Terrific Atimes article, on the Islamic solution for Pakistan…
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Ideas before bullets
By Asim Salahuddin
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/KE01Df02.html
The current crisis of militancy gripping Pakistan is the most serious threat to the integrity of the state since the loss of East Pakistan in the war of 1971 that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Pakistan today is surrounded by hostile neighbors, is [...]

I had become accustomed to believing that in general, governments just don’t give a damn about their populations, unless, of course, it was election time. If you had the luxury of being a dictator, even elections weren’t a concern. The now classic example is that despite literally millions of people protesting against the [...]

Okay, so Brown still faces a rough ride with the Lords, but political expediency and naked Machiavellian practices is the form of common order in the UK, so don’t hold your breath.  Having a 42 day pre-detention (internment) charge won’t look that bad when, in a year or so, they start discussing 90 days. We [...]

And of mankind are some who take (for worship) others besides Allah as rivals (to Allah). They love them as they love Allah. But those who believe, love Allah more (than anything else).

The Noble Qur’an: Surah 2, Ayah 165

We are all thoroughly lucky that committing shirk ul-akbar isn’t a guaranteed way to become non-Muslim. However, [...]

The funny thing is that a practising Muslim would be the best employee and best citizen Britain has seen – no drink-driving, no stealing, no drugs, etc, etc. There is the small issue of the anti-terror legislation that is coming into effect. One minute I’m the best citizen ever, the next minute I’m a criminal wanted for believing in Shariah. Just believing in something can get you banged up for seven years – talk about tolerance!

We organised an iftar last Sunday which really showed me how the brotherhood amongst the Muslims continues to grow stronger even though some of the Western Governments have intensified their efforts to divide this Ummah.
Muhammad (saw) said: “The example of the believers in their mutual love, compassion and empathy is like that of a body. [...]