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A profile of Bidzina Ivanishvili.
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In patent black or wine, these girls quilted boots for toddlers are a key element of the season's adorable heritage trend in kids fashion.
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She'll be ready to rock in these cool Talia sneakers from Freespirit. Bringing a bit of sparkle to her look, these sequin high-tops will let loose her inner-punk and keep her bang on-trend.
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A fab take on the classic Kick Hi design, these Champ toddler boots from Kickers will finish off all his outfits with a real touch of colour and quality.
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Treat his feet to a fashion icon with this scaled down version of the original Kick Hi boot from Kickers.
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Tax policy and tax administration are undergoing monumental changes, with more on the horizon. How are businesses being affected, and what does this mean for you?
Globalization is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Economies are in flux, businesses are fighting for survival and market share at the same time, and governments are addressing this new environment by trying to protect revenues and collaborate with one another like never before.
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NASCAR has just about put a death grip on Kurt Busch, fines, probation and probably keeping an eye on him 24-7, they may even investigate how many sheets of toilet paper the guy used in the Porta-Potty.
The NASCAR media has jumped on this story full SPEED ahead, there hasn't been one NASCAR related show where this has not been one of the feature stories, fair enough, with the "have at it boys era" just about over there isn't much to talk about.
Cursing.. is all about cursing, are we talking about cursing folks, cursing, not killing anyone is just cursing, no crime on cursing folks, really ..is just about cursing.
I want you folks to go on YouTube and search "cursing or cussing in NASCAR" and see how many hits you get, you will find that cussing IS NORMAL, ALL DRIVERS including the most loved driver Earnhardt JR curse, oh my God, shocking.
Mr. Kurt Busch had done nothing more than act like a typical driver, CURSED, THAT IS IT, HE DID NOT HIT ANYBODY OVER THE HEAD WITH A 2x4, he cussed and forgot to click the feed off, that is all.
Have you seen the video of the alleged near running over Newman's crew, by the way if you are a NASCAR fan you will see crew members ALMOST getting run over EVERY RACE, EVERY RACE. so please don't get on that soap box about safety.
I would bet the main NASCAR media could get this story from a different driver EVERY-WEEK, all they would have to do, for the most part , is change the names.
Can we agree on that.
In contrast the NBA will do nothing to Dwyane Wade for his yelling incident with the coach and teammates during last nights game against the Pacers, by the way all this happened on prime time for all to see, NOT HEAR, just see and that might be the whole difference folks.
If there is any punishment for Mr. Wade, it should come from the team and not the NBA, that is what should of happened with Kurt Busch, wonder if Earnhardt Jr. would of gotten the same scrutiny from the media and NASCAR.
Let me just say, JUST GUESSING, they would not touch Jr with a 10 foot pole, or maybe they would, again just guessing. Just saying.
In my opinion having a microphone in the car (for television) is as inappropriate as having one in your bedroom, both should be private, imagine if they mic-up every NBA and NFL game, how long you think that would last.
Is it time to make those conversations private. I think so.
As always this is just a fans opinion and from what I understand everybody has one and I thank God for that.
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The waning influence of the US in the Middle East and around the world will have far-reaching consequences for the Jewish people and Israel, a former US diplomat told a Knesset committee on Tuesday.
Stuart Eizenstat, the former US ambassador to the UN and a Jewish policy expert, said Washington is having to come to terms with its shrinking economic might and the rise of Islamists in countries like Egypt, drastically changing its diplomatic capabilities in the region.
"The US has always been an ascendent power – not always a dominant one... but after the Second World War it become a dominant one," he said. "We remain and will remain the dominant power but others are closing the gap military, economical and politically."
The ex-diplomat, who recently released a book called The Future of the Jews, said his nation is now competing for power with the BRICs, an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and others. These countries, he said, will have more of a say in world politics commensurate with their new economic status.
At the same time, Eizenstat said the US would continue to play an important part in international politics in the future.
"We've dug ourselves a deep hole but continue to produce 25 percent of world GDP and of particular importance to Israel we continue to be the only power to project air, land and sea power globally," he said.
Eizenstat, who is a well-connected Democratic party lobbyist, also commented on Iran's nuclear program. He praised US President Barack Obama for putting together an "unprecedented" set of sanctions against Tehran, which Israel has accused of trying to obtain nuclear weapons.
"On the broadest level, the US and Europe share a common goal with Israel, that is to deny Iran a weapon," said Eizenstat. "Obama has got together an unprecedented set of sanctions – including those against South Africa and North Korea."
Eizenstat then turned his attention to ties between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. The balance of power in the Jewish world has shifted, he said.
Since 2007, the largest single Jewish community in the world lives in Israel, surpassing the US. This trend, which he said he expects to continue, mirrors global politics.
"Just as there has been a profound shift of power from the US elsewhere there has been a shift of power from the Diaspora to Israel," he said.
