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- Sports is promoted in Islam when it benefits the health of a person - Examining a narration that talks about paying attention to your health, strength, free time, youth, enthusiasm, and wealth - 3 ways to effectively divide your time as a mu\'min - Ensure to link your sports activities with your faith and values - Looking at an example of the above during the Prophet\'s lifetime - Learning how sports can be used as a tool to achieve positive personal goals, such as being a team player, developing strategy, and more - In today\'s society however, sports has emerged as the newest religion - With that, comes a means of promoting values and behaviours that go against the values of Islam - It has also become a political tool of Western forces to push their own agendas - The blatant hypocrisy of the West is apparent when they look away during human rights crises and murders, yet they continue trade, diplomatic ties, and sports relationships

How is the living Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (A) depicted in the holy Quran? And what is one of the greatest realities of this world and this universe? What does Imam al-Baqir (A) say about verse number 105, of Chapter 21 as it regards to the instances of this holy verse of the Quran? What is the relevance of Chapter number 11, verse number 86 of the holy Quran and what does it have to do with our discussion, and what does Imam al-Baqir (A) say about it? And finally what\'s the connection between \"Imam Mahdi (A), Imam Baqir (A), and the Quran\"? Sister Spade explains and answers these questions and more, based upon selections from the book, The Essence of Creation, 3rd edition. It\'s time to get in sync with the Imam (A) of your time. #IslamicPulse #SisterSpade #Life #Questions #Islam #Allah #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Muslim #Shia #RealityCheck #Mahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #Savior #Baqir

What is an interesting verse of the holy Quran that speaks about the revival of the earth? And what does Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A) say is the inner meaning of this \'revival\' of the earth? What does verse number 5, in Chapter 28 of the holy Quran have to do with our discussion, and what does Imam Ali (A) have to say about it? And finally, what\'s the connection between \"Imam Mahdi (A), the Quran, and Some Traditions\" of the Ahlul Bayt (A)? Sister Spade explains and answers these questions and more, based upon selections from the book, The Essence of Creation, 3rd edition. It\'s time to get in sync with the Imam (A) of your time. #IslamicPulse #SisterSpade #Life #Questions #Islam #Allah #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Muslim #Shia #RealityCheck #Mahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #Savior #Baqir #Sadiq #5thImam #6thImam

After we have decided to have a special program in order to hasten the reappearance of the Living Imam (A), what must be an integral aspect of this program? What relationship should the goals, desires, and wishes of the Living Imam (A) have with our said, special program? What are two qualities that Imam al-Mahdi (A) expects from the Shias? Is the priority to do things for the reappearance on an individual and isolated manner, or is it recommended to do so in a societal and communal manner? Since unity is such an important and integral pillar for the reappearance of the Living Imam (A), what are some obstacles to this unity? What are some cultural and personal obstacles to this unity required for the reappearance of the Living Imam (A)? And finally, what\'s the relationship between \"Unity, Harmony, and Imam Mahdi (A)\"? Sister Spade explains and answers these questions and more, based upon selections from the book, The Essence of Creation, 3rd edition. It\'s time to get in sync with the Imam (A) of your time. #IslamicPulse #SisterSpade #Life #Questions #Islam #Allah #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Muslim #Shia #RealityCheck #Mahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #Savior #Unity #Harmony #12thImam

Have you ever been overwhelmed by your passions to the point where you just might go crazy?! Well, there is a beautiful tradition from the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A) which can help us all in our dire time of need. What is that tradition? And what can help us create a barrier between our selves and our passions? What can our eyes do, which according to the tradition, can help us out in our time of need? Well Sayyid Shahryar answers in this \"One Minute Wisdom\", using the wise words of the 1st divinely appointed Imam (A), Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), where his eminence (A) gives us all a great hint when it comes to \"How To Stop Your Evil Passions\". So instead of going crazy, just listen to the wise words of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A)! #IslamicPulse #OneMinuteWisdom #OMW #Akhlaq #Ethics #Morality #Islam #Allah #Quran #AhlulBayt #Muslim #Imam #Ali #Murtaza #Asadullah #Najaf #Good #Truth #Knowledge #Wisdom #Taqwa #Passion

