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	<title>The Evolution of Ideas</title>
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		<title>The Dangers of Science: Imam Ghazzali’s Advice on Philosophy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Mustafa Umar About a thousand years ago, Imam Ghazzali wrote in his autobiography, ‘Deliverance from Error’: “a clumsy and stupid person must be kept away from the seashore, not the proficient swimmer; and a child must be prevented from handling a snake, not the skilled snake-charmer.” This was his advice to students who studied [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2012/01/the-dangers-of-science-imam-ghazzali%e2%80%99s-advice-on-philosophy/</link>
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		<title>The Power of the Tongue</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Mustafa Umar Introduction Imam An-Nawawī said regarding the tongue: “Whoever wishes to speak should reflect before saying anything. If any benefit is found, then let him speak. Otherwise, let him remain silent.”[1] In a world where politicians, talk show hosts, entertainers, and gossipers never seem to stop talking, Islam reminds us that the tongue [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2012/01/the-power-of-the-tongue/</link>
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		<title>A Lesson in Fiqh: Wiping Over Socks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A common misconception among many people is that they believe the texts of the Qur’an and Hadith are intended for all of mankind and are so clear that anyone fairly literate should be able to read them and understand what they mean. The first part of this idea is correct, the Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet are intended for everyone. However, the idea that anyone reading the texts irrespective of their background knowledge will be able to fully understand each and every intended meaning is very wrong.]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2011/11/a-lesson-in-fiqh-wiping-over-socks/</link>
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		<title>Standing and Urinating in Islam</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It has become a common practice in many parts of the world for men to stand and urinate. The presence of urinals in almost every male bathroom has not only taught, but encouraged, people to stand up while relieving themselves. What does Islam say about this behavior?]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2011/06/standing-and-urinating-in-islam/</link>
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		<title>Just Say &#8216;Bismillah&#8217; and Eat!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the common phrases you hear some Muslims utter nowadays when it comes to the issue of lawful/prohibited meat is: “just say bismillah and eat.” While this statement, on the surface, may seem innocent, it’s usually otherwise. This statement is a direct quote of Prophet Muhammad who said these exact words to his Companions. However, the problem lies in the fact that it is usually quoted out of context.]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2011/04/just-say-bismillah-and-eat/</link>
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		<title>When Did Islam Trademark Terrorism</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First, the accusation was: “All Muslims are terrorists.” When the bigots who made this statement realized that no one in their right mind would believe that all 1.6 billion Muslims in the world could be terrorists, they reversed their statement to sound more objective and fair: “All Muslims may not be terrorists, but almost all terrorists are Muslims.” Really?]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2011/03/when-did-islam-trademark-terrorism/</link>
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		<title>Does Islam Force Itself On Others?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the common, yet groundless, accusations being made against Islam is that it forces itself on others. The picture presented is that if someone doesn’t stop Islam, it will forcefully convert everyone, even at gunpoint. Find out the truth.]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2011/03/does-islam-force-itself-on-others/</link>
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		<title>Typing Transliterated Arabic in MS Word</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Arabic is radically different from English, even in its letters. This causes a difficulty in transliteration. Learn how to type Unicode characters like "ā" on your computer...]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2011/01/typing-transliterated-arabic-in-ms-word/</link>
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		<title>Typing Arabic on Your Computer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It's very easy to type Arabic on your computer. Here's how...]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2011/01/typing-arabic-on-your-computer/</link>
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		<title>Getting Arabic Programs to Display Properly on Your PC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To get certain Arabic programs, like the priceless Maktaba Shamila, to display correctly on Windows 7, you must change a setting on your system...]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2011/01/getting-arabic-programs-to-display-properly-on-your-pc/</link>
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		<title>KFC Advertises on Female Rear Ends</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Facts: KFC paid college girls $500 each to wear tight pants with &#8220;Double Down&#8221; written in large letters across their rear ends to boost sales. KFC marketing chief John Cywinski says it&#8217;s an effective way to catch the attention of young men, who are KFC&#8217;s key customers. Analysis: It is immoral for a woman&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2010/12/kfc-advertises-on-female-rear-ends/</link>
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		<title>Student Commits Suicide in front of Webcam</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A 19 year old male committed suicide in front of a live streaming webcam. Some people were urging him on by saying things like, &#8220;go ahead and do it, faggot.&#8221; His reason was posted on a website, &#8220;I have let everyone down and I feel as though I will never change or never improve. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2008/11/student-commits-suicide-in-front-of-webcam-2/</link>
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		<title>Obese have right to two airline seats</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that obese people can have two seats on an airline for the price of one. Full Story  Lessons: Defending the rights of certain groups of people does nothing to help them solve their problems. In fact, it might even help them to justify themselves.]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2008/11/obese-have-right-to-two-airline-seats/</link>
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		<title>Cigna HealthCare kills 17 yr. old by refusing to pay for liver transplant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The family of Nataline Sarkisyan is planning to sue Cigna HealthCare for the murder of their daughter. Despite Nataline being fully insured and having a matching donor ready, Cigna refused to pay for her liver transplant on the grounds that her healthcare plan &#8220;does not cover experimental, investigational, and unproven services.&#8221; Nataline&#8217;s doctors at the UCLA medical [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2007/12/cigna-healthcare-kills-17-yr-old-by-refusing-to-pay-for-liver-transplant/</link>
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		<title>School Tricked Into Electrically Shocking Students</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Seven school officials at a Massachusetts special needs school were fired after wrongly administering electrick shock treatment. A prankster, pretending to be a member of the administration, phoned in instructions to administer electric shocks to some of the students. The school officials woke up two of the students and told them that they had been [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2007/12/school-tricked-into-electrically-shocking-students/</link>
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		<title>Americans Are Stressed Out</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One-third of Americans suffer from extreme stress which drives them to overeat, drink, and smoke. Despite the privelidge of living a very luxurious life in comparison with the rest of the world, Americans complained of low salaries, too much work, and a lack of opportunity. Many admitted to having difficulty dealing with stress which leads [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2007/10/americans-are-stressed-out/</link>
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		<title>14 Yr. Old Seized For Plotting Terrorist Attack</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A 14-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday night after the police received a tip that he was plotting a shooting spree at a high school in a northern suburb of Philadelphia. The police, after searching his home, found a 9-millimeter assault rifle, dozens of authentic-looking BB and air guns, and seven hand grenades he was making, four [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2007/10/14-yr-old-seized-for-plotting-terrorist-attack/</link>
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		<title>The CIA Investigates Its Own Investigators</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The CIA was reported to begin investigating its own internal inspector general, John Helgerson, because of his aggressive investigations into torture allegations against his own spy agency. Say goodbye to liberty and justice for all, if you haven&#8217;t already. http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hpzNzkZo4QIbporX-wWExnjsZqBw]]></description>
		<link>http://mustafaumar.com/2007/10/the-cia-investigates-its-own-investigators/</link>
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