Abu Dharr August 2009

Abu Dharr (Daily Terror) August 2009
August 2009 Rotterdam falls out of love with Professor Ramadan Saskia van Genugten, Guardian CiF Yesterday, while enjoying his holiday in North Africa, Ramadan was sacked from his roles of "integration adviser" and professor. Why? Despite the drama surrounding the Iranian elections, he had not given up his role as moderator of discussion show, Islam & Life, at the Iranian state-funded TV channel, Press TV. [Tariq Ramadan sacked over links to Press TV - Islamophobia Watch] Police stop and search children as young as two David Barrett, Torygraph Controversial powers allowing officers to stop children aged under 10 and search them for drugs, weapons or stolen goods were used regularly by every one of 16 forces in England and Wales which provided details. Burkini-wearer at Verona swimming pool 'frightens children' (Islamophobia Watch) 'The newest wave in the battle against the West?' (Engage) On Fascist-Islamophobia (Tabsir) Qaradawi advocates media and political Jihad (MPACUK) A working life: The imam Leo Benedictus, The Guardian The Georgian terraces of Bath may be beautiful, but they don't make the best mosques. The city's Muslims were bequeathed one lovely sandstone example, so Rashad Azami has to make the most of it. Jim Fitzpatrick condemned for 'hijacking' Muslim wedding by bridegroom Caroline Gammell & Martin Beckford, Telegraph Bodrul Islam said he was “amazed and shocked” that Mr Fitzpatrick had used his wedding to make a political point about radicalisation and social integration. [The Muslim wedding, British manners and the Minister who walked out - Spirit21] [Would Jim Fitzpatrick storm out of the Garrick Club? - George Pitcher] Muslim woman banned from wearing a 'burkini' in a French swimming pool Peter Allen & Nabila Ramdani, Daily Fail The Burkini swimsuit - designed to spare the blushes of Muslim women worldwide - was plunged into controversy yesterday. A French mother was banned from wearing the three-piece outfit at her local swimming pool. [The Deadly Burqini, Or, What Exactly is an “Islamic Swimsuit”? - Shabana Mir, Religion Dispatches] Calling time on Prevent Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF For some time now it has been clear that the UK government's "preventing violent extremism" strategy has been facing major difficulties. A tale of two court cases Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF The case of Neil MacGregor who today escaped a jail sentence and was instead given three years' probation at the Glasgow Sheriff Court is an interesting one – not least because of its parallels with an earlier terror-related case in 2007. Face to faith Martin Robbins, Guardian, On 29 July, Christian witch-hunters accused of torturing and killing local children attacked and beat campaigners for child protection at a public meeting in Calabar, Nigeria. BBC & Open Uni debunk ‘Muslim Demographics’ (Indigo Jo Blogs) 'Muslim women avoid reporting racism' (Engage) Ian Tomlinson's family accuse police of cover-up over his death Paul Lewis, Guardian The family of Ian Tomlinson, who collapsed after being hit by an officer at the G20 protests in London, have accused the police of engaging in a cover-up to stop them finding out the truth. Blackwater founder implicated in murder Jeremy Scahill, socialistworker.org A FORMER Blackwater employee and an ex-U.S. Marine who has worked as a security operative for the company have made a series of explosive allegations in sworn statements filed August 3 in federal court in Virginia. [Blackwater accused of murder in 'crusade to eliminate Muslims' - Tim Reid, Times] Mohammed Yusuf's final days Cameron Duodu, Guardian CiF As expected, videos and still pictures of the slain leader of Nigeria's Boko Haram sect, Mohammed Yusuf, are proliferating on the internet. A video posted on YouTube appears to show him shortly after his arrest, with a bandaged arm but otherwise looking healthy and uninjured, being interrogated by the police. Islamist preacher banned from addressing fundraiser Jamie Doward, Observer An Islamist preacher has been banned from addressing a major British fundraising event amid claims he backs attacks on UK troops and supports terrorist organisations linked to Al Qaeda. Anti-terror cash spent on football coaching and fashion shows