VOICE OF GLOBAL UMMAH

Volume 129, May 2, 2010

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Editors: Mohamed & Rashida Ziauddin

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent and the Most Merciful

EDITORIAL:

We had indicated in our earlier issue and now we would like to repeat again that ALL EXTREMISTS ARE LITERALLY FROM A SINGLE FAMILY in terms of their various common characteristics that they have. One of the top common point that they all have is that they give a hoot to loss of innocent lives. Other characteristics are their narrow minded, myopic thinking, being self-centered and advocating hatred against other groups. Their hate is so entrenched that they care less whether the person they kill in their violent actions is a child, women or elderly. Extremists are from all major religions and have a remarkable ability to twist the verses from their religious scriptures in a way to justify their homicidal and destructive actions. We urge people of all faiths to follow the motto: LOVE ALL, HATE NONE and let's together work for PEACE.

We have heard enough of the deviated anti-Muslims who hide under the pretense of waging a JIHAD in the name of ISLAM (Islamic warriors) and are hell bent on creating chaos, violence, destruction and killing of innocents. But with the super majority support of the MULTI-FAITH CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENTS OF THE WORLD, they are bound to fail. We have already seen Al-Qaida disintegrating and drastically weakened. We are looking forward for the day when they are completely eliminated. As for Taliban in Afghanistan, their days are numbered and we applaud all forces that are fighting against them for their bold initiative & we hope that Taliban becomes HISTORY.

In the United States, we now have the CHRISTIAN WARRIOR - "Hutaree", details of whom is the focus of this issue.

QUOTES:
(Captain Hutaree: Bullets in bodies 'no easy thing'. "Putting bullets through bodies ain't no easy thing. But hey, do it a couple times, it don't bother you," accused Hutaree militia leader Brian David Stone Sr. allegedly tells the others in a transcript a prosecutor read in court).

THE HUTAREE MILITIA REPRESENT CHRISTIANITY? A MUSLIM KNOWS BETTER

Yasmin Mogahed,
Huffington Post
3/31/10

Nine members of a Christian militia group, Hutaree, were charged Monday with plotting to kill a police officer and slaughter scores more with homemade bombs. According to the indictment, the actions were done in hopes of igniting an uprising against the U.S. government.

News of this terror plot is likely to spark a great deal of discussion around the idea of domestic terrorism. But there are some things that are not likely to be part of that discourse.

For example, we're not likely to hear experts discussing whether or not Christian doctrine teaches its followers to overthrow governments and kill people. And, although the Hutaree website quotes scripture passages that allude to battle and sacrificing lives for the greater cause, the Bible is not likely to become condemned for inspiring acts of terror.

Hutaree means "Christian Warrior," yet the American public is not likely to blame Christianity. And Homeland Security probably isn't going to single out all people with Christian names in the airport security line. The FBI most likely isn't going to start wire-tapping Churches and Christian homes, and it's unlikely that the whole world will be expecting every peace-loving Christian to apologize for actions they had nothing to do with -- just because it was done in their name.

FILE - This file photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday March 30, 2010 shows Joshua Matthew Stone. Nine members of the Michigan militia, called Hutaree, are returning to court to ask a judge to release them while they fight conspiracy and weapons charges. (AP Photo/U.S. Marshals Service, File)

http://www.cnn.com/2010. Nine charged with plotting against US seek release FILE - This combo of eight file photos provided by the U.S. Marshals Service on Monday March 29, 2010 shows from top left, David Brian Stone Sr., 44, of Clayton, Mich,; David Brian Stone Jr. of Adrian, Mich,; Jacob Ward, 33, of Huron, Ohio,; Tina Mae Stone and bottom row from left, Michael David Meeks, 40, of Manchester, Mich,; Kristopher T. Sickles, 27, of Sandusky, Ohio; Joshua John Clough, 28

