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Egypt is tightening security measures along its borders with the Gaza Strip following massive unrest in the country. The new security measures are affecting the daily lives of many Gazans in the coastal enclave. Gaza has been suffering for several years from an Israeli blockade which has caused a lot of difficulty for the people living there. But now the new situation on the Egyptian border is making the economic situation in the coastal enclave much more difficult than before. Due to the tight Israeli blockade, Gaza depends on the tunnels to obtain essential supplies and cheaper fuel. Estimates show 40 percent of the coastal enclave\'s needs come via underground tunnels. Hala al-Safadi, Press TV, Gaza

While it may seem at times as though we have it really hard, we have to remember that the Holy Prophet (S) and the first of those who accepted him as the Messenger had it far, far harder than we do today. They suffered hunger, thirst, poverty and ridicule but it was their fortitude, trust in Allah and their faith which helped to safeguard the message of Islam, which has reached us today due to their blessings. As a sidenote, it is imperative to recognise that many of those in other parts of the world, like Yemen, are suffering similarly to the initial Muslims! What are we doing to help them? Let’s take a minute to ponder…

One of the most frequently asked questions by a youth in today\\\'s day and age is how can they be a good Muslim youth? And kudos to you for wanting to reform yourself at a young age, because as you get older, the reformation process just seems to get harder. And what role does education, role models, and friends have to play in the self-reformation process? Sister Zainab Barakat gives us her top three when it comes to self-reformation when trying to be a good Muslim youth. #TodayIThought #IslamicPulse #Islam #Allah #Quran #Religion #Ahlulbayt #Akhlaq #Muslim #Youth #Righteousness #Education #RoleModel

Half of Gazans need Psychological help to cope with the war - 29Jan09 - English. Israel's 22-day War on Gaza took a heavy emotional toll on the people there. Doctors say at least half the population needs professional help to come to terms with what happened. And Palestinian men seem to have been hit particularly hard. Many had already struggled for two years looking for work in a territory under siege. Now the horrors of war have made the search even harder...and far more traumatic.

sean stone converts to shia islam - TEHRAN -- The son of U.S. filmmaker Oliver Stone, Sean, who has converted to Islam and chosen the name Ali in Iran, was honored Thursday during a side section program at the 30th Fajr International Film Festival. The honoring ceremony took place at Tehran’s Azadi Cinema with Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Hosseini, Deputy Culture Minister for Cinematic Affairs Javad Shamaqdari and secretary of the festival Mohammad Khazaei attending. Stone converted to Islam at the office of Shia cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Nasseri Dowlatabadi in the city of Isfahan last week. On receiving his award, Stone expressed his thanks to Iranians and hoped to make joint films to help improve relations between Iran and the United States, the Persian service of ISNA reported on Friday. He also explained about his reasons for accepting Islam and said that as a student of history, he had studied different religions and it was because of his personal interest that he chose Islam; adding that actually, it was Islam that had invited him. “The conversion to Islam is not abandoning Christianity or Judaism, with which I was born. It means I have accepted Muhammad (S) and other prophets,” Stone, whose famous father is Jewish and mother is Christian, had told AFP last week. Stone came to Iran in early February to attend the 30th Fajr International Film Festival, which ended on February 12. The ceremony continued with a brief speech delivered by Hosseini, in which he hoped Sean Stone would be strong and steady enough to fight against any kinds of attacks or assaults. “If Islam is introduced as a symbol of beauty to the world, all people would be attracted to it,” he said, stressing that Stone was seeking the truth and had discovered it here. Hosseini also expressed his thanks to the filmmakers who tried harder this year to help achieve the ideals of the Islamic Revolution. The ceremony was brought to an end by paying tribute to the managers of several film studios and theaters across Tehran.

[13 April 2012] Bahrain uprising - Middle East Today - Presstv - English Rights activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja's family is fear for his life in Bahraini jails. Khawaja, the co-founder and former president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, began a hunger strike in early February to protest against the life sentence he received last year and Manama's ongoing crackdown on peaceful protests. Amnesty International has also called for the 'immediate and unconditional release' of al-Khawaja, considering him a 'prisoner of conscience, detained solely for exercising his right to freedom of expression.' Hunger strikes seem to have an effect on the Israeli authorities who are holding thousands of Arabs and Palestinians in jails without trial. Why does it seem harder for Bahraini activists in jail with unjust sentences to get their rights? What are the humanitarian conditions which stipulate holding a UNSC meeting to discuss a crisis in a country?

Common sense tells you that it's impossible to boil water in a paper bag, but this is our favorite trick. The real difficultly in performing this effect is making it look harder than it is! As you might imagine, the secret lies in yet another amazing property of water - it's ability to conduct heat. Instead of using a paper bag, this modern day version of the demonstration uses an ordinary balloon, some water and a candle. It's a combination that's guaranteed to make people stand back.

