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31. Free Palestine 
Assalam alaikum. Please spend a few minutes to respond this email.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam,
URGENTLY, need action from Muslims. We URGENTLY need to get a signed petition of over 100,000. We hope you will use your friends network to help us for the sake of ALLAH let palestine have freedom.
we are struggling for our countryand to let our country have its Freedom. Complete the petition. Please pass this on to many Muslims as possible; they did many murder of our Muslim ummah,
Wasalam
32. Revoke Harsh Sentence imposed on Saudi Rape Victim
19 November 2007
A Saudi teenage girl has been sentenced to 200 lashes and six months in prison after she was the victim of gang rape.
A 19-year-old girl from Qatif, who was reportedly gang raped 14 times a year-and-a-half ago, has been sentenced to 200 lashes and six months in jail. She was charged for being in the car of an unrelated man, shortly after which they both were reportedly abducted by a group of seven men and were gang raped.
All of the perpetrators were sentenced to between two and nine years in prison with lashes. The girl and the man she was meeting were initially sentenced to 90 lashes each by the Qatif General Court, however, the sentence of the girl was increased after she appealed against her sentence but lost the hearing in the Higher Court of Justice. According to a quote by an official in Arab News, the judges increased her sentence because she had used the influence of the media to put pressure on the judiciary. The sentence of the rapists was also doubled.
The victim’s lawyer, Abdel Rahman Al-Lahem, stated, “My client is the victim of this abhorrent crime. I believe her sentence contravenes the Islamic Sharia law and violates the pertinent international conventions.” Mr Al-Lahem also faced disciplinary action after he spoke to the media about the original sentence. His license to practice law was recently revoked by the Qatif General Court. According to Arab News, his license was suspended because the court alleges that he raised his voice at the judge, which the lawyer denies. He was not allowed to be present in the second hearing of the case, when the victim was handed down the harsher sentence.
The victim’s legal guardian, her husband, is scheduled to receive a copy of the verdict on Saturday, 24 November 2007 from the Qatif General Court, after which the defendant will have 30 days to file an appeal with the Court of Cassation. She has decided to appeal against the verdict but faces an increase in the sentence if her appeal is rejected.
33. Agaisnt building of Islamic school in Camden
The council wants to build an Islamic school in the country suburb of Camden.
This will negatively impact the area as things like this have done with areas such as Bankstown and Lakemba.
The movie to be made by Bill Bannerman called "Unveiled" portrays story of a Muslim veiled woman who has two husbands and a lover. This portrays a wrong image of Muslim women.
Muslim women are not allowed to marry more than once till they get a divorce or husband dies; and having a lover is certainly prohibited. Moreover a vulgar hindu actress Mallika Sherwat has been put in the lead role.
This movie is not just portraying a wrong image of Muslim women but also aimed to produce a negative image of Burqa/Veil.
The article in the Evening Standard dated 5th February 2007, and other papers, reported that the Saudi-faith school King Fahd Academy in London is using textbooks produced by the Saudi Ministry of Education which describe Jews as “monkeys” and Christians as “pigs”. They ask pupils to list the repugnant characteristics of Jews.
The books are very offensive to Christians, Jews and Muslims. The books have been taught at the school since September 2005 and the Ofsted inspection did not uncover them in March 2006.
The Biritish Prime Minister needs to take steps to ensure these vile practices are STOPPED and innocent Muslim minds are not corrupted.
"Islam" means peace and the faith teaches tolerance and understanding of all humankind but specially towards Jews and Christians who are considered closest to the Muslims.
Well there are many evidences in today's culture, that point to pushing Christ out of CHRISTmas. Just recently Macy's and Wal-Mart have replaced Merry Christmas with Happy Holidays.
The problem is they are large companies that have such a huge say in our country and economy and not just ours.
So below are some sites that point to excluding Christ from CHRISTmas.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10297701/
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=348680&page=1
http://the-moneychanger.com/articles_files/christian_life/killing_christmas.phtml
I think that we as Canadians should be allowed to say Merry Christmas no matter what others think. If I choose to say Merry Christmas and someone is offended than their response should be whatever they choose. In other words, if you choose to respond by saying Happy Holidays then so be it.