Nancy Blade, of Highland, Ind., and a friend of Thomas W. Piatek, leaves the Federal Building, Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Piatek, one nine suspected members of Hutaree, self-proclaimed 'Christian warriors' who trained themselves in paramilitary techniques in preparation for a battle against the Antichrist, was arrested after a series of raids across the Midwest. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)

FILE - In this March 29, 2010 file photo, a gun leaning against a washing machine is seen on the yard in front of a trailer on property belonging to David Brian Stone, the suspected leader of the Midwest Christian militia Hutaree, the day after an FBI raid in Clayton, Mich. Search warrant records show federal agents seized gas masks, hand grenade instructions, guns, knives, a container of potassium chlorate and dozens of other items during a raid at the home of the suspected leader of a Christian militia based in southern Michigan. (AP Photo/Madalyn Ruggiero, File)

This undated photo entered as court evidence and provided by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division on MondayApril 19, 2010 shows alleged members of the Hutaree group in an unknown location. Identifications were added by the federal authorities. (AP Photo/United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division)

This undated evidence photo provided by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division on Monday April 19, 2010, shows of items seized from alleged Hutaree member Thomas Piatek's home in an unknown location in Indiana. (AP Photo/United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division)

This Wednesday, March 31, 2010 picture shows the Thornhill Baptist Church in Hudson, Mich. Hutaree Christian militia member Joshua Stone and his fatherDavid Brian Stone were members of the church. (AP Photo/Madalyn Ruggiero)

Nine Hutaree Christian Militia members are pictured in a combination photo of these U.S. Marshals handouts released March 30, 2010. The nine on Mondaywere accused of conspiring to kill law enforcement officers to trigger a wider war against the U.S. government. The members are (top row L to R) David Stone, Jr., David Stone, Sr., Joshua Stone, Joshua Clough, Jacob Ward, (bottom row L to R) Thomas Piatek, Tina Stone, Kristopher Sickles and Michael Meeks. REUTERS/U.S. Marshals Service/Handout

In this Feb. 3, 2010 file photo, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature, in Lansing, Mich. The FBI is warning police across the country that Guardians of the free Republics ,an anti-government group's call to remove governors from office could provoke violence by others. Governors whose offices reported receiving the letters included Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, Chet Culver of Iowa and Jim Gibbons of Nevada. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE

IS SEXISM STILL ALIVE & WELL IN THE WEST ?

Thanks to Dr. Lewis for forwarding the below:

PART I
MALE VS. FEMALE AT THE ATM MACHINE

A new sign in the Bank Lobby reads:

'Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through ATM machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles. Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts. After months of careful research, MALE & FEMALE Procedures have been developed. Please follow the Appropriate steps for your gender.

MALE PROCEDURE:

1. Drive up to the cash machine.
2. Put down your car window.
3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN.
4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw..
5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.
6. Put window up.
7. Drive off.

FEMALE PROCEDURE:

1. Drive up to cash machine.
2. Reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the machine.
3. Set parking brake, put the window down.
4. Find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat to locate card.
5. Tell person on cell phone you will call them back and hang up..
6. Attempt to insert card into machine...
7. Open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its excessive distance from the car.
8.. Insert card.
9. Re-insert card the right way.
10. Dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the inside back page.
11. Enter PIN.
12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.
13. Enter amount of cash required.
14. Check makeup in rear view mirror.
15. Retrieve cash and receipt..
16. Empty handbag again to locate wallet and place cash inside.
17. Write debit amount in cheque register and place receipt in back of cheque book.
18. Re-check makeup.
19. Drive forward 2 feet.
20. Reverse back to cash machine.
21. Retrieve card.
22. Re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into slot provided.
23. Give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you.
24. Restart stalled engine and pull off.
25. Redial person on cell phone..
26. Drive for 2 to 3 miles.
27. Release Parking Brake.

PART II

New driving rule effective Feb1 2010.

The National Highway Safety Council has done extensive testing on a newly designed seat belt. Results show that accidents can be reduced by as much as 95% when the belt is properly installed. Correct Installation is illustrated below.......