Well, we\'re talking about the ins and outs of Awaiting the Imam of our Age (A). What are the two kinds of people that are awaiting the Imam of our Age (A)? What are some of the characteristics of the pacifist? And why is the pacifist called a pacifist? In the end, what happens to the pacifist because they don\'t actively do something for the reappearance of the Imam (A)? And finally, what does it mean when we say, \"You Look Like A Passive Awaiter!\"? Sister Spade explains and answers these questions and more, based upon selections from the book, The Essence of Creation, 3rd edition. It\'s time to understand the true meaning of awaiting the Imam (A) of your time. #IslamicPulse #SisterSpade #Life #Questions #Islam #Allah #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Muslim #Shia #RealityCheck #Mahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #Savior #Unity #Harmony #12thImam #Pacifist #Activist #Activism #Pacifism

What happened to the world after the Industrial Revolution? In what aspects of the world are we facing imbalance and why is that so? And what is the imperialist-capitalist system doing to the natural resources of the world? What is the fundamental reason that secular governments are not able to fix the problems of the world, even though they say that they are trying to? What will the living Imam (A), the Imam (A) of our Time do, vis-à-vis the painful and extreme disbalance that the world is facing? Finally, what will happen to the rains of the world with the advent of the Qaem (A), and what does Imam Ali (A) say about this? Sister Spade explains and answers these questions and more, based upon selections from the book, The Essence of Creation, 3rd edition, as she speaks about \"Bringing Balance to the Natural World\". It\'s time to pray for the advent of the 12th divinely appointed Imam (A), for only then can the natural world be brought back to balance. #IslamicPulse #SisterSpade #Life #Questions #Islam #Allah #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Muslim #Shia #RealityCheck #Mahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #Savior #Unity #12thImam #Pacifist #Activist #Activism #Pacifism #Revolution #IslamicAwakening #IslamicRevolution #IndustrialRevolution #Disbalance #Harmony #Nature #NaturalWorld #Environment #Environmentalism #Drought #FoodScarcity #Green #ClimateChange

What is one of the signs of a corrupt, decadent, and extravagant society, and economic and political system? Where is most of the world\'s wealth concentrated in? And what do the people who have the greatest share of the world\'s wealth, do with that wealth? What will the Qaem (A), the 12th divinely appointed Imam (A) do in the face of these unjust policies and this unjust distribution of wealth seen in the present-day? What does Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (A) say about the condition of the needy during the government of Imam Mahdi (A)? And with all this in mind, what does that mean we should be doing in the present time? Sister Spade explains and answers these questions and more, based upon selections from the book, The Essence of Creation, 3rd edition, as she speaks about \"Imam Mahdi\'s Just Distribution of Wealth\". It\'s time to pray and work towards the advent of the 12th divinely appointed Imam (A), for only then can the wealth of God\'s green earth be distributed justly among the people. #IslamicPulse #SisterSpade #Life #Questions #Islam #Allah #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Muslim #Shia #RealityCheck #Mahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #Savior #Unity #12thImam #Pacifist #Activist #Activism #Pacifism #Revolution #IslamicAwakening #IslamicRevolution #Economy #JustDistribution #Disbalance #Harmony #Wealth #Fortune500 #Elite #99Percent #OccupyWallStreet #ClimateChange