Glen Owen, Mail More than Ł4million from Britain’s counter-terrorism budget is being spent on projects including football coaching and fashion shows for young people 'at risk of becoming terrorists'. The personal isn't always political Yahya Birt, Guardian CiF I've been reluctant to write about my own conversion to Islam in 1989: I've always regarded it as a personal matter, as something hard to write about without coming across as deluded or pretentious, given the widespread cynicism and lack of interest about religious matters. Taking time out for Ramadan (Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF) Ramadhan Message from UK Prime Minister (Renne R. A Kawilarang, Viva News) Rotterdam falls out of love with Professor Ramadan Saskia van Genugten, Guardian CiF Yesterday, while enjoying his holiday in North Africa, Ramadan was sacked from his roles of "integration adviser" and professor. Why? Despite the drama surrounding the Iranian elections, he had not given up his role as moderator of discussion show, Islam & Life, at the Iranian state-funded TV channel, Press TV. [Tariq Ramadan sacked over links to Press TV - Islamophobia Watch] Police stop and search children as young as two David Barrett, Torygraph Controversial powers allowing officers to stop children aged under 10 and search them for drugs, weapons or stolen goods were used regularly by every one of 16 forces in England and Wales which provided details. Burkini-wearer at Verona swimming pool 'frightens children' (Islamophobia Watch) 'The newest wave in the battle against the West?' (Engage) On Fascist-Islamophobia (Tabsir) Qaradawi advocates media and political Jihad (MPACUK) A working life: The imam Leo Benedictus, The Guardian The Georgian terraces of Bath may be beautiful, but they don't make the best mosques. The city's Muslims were bequeathed one lovely sandstone example, so Rashad Azami has to make the most of it. Jim Fitzpatrick condemned for 'hijacking' Muslim wedding by bridegroom Caroline Gammell & Martin Beckford, Telegraph Bodrul Islam said he was “amazed and shocked” that Mr Fitzpatrick had used his wedding to make a political point about radicalisation and social integration. [The Muslim wedding, British manners and the Minister who walked out - Spirit21] [Would Jim Fitzpatrick storm out of the Garrick Club? - George Pitcher] Muslim woman banned from wearing a 'burkini' in a French swimming pool Peter Allen & Nabila Ramdani, Daily Fail The Burkini swimsuit - designed to spare the blushes of Muslim women worldwide - was plunged into controversy yesterday. A French mother was banned from wearing the three-piece outfit at her local swimming pool. [The Deadly Burqini, Or, What Exactly is an “Islamic Swimsuit”? - Shabana Mir, Religion Dispatches] Calling time on Prevent Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF For some time now it has been clear that the UK government's "preventing violent extremism" strategy has been facing major difficulties. A tale of two court cases Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF The case of Neil MacGregor who today escaped a jail sentence and was instead given three years' probation at the Glasgow Sheriff Court is an interesting one – not least because of its parallels with an earlier terror-related case in 2007. Face to faith Martin Robbins, Guardian, On 29 July, Christian witch-hunters accused of torturing and killing local children attacked and beat campaigners for child protection at a public meeting in Calabar, Nigeria. BBC & Open Uni debunk ‘Muslim Demographics’ (Indigo Jo Blogs) 'Muslim women avoid reporting racism' (Engage) Ian Tomlinson's family accuse police of cover-up over his death Paul Lewis, Guardian The family of Ian Tomlinson, who collapsed after being hit by an officer at the G20 protests in London, have accused the police of engaging in a cover-up to stop them finding out the truth. Blackwater founder implicated in murder Jeremy Scahill, socialistworker.org A FORMER Blackwater employee and an ex-U.S. Marine who has worked as a security operative for the company have made a series of explosive allegations in sworn statements filed August 3 in federal court in Virginia. [Blackwater accused of murder in 'crusade to eliminate Muslims' - Tim Reid, Times] Mohammed Yusuf's final days Cameron Duodu, Guardian CiF As