It used to be that in other countries you would have to worry about what you stood for when it came to your beliefs about Jesus; but now we as Christians and even those that are not Christians but still believe in God are the ones that have to worry. I shouldn't be forced to change my beliefs b/c of what other's believe. I respect their beliefs and I think our beliefs should be the same on respecting other beliefs. If you choose not to partake in saying Merry Christmas than don't. Say whatever you feel.
37. Khilafah Now
Muslims are an Ummah (a civilization) whose unity is expressed by the Khiafah (Islamic Government). We believe that current leadership in the Muslim world is corrupt; King Fahd, Musharaf, Mubarik & thier likes need to be removed.
The Muslim Lands, resources and armies need to be reunited. The Shariah needs to be established. The time for khilafah is NOW! We demand Muslims be given self-determination and we demand we choose our own leaders, we choose are own representatives.
Muslims have a right to live by the Islamic way of life.
38. Petition to get a Class on Islam at Willamette
The religious studies department at Willamette has unjustly left Islam out of its curriculum. Islam is the world's second largest religion, making up 21% of the world's faith.
An introduction to this fascinating and controversial religion would be very helpful to understanding a culture that many students from the west have not experienced. I believe that it is imperative that we have a class on Islam taught in the very near future.
39. Petition für Papst Benedikt XVI. an den Vatikan
Petition für Papst Benedikt XVI.
Die Rede des Papstes ist vollkommen richtig!
Der Papst zitierte einen christlich-byzantinischen Kaiser aus dem 14. Jhdt., der die Aggression Mohammeds mit den Worten anprangerte:
"Zeigt mir doch was Mohammed Neues gebracht hat und da wirst du nur Schlechtes und Inhumanes finden wie dies, dass er vorgeschrieben hat, den Glauben, den er predigt, durch das Schwert zu verbreiten."
Sowohl das Wirken Mohammeds als auch der Koran sind wissenschaftlich nachweisbar auf absolute Kriegsagitation ausgelegt. Wir finden, dass ein Dialog ohne kritische Betrachtung auch eines Religionsstifters und seinem Buche im Zeitalter des Terrorismus, der gerade aus demselben resultiert, nicht möglich ist. Der Papst wurde verurteilt, ohne dass der geringste Versuch unternommen wurde, das Zitat argumentativ zu widerlegen. Im Gegenteil: Der Islam reagierte mit voellig wahnhafter, absurder Aggression, indem er Kirchen anzuendete und eine voellig unbeteiligte Nonne toetete. Das Statement der 'Antiislamisten' lautet daher, dass sich die Vernunft niemals der Gewalt und Brutalität eines kranken und unzulaenglichen Geistes, der unfähig ist, das rechte Wort zu finden, beugen darf. Das Wort sei das Schwert! Wer vor diesem Wort Angst hat, moege seine Zuflucht nicht in wahnhaften Vorstellungen verlieren, die ihn zur blinder Aggression antreiben! Wir fordern die gesamte muslimische Welt auf, sich nicht laenger feige hinter dem Maentelchen einer Scheinharmonie zwischen den Religionen zu verstecken, waehrend überall in der Welt von ihr Anschlaege ausgehen, die die westliche Welt bedrohen und die sie nun scheinbar billigend in Kauf nehmen soll. Wir fordern die gesamte muslimische Welt auf, sich unverzüglich dem Wort zu stellen, das an sie gerichtet ist. Ebenso erwarten die überwiegend christlichen Unterzeichner vom Vatikan, dass dieser nicht laenger aus Angst und Sorge um einen geheuchelten “Frieden” und Mitgliederverlust seine christliche Pflicht gegenüber Gott und seinem Wort vergisst und endlich tut, was er ihm geboten hat. Der Papst wird seine ruehmliche Stellung verlieren und die Kirche dem Untergang geweiht sein, wenn der Vatikan mit der Stimme der Menschen die Stimme Gottes verdrängen will, die gerade durch Benedikt XVI. zu hören war. Da wir den endgueltigen Zerfall der gesamten Christenheit nicht einfach hinnehmen wollen, unterzeichnen wir diese Petition in der Hoffnung, dass Wahrheit und Gerechtigkeit, Liebe und Verstand, Ehrlichkeit und Wahrhaftigkeit letztlich doch noch siegen moegen!