Salutations to all the believers, all across the world, wherever you are, upon the auspicious birth anniversary of the Master of the Age, the Imam of Our Time, the Upkeer of the World, the Savior of Humanity, the 12th divinely appointed Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (A), may Allah hasten his reappearance! What will the 12th divinely appointed Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (A) bring to the world? And what will be the condition of the world, vis-à-vis oppression and tyranny? What title does Imam al-Mahdi (A) use for himself in a tradition found in Bihar al-Anwar? And with all this in mind, what does this spell out for the Arrogant Powers of the world? And in case you\'re wondering, will the world ever be devoid of the proof and the Hujjah of Allah? Finally, and perhaps most importantly, what is a question that Sayyid Shahryar asks every single one of us out there, wherever you are, vis-à-vis the reappearance of the 12th divinely appointed Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (A), may Allah hasten his reappearance? Sayyid Shahryar answers and brings forth in this One Minute Wisdom, a beautiful statement from Imam al-Mahdi (A) regarding the world at the end of times, as we all celebrate the birth anniversary of the Master of the Age, the Imam of Our Time, the Upkeer of the World, the Savior of Humanity, the 12th divinely appointed Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (A), may Allah hasten his reappearance, and so on behalf of Islamic Pulse, a very \"Happy 15th Sha\'ban!!\" to you all, all across the world, wherever you are. So what are you going to do to hasten the reappearance of the Savior of Humanity, the Master of the Age, Imam al-Mahdi (A)? #IslamicPulse #OneMinuteWisdom #OMW #Akhlaq #Ethics #Morality #Islam #Allah #Quran #AhlulBayt #Muslim #Shia #Leader #Savior #Salvation #Mahdi #TheMahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #12thImam #Justice #Truth #Arrogant #West #EU #UK #AU #USA #EndOfTimes #Humanity #15Shaban #Shaban #AlMahdi #TheSavior #Khamenei #Khomeini #Revolution #Resistance #IslamicRevolution #IslamicAwareness #Imamate #Wilayah #WilayatAlFaqih #Faqih #Khamenei #JihadeTabyiin

Well, we\'re talking about some of the things that will prevent us from joining the Imam of our Age (A). What role does Shaytan play in deviating us from joining the Imam of our Age (A)? What are some of the doubts that Shaytan tries to plant in our minds, vis-à-vis the 12th Imam (A)? And what happens when the concept of the reappearance of the 12th Imam (A) becomes something stagnant in our lives? And finally, what\'s the connection between \"Doubts, Stagnation, and Shaytan\", and how do these three prevent you from joining the 12th Imam, wherever you are? Sister Spade explains and answers these questions and more, based upon selections from the book, The Essence of Creation, 3rd edition. It\'s time to start purifying yourself from all the things that will prevent you from joining the Imam (A) of your time. #IslamicPulse #SisterSpade #Life #Questions #Islam #Allah #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Muslim #Shia #RealityCheck #Mahdi #ImamMahdi #AwaitedOne #TheAwaitedOne #Savior #Unity #Harmony #12thImam #TheSavior #Saviour #Revolution #IslamicAwakening #IslamicRevolution #Doubts #Shaytan #Stagnation #EndOfTimes #IslamicResistance #IslamicRevolution #IslamicAwareness

Welcome to the Islamic Pulse Talk Show. In this special episode in ode to the Master of Martyrs, we\'re talking about \"What\'s The Point of Commemorating Imam Husayn (A)\". So what\'s the point of commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A), especially since this was an event that occurred thousands of years ago? How does the love of Imam Husayn (A) encourage us to commemorate Imam Husayn (A)? What was the reason for Imam Husayn (A)\'s movement and what is Imam Husayn (A)\'s auspicious status based upon the words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A)? What verse of the holy Quran can be interpreted to encourage the commemoration of Imam Husayn (A), and how can it be interpreted in this manner? What are some things that we learn from Imam Husayn (A) that are relevant to us in the present-day and in all eras? What is the connection between iImam Husayn (A), Imam al-Mahdi (A), and our duty in the present time vis-à-vis the Imam of Our Time? How is Imam al-Mahdi (A), not only a unifying factor between Sunnis and Shias, but also all the justice and truth loving people of the world? And finally, how are the months of Muharram and Safar an opportunity to attain perfection? To answer these questions and more, we humbly invited Sayyid Mohsin Naqvi, to sit down with us and speak a little bit about \"What\'s The Point of Commemorating Imam Husayn (A)\". Our condolences to the believers, wherever you are, upon the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husayn (A), his honorable family members, and his devoted companions. Salutations be upon the Master of Martyrs! Salutations be upon the esteemed Husayn! Salutations be upon the esteemed Ali ibn Husayn! Salutations be upon the innocent children of Husayn! Salutations be upon the loyal companions of Husayn! #IslamicPulse #IPTalkShow #Islam #Allah #Quran #AhlulBayt #Mohammad #Ali #Fatima #Hasan #Husayn #Muharram2023 #Hussain #Muharram1444 #Muharram #Safar #Ashura #Karbala #Martyrdom #Sacrifice #Shahadat #Martyr #TheAwaitedOne #Mahdi #Wilayah #Imamate #Truth #Justice #Rghteousness #Freedom #Independence #WhoIsHusayn #Zaynab #Arbaeen #IslamicRevolution #IslamicAwakening #ImamKhomeini #Khamenei #WilayatFaqih #Majalis #Majlis #Masaib #Matam #Honor #Falsehood #Evil #Taghut

