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Fencing across the border – who's fooling who?

By Abid Mustafa To assuage international concerns over cross border filtration into Afghanistan, the Pakistani government has announced a series of measures. These include selectively fencing the 2,430km border, laying down mines and introducing biometric identity checks on the Pakistani side of the border. This is in addition to the 80,000 Pakistani troops manning the border. If this was not enough— Pakistan has also proposed to convene a tribal Jirga in an attempt to stymie the flow of militants into Afghanistan. In the near future, Pakistan also plans to repatriate 2 million or so Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan. Rather than welcoming such measures the government in Kabul has fervently reprimanded Islamabad and continues to blame Pakistan for providing sanctuary to Taliban and other Pushtoon fighters. Meanwhile, the US is staying clear of taking sides in the dispute and maintains that the matter must be resolved bilaterally between the two countries.” I’m not going to get into d

Following the Shariah rules comprehensively

The following is a transcript of a talk delivered on this subject. As da’wa carriers it is vital that we all adhere to the Shariah of Allah (swt) completely, as we are Muslims first and then da’wa carriers. Therefore we are all Ibadallah – slaves of Allah (swt) and are obligated to follow all of his commands and avoid all of his prohibitions. As da’wa carriers we would be hypocrites if we were calling for the implementation of the shariah and not following the shariah ourselves. The Muslim is commanded to conduct his actions according to the Shari'ah rules. Allah (swt) says: "No by your God, they shall not have true belief until they make you judge in all disputes between them, and find in their souls no resistance against your decision, but accept it with the fullest conviction." [TMQ 4-65] He (swt) also says: "Whatever the Messenger brought you take it and whatever he forbids you abstain from it and fear Allah." [TMQ 59-7] Therefore, the Muslim sho

Poem: Somalia Land of Islam

The following is a poem by a brother. Somalia Land of Islam People of strong iman Somalia graveyard of the crusaders Who never learn from their past mistakes They came in 93 To bring peace, justice and democracy And were despatched in pieces After they were exposed for their hypocrisy Uranium and other resources was the motive Now they are using proxies Ethiopians and So called Somali’s Puppets and traitors Slaves once more Like before This time paid To raid their own kind No dignity or honour US is clever Bogged down in Iraq and Afghanistan No more land invasions Maybe they learnt their lesson Not to mess with Muslims Divide and conquer Weaken and annihilate Back to their old ways Old tactics renewed While the Muslims continue to Fight with small arms Hitting and running And blowing up using their own bodies US aware Full of fear Refusing to land troops Coz they remember Black Hawk down Mujahideen say Crusaders welcome To the land of glory and Islam People full of dignity and Taqwa Co