Monday, December 26, 2011
And in Houston: Man set to pay parking ticket after 58 years…
A man has told authorities he wants to clear his conscience - and pay a one-dollar parking ticket he received 58 years ago. Dale Crawford, of Houston, Texas, sent a letter to city officials after finding the ticket among some keepsakes. He says it is a debt that he wants to pay, though it is a...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Fun with Fatwas: What Was the Question?
Fatwa Date: Sha'baan 15, 1432 / 17-7-2011 Question What is the ruling on utilizing the available means? Answer All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. The ruling on utilizing...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Can Loving a Robot Lead to Divorce ?
When the anatomically correct, customizable, touch-responsive, personality-changing sexbot named Roxxxy was unveiled at the Adult Entertainment Expo last year, it -- she? -- was met with a lot of snarky responses. Only losers and perverts would be interested in shelling out $7,000 for a glorified...
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Fun with Fatwas – A Second Wife? No Problem, But Behave Yourself…
Fatwa Date: Ramadhaan 1, 1432 / 1-8-2011 Question: As Salaam Alaikum, my husband is looking for a 2nd wife. I know this is his right as per the sunnah. He is using matrimonial sites that have pictures of women, and allow for chatting and exchanging info between men and women with out her wakil being...
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Friday, December 16, 2011
And in Germany: Naked mole-rats reveal clues to treating arthritis…
The partially blind, hairless, wrinkly, cold-blooded mammals were good candidates for the study because of their unique insensitivity to acid-induced pain. (CNN, Dec 16, 2011) “We are very happy with the results,” said Prof. Doppelganger, the lead scientist. “Our follow-up study will involve...
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Fun with Fatwas – Hi Ho, Hi Ho, Jihadiing We Go…
Fatwa No: 17706 True faith is a precondition for achieving victory Fatwa Date: Thul-Qi'dah 2, 1428 / 12-11-2007 Question We want to participate in Jihaad, but do not know how or where? Answer All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship...
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
Fun With Fatwas: You May Learn English – But No Mingling!
Fatwa No: 31707 Learning in non-Muslim schools Fatwa Date: Muharram 10, 1433 / 6-12-2011 Question What is the Sharee'ah ruling on learning English at American institutes? I learn it for the sake of Allaah the Almighty, to be active in my field and to understand what goes on around me. Answer In...
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Stars and Booze…
I discovered some interesting facts on booze the other day in the mag ‘Discover’ (Dec 2011), one of our more worthwhile publications. They were compiled by LeeAundra Kearny, and these are direct quotes. My own commentary is in square brackets. ‘Sobering disclaimer: The family of compounds known as...
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Fun with Fatwas: Muslim Genetics…
In the process of doing some research, I came across the following bit of Muslim ‘science’ which, I thought, might not only be instructive but also make for a bit of levity. Although, admittedly, especiallly the very end might rub a few people the wrong way, particularly the ladies, but then that is...
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
And in South Africa: A Magic Penis and a Snail on the Rampage…
Malalane - A trial date is expected to be set on Thursday for 12 people arrested in connection with setting a pastor alight after accusing him of using a magic penis to sleep with women. The nine men and three women, aged between 28 and 50 will appear in the Boschfontein periodical court in...
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