Welcome to \"Karbala Stories\". Episode V. Among the many companions of Imam Husayn (A) there is one who is the son of his father, Imam Ali (A). In the dark of the night, Ja\'far ibn Ali (A) sees the great camp of the forces of falsehood. On the Day of Ashura, another son of Imam Ali (A), Abbas ibn Ali (A), gives his last words to his beloved brothers. Ja\'far ibn Ali (A) goes out one last time to defend the Imam of his time. Our condolences to the believers, wherever you are, upon the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husayn (A), his honorable family members, and his devoted companions. Salutations be upon the Master of Martyrs! Salutations be upon the esteemed Husayn! Salutations be upon the esteemed Ali ibn Husayn! Salutations be upon the innocent children of Husayn! Salutations be upon the loyal companions of Husayn! #IslamicPulse #KarbalaStories #Stories #Children #Kids #Islam #Allah #Quran #AhlulBayt #Mohammad #Ali #Fatima #Hasan #Husayn #Hussain #Muharram Muharram2023 #Muharram1445 #Safar #Ashura #Karbala #Martyrdom #Sacrifice #Shahadat #Martyr #Wilayah #Imamate #Truth #WhoIsHusayn #Zaynab #Shia #Arbaeen #IslamicRevolution #IslamicAwakening #Majalis #Majlis #Masaib #Matam #Honor #Falsehood #Evil #Yazeed #KarbalaCartoon #KarbalaAnimation

When was the first and second time that Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei had his open confrontation with the Taghuti Pahlavi regime? And how deep is the relationship of Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei with the Ahl al-Sunnah brothers of the Sistan and Baluchistan province? And what words does Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei use when describing the Ahl al-Sunnah brothers? And finally, were there any martyrs on behalf of the Ahl al-Sunnah brothers who were martyred in the defense of the Islamic Republic, past and present? The Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, speaks about his memories from his eminence\'s time in the cities of Birjand and Zahedan, and the role of the brothers from the Ahl al-Sunnah in the Islamic Revolution.

Welcome to the Islamic Pulse Talk Show. In this episode, we\'re talking about \"Fatima Zahra (A)\'s Devotion to Wilayah\". What are some of the practical things done by lady Fatima Zahra (A) as regards to her defense of Wilayah? Did lady Fatima Zahra (A) pay allegiance to the 1st Caliph? And in the context of the tradition that states if one dies without knowing the Imam of their time, they die the death of Jahiliyyah, did lady Fatima Zahra (A) know the Imam of her time; and if so, who was that Imam? And what is an incredible tradition from the Messenger of Allah (S) regarding the status of lady Fatima Zahra (A)? How is lady Fatima Zahra (A) a role model and a criterion for the believers? And finally, what role does the Ahl al-Bayt (A) play along with the holy Qur\'an in adhering to the Pure Muhammadan Islam? In order to answer to these questions and more, we humbly invited Shaykh Rohullah Rohani to talk to us about \"Fatima Zahra (A)\'s Devotion to Wilayah\". Our condolences to the believers, wherever you are, upon the martyrdom anniversary of lady Fatima Zahra (A). #IslamicPulse #IPTalkShow #Allah #Quran #Muhammad #Ali #Fatima #Zahra #LadyOfLight #Martyr #Martyrdom #Fatimiyya #FatimaZahra #IslamicAwareness #LadyFatima #JiihadeTabyiin #SahihBukhari #Paradise #Heaven

What did the esteemed Leader say when the israeli\\\\\\\'s thought that they had the Islamic Republic under control as a consequence of the nuclear deal? And at that time, how many years, at max, did the Leader say israel had? And during that time frame, will the Zionist entity have any peace of mind? And finally, what does Shaheed Haj Qasem say is the minimum revenge and penalty for the murder and assassination of Emad Moghniyyah? Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and Shaheed Haj Qasem Soleimani speak about \\\\\\\"The Revenge For the Blood of Emad Moghniyyah\\\\\\\".