For that reason he expected Israel to become increasingly responsible for setting up and funding programs fostering Jewish ties. He cited Taglit- Birthright, which brings young Jewish adults on free trips to Israel, as an example.
Eizenstat called on the Israeli government to increase its funding of the program assuming responsibility from private donors like US businessmen Michael Steinhardt and Charles Bronfman.
He said Birthright and other programs were the best way to reduce intermarriage and assimilation in Jewish America.
"When my wife and I get an invitation to a Jewish wedding that's not the rule," he said, "that's the exception."


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A current and comprehensive list of CCR's press releases, press statements, and case updates dating back to 2003.
This list can be ordered by date or name, and filtered by the issues to which the releases relate.
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January 3, 2013, New York – In response to President Obama's signing of the controversial 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: Read More >>
December 21, 2012, New York – The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) issued the following statement calling on President Obama to veto the controversial National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed today by Congress: The FY2013 NDAA is now on its way… Read More >>
December 17, 2012, New York – Today, attorneys announced the settlement of a home raids case against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Seven men and women and one child brought the case in 2008 against more than thirty individual ICE… Read More >>
December 14, 2012, New York – Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued the following statement in response to U.S. officials' motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the targeted killing of three… Read More >>
December 12, 2012, New York –Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) released a report analyzing the New York City Police Department's stop-and-frisk data for January 2010 through June 2012. The report shows that the constitutional violations detailed in an earlier… Read More >>
December 6, 2012, New York – In a long-standing civil rights lawsuit brought by the Center for Constitutional Rights and the firm of DLA Piper against the New York City Board of Education, a federal court found that a teaching… Read More >>
November 21, 2012, New York, NY – In response to today's announcement that the Ugandan parliament has reintroduced its notorious anti-homosexuality bill, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: Read More >>
November 16, 2012, Washington, D.C.—Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), CODEPINK, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation delivered to the U.S. Department of State more than 17,000 signatures and an open letter… Read More >>
November 15, 2012, New York, Paris and The Hague – Today, two leading human rights organizations submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, including expert testimony, periodic compilations of crimes against humanity committed in the last… Read More >>
October 29, 2012, New York -- Today, in response to Mayor Bloomberg's statement at last night's press conference that "Jails are secure...don't worry about anyone getting out" during Hurricane Sandy, Center for Constitutional Rights Executive Director Vincent Warren issued the… Read More >>


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IOWA CITY, Iowa - The attendance figures for the first round of the National Invitation Tournament, covering 16 games, are in. Iowa wins.
Not only did the Hawkeyes score a 68-52 win over Indiana State Wednesday, but their sellout crowd of 15,400 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena easily dwarfed the two-largest first-round gatherings. Here are the home teams and their crowds in Round 1: Iowa 15,400 BYU 7,511 Southern Mississippi 5,018 Providence 4,953 Virginia 4,790 Tennessee 4,468 (The Volunteers had averaged 16,635 for its regular-season home games. Its upset loss to Mercer Wednesday was played before a lot of ghosts and empties.) Maryland 4,053 Baylor 4,034 Arizona State 3,519 Robert Morris 3,444 (sellout, for Kentucky) St. Joseph's 3,148 Florida State 2,989 Alabama 2,889 Massachusetts 2,173 Denver 2,094 Stanford 1,050 Denver is at Maryland tonight in the first game of the NIT's second round. Good seats are still available. Conversation GuidelinesBe KindDon't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language. Share KnowledgeBe truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about. Stay focusedPromote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic. Report TroubleHelp us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it. read the full guidelines here » Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Crime, sexual abuse, property fires, automobile accidents, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides. |
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High Pines Resort minimum rental length is 30 days. Rates range from $2003 to $2391 per month. Lower rates available for off season and winter.- High Pines Resort minimum rental length is 30 days. Rates range from $2003 to $2391 per month. Lower rates available for off season and winter.
Year-RoundHigh Pines is a year round, small resort located on Bad Medicine Lake in Becker County. It features modern, 2-bedroom, lake side, housekeeping cabins on one of Minnesota's finest lakes. Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, water sports, winter sports or just peaceful relaxation in a quiet, comfortable, pristine, forested, wilderness setting best describe High Pines Resort. Bad Medicine is a 800 acre, spring fed, clear water lake. It is located in the White Earth State Forest.
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Posted Oct 1, '09 at 7:04pm
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Well just to clarify if it was the phoenix who did this, it might not have been her fault. I mean she can't just flame off right?
Well I believe going by the personality of the creature that it could have easily have been an accident, though I don't think that the British have any issues with the French she is noted as a patriotic bird.
So I think it could have been that possibly El Cholo and Jess could have been involved in the incident in one way or another.
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 7:13pm
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Well if we are going to be pointing blades i think it was Vise. I find him to be a very strange person.