Please pass on to family and friends. THIS MAY HELP SAVE A LIFE! This can really save lives and lower blood pressure by 40%

Night Out - Texas Style

Daughter: My friends and I want to go out tonight.
Mother : Where are y'all going ?
Daughter: To the cowboy bar on the edge of town.

Mother : I don't think you should. There's been a lot of trouble at that place. I heard there was a fight there last weekend, and several people got hurt.
Daughter : But mom!! Please!! It'll be okay.
Mother: No!! Your life is more important than going out!
Daughter : But Tina' is going with us...
Mother: Oh WELL! In that case, it should be okay. Y'all have fun!

Which one do YOU think is "Tina" ?

THE END

VOICE OF GLOBAL UMMAH

Volume 128, April 25, 2010
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Editors: Mohamed & Rashida Ziauddin

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent and the Most Merciful

Editorial:

An important content of this issue is on the tragic death of innocent Russians in the train bombing committed by extremist Chechnya's. Our condolences to all the family members for the death of their loved ones. As we had mentioned in the past issues of this E-Zine, Islam forbids the killing of innocents and we urge the global ummah to condemn such anti-Islamic actions. Did the elections in Sudan go freely and fairly or were there doubts of possible fraud during the election process ? Vote on banning full face veil in Belgium has its group of supporters and critics. Where do we draw the line between not interfering the laws initiated by the legislators of a sovereign country VERSUS defending the rights of an individual to dress in a way that she perceives personifies her religious beliefs. Is United Arab Emirates walking on a thin line between integrating the EAST and the WEST ? This and other related issues comprise the contents of this E-Zine.

AFRICA

SUDAN ELECTIONS: WAS IT A FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS?

Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir (C) and his wife Wadad Babaker attend a celebratory gathering at ruling the party headquarters in Khartoum on April 26. President Beshir travelled to neighbouring Egypt on Tuesday on his first trip abroad since his re-election was declared on Monday.(AFP/File/Ebrahim Hamid)

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits a polling station during the elections in Khartoum April 11, 2010. Confusion, delays and allegations of fraud marked the start of Sudan's first multi-party elections in a quarter-century, a vote that will test the fragile unity of Africa's biggest country. The three-day election will be a key indicator of whether Sudan can fend off renewed conflict and humanitarian crisis as it heads toward a 2011 referendum that could bring independence for the oil-producing south. REUTERS/Mohamed Nurdldin

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter observes a polling station for Sudan's first multiparty elections in decades in Khartoum, Sunday, April 11, 2010. The elections were billed as a chance to bring democracy to Sudan and start to heal a history of turmoil. (AP Photo/Abd Raouf)

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits a polling station during the elections in Khartoum April 11, 2010. Confusion, delays and allegations of fraud marked the start of Sudan's first multi-party elections in a quarter-century, a vote that will test the fragile unity of Africa's biggest country. REUTERS/Mohamed Nurdldin

EUROPE

Belgium Places Ban on Burqas in Public

View of the Belgian Parliament prior to a vote on banning the full-face Islamic veil in public. Muslims in Belgium hit out at the looming public ban , saying claims it was being introduced for security reasons were simply an excuse to crack down.. (AFP/Georges Gobet)

BRUSSELS: A vote against wearing face-covering veils in public was unanimously established on Wednesday. This legislation represents a major legislative step, which could make Belguim the first European country to impose such a religious prohibition. (AP)

A woman wears a burqa as she walks on a street in Saint-Denis, near Paris, April 2, 2010.Reuters/Regis Duvignau

A statue in the Place de la République is covered in a cloth to symbolise the burqa during a demonstration on March 6. An influential committee of Belgian lawmakers has voted to impose a nationwide ban on wearing the Islamic burqa in public, paving the way for the first clampdown of its kind in Europe.