8. The profit motive drives the actions of the corporation and creates a mindset of competition and anything goes. Meet corporate spy and self -described predator Marc Barry as he describes his tactics for gathering intelligence from competing corporations. Juxtapose his attitude with Ray Anderson President of Interface - who - in an epiphanic moment - realized he was a plunderer and it was only a matter of time before the law figures it out.

Fatima Zahra, Prophet Mohammad's Dear Daughter: Not more than three months had passed since the sad departure of God's last messenger Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) from the mortal world, his noble daughter, Fatemah Zahra (SA), fell was confined to bed with serious illness. Some 90 days had passed since the passing-away of the Last Messenger of Allah Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH), and every day, Fatemah (SA) used to sit beside the tomb of her dear father, and in doleful whispers, disclose to him her inner mysteries, because the people of Medina had complained that her grief for the Departed Messenger was disturbing their peace. Strange way indeed for the Muslims to behave. But, now the holy lady, especially after the injury inflicted on her and her feelings by people who denied her rights, had elapsed into her last moments of mortal life. Her devoted husband, Imam Ali (PBUH) and four siblings, had surrounded her bed. A bitter sense of grief was looming on the noble Ahl ol-Bayt. A strange feeling was contorting Ali's throat. He remembered how much her dear wife had dedicated her entire life to the path of Allah. The scenes of Fatemah's kind and gentle conduct were passing in Imam Ali's mind. He remembered Fatemah engrossed in midnight prayer, supplicating for the well being of neighbours. Meanwhile, Imam Ali recalled Hazrat Mohammad's (Pbuh) words that "God becomes angry by Fatemah's anger and is pleased at her satisfaction." He also remembered the last will of Hazrat Mohammad (Pbuh) about Fatemah. In the meantime, Fatemah opened her mouth and said: "My cousin, in my marital life with you, I never lied to you or acted against your will." The heart-rendering words deeply affected Imam Ali. She added: "Now the angels, along with Messenger Mohammad are coming towards me. Greetings to Gabriel. Greetings to the Messenger of Allah. Greetings to your promised words, O my father. Greetings to your sweet smile." Fatemah left the world a martyr and her noble spirit was carried on the wings of the angels to the presence of her Creator, Almighty Allah. Imam Ali took Fatemah's hand, looked at the sky and remembered the day Messenger Mohammad had blessed their marriage by putting her hand in his. But, now it was the time of separation. Shedding tears of sorrow, Imam Ali told Fatemah in a trembling tone: "After you, I will not have a happy moment in the world. I am crying because I fear my life may be prolonged after you." It was on 20th Jamadi al-Akhar, 5th year after the divine revelation (corresponding to 613 AD), Messenger Mohammad and his faithful wife Khadijah, were blessed by the birth of a baby girl, whom the Messenger named Fatemah. The Prophet said: "I named my daughter Fatemah because Allah has protected her and her followers from fire." She was also known as Zahra or the Radiant. The childhood era of Hazrat Fatemah was the most difficult era of the history of Islam. For, the small community of Muslims in Mecca, were under increasing pressure from idolaters and disbelieves. Fatemah was raised in the school of her father and the loving lap of her mother Khadijah. Since childhood, Fatemah witnessed the sufferings of her father, and was always at his side to soothe him. Following the demise of Hazrat Khadijah, the young Fatemah took upon herself all household tasks and was often referred by her father as an angel in human cover, and a part of his heart. Whenever the Messenger looked at his daughter, he became filled with joy. After migration to Medina, the Messenger rejected all offers for Fatemah's hand from wealthy Arabs, and married her to his young cousin, the valiant Ali. It was said that if there was no Ali, Fatemah would have remained without a consort. The Messenger used to stand whenever his daughter would enter her house. Before going on a trip, Fatemah's house was the last one the Messenger would bid farewell, and after returning from the trip, it was the first one that he would visit. The ultimate sense of love, kindness and devotion between father and daughter was manifested in the attribute the Messenger gave her, that is: Omme Abiha - which means Mother of Her Father. Peace be upon her immaculate soul.