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 7:23pm
What motive would he have?
As far as motive and suspects are concerned I believe another thing to consider could have been a flame shot by someone in a flame war. Remember what they believe caused this:
Possibly a flame bomb ignited all the surplus flour hanging in the air causing it to explode
Something I also want to know is what happened to the banana king. He ran off and is known to be...a bit crazy, so he could have been responsible for this incident possibly. Again I don't think that any of the victestants here are responsible at this point.
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 7:30pm
That is a good point. I cant think of any other contestants with a motive to do such a thing. Then again who says the contestants did anything for sure?
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 7:31pm
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Who is to say that it wasn't Snelly or Flipper? They both seem somewhat.... ditzy. Maybe it was all a horrible accident caused by the two.
"So you did blow up the cake?" "Flipper, please be queit." "I want fish...." "Flipper, please stop." "BUT MY TUMMY IS EMPTY! I HAVEN'T EATEN iN A HALF HOUR!!!!" "Skipper, thats not a long time." "Fine, but you blew up the cake." *snelly sigh*
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 8:08pm
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Leon says: OK, I'll be frank: Strop is the enemy. We don't need to find who, but why. Motive. If we have a motive, we win. If not, he wins.
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 8:17pm
Well what if the motive was that it was an accident?
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 8:25pm
Leon says: Nope. We were called here. We're part of the trial. It's no coincidence. We know why the building was blown up: It's a test. We need to know why whoever did it specifically did it.
Not that any of it actually matters.
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 8:33pm
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Of course, they've called us here with no evidence. Nothing to base our assumptions on besides our own perceptions, which vary from person to person. we're trying to come to a consensus here; and so this is pretty much infinitely inconclusive. Meaning that it's supposed ti be inconclusive, because it's part of the trial. Meaning that this entire discussion is set up. The whole thing was obviously staged to try and initiate a squabble.
And so, we now have but one question to answer: who put this ****storm together?
Posted Oct 1, '09 at 8:35pm
That could be the motive too - someone wants us to be thrown into sharp relief by a whodunit mystery such as this. The motive is to diffuse our confidence, so we'll be easier prey later on in the trial.
Now, there are only two people who'd want to do that. Cen and Strop.
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Meaning of the Hadith: "Do not initiate the greeting with a Jew or a Christian"
Nov 18, 2008 08:10 PM »
In a hadeeth narrated by Imam Muslim in his Saheeh from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him), it says that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Do not initiate the greeting with a Jew or a Christian, and if you meet one of them on the road, push him to the narrowest part of it." But doesn't doing that put people off entering Islam?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
We should note that the most correct of those who call people to Allaah was the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and the best of those who guide people to Allaah was the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Once this is understood, if we understand the words of the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in a manner that does not make sense, then we should question our understanding and realize that the way in which we have understood the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is mistaken. But this does not mean that we should measure the ahaadeeth of the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) on the basis of our understanding, because our minds are imperfect. However, there are basic principles in sharee'ah to which we may refer concerning individual matters.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) says: "Do not initiate the greeting with a Jew or a Christian, and if you meet one of them on the road, push him to the narrowest part of it." What this means is, do not give them lots of space when you meet them, so that they have plenty of room and you are constricted; rather continue in the direction in which you were headed, and if there is to be any constriction, make it for them. It is well known that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), when he saw the kuffaar (such as the Jews who lived in Madeenah), did not push them so that they ended up against the wall, and neither did his Sahaabah (may Allaah be pleased with them) after they conquered other regions.
So what is meant is that just as you should not initiate the greeting with them, you should not make way for them if you meet them; rather you should keep going in the direction in which you were headed, and let them be constricted if the road is not wide enough. There is nothing in this hadeeth to put people off Islam, rather it is a manifestation of the pride of the Muslim, and shows that he does not humble himself before anyone except his Lord.
From Majmoo' Fataawa Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him), 3/38.
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Re: Meaning of the Hadith: "Do not initiate the greeting with a Jew or a Christian"
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To complement the above post...
Can I Initiate the Greetings of Peace to People of Other Faiths?
Answered by the Egyptian House of Fatwa
The Question:
Can I give greeting to people of other faiths and traditions? I asked this in light of the following hadith that forbids us to do so to the Jews and order us to block the way in front of them as related by Imam Muslim. There are a number of people in my MSA who like to debate this topic. What is your advice to them?
Summary of the Answer:
1. The prohibition against offering the greetings of peace to non-Muslims and permitting them to pass is conditioned to times of war.
2. Muslims, under normal circumstances, are ordered to treat all people well.
3. One should avoid petty debates and focus on what benefits.
The Answer:
Dear brother:
The Prohibition of Greeting others is Restricted to Times of War
The Jews mentioned in the above texts were from the citizens of the Prophet's city, al-Medina, and were guilty of high treason after many opportunities were presented to them to live in peace. This statement of the Prophet comes in the context of their war and treachery against the Prophet and his community; not in the context of peace and normalized relations.