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Petition for Pope Benedikt XVI.
The speech of the Pope is perfectly correct!
In his speech, the pope quoted a 14th-century Byzantine emperor who said: "Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached."
Mohammed and the Koran are scientifically demonstrably appropriate for absolute war agitation. We find that a dialogue without critical view also a religion founder and his book is absolutely impossible in the age of the terrorism, which results straight from the same. The Pope was condemned, without the smallest attempt was undertaken to disprove the quotation argumentatively. On the contrary: The Islam reacted with completely delusion, absurd aggression, by igniting churches and killing a completely not involved nun. The statement of the ‘Antiislamisten’ therefore is that the reason may never bend itself the force and brutality of an ill and insufficient spirit, which is unable to find the right word. The word is the sword! We request the entire Muslim world not to hide itself longer cowardly behind the veil of an illusory harmony between the religions while everywhere in the world from it attacks proceed, which the western world have to accept. We request the entire Muslim world to place itself immediately to the word which is addressed to it. Likewise the predominantly Christian signer except from the Vatikan not to be afraid to say the truth. The Pope will lose his glorious position and will be doomed the church the fall, if the Vatikan with the voice of humans wants to displace the voice of God, the straight by Benedikt XVI. to hear was.
Since we do not want to accept the final decay of the entire Christianity simply, we sign this petition in hope that truth and justice, love and understanding, honesty and truthfulness will be victorious!
40. Unterstützung für Papst Benedikt XVI.
Petition für Papst Benedikt XVI.
Die Rede des Papstes ist vollkommen richtig!
Der Papst zitierte einen christlich-byzantinischen Kaiser aus dem 14. Jhdt., der die Aggression Mohammeds mit den Worten anprangerte:
"Zeigt mir doch was Mohammed Neues gebracht hat und da wirst du nur Schlechtes und Inhumanes finden wie dies, dass er vorgeschrieben hat, den Glauben, den er predigt, durch das Schwert zu verbreiten."
Sowohl das Wirken Mohammeds als auch der Koran sind wissenschaftlich nachweisbar auf absolute Kriegsagitation ausgelegt. Wir finden, dass ein Dialog ohne kritische Betrachtung auch eines Religionsstifters und seinem Buche im Zeitalter des Terrorismus, der gerade aus demselben resultiert, unbedingt notwendig ist. Der Papst wurde verurteilt, ohne dass der geringste Versuch unternommen wurde, das Zitat argumentativ zu widerlegen. Im Gegenteil: Der Islam reagierte mit voellig wahnhafter, absurder Aggression, indem er Kirchen anzuendete und eine voellig unbeteiligte Nonne toetete. Das Statement der Antiislamisten lautet daher, dass sich die Vernunft niemals der Gewalt und Brutalität eines kranken und unzulaenglichen Geistes, der unfähig ist, das rechte Wort zu finden, beugen darf. Das Wort sei das Schwert! Wer vor diesem Wort Angst hat, moege seine Zuflucht nicht in wahnhaften Vorstellungen verlieren, die ihn zur blinder Aggression antreiben! Wir fordern die gesamte muslimische Welt auf, sich nicht laenger feige hinter dem Maentelchen einer Scheinharmonie zwischen den Religionen zu verstecken, waehrend überall in der Welt von ihr Anschlaege ausgehen, die die westliche Welt bedrohen und die sie nun scheinbar billigend in Kauf nehmen soll. Wir fordern die gesamte muslimische Welt auf, sich unverzüglich dem Wort zu stellen, das an sie gerichtet ist.
Ebenso erwarten die überwiegend christlichen Unterzeichner vom Vatikan, dass dieser nicht laenger aus Angst und Sorge um einen geheuchelten “Frieden” und Mitgliederverlust seine christliche Pflicht gegenüber Gott und seinem Wort vergisst und endlich tut, was er ihm geboten hat. Der Papst wird seine ruehmliche Stellung verlieren und die Kirche dem Untergang geweiht sein, wenn der Vatikan mit der Stimme der Menschen die Stimme Gottes verdrängen will, die gerade durch Benedikt XVI. zu hören war. Da wir den endgueltigen Zerfall der gesamten Christenheit nicht einfach hinnehmen wollen, unterzeichnen wir diese Petition in der Hoffnung, dass Wahrheit und Gerechtigkeit, Liebe und Verstand, Ehrlichkeit und Wahrhaftigkeit letztlich doch noch siegen moegen!