Why is it so hard to rise above their selfish needs and desires? Many people that do understand the consequences of consumerism do not always do anything substantial to resist it because often they themselves are deep into materialism in one way or another. Some of these people may hate Bill Gates and Donald Trump but at the same time they want to become rich and famous like these two. That is true for people in the West and the East. Materialism that was a result of a specific historical experience of the so called Modernity is the West is pretty much a global phenomenon today. Thanks to corporatization in the name of globalization! Consumerism is but one facet of the larger phenomenon of materialism. Simple quantitative changes in our lifestyle would not do much. What we need is a fundamental qualitative change in our lives and in our societies. ---- In the clip one of the organizers of the world-wide Buy-Nothing-Day Kalle Lasn was interviewed by a CNN anchor in one of the previous years. ----

A lover of Imam e Zamana a.s. - Imam of our time a.s. meets with our and his beloved Imam. May Imam a.s. grant us the prestige of meeting him as well. May Allah s.w.t hasten his a.s. reappearance.

Mahmood Mamdani exposes the underlying politics of the Save Darfur campaign in this interview with the award-winning journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! The Save Darfur campaign is primarily led by zio-nazi groups in the US. The campaign demonizes Arabs and Muslims and has advocated for the use of force and the deployment of US and Nato forces in the region. Mahmood Mamdani is one of the worlds most prominent Africa scholars. Earlier this year he wrote a major piece for the London Review of Books called -THE POLITICS OF NAMING- He was born in Uganda and now splits his time between Uganda and New York where he is a professor at Columbia University.

Mahmood Mamdani exposes the underlying politics of the Save Darfur campaign in this interview with the award-winning journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! The Save Darfur campaign is primarily led by zio-nazi groups in the US. The campaign demonizes Arabs and Muslims and has advocated for the use of force and the deployment of US and Nato forces in the region. Mahmood Mamdani is one of the worlds most prominent Africa scholars. Earlier this year he wrote a major piece for the London Review of Books called -The Politics of Naming- He was born in Uganda and now splits his time between Uganda and New York where he is a professor at Columbia University.

The renowned investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has spent the better part of his life documenting American empire and the resistance it has met. Pilger has made over fifty documentaries and is the author. His most recent one is --Freedom Next Time - Resisting the Empire-- which looks at ongoing struggles in Afghanistan Diego Garcia India Palestine and South Africa. Pilger joins Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez of Democracy Now! for the hour to play excerpts of his documentaries and speak of the struggles he has covered.

The renowned investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has spent the better part of his life documenting American empire and the resistance it has met. Pilger has made over fifty documentaries and is the author. His most recent one is --Freedom Next Time - Resisting the Empire-- which looks at ongoing struggles in Afghanistan Diego Garcia India Palestine and South Africa. Pilger joins Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez of Democracy Now! for the hour to play excerpts of his documentaries and speak of the struggles he has covered.

The renowned investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has spent the better part of his life documenting American empire and the resistance it has met. Pilger has made over fifty documentaries and is the author. His most recent one is --Freedom Next Time - Resisting the Empire-- which looks at ongoing struggles in Afghanistan Diego Garcia India Palestine and South Africa. Pilger joins Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez of Democracy Now! for the hour to play excerpts of his documentaries and speak of the struggles he has covered.

The renowned investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has spent the better part of his life documenting American empire and the resistance it has met. Pilger has made over fifty documentaries and is the author. His most recent one is --Freedom Next Time - Resisting the Empire-- which looks at ongoing struggles in Afghanistan Diego Garcia India Palestine and South Africa. Pilger joins Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez of Democracy Now! for the hour to play excerpts of his documentaries and speak of the struggles he has covered.