This is explained by the narration of Imam Ahmed and al-Tabarani that states the Prophet [P.B.U.H] said on the day that war was declared on the Jews of Medina "We are going to surprise the Jews [by attacking them in the morning]! Do not initiate the greetings of peace to them."
In the narration of Ahmed the Prophet [P.B.U.H] said, "Tomorrow morning we are going to ride against the Jews. Do not initiate the greetings of peace to them."
Muslims, Under normal Circumstances, are Ordered to Treat all People Well
Allah, the Most High, legislated in His book good relations with non-Muslims who do not act treacherously nor seek to inflict harm upon the Muslim community. Thus, it is incumbent upon you to treat all people amicably and peacefully under such situations..
Finally, we encourage you not to waste your time engaging in such debates, but, instead, spend your time learning your religion correctly.
Allah knows best.
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Subhanallah, brother Abdul Basir, that was a beautiful eye opener. Can you give the link?
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Re: Meaning of the Hadith: "Do not initiate the greeting with a Jew or a Christian"
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Assalamu alaykum,
The article below contains a fairly thorough discussion of this issue, showing both opinions and their basis regarding the issue. The source is given at the bottom of the article.
For those who can read Arabic, I also recommend Shaykh Faisal Mawlawi's
al-Salam `ala Ahl al-Kitab
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Rules Related to Greeting Non-Muslims in Islam
Nurideen Lemu An-Nigeri
Muslims, just like the rest of mankind do not live in isolation. They live in a world of multi-religious and multicultural diversities. With globalization, the world is getting more and more exposed to new cultures, religions, and ideologies etc. If Muslims have to integrate into the so described global village, then good communication is a vital component. Just like it is in all civilizations, cultures and religions, greeting is the very social responsibility at the first point of contact. Consequently, how one greets another person can open the way for better interaction or halt further relationship. This becomes more important where the non-Muslim contemporaries vividly understand the meaning of the Muslim's unique way of greeting and feel discriminated against, belittled or disrespected if they are denied the salutations of salaam (Peace). This grudge and rancor if left unattended could be detrimental to peaceful co-existence and subsequently threatening to the progress of Da'wah. Therefore, this paper attempts to x-ray the actual facts about the subject from the Qur'an and Sunnah, and to clarify which opinion may be stronger or more applicable to our contemporary context.
It is hoped that this paper will help Muslims get a truer picture on this matter, and lead to greater respect for the divergence of opinion among Muslim scholars.
Greeting is a moral act, a way of acknowledging presence, showing respect and courtesy. It is recognized as a norm in all cultures and civilizations. It is the first social right at the point of contact and cuts across religious and cultural barriers. It was quite ordinary in history that even opposing armies will engage in some form of mutual acknowledgement before the start of combat.
Islam, as a comprehensive way of life also recognizes this norm as a right, and goes to the extent of specifying how it should be done: 'Assalamu alaikum' meaning 'peace be upon you' or more perfectly: 'Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa barakatuh' meaning "Peace, Mercy and Blessings of Allah be upon you". In this regard, Allah says in the Qur'an: "And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet (in return) with one which is better than it or (at least) return it (in like manner). Indeed, Allah is ever taking account of all things" The greeting Allah is referring to here is generally understood to be 'Assalamu alaikum'. He also described salaam as "a greeting from Allah, blessed and good". Likewise the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) was once asked: 'what aspect of Islam is among the best?" He replied "Giving food (to the needy) and saying salaam to whom you know and whom you know not". In another instance, he enjoined his followers to spread the greetings of salaam because it increases the love between them. He also said: "It is not permissible for a person to desert his fellow brother for more than three days while they continue to meet and turn their backs to each other. And the best of them is the first to say Salaam". He also ruled: "Let the young say Salaam to the elder, and the passerby to the seated, and the smaller group to the larger group."
Inevitably, Muslims live among relations, friends and well-wishers from other faiths. The salient question is: does this universal precious greeting of peace extend to them?
In discussing this topic, the rulings on issues having to do with initiating the saying of salaams will be treated separately as a section, and then followed by those related to replying or responding to salaam from non-Muslims.
Muslim scholars in Islam have three major views concerning the saying of salaam to members of others faiths, such as Christians, Zoroastrians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Animists. One group of scholars prohibits it, while a second group permits it. Yet a third group takes a midway position by saying when conditions call for it or make it necessary, Muslims may initiate the greeting of salaam.
It has been authentically reported from the Prophet (Peace be upon him) that he said:
"Do not initiate Salaam with them…." But it was said that this injunction was specifically when they were going to Banu Quraizah9. But the question is, is this a general rule applying to all non-Muslim citizens, or only to those who exhibits hostilities to Muslims as did the Banu Quraizah? This is a point of deliberation (among scholars).