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Petition for Pope Benedikt XVI.
The speech of the Pope is perfectly correct!
The Pope quoted a Christian-Byzantine emperor from that 14. Jhdt., which denounce the aggression of Mohammed with the words: Shows me nevertheless which Mohammed new brought and there you will find only bad and inhumanity like this that he prescribed, the faith, which it preaches to spread by the sword.
Both working Mohammeds and the Koran are scientifically demonstrably appropriate for absolute war agitation. We find that a dialogue without critical view also a religion founder is absolutely necessary and its beech in the age of the terrorism, which results straight from the same. The Pope was condemned, without the smallest attempt was undertaken to disprove the quotation argumentatively. On the contrary: The Islam reacted with completely illusionful, absurd aggression, by igniting churches and killing a completely indifferent nun. The statement of the ‘Antiislamisten’ therefore reads that the reason may never bend itself the force and brutality of an ill and insufficient spirit, which is unable to find the right word. The word is the sword! Who has fear before this word, its refuge does not like to lose in illusionful conceptions, which propel it to the blind aggression! We request the entire Muslim world not to hide itself longer cowardly behind the veil of an illusory harmony between the religions while everywhere in the world from it notices proceed, which the western world is to threaten and to accept it now apparently approving of. We request the entire Muslim world to place itself immediately to the word which is addressed to it. Likewise those expect predominantly Christian signer from the Vatikan that this forgets and finally does its Christian obligation not longer from fear and concern around a feign peace and member loss in relation to God and its word, what it it ordered. The Pope will lose his glorious position and will be doomed the church the fall, if the Vatikan with the voice of humans wants to displace the voice of God, the straight by Benedikt XVI. to hear was.
Since we do not want to accept the final decay of the entire Christianity simply, we sign this Petition in hope that truth and justice, love and understanding, honesty and truthfulness in the long run to nevertheless still triumph to like!
41. Where is freedom of speech in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus?
Open letter from the Community of Global Defenders of Truth, Justice, Peace and Tolerance:
The modern world is crying with blood and tears for a universal and sincere recognition of these values. Are not these values enshrined in the Holy Quran and the teachings of our beloved Prophet (saw)?
Over the last 50 years (half a century!) no single human being has supported and defended these values more ardently than the Most Venerable Sheikh ul Islam Muhammed Nazim Adil Haqqani.
He was born in Cyprus and brought up and educated in a great tradition of learning and practice by some of the greatest saintly scholars of Islam, in the last century. In his mission to serve the Almighty Allah Ta'ala, Sheikh Nazim has traveled the world to communicate the message of Truth from the shores of California in the west to those of Japan in the east, and from the confines of the Caucasus in the North to the perimeter of the southern seas in South Africa. His 25 years (1975-2000)of observance of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Britain, the nightly celebration of Teravih prayers in London, and endless weeks of lecturing, advice and support to countless number of adherents to the faith of Islam, and to non-Muslims, are all testimony to a remarkable life dedicated to preaching Truth, Justice, Peace and Tolerance.
Having now returned to his native Cyprus he continues to dedicate whatever remains of his life to serving the cause of Allah Ta'ala as before. Recent events in TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) regarding the harassment of Sheikh Nazim are deplorable to say the least. His weekly newsletter- one sided A4 printout, 40-50 in number- has worried the TRNC police (in TRNC police forces are under the military forces of mainland Turkey and not the local government minister) so much so that they confiscated a computer on 22-03-2006 and they are now running a full scale investigation which will lead to the prosecution of Sheikh Nazim for allegedly acting against the TRNC!
The message given out in Sheikh Nazim's leaflets do not carry any material that threatens national security or is inflammatory and likely to produce an upheaval. They are simple guidance calling on all people to recognize their creator and not to neglect their duty to Him. The forces responsible for this unfortunate behavior are acting independently of the democratic government of the TRNC.