The renowned investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has spent the better part of his life documenting American empire and the resistance it has met. Pilger has made over fifty documentaries and is the author. His most recent one is --Freedom Next Time - Resisting the Empire-- which looks at ongoing struggles in Afghanistan Diego Garcia India Palestine and South Africa. Pilger joins Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez of Democracy Now! for the hour to play excerpts of his documentaries and speak of the struggles he has covered.

Friends, let this not come as a surprise to you. This is the reality we are living in where it is ‘estimated that one billion people in the world suffer from hunger and malnutrition. That’s roughly 100 times as many as those who actually die from these causes each year. About 24,000 people die every day from hunger or hunger related causes… Three-fourths of the deaths are children under the age of five.’ --HOW YOU CAN HELP -- Don’t waste natural resources. Be thankful to God for His gifts and blessings. Be mindful of your responsibility toward other human beings. Think about what the Prophet (saws) would do. Have mercy and compassion toward all humankind. Next time you spend money on those unnecessary luxuries of your life, think for a moment about the plight of the poor and oppressed around the world. Be aware of the materialistic forces and the contradictions of the dominant economic systems that are at the roots of global inequality. Don’t become a part of this system. Don’t become a slave of consumerism and endless materialistic competition. Understand that it is not enough to just keep yourself from engaging in consumerism. It's not always easy to protect yourself and your family against the multi-billion dollar industry of marketing. Join forces with other like-minded people. Strengthen your communities that can serve as a buffer against corporations. Engage in collective action. Transform people's consciousness and hyper-consumeristic lifestyles. Among other things, join a local organization that is working against subtle forms of oppression, like hunger, poverty, illiteracy, domestic violence, anorexia and bulimia, perfect body images, and endless materialistic competition. If there isn’t any, start one today! For ideas, you can look into doing online activism. Check out moveon.org’s work. Some online organizations also invite web surfers to click on their sites regularly. They say every click earns them revenue to support their causes. The Hunger Site is an example. Some may also invite you to buy their T-shirts and other souvenirs. I guess, you can buy these items if you think they can help spread the word and encourage people to join a good cause. But, in general, more shopping and more consumption cannot be a solution to human suffering. Selling consumers to products through clicks or ads is exactly what we need to shun. Because that feeds into the same loop of consumerism. My suggestion: Donate directly! And, encourage others to do the same! Lastly, remember the advice Imam Ali gave in his Last Will: “My advice to you is to be conscious of Allah and steadfast in your religion. Do not yearn for the world, and do not be seduced by it. Do not resent anything you have missed in it. Proclaim the truth; work for the next world. Oppose the oppressor and support the oppressed.” Become a friend and supporter of oppressed people and an enemy of oppressors and all forms of oppression."

Ahmadinejad in Iranian Club in DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. Iran's president led an anti-American rally in DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, this tightly controlled U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, a day after a low-key visit by Vice President Dick Cheney aimed at countering Tehran's influence in the region. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells the cheering crowd that America was to blame for creating instability and robbing the region of its wealth. "We are telling you to leave the region. This is for your benefit and the benefit of your nation," Ahmadinejad says to the crowd of thousands at a soccer stadium. "The nations of the region can no longer take you forcing yourself on them. The nations of the region know better how to create peace and security." "Every time your name is mentioned, hatred builds up," Ahmadinejad said of the United States. "Go fix yourself. This is Iran's advice to you. Leave the region." One woman in the crowd shouted "I love you!" and Ahmadinejad paused to respond with a polite "thank you." "God bless you for loving Iran so dearly," he told the crowd. "I love you." The crowd, many of them expatriate Iranians, cheered Ahmadinejad and waved Iranian flags. One group carried a black banner bearing a yellow symbol seen on nuclear fallout shelters. Chants of "Down with the USA!" and "Nuclear energy is our right!" frequently interrupted the speech. His rally was remarkable in a country where political parties are banned and power is held solely by tribal families