A good number of Islamic scholars are of the view that it is prohibited to initiate the greeting of salaam to non-Muslims. They say salaam is meant to be exchanged among Muslims and that the verse of the Qur'an which spoke of greeting with salaam is referring to Muslim alone. This was the view of Ata' bin Rabah They went further to say that salaam is to Muslims as shalom is to Jews. They backed their position with the Hadith reported by Abu Hurairah, where the messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said: "You must not initiate the (greetings of) salaam with Jews and Christians,". They say, salaam is a greeting of honor and a non–Muslim (kafir) does not deserve to be honored. Ahmad Bin Hanbal commented on the above Hadith: "Going by this Hadith is better than any other contrary opinion". Ibn Hajar is of similar opinion, while commenting on the above Hadith, he said: "The most credible of all these (views) is what is evident in the above Hadith, although it is specific to the People of the Book. Ibn Katheer also, while commenting on the verse on greeting (Qur'an 4:86) said: "But as to non-Muslim citizens (Alum Dimmit) one should not initiate to them the greetings of salaam" Abu Haneefah and Malik Bin Anas detested initiating salaam with non-Muslims.
Proponents of this opinion argue further that the salaam meant for greeting is among the peculiarities of this Ummah of Prophet Muhammad as reported by Anas bin Malik, who said that the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Indeed, Allah has given my Ummah three things that were not given to any other Ummah before me: saying salaam, and it is the greeting of the people of Jannah (Paradise)…"
Imam An-Nawawi reconciled between the ahadith that enjoyed greeting and those that prohibit initiating salaams to non Muslims as follows: "The ahadith that enjoined spreading the greetings of salaam is a generalization (A'am), from which the people of the book were excluded"
This group go further to assert that the salaam that Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) said to his father in Qur'an 19:47 was a mere farewell and good will, and it was not meant as a greeting.
From among the contemporary scholars, Ibn Uthaimeen holds a similar opinion. He believed initiating greetings of any sort with non-Muslims is a sort of honor given to them which they don't deserve. He categorically spelt out that it is prohibited (Haraam) to greet them with salaam. He further said: "Because it is a humiliation for a Muslim when he starts to honor a non-Muslim". Shaykh Abdul-Azeez Bin Baaz while commenting on the Hadith earlier stated, said: "This indicates that we respond to them if they initiate it. It is initiating it that is prohibited" Scholars of the Shafii Madhhab uphold the prohibition of initiating salaam to a non-Muslim citizen. However, they permitted initiating with other local greetings only when the need arises, because it is an expression of love. They argued further that Allah the Most High has warned: "You will not find any people who believe in Allah and the Last Day making friendship with those who oppose Allah and His Messenger,.. However, some of the Shafi'i Madhhab scholars consider it to be merely detestable (Makruh).
Another group of scholars consider it permissible to commence the saying of salaam to a non-Muslim. They say this view is in harmony with how Qur'an represents the Islamic greeting of peace as a universal greeting. They advance their argument on the basis of the following texts:
"O you who believe, enter not into houses other than yours without first announcing your presence and invoking peace (saying salaam) upon the folk thereof. That is better for you, that you may be heedful"
"And servants of (Allah) the Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, Peace (Salaam)!"
"Consider his cry: 'O my Lord! Surely they are a people who do not believe! So turn away from them and say 'Salaam' (Peace) for they shall soon come to know".
Also, "And when they hear ill speech, they turn away from it and say, 'For us are our deeds and for you are your deeds, peace be upon you; we seek not the ignorant"
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: "Greet with Peace those whom you know and those whom you do not know" He also informed us that when Allah created Adam, He commanded him "Go to that assembly" and they were an assembly of seated angels – " and listen to how they greet you. Indeed, it is your greeting and the greeting of your descendents". He said: "Peace be upon you" they said: "Peace be upon you and Allah's Mercy"
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) also said: "Spread the greeting of peace"
In response to the hadith quoted by the first group, they agree that it relates to the state of hostilities which erupted between the Jews and the Muslims at the time of campaign against Banu Quraizah. They supported this assertion by a Hadith where the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: "We are going forth in the morning against a group of Jews, so do not initiate the greeting of 'Peace' with them"
More so, a good number of the companions hold the same opinion. Abdullahi bin Mas'ud once said salaam to a non-Muslim. When asked: "Are we not warned against initiating salaam with them?" He replied: "It is a right of companionship". He once wrote a letter to a non-Muslim and said therein, 'Assalamu alaik' – "Peace be upon you". Abu ad-Darda', Abdullahi bin Abbas, Fudalah bin Ubaid and Ibn Muhairiz were also of the same view. It was equally reported that, Abu Umamah Al-Bahily do used to say salaam to whoever he passed by, Muslim or non-Muslim, and used to say, "it is a greeting for the people of our religion, and an assurance of security to our non-Muslim citizens, and a Name among the Names of Allah we spread among ourselves". Notable among the prominent pious predecessors of the second generation was Sufyan bin Uyaynah, who when asked whether a Muslim can salute a non-Muslim with salaam, replied in affirmation and quoted the saying of Allah "Allah does not forbid you in respect of those who do not fight you because of your religion and do not expel you from your homes – from being righteous and dealing justly towards them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly"
Imam Awzaiy said: "If you say salaam to them (the non-Muslims), then surely (some) pious people did the same, and if you don't, indeed, (some) pious people did the same." Umar Bin Abdul-Azeez said: "I feel no qualm in initiating salaam to them, because of the saying of Allah: "So turn away from them and say 'salaam' – (Peace), for they shall soon come to know" Al-Sha'abi is also of the same understanding. He once said to a Jew "Peace and Allah's Mercy be upon you" (Alaikas-Salam wa Rahmatullah), so it was said to him "You told a Jew Warahmatullah"? He replied back saying: "Isn't he living in Allah's Mercy?