expected, videos and still pictures of the slain leader of Nigeria's Boko Haram sect, Mohammed Yusuf, are proliferating on the internet. A video posted on YouTube appears to show him shortly after his arrest, with a bandaged arm but otherwise looking healthy and uninjured, being interrogated by the police. Terror attack relatives criticise suicide bomber comedy series Alastair Jamieson, Torygraph The five-part creation, which is to be posted on YouTube and already has a tribute page on Facebook, tells the spoof story of a five-strong group who plan to wipe out Bradford with a chemical bomb so they can all go to Paradise. Three policewomen spend full day dressed in Muslim burkhas in controversial 'In Your Shoes' exercise Andy Dolan, Daily Fail Three female police officers were ordered to dress up as Muslim women for the day just to see what it felt like. They wore traditional burkhas as part of a scheme designed to help police interact better with the Islamic community. [Assorted rightwingers who can't tell the burkha from the niqab condemn police - Islamophobia Watch] Sheikh al-Sudais: coming to a mosque near you Riazat Butt, guardian.co.uk Sheikh Abdul Rahman al-Sudais can normally be seen leading prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, but this week he's been charming the crowds of Banbury, Blackburn and Birmingham, where he attended a conference called Unity of God: A Message Of Peace And Security. [The visit of Abdul Rahman al-Sudais - Thabet, Talk Islam] Prepare for the Islamic Antichrist, warns new book (Islamophobia Watch) Lubna Hussein: justice deferred (Nesrine Malik, Guardian CiF) Edmund Standing continues to be clueless about the BNP [Engage] Sociology of Islam and Muslim Societies Newsletter (Tabsir) Scary Muslim visits East London Mosque (Islamophobia Watch) Standing reveals his real agenda (Islamophobia Watch) Misunderstanding the BNP, again (Pickled Politics) Far right launch campaign of violence and intimidation against opponents Matthew Taylor, Guardian Far-right activists have launched a campaign of intimidation and violence against political opponents including a series of death threats and physical attacks. TV's desperate Muslim romantics Khaled Diab, Guardian CiF The number of Muslim characters on television is growing steadily; last week I was treated to two on a single evening. Both dealt with questions of the heart, and one with the risqué subject of gay Muslims. Jewish school wins right to appeal against ruling its entry policy was racist (Riazat Butt, guardian.co.uk) Edmund Standing continues to get the BNP wrong (Engage) BNP whips up hatred against Muslims in Loughton (Islamophobia Watch) Stop the racist hooligans from marching in Birmingham on Saturday 8 August (Islamophobia Watch) Religious groups to be forced to end discrimination (Ruth Gledhill) Allegations that Britain colluded in torture of terror suspects reach European court Ian Cobain, Guardian CiF Allegations that the UK's intelligence agencies have colluded in the torture of British citizens during overseas counter-terrorism investigations have reached the European courts. Lubna Hussein: 'I'm not afraid of being flogged. It doesn't hurt. But it is insulting' James Copnall, The Observer Since news of the case broke, Lubna has been celebrated in the western press. She is bemused by the thought of being seen as a heroine, and even more by the idea - suggested by some British newspapers - that she was targeted because she is a Christian. Call for inquiry after MI5 'recruited al-Qaida sympathisers' Press Association, guardian.co.uk A senior Tory MP today called for an investigation into whether MI5 mistakenly recruited al-Qaida sympathisers. Patrick Mercer, the chairman of the counter-terrorism subcommittee, said six Muslim recruits had been thrown out of the service because of serious concerns over their pasts. Afghanistan's marginalised Hindus (Reza Mohammadi, Guardian CiF) Digital Niqabi on fitna and niqab (Indigo Jo Blogs) Idiocy Pandemic Linked to Flu Virus (MPACUK) When Griffin says 'Islam is a cancer' he doesn't really believe that, apparently (Islamophobia Watch) Hilarious Introduction to Ramadan (Tabsir) A hot August? (Gerry Gable, Simon Cressy and Tom Woodson, Searchlight)
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Abu Dharr (Daily Terror) August 2009