With each year the American dollar is shrinking in percentage as the world\\\\\\\'s currency supply. The implications could mean a serious decrease in the dollar\\\\\\\'s influence as countries around the world look for alternatives. When compared to other prominent world currencies, the dollar has been experiencing a 15-year low. That\\\\\\\'s according to the International Monetary Fund. And, this indicates that more countries are willing to use other forms of currencies to do business. Experts say it\\\\\\\'s a fault of the US banking system and the Federal Reserve. If the dollar weakens in influence worldwide, it will be harder for the US to print money and pay its debts. In addition, looming battles over budget sequestration in Washington could rekindle long-standing fears of fiscal stability. Colin Campbell, Press TV, Washington

A revolutionary rap performed by a courageous young brother in Iran, discussing contemporary issues in an artistic and thought-provoking manner. Before commenting on the Islamic permissibility of this piece, please watch our videos on the subject of music carefully and then come to an understanding. How Haram is Music? | Biskit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fVCCPe7CSs Is All Music Haram? | Shaykh Usama Abdulghani https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdaRNOSgpLM Analysis of the Music Industry | Shaykh Salim Yusufali | Weapons of Mass Deception https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_tpCZzIX0 #IslamicRevolution #Unity #IslamicMusic #Nasheed #FreeZakzaky #Zakzaky #FreeKashmir #Kashmir #ImamKhamenei #Khamenei #SoftWar #CultureWar #IslamicRepublic #Imperialism #Colonialism #Scholars4Dollars #Saudis #TakfiriWahhabis #BritishShiaism #Wahhabis #America #israel #UK #Trump #Netanyahu #BorisJohnson #RowanAtkinson #Modi #BJP #India #Pakistan #EndOfTimes #ImamMahdi #AJTF #DTA #DTI ______________________________ LYRICS: Ya Imam! We heard your father foretold, \\\"One\\\'s religion will be harder to hold Than gripping onto a burning coal at the end of times” Now here we are Some praying hypocritically ain’t it bizarre? so it\\\'s better if you don\\\'t return just yet- the only one suffering to that extent, - not hiding or attempting to circumvent - is #ShaykhZakzaky and a handful of others not even 1% The rest of us are busy living the rat-race, And those who strut around with utmost grace Representatives of the Deen of the Human Race are no different today than they were 1000 years ago – When betrayal and cowardice used to flow Instead of blood through their veins, Ready to take no pains, ready to suffer no trials All the while, got you stuck in your comfort zone So tell me again why a youth like me ought to stand alone? stand alone? stand alone? So tell me again why a youth like me ought to stand alone? It’s a joke. But it ain’t funny. People doing what they do For just a bit of money. The two Qiblahs of the Muslims are occupied Would the Prophet have laughed or would he have cried? The Leader proved that we could go so far The sky is the limit, but you’re sat on the sofa Forget about speaking out against America- You can’t even tell me it’s haram to go to the bar - Shh- MI6 could have us on the radar- “God forbid my reputation gets marred”- next year they won’t call me back to Zanzibar Shopping around in the community bazar While you ride around in your fancy little car, Sitting with politicians eatin’ caviar, The war in Venezuela’s what paid for your cigar, Mum said to listen to you, coz you’re a scholar But reality is - You’re a celebrity, not a shining star- - You’re no less than the People of Kufa What you say and what you do is so far From one another so Tell me again how for me, The Holy Prophet’s an exemplar! It’s a joke. But it ain’t funny. People doing what they do For just a bit of money. The two Qiblahs of the Muslims are occupied Would Imam have laughed or would he have cried? You see all too clearly what we do – while neglecting utterly the cause of Palestine, and the cause of Zakzaky too, we’ve neglected Yemen and are compliant to the People of Lut - All the while, stirring up an “Islamic” tea To serve with utmost akhlaq to you and to me, But within the cup ain’t a drop of purity- From the wide and vast Islamic sea, All you see in your cup is hypocrisy, While you’re sipping away, in prison is a scholar named Zakzaky - It’s not Islam AT ALL, don’t you see? Like a fake brand name, slapping the name Of Husayn on piece of cloth, doesn’t make it the same. - they call them scholars- but they’re Insane scholars for dollars And they only exist because this nation Doesn’t stop filling their pockets with elation Take a hike, take a vacation- Please - not to Buckingham palace drinking from a tyrant’s chalice Kissing up to the kings of malice Being callous towards those who need us most You sit on the pulpit and boast While the children of Yemen are toast children of Palestine roast there’s only suffering Coast-to-coast, But you’re thoroughly enjoying your post, Adios Amigos, Trump in the White House Mr. Bean at number 10 You say NOTHING time and time again - Stop the charade of being wise men, Because you’re nothing but comedians Jesters at the foot of Big Ben, While you give the masses all of your charm Imam Husayn never needed your salaam… If you don’t rise up- say Goodbye to Islam _______________________________

Br. Khalil Jafar eloquently explains that “the closer we get to enlightenment, the harder it gets…” Sometimes, before reaching the great heights, those on the path of finding themselves will undergo severe depression. This is all part of the process of transforming and Imam Ali (A) explains, “expect relief at the tightening of the chains…”. A sudden change in one\\\'s life is inevitably going to occur for those destined for greater things; will you undertake the challenge? Or will you give up when things get difficult? It is in the darkest nights that the stars can be seen in all their splendor. #IslamicTeachings #ButterflyWithin #SelfDevelopment #Thoughts #Contemplation #Islam #IslamicTeachings #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Death #Butterfly #Life

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition stated by the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S), where his eminence (S) speaks about \"The 4 Qualities of a Logical Person\". Yet, what are the four qualities of a logical person? And how many types of Jahl, ignorance, are there? And what is the definition of the Arabic word \'Hilm\"? To whom is it harder to show humbleness and humility towards? What are bad things that people compete with each other in? And finally, what should people compete with one another in? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).