Proponents of this view explained that the rationale behind the prohibition of initiating salaam was that some of the Jews used to greet the Prophet with 'As-Saamu alaik' meaning "Death be upon you". However, if they change, and there is peaceful co-existence, nothing stops us of from initiating salaam. This view is equally supported by Imam Qurtubi.
The third category of scholars are those that see salaam to be permissible on necessities such as seeking help from them, companionship, a journey, or some other necessity, or if such non-Muslim are relations. This view tries to reconcile between the first two. They say that the Hadith of prohibition is applicable when conditions do not call for saying salaam. They support this assertion by a Hadith related by Usamah bin Zaid that the Prophet (peace be upon him) passed by a company of people which comprised Muslims, idol worshippers and Jews, and he greeted them with the salutation of peace (salaam). They say the only way to reconcile between the Hadith of prohibition and the above is permissibility but only when necessary. Notable among members of this group are: Ibrahim An-Nakhaiy, Alqamah and Al-Sha'by.
It is observable that the Prophet did not state any condition for His action in this hadith. Did He intend the greeting for only the Muslim s in the group, with the non Muslims as collateral beneficiaries? Or did He intend the greeting for all irrespective of their faith? In as much as the hadith exclude any condition, it is safe to assume that the Prophet's greeting was directed to everyone in the group, Muslim or non Muslim.
Nearly all the scholars have unanimously agreed that it is compulsory to reply salaams from a non-Muslim just as if he or she were a Muslim. This ruling is based on the verse of the Qur'an where Allah is says: "And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet (in return) with what is better or (at least) return it (in a like manner)…"
Sufyan At-Thawri reported from Al-Hasan Al-Basari: "Initiating the saying of salaam is voluntary, but replying to the greeting of salaam is compulsory". Ibn Katheer said: "This statement of Al-Hasan Al-Basari is the position of all scholars unanimously.
From the Madh-hab point of view, Hanafis and Malikis consider responding to salaam from a non-Muslim to be permissible, while scholars from Shafii and Hanbali Madh-habs consider it to be compulsory. However, scholars differ on how the reply should be.
The first category believe that the response to their greeting of salaam should be 'wa'alaikum (And upon you too) or Alaikum' (let it be upon you) and no more. Their evidence is the popular Hadith of Anas Bin Malik related by Bukhari and Muslim; that the Messenger of Allah said: "When the people of the Book offer you salutations, you should say: the same to you" (wa'alaikum). In another tradition it is related that the companions said to the Prophet: "The People of the Book offer us salutations (by saying as-Salaamu-alaikum). How should we reciprocate?'' There upon he said: say: 'Wa'alaikum' (and upon you too). In the text narrated by Abdullahi bin 'Umar: Allah's Messenger said: "When the Jews greet you, they usually say, 'As-Saamu alaikum (Death be on you), so you should say (in reply to them), 'wa'alaikum (And on you too)." In the same vein, Aisha narrated: The Jews used to greet the Prophet by saying, 'As-Samu 'Alaika (death be upon you), so I understood what they said, and I said to them, "As-Samu alaikum wal-la'na (Death and Allah's curse be upon you)". The Prophet said, "Be gentle and calm, O 'Aisha, as Allah likes gentleness in all affairs" I said, "O Allah's Prophet! Did you hear what they said?" He said, "Didn't you hear me answering them back by saying, 'Alaikum (the same be upon you).
Ibn Abbas commented on Qur'an 4:86 thus: "Greet (in return) with what is better" applies to a believer, but if it is a non-Muslim, reply with what the Messenger of Allah has instructed to be said to them "wa'alaikum" (And upon you too) Imam Al-Tabari while commenting on the same verse said "And already, the Sunnah has excluded non-Muslims from benefiting from the response that is better by the instruction to respond with "Wa'alaikum" Therefore, it is not befitting for anybody to transgress the bounds laid by the messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) in that regard. They supported this assertion with a Hadith reported by Anas, where he said: "We were instructed not to say more than 'wa'alaikum' (And upon you) in response to the greeting of the People of the Book.
