment

Is it worth talking with the radicals and the extremists? Should members of the Muslim community engage extremists and radicals in public discussions? By Mike Ghouse Each one of us thinks differently. We have a choice to ‘stay away from each other’ and let the ill-will, suspicion and doubts simmer to become unmanageable. I hope…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, Mike Ghouse

Taybeh Vinfest in Palestine

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 Maria Khoury No Comments

Taybeh Vinfest in Palestine By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. Jazz Trio will be the highlight of the Taybeh Vinfest 2017 on Friday night starting at 5 pm, February 24th at the Taybeh Winery in one of the most ancient locations in Palestine where good things continue to happen under harsh conditions with Mohammed Qutati on keyboard; Stelios from…

Activism, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Food, Maria Khoury, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan

The Source of Muslim Extremism

February 21, 2017February 22, 2017 Mike Ghouse No Comments

The Source of Muslim Extremism By Mike Ghouse Contemporary Muslim Scholar Hamza Yusuf writes, “This insidious disease has a source, and that source must be identified, so we can begin to inoculate our communities against it.” Indeed, that source is clear. Hamza Yusuf knows it and Muslims know it. We just did not want to deal…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, religion, Terrorism

The Day of Glory will come, Be Blonde & Govern

February 18, 2017February 18, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

The Day of Glory will come, Be Blonde & Govern This is the first time in French Political history a woman has run for a high office in the Republic as a seriously viable candidate for President who could win. By Abdennour Toumi On the road to the Élysée Palace, Ms Le Pen, Far-right party…

Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe

Can a Muslim woman marry a Non-Muslim Man?

February 9, 2017February 10, 2017 Mike Ghouse 3 Comments

Can a Muslim woman marry a Non-Muslim Man? By Mike Ghouse This article brings serious discussion about marriage of single Muslim women in America in general and women in their forties and fifties in particular. There are not enough Muslim men out there, and interfaith marriage is one of the few viable options, and most…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Middle East, Mike Ghouse, Movies, religion

Widespread destruction in wake of Israeli attacks

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Widespread destruction in wake of Israeli attacks Israeli aircraft fired missiles and dropped bombs in another terrorist attack against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip causing widespread destruction, damage and loss of life. The world complains when Palestinians fire rockets at Israel but is silent when Israel fires rockets and more at Palestinians By Mohammed…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Mohammed Asad, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs, Terrorism

The Majoritarian Evil Creeps into Senate, Congress and the Administration

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 Mike Ghouse No Comments

The Majoritarian Evil Creeps into Senate, Congress and the Administration By Mike Ghouse Ours is a Republic for a purpose and not a mob rule where the majority bullies the minority. Thank God for the founding fathers for having the vision and foresight to build a durable system. This form of government has guaranteed her…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Politics

Is Islam compatible with Democracy?

February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment

Is Islam compatible with Democracy? Is Islam compatible with Democracy? Echoura-cracy, Democracy and Islamic Economy Toward the Emerging Neo-bourgeoise. The moderate Islamists seem to be seeking a realistic economic strategy to adjust between Sharia, martini and bikini like in Qatar, Morocco and Turkey. By Abdennour Toumi Is Islam compatible with Democracy? This is a question…

Abdennour Toumi, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, religion

Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems

January 23, 2017October 2, 2018 Hakim Khatib No Comments

Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems By Hakim Khatib Terrorist attacks have been randomly sweeping the world. While uncertainty around bloody conflicts in West Asia and Africa, sectarian politics in Arabia and Iran, Integration issues in Europe and North America and lack of democracy in Muslim majority states have become the norms of…

Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Hakim Khatib, Middle East, religion

Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza

January 17, 2017February 10, 2017 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza By Mohammed Asad Palestinians take part in a Heritage exhibition for handicrafts products in Gaza city, on January 17, 2017. This exhibition gives room for the ladies present their products to feed their families.

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The Election Results Paralyzed Me

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

The Election Results Paralyzed Me A Muslim American discusses how the recent election for president has impacted his life. Does he feel anger, fear or what? By Sabir A. Rahman This last election day I served as an election judge. After a very long and tiring day, I came home dead tired and went to…

Bloggers, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Politics, US Arab Politics

Morocco Bans the Burqa

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 Hakim Khatib No Comments

Morocco Bans the Burqa The Moroccan authorities have invoked security reasons to prohibiting the burqa, which is rarely worn by Moroccan women who prefer the hijab. Moroccan authorities have prohibited the manufacture and sale of burqas for security reasons. The measure appears to be motivated by security concerns, where “bandits have repeatedly used this garment…

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Algeria: Aging Power, Longevity and Credibility

January 11, 2017January 12, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Algeria: Aging Power, Longevity and Credibility Too many old Guard, no Young replacements on the horizon — and the people remain in misery – but will they act? will collective action on the part of the people make for change? By Abdennour Toumi One measures a nation by its natural resources, military power, political system…

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The Inexhaustible Memories of Palestine

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

The Inexhaustible Memories of Palestine By Barbara Nimri Aziz It had been five years since I last ventured into the Occupied Territories, the shrinking Palestinian homelands. I had stood speechless at the misnomered separation wall, essentially a cement corral and a menacing blight on the landscape of the Holy Land. I had seen the…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Book Review, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan

Algeria At The Crossroads, Normal Bro!

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Algeria At The Crossroads, Normal Bro! The adjective “normal,” so endlessly repeated, is a tool the people are over-using or simply misusing as a conditioned response to the general sociopolitical mood of the country. By Abdennour Toumi I have been thinking about reporting on my stay here in Algeria. The Arab Daily News readers in…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, News, North Africa

Gaza life in photographs, Stamp collectors gather

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Gaza life in photographs, Stamp collectors gather Gaza Life in Photos, Strawberry harvest begins Veteran Gaza photographer and war correspondent Mohammed Asad offers an array of photographs that present the daily life of the people of Gaza Strip. The Palestinians in Gaza live under a brutal and oppressive economic embargo imposed by Israel and are constantly…

Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Mohammed Asad, News, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs

Gaza Life in Photos, strawberry harvest begins

December 12, 2016 Mohammed Asad 1 Comment

Gaza Life in Photos, Strawberry harvest begins Veteran Gaza photographer and war correspondent Mohammed Asad offers an array of photographs that present the daily life of the people of Gaza Strip. The Palestinians in Gaza live under a brutal and oppressive economic embargo imposed by Israel and are constantly under attack from Israeli terrorists and military violence….

Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Mohammed Asad, News, Palestine & Jordan