August 2009
Rotterdam falls out of love with Professor Ramadan
Saskia van Genugten, Guardian CiF
Yesterday, while enjoying his holiday in North Africa, Ramadan was sacked from his roles of "integration adviser" and professor. Why? Despite the drama surrounding the Iranian elections, he had not given up his role as moderator of discussion show, Islam & Life, at the Iranian state-funded TV channel, Press TV.
[Tariq Ramadan sacked over links to Press TV - Islamophobia Watch]

Police stop and search children as young as two
David Barrett, Torygraph
Controversial powers allowing officers to stop children aged under 10 and search them for drugs, weapons or stolen goods were used regularly by every one of 16 forces in England and Wales which provided details.

Burkini-wearer at Verona swimming pool 'frightens children' (Islamophobia Watch)
'The newest wave in the battle against the West?' (Engage)
On Fascist-Islamophobia (Tabsir)
Qaradawi advocates media and political Jihad (MPACUK)

A working life: The imam
Leo Benedictus, The Guardian
The Georgian terraces of Bath may be beautiful, but they don't make the best mosques. The city's Muslims were bequeathed one lovely sandstone example, so Rashad Azami has to make the most of it.

Jim Fitzpatrick condemned for 'hijacking' Muslim wedding by bridegroom
Caroline Gammell & Martin Beckford, Telegraph
Bodrul Islam said he was “amazed and shocked” that Mr Fitzpatrick had used his wedding to make a political point about radicalisation and social integration.
[The Muslim wedding, British manners and the Minister who walked out - Spirit21]
[Would Jim Fitzpatrick storm out of the Garrick Club? - George Pitcher]

Muslim woman banned from wearing a 'burkini' in a French swimming pool
Peter Allen & Nabila Ramdani, Daily Fail
The Burkini swimsuit - designed to spare the blushes of Muslim women worldwide - was plunged into controversy yesterday. A French mother was banned from wearing the three-piece outfit at her local swimming pool.
[The Deadly Burqini, Or, What Exactly is an “Islamic Swimsuit”? - Shabana Mir, Religion Dispatches]

Calling time on Prevent
Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF
For some time now it has been clear that the UK government's "preventing violent extremism" strategy has been facing major difficulties.

A tale of two court cases
Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF
The case of Neil MacGregor who today escaped a jail sentence and was instead given three years' probation at the Glasgow Sheriff Court is an interesting one – not least because of its parallels with an earlier terror-related case in 2007.

Face to faith
Martin Robbins, Guardian,
On 29 July, Christian witch-hunters accused of torturing and killing local children attacked and beat campaigners for child protection at a public meeting in Calabar, Nigeria.

BBC & Open Uni debunk ‘Muslim Demographics’ (Indigo Jo Blogs)
'Muslim women avoid reporting racism' (Engage)

Ian Tomlinson's family accuse police of cover-up over his death
Paul Lewis, Guardian
The family of Ian Tomlinson, who collapsed after being hit by an officer at the G20 protests in London, have accused the police of engaging in a cover-up to stop them finding out the truth.

Blackwater founder implicated in murder
Jeremy Scahill, socialistworker.org
A FORMER Blackwater employee and an ex-U.S. Marine who has worked as a security operative for the company have made a series of explosive allegations in sworn statements filed August 3 in federal court in Virginia.
[Blackwater accused of murder in 'crusade to eliminate Muslims' - Tim Reid, Times]

Mohammed Yusuf's final days
Cameron Duodu, Guardian CiF
As expected, videos and still pictures of the slain leader of Nigeria's Boko Haram sect, Mohammed Yusuf, are proliferating on the internet. A video posted on YouTube appears to show him shortly after his arrest, with a bandaged arm but otherwise looking healthy and uninjured, being interrogated by the police.

Islamist preacher banned from addressing fundraiser
Jamie Doward, Observer
An Islamist preacher has been banned from addressing a major British fundraising event amid claims he backs attacks on UK troops and supports terrorist organisations linked to Al Qaeda.

Anti-terror cash spent on football coaching and fashion shows
Glen Owen, Mail
More than Ł4million from Britain’s counter-terrorism budget is being spent on projects including football coaching and fashion shows for young people 'at risk of becoming terrorists'.

The personal isn't always political
Yahya Birt, Guardian CiF
I've been reluctant to write about my own conversion to Islam in 1989: I've always regarded it as a personal matter, as something hard to write about without coming across as deluded or pretentious, given the widespread cynicism and lack of interest about religious matters.

Taking time out for Ramadan (Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF)
Ramadhan Message from UK Prime Minister (Renne R. A Kawilarang, Viva News)

Rotterdam falls out of love with Professor Ramadan
Saskia van Genugten, Guardian CiF
Yesterday, while enjoying his holiday in North Africa, Ramadan was sacked from his roles of "integration adviser" and professor. Why? Despite the drama surrounding the Iranian elections, he had not given up his role as moderator of discussion show, Islam & Life, at the Iranian state-funded TV channel, Press TV.
[Tariq Ramadan sacked over links to Press TV - Islamophobia Watch]

Calling time on Prevent
Inayat Bunglawala, Guardian CiF
For some time now it has been clear that the UK government's "preventing violent extremism" strategy has been facing major difficulties.