The second category of scholars in this regard believe that in replying the salaam of a non-Muslim, one can go as far as saying "Wa'alaikumus-Salaam" (And Peace be upon you) provided one is sure the person's salutation is an actual greeting salaam. They say when Allah was instructing the reply to a greeting, it was a generalized instruction that came in passive form "And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet (in return) with one better than it or (at least) return it (in a like manner)". He (Allah) did not say "And if you were greeted by a Muslim"
Ibn Mas'ud said: 'Even if Pharaoh (Fir'aun) said good words to me, I would respond to him with similar (good words). Abdullah bin Abbas also said while explaining the verse on greeting (Q4:86) "Whoever says salaam to you among the creatures of Allah reply him, even if he is a Zoroastrian (Majus). A group of scholars from the Shafii Madh'hab also hold this view"
Some of the members of the group believe one can say "Wa'alaikumus-Salam' (Peace be upon you also) only, without warahmatullah (And Allah's Mercy) while majority of them believe the response should be according to the greeting. This group went further to interpret the reply to a non-Muslim to mean supplication and good will.
Notable among proponents of this opinion include Shaikh AbdulAziz bin Baaz where he said:
"If a non-Muslim greets us, we respond in the same manner that he/she greets us with. So if one (of the non-Muslims) says: 'As Salaamu 'Alaikum' clearly when greeting us, we respond by saying 'Alaikum as Salaam', if one says 'Ahlan wa Sahlan' we respond with 'Ahlan wa Sahlan', and if they say "good morning", we respond by saying "good morning". We greet them in the same way that they greet us acting on the order of Allah the Mighty and Majestic (Q4:86)
Shaikh Muhammad Bin Salih al-Uthaimeen also share similar view in the statement below:
"If a non-Muslim greets a Muslim by saying "al-saamu 'alaykum" (Death be upon you), then we should respond by saying 'wa 'alaykum (and also upon you). The fact that the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "wa alaykum" (And upon you also) indicates that if they were saying "as-salaamu 'alaykum" (Peace be upon you), then peace will also be upon them, that is, whatever they say to us, we say to them. Hence some of the scholars said that if a Jew, Christian or other non-Muslim clearly says "al-Salaamu 'alaykum", it is permissible for us to say "Alaykum al-Salaam" (upon you peace be)
To wind up this segment of the discussion, let us cite the statement of Ibn Qayyim:
"If it is confirmed that the non-Muslim citizen (Dhimmi) said salaam 'alaikum' (clearly), the dictates of the principles of Jurisdiction and the rulings/evidence of the Shariah is in line with replying with 'wa 'alayka as-salaam' (and upon you be peace), because this is more of just and kind. More so, Allah the Most High has said: "And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet (in return) with what is better or (at least) return it (in like manner)…." He thus encourages replying with what is better and has mandated justice. And this in no way contradicts any of the ahadith in this chapter, because, the instruction of replying with 'wa 'alaykum" (and upon you too) was in consequence of what the Jews deliberately did in their greeting. The Hadith of Aisha (May Allah be pleased with her) pointed to this, while the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Don't you see me responding to them by saying 'wa 'alaykum' (And upon you)? Then he instructed: "If the people of the book say salaam to you (in greetings), say to them 'and upon you'. Although the entirety of the text is considered, the context and the factors underlying it are also important.… So, if the precursor ceased, and the People of the Book say: "Salaamun 'alaykum wa Rahmatullah" (Peace and Mercy of Allah be upon you), justice in greeting demands that they should be replied in similar way. Perfection belongs to Allah"
This paper has attempted to show that the Hadiths specifically excluding the People of the Book from the salutations of Salaam have been understood by a group of scholars to be a generalized injunction. They therefore ruled that it is unlawful to initiate salutations of salaam with non-Muslims such as Jews, Christians, Pagans, and Zoroastrians and others.
Another group considers the related verses of the Qur'an, several Hadiths and the context surrounding the specific Hadith on prohibition, and viewed it to be permissible to initiate greetings of Salaam with a non-Muslim. This group understands the Hadith on prohibition to be specific to a particular instance and context. In accordance with the view of this group of scholars, therefore, it is only the presence of similar hostile condition that warrants the prohibition of initiating salaams with non Muslims.
It is worth mentioning that some Companions saw the salutations of Salaam to be a right of companionship. This implies that the context may also be important.
However, virtually all scholars seem to have no problem with responding to Salaam from non-Muslims in consideration of the instruction of Allah in Qur'an 4:86.They only differ on the format of the reply.