The government of the TRNC is democratically elected and the whole world has followed with intent the evolution of democracy on mainland Turkey and the TRNC. It is a great credit to the people of these lands that they act as a beacon of democracy to the rest of the Muslim world, which is at present caught up in the throes of change.
The personality and standing of Sheikh Nazim is undoubtedly linked to the march towards freedom and peace of this important geographical and strategic region of the globe. It is sad to note that those who want to hamper this natural evolution of events leading to the welfare and prosperity of society misunderstand the essence of Sheikh Nazim's message.
After more than a century of official atheism, crass materialism, capitalism -you name it- human society across the world inspite of severe dislocations to- day seem to be poised to recognize the role of his creator in his worldly affairs. Many heads of state and government across the world do not hesitate to express publicly their belief in and worship of God.
The message of Sheikh Nazim is pure and simple, namely : Acknowledge Allah Ta'ala as your creator and Master first and the rest will follow. Let government and society show allegiance to the Lord Almighty- the fall out of a sincere and genuine faith in Him can but lead to peace, prosperity and happiness not only in this physical world but most importantly in the next world after death.
No amount of improvement in economic, scientific and technological progress etc is likely to bring peace to a world in dire need of it when this important criterion of Belief in Allah Ta'ala is missing in human affairs.
Sheikh Nazim is highly respected by both governments on the island of Cyprus as an exponent for peace. His role in the last referendum for unification of Cyprus was crucial in enabling the TRNC to project a worldwide and unique image of tolerance. This tolerance in fact is a national characteristic of the TRNC people.
We call on the police and the Turkish military presence in the TRNC to reconsider their position in the light above. May Allah Ta'ala help them to do so.
This open letter is being sent to President and Prime Minister of TRNC, the UN Secretary General and also being supported as a petition on the web site
President of TRNC
info@kktc-cb.org fax:+90(392) 227 22 52
Prime Minister of TRNC e mail : info@kktcbasbakanlik.org fax : +90(392) 227 72 25
42. Talented young artist and family under threat of deportation to Iran
BEHNAM AND FAMILY MUST STAY!
Behnam, an outstanding young artist and BA Hons Fine Art student at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, University of the Arts London, his younger brother, a gap year student, both former students at Quintin Kynaston School, and their mother, are in urgent need of asylum in the UK. They have lived in London since 2002.
What Behnam and his mother face is deportation to prison, torture and likely death.
As a former teacher at the boys' school and now a close family friend, I have known Behnam since his arrival at the school in 2003. I vouch for the family's complete integrity and for the authenticity of their asylum claim.
Behnam is a delightful, popular young man, an excellent role model for young people. In recognition of his achievements under adversity he was Highly Commended at the Anne Frank Awards in 2007. In 2008 he was made an Ambassador for Refugees and Arts by the Refugees & the Arts Initiative. In June 2009 Behnam was invited to work alongside an established artist facilitating a day of workshops on Islamic glasspainting at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Much of Behnam's artwork reflects his open-minded approach to politics and religion and his strong opposition to the current theocratic regime in Iran. This, alone, would place him in great danger in today's Iran.
In 2008 Behnam held an exhibition "Visions of Freedom" at the Watermans Arts Centre, Brentford, his fifth solo art exhibition in London. His latest travelling exhibition, "Where is Their Vote?", was inspired by the courage of the protesters following the Presidential Election of June, 2009. He has also exhibited alongside other artists including at venues that include the Human Rights Centre of Amnesty International,St Ethelberga's Church of Reconciliation, Portsmouth University and the Free Word Centre. He and his family are an enormous asset to our society.
The image included is "Hope for Freedom" by Behnam, aged 16, depicting the view of a political prisoner looking out towards freedom. The doves and the Statue of Liberty are outlined in the colours of the Iranian flag. Around the image are representaions of the ancient Persian Human Rights Codes of Cyrus.
In April 2005 two of Behnam's friends were arrested at Behnam's family's home in Tehran for allegedly printing and distributing anti-regime literature.