BBC & Open Uni debunk ‘Muslim Demographics’ (Indigo Jo Blogs)
'Muslim women avoid reporting racism' (Engage)

Terror attack relatives criticise suicide bomber comedy series
Alastair Jamieson, Torygraph
The five-part creation, which is to be posted on YouTube and already has a tribute page on Facebook, tells the spoof story of a five-strong group who plan to wipe out Bradford with a chemical bomb so they can all go to Paradise.

Three policewomen spend full day dressed in Muslim burkhas in controversial 'In Your Shoes' exercise
Andy Dolan, Daily Fail
Three female police officers were ordered to dress up as Muslim women for the day just to see what it felt like. They wore traditional burkhas as part of a scheme designed to help police interact better with the Islamic community.
[Assorted rightwingers who can't tell the burkha from the niqab condemn police - Islamophobia Watch]

Sheikh al-Sudais: coming to a mosque near you
Riazat Butt, guardian.co.uk
Sheikh Abdul Rahman al-Sudais can normally be seen leading prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, but this week he's been charming the crowds of Banbury, Blackburn and Birmingham, where he attended a conference called Unity of God: A Message Of Peace And Security.
[The visit of Abdul Rahman al-Sudais - Thabet, Talk Islam]

Prepare for the Islamic Antichrist, warns new book (Islamophobia Watch)
Lubna Hussein: justice deferred (Nesrine Malik, Guardian CiF)
Edmund Standing continues to be clueless about the BNP [Engage]
Sociology of Islam and Muslim Societies Newsletter (Tabsir)
Scary Muslim visits East London Mosque (Islamophobia Watch)
Standing reveals his real agenda (Islamophobia Watch)
Misunderstanding the BNP, again (Pickled Politics)

Far right launch campaign of violence and intimidation against opponents
Matthew Taylor, Guardian
Far-right activists have launched a campaign of intimidation and violence against political opponents including a series of death threats and physical attacks.

TV's desperate Muslim romantics
Khaled Diab, Guardian CiF
The number of Muslim characters on television is growing steadily; last week I was treated to two on a single evening. Both dealt with questions of the heart, and one with the risqué subject of gay Muslims.

Jewish school wins right to appeal against ruling its entry policy was racist (Riazat Butt, guardian.co.uk)
Edmund Standing continues to get the BNP wrong (Engage)
BNP whips up hatred against Muslims in Loughton (Islamophobia Watch)
Stop the racist hooligans from marching in Birmingham on Saturday 8 August (Islamophobia Watch)
Religious groups to be forced to end discrimination (Ruth Gledhill)

Allegations that Britain colluded in torture of terror suspects reach European court
Ian Cobain, Guardian CiF
Allegations that the UK's intelligence agencies have colluded in the torture of British citizens during overseas counter-terrorism investigations have reached the European courts.

Lubna Hussein: 'I'm not afraid of being flogged. It doesn't hurt. But it is insulting'
James Copnall, The Observer
Since news of the case broke, Lubna has been celebrated in the western press. She is bemused by the thought of being seen as a heroine, and even more by the idea - suggested by some British newspapers - that she was targeted because she is a Christian.

Call for inquiry after MI5 'recruited al-Qaida sympathisers'
Press Association, guardian.co.uk
A senior Tory MP today called for an investigation into whether MI5 mistakenly recruited al-Qaida sympathisers. Patrick Mercer, the chairman of the counter-terrorism subcommittee, said six Muslim recruits had been thrown out of the service because of serious concerns over their pasts.

Afghanistan's marginalised Hindus (Reza Mohammadi, Guardian CiF)
Digital Niqabi on fitna and niqab (Indigo Jo Blogs)
Idiocy Pandemic Linked to Flu Virus (MPACUK)
When Griffin says 'Islam is a cancer' he doesn't really believe that, apparently (Islamophobia Watch)
Hilarious Introduction to Ramadan (Tabsir)
A hot August? (Gerry Gable, Simon Cressy and Tom Woodson, Searchlight)

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