Greeting in whatever form is considered by Scholars of Principles of Jurisprudence (Usool al-Fiqh) to be among social transactions (Mu'amalat) regarding which the basic principle of Jurisprudence governing it is permissibility, except otherwise prohibited by Islamic Law (Sharia).
Sufyan At-Thawri was reported to have said "If you see a man doing something over which there is difference of opinion among scholars, and which you believe to be forbidden, you should not forbid him from doing it"
He also said: "If you say salaam (to the non-Muslims), then surely (some) pious people did the same, and if you don't, indeed, (some) pious people did same."
After affirming that Allah knows best concerning all affairs, it is only befitting to end this discussion with the beautiful greeting in question,
Assalaamu 'Alaikum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.
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These are good points of views on this issue. Jazakamullahu khairan. I know some people who really go to extremes with this.... to the point where they won't even give salams to people they disagree with !!
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"This recipe makes delicious communion bread that is completely unleavened and suited for religious purposes. It has a unique, chewy texture and the delicious taste of butter and honey. Great alternative to bland communion wafers or crispy matzo crackers. Kids at our church love it, and so do the grown ups."
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup melted butter, divided
2 cups water
3 teaspoons honey
1 egg, beaten
I use this recipe all the time. It is excellent for communion. The kids love it! Sweet and chewey. I cut it into small pieces, since it is so chewey.
No wonder it's too salty. Try 1 teaspoon salt and 3 TABLESPOONS honey.
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After reading the other suggestions, I realized that the measurements were, indeed, reversed for the salt and honey (use 1 tsp salt and 3 T honey!). Even after making the adjustments with the salt and honey, I needed more flour - about 6 C total - and after kneading the dough for 12 minutes (!) the bread was still too dense for communion bread, and didn't seem cooked all the way through. For home use it's a pretty nice taste, especially with homemade jelly - but the texture just won't make it for communion at church.
The bread came out very heavy and difficult for individuals to break apart. I do not recommend this recipe at all.
I tried to make one loaf of this. Problem was that I added 3/4 Tablespoon of salt instead of 3/4 Teaspoon. Everyone loved it, but it was obviously way too salty. Goes well with other food. Is it supposed to be that thick?
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I really liked the bread but not for communion. It was way to hard to tear and very heavy. But we sure enjoyed eating it at home. I won't make it again though.
This bread turned out tough and chewy, but not particularly tasty. It is quite salty and not sweet. I do not recommend it.
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ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. A conference phone number will be provided for those that are unable to physically attend but would still like to participate. Once you have notified FMCSA that you plan to participate, the Agency will provide the room number, conference phone number, and access code.
TO PARTICIPATE OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Hamilton, Program Analyst, Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, 202-366- 4001, email@example.com.
SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: Should you need sign language interpretation or other assistance to participate, please contact Ms. Hamilton by Wednesday, June 6, 2012, to allow us to arrange for such services. There is no guarantee that services requested on short notice can be provided.
I. Preliminary Agenda
1:00-1:15 p.m. Introductions 1:15-2:15 p.m. Overview of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners and the role of the test delivery organizations 2:15-2:45 p.m. Security requirements and privacy protections 2:45-3:15 p.m. Data transfer requirements 3:15-4:00 p.m. Questions
II. Background
FMCSA published The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry) in the Federal Register on April 20, 2012. This rule requires all healthcare practitioners who conduct medical examinations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers to undergo training, pass a certification exam, and be listed on the National Registry on the Agency's Web site. The rule becomes effective on May 21, 2012. At that time, testing providers may apply on-line through the National Registry System to be a test delivery organization for the certification exam.
Test delivery organizations play a key role in the rule's implementation. In writing this rule, the Agency decided to use the public/private partnership model. The Agency develops and provides the test to test delivery organizations who then deliver the test, charge whatever fee they determine reasonable, and transmit test results to the Agency. The Agency does not pay the test delivery organization. However, to participate, test delivery organizations must apply and be approved before the Agency will provide access to the system and give the test delivery organization the test forms.
III. Meeting Participation
Attendance is open to all interested parties.
Issued on: May 30, 2012. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2012-13535 Filed 6-4-12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P


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Issue: August 2012
Section: Eat & Drink
Tags: Truffle Cheese Shop, Ondo, Marczyk Fine Foods, jamón ibérico, Ambria, 9th Door
Strict import laws used to make it impossible to find jamón Ibérico in the United States. But relaxed restrictions mean the highly coveted Spanish ham—from Iberian pigs that forage through pastures eating mostly acorns—is no longer just an across-the-pond delicacy. When sliced, the translucent ribbons are best savored by themselves. The price? It's mighty at $80 a pound. But if you find yourself celebrating at the 9th Door, Ambria, or Ondo's, it's worth the $15 for a few prized pieces. Another option: Pick some up at the Truffle Cheese Shop or special order it at Marczyk Fine Foods.