FRENCH MUSLIMA FINED BY TRAFFIC POLICE FOR WEARING FACE COVERING VEIL:

A 31-year-old French veiled woman, no name released, addresses the media in Nantes, western France, Friday, April 23, 2010. Traffic police in the western city of Nantes fined her in early April based on sufficient field of vision, his lawyer Jean Michel Pollono said. The fine was small, 22 euro/US$29, but may illustrate what's to come as the president, Nicolas Sarkozy, pushes to outlaw the veils nationwide

Anne, an assumed name of 31-year old French woman who has been fined for wearing a niqab while driving, and her husband Lies Hebbadj (top) arrive for a news conference in Nantes, western France, April 26, 2010. She told French media on Friday that police stopped her last month while she was driving in the city of Nantes, near the French Atlantic coast, and handed her a 22-euro ($29.6) fine, saying her veil posed a "safety risk" to her driving. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Anne, an assumed name, a 31-year old French woman who has been fined for wearing a niqab while driving, speaks during a news conference in Nantes, western France, April 23, 2010

24th Annual Meeting of French Muslims in Paris - April 24, 2010

Burqa-clad woman walks inside an exhibition hall A burqa-clad woman walks inside an exhibition hall during the 27th annual meeting of French Muslims organized by The Union of Islamic Organizations of France (UOIF) at Le Bourget, northern Paris, April 3, 2010. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

Women look at veils, inside an exhibition hall during the 27th annual meeting of French Muslims, in Le Bourget, outside Paris, Sunday, April 4, 2010 (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

GOOD WILL MISSION

(Associated Press photo / April 5, 2010)

UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie, left, and Brad Pitt, second from left in foreground, visit Bosnian Muslim refugee Sabina Karman, and her four children, in the village of Medjedja, near the eastern Bosnian town of Visegrad, 43 miles east of of Sarajevo.

Jolie and Pitt visited Bosnia on Monday, intending to spotlight the plight of 117,000 people who have not been able to return to their homes, even though the Bosnian war ended 15 years ago.

CHECHNYA:

(Ed Note: We express our deep sympathy and sorrow to the family members of the innocent victims who died in recent train bombings in Russia. Killing of innocents should be condemned by all Muslims across the globe)

Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov is seen in this screenshot taken March 31, 2010. Umarov claimed responsibility for suicide bombings in the Moscow metro that killed at least 39 people, according to a video posted on an unofficial Islamist rebel website on Wednesday. REUTERS/Kavkazcenter/Handout

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, left, seen during a meeting on security at transport in Moscow, Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Vladimir Putin vowed Tuesday to 'drag out of the sewer' the masterminds of the twin suicide bombing of the Moscow subway system that killed 39 people and left scores wounded. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Alexei Nikkolsky, Pool)

Map of the Caucasus region showing main points of conflict. A car packed with explosives blew up in Russia's restive North Caucasus with the country on high alert after an Islamist group claimed the Moscow metro bombings and warned of more strikes. (AFP/Graphic)

ASIA

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: DUBAI

Fashion giant Armani is due to unveil its newest collection -- not of clothing, but hotel suites. The luxury label is making its mark in the hotel industrywith customary style -- opening its hotel in Dubai's 1.5 billion dollar Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world. 17(AFPTV)

World-renowned fashion designer Giorgio Armani has selected the French Fashion University Esmod French Fashion University Esmod in Dubai as partner for an upcoming fashion show that will mark the opening of the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa on April 27, 2010. The Italian designer will be mentoring 25 students from Esmod Esmod who will dress the participating catwalk models with Armani creations.