Three days later Behnam's father was arrested on arrival at Tehran Airport. Beaten and interrogated about the whereabouts of his wife and older son, Behnam's father was released following the payment of money.
He warned his wife in London, that she and Behnam were wanted by the authorities and could not return to Iran. He was subsequently re-arrested and held in the notorious Evin Prison for 15 months until he was conditionally released.
The family claimed asylum in the UK, but their claim was rejected. It again failed on appeal and this was upheld at a reconsideration hearing. Shortly after receiving this news the boys' mother collapsed and was taken to hospital. This has happened on a number of occasions since this situation arose and is clearly related to deep fears.
The family sought to take the case to the Court of Appeal, especially as there is evidence which was not available at the earlier hearing, but their application was rejected.
A fresh asylum claim, based on substantial additional evidence, was submitted in April 2008. This time the family has a highly competent solicitor. For seventeen long months there was no response from the Home Office but there have now been indications that the Home Office is about to consider the fresh application.
Should the fresh application, however, be rejected, their position is one of great danger. Both Behnam and his mother have been tried and sentenced in absentia by a court in Iran on political charges. Behnam has been sentenced prison for 5 years, his mother to 7 years.
Even more shocking is that they have been warned that they will receive lashes, 70 in Behnam's case and 100 in the mother's. Knowing the people concerned we cannot see how they could survive such a brutal ordeal.
The Iranian regime has an appalling, and deteriorating, Human Rights record - including executions of minors, floggings, rape and other forms of torture. The already lamentable state of human rights in Iran has worsened even further following the phoney Presidetial election of June 2009, with groups such as students and artists being targetted.
We are completely dismayed and outraged by the suffering this delightful family are going through. They fell victim of serious malpractice by their previous legal representative.The family has so far been denied justice.
Should the fresh application be refused,the family is at real risk of deportation to Iran. This petition is part of a campaign to stop this.
Please sign the onlne petition if you have not signed the paper one. In all, over 11,200 people have so far signed the petition, demonstrating the enormous concern there is for this much loved, vulnerable family in such danger.
Included in a long list of prominent supporters of the campaign are Isabelle Allende, Michael Palin, Nicole Farhi, Katherine Hammett, Paula Rego, Mark Titchner, Ken Loache, Polly Toynbee, Yasmin Allibhai-Brown, Rory Bremner, Darius Campbell Danesh , Eva Schloss (Anne Frank's step-sister), faith and community leaders, MPs, Peers and MEPs.
THEY MUST NOT BE RETURNED TO IRAN TO BE TORTURED! THEY MUST BE ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE UK!
If you would like to get involved in the campaign please let me know.
On behalf of the family, thanks for your support.
Pauline Levis
Coordinator, Behnam & Family Must Stay Campaign
pauline.levis@btopenworld.com
43. Keep Religion Out Of Politics
In Australian politics there seem to be more and more policial parties and politicians with religious agendas all the time.
The most popular are Christian parties but recently an Islamic political party sought registration. The Best Party of Allah in Australia applied for registration in the ACT recently and aims to eventually provide a national political voice for Muslims. Resident and founder Kurt Kennedy said the party rejected the use of violence for political means and wanted to see the laws of Allah - known in some countries as Sharia law - introduced.
I and many Australians see these kind of parties very dangerous for the greater good and the future of politics in Australia. I would like the Australian Government to see how many Australians reject religion in politics.
Religion causes enough tension and conflict socially, it is not needed politically.
44. Review Anti-Discrimination Law to allow criticism of Islamic Institutions
Currently under Anti-Discrimination Law it is virtually impossible to even criticise Islam or Muslims. Muslims in Australia, including fire-brand clerics abuse the tolerance and protection given under Australian law by calling for the very destruction of the democratic institutions that allowed them into the country in the first place. Under the guise of religious tolerance, mosques are being used to train, brainwash and incite hatred against any non-Muslim.
We are at war against terrorism. Yet even "moderate" muslims become strangely silent when innoccent civilians are killed in atrocities committed by Muslims in the name of Islam. Where are Muslim Australians when Sept 11, Bali and Madrid and many other atrocities happened? If they sympathise with the enemy then they ARE the enemy. Mosques should not necessarily be treated as places of worship but as terrorist training camps.