Top Emirati officials visiting the landmark Burj Dubai, the world's tallest man-made structure. With tolerance wearing thin for behaviour considered inappropriate, more and more Emiratis are denouncing the "offensive" customs of the very foreigners who are contributing to their country's success. (AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, left, and Emaar Properties Chairman Mohamed Alabbar cut the ribbon during the opening ceremony of the Armani Hotelin Burj Khalifa, world's tallest building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday April 27, 2010. A luxury hotel crafted by designer Giorgio Armani opened Tuesday as the first landmark tenant in the world's tallest skyscraper. The 160-room Armani Hotel Dubai is a welcome bit of good news for Dubai's leaders after the troubled debut of the more than half-mile (828-meter) Burj Khalifa in January. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, left, puts a piece ribbon in his pocket after he cut it with Emaar Properties Chairman Mohammed Al Abbar, afterthe opening of the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, world's tallest building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday April 27, 2010. A luxury hotel crafted by designer Giorgio Armani opened Tuesday as the first landmark tenant in the world's tallest skyscraper. The 160-room Armani Hotel Dubai is a welcome bit of good news for Dubai's leaders after the troubled debut of the more than half-mile (828-meter) Burj Khalifa in January. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Oman's Muzana Musafir (R) receives an award from Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid, chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, at the endof the Gulf Film in Dubai on April 14. Musafir won a prize in the Students' Competition for her film on the veil, entitled "Niqab (AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

An Emirati family walks behind a foreign couple in the Gulf emirate of Dubai. With tolerance wearing thin for behaviour considered inappropriate, more and more Emiratis are denouncing the "offensive" customs of the very foreigners who are contributing to their country's success. (AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

Foreign workers in Sharjah in March 2008. Seventeen Indian nationals have been sentenced to death for killing a Pakistani man in a turf dispute between bootleg liquor gangs in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, local media reported on Monday. (AFP/File/Haider Shah)

POLITICAL REPRESSION

KYRGYZSTAN: A combination picture shows a demonstrator being shot during clashes near the presidential administration in Bishkek April 7, 2010. Kyrgyz troops opened fire on anti-government protesters on Wednesday outside the offices where President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was sheltering from clashes that have killed dozens of people, a Reuters witness said. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov

A plain clothes policeman kicks an anti-government protester in Bishkek April 7, 2010. Kyrgyz forces fired on thousands of protesters in central Bishkek on Wednesday after some of the protesters tried to smash two trucks through the perimeter fence of the government building, said a Reuters reporter at the scene. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov

DON'T STEREOTYPE ONLY MUSLIMS

Taiwan man ties the knot at 96: A 96-year-old temple keeper has become Taiwan's oldest groom on record after marrying a woman less than one third his age,a report said Friday.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE

Thanks to Dr. Lewis for forwarding below.

THE AGE GAP?

At 85 years of age, Roger married Jenny, a lovely 25 year old.

Since her new husband is so old, Jenny decides that after their wedding she and Roger should have separate bedrooms, because she is concerned that her new but aged husband may over exert himself if they spend the entire night together.

After the wedding festivities Jenny prepares herself for bed and the expected knock' on the door. Sure enough the knock comes, the door opens and there is Roger, her 85 year old groom, ready for action. They unite as one. All goes well, Roger takes leave of his bride, and she prepares to go to sleep.

After a few minutes, Jenny hears another knock on her bedroom door, and it's Roger, Again he is ready for more 'action'. Somewhat surprised, Jenny consents for more coupling. When the newlyweds are done, Roger kisses his bride, bids her a fond good night and leaves.

She is set to go to sleep again, but, aha you guessed it - Roger is back again, rapping on the door, and is as fresh as a 25-year-old, ready for more 'action'. And, once more they enjoy each other.

But as Roger gets set to leave again, his young bride says to him, 'I am thoroughly impressed that at your age you can perform so well and so often. I have been with guys less than a third of your age who were only good once. You are truly a great lover, Roger.'

Roger, somewhat embarrassed, turns to Jenny and says:

'You mean I was here already?'

The moral of the story:

Don't be afraid of getting old; Alzheimer's has its advantages.

GREECE

(When was the last time that you really had quality time with your loved one ?)

A couple looks at the temple of Zeus (L) and the hill of the Acropolis in Athens, March 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis

THE END