January 2004 – Page 2

Afghanistan Creates Constitution

islamoyankeeJanuary 7, 2004

I am impressed that Afghanistan has managed to create a new constitution. I haven’t had a chance to get my hands on it, but I wonder how different it is from the 1964 constitution, which was the last functioning one in the country. I think settling the language issue is key, as it is one of the markers of ethnicity, and one of the big dividing forces in the country. How the Hazaras will be treated is still an open question, as is the role women will play. As the BBC article correctly notes, the country still lacks the rule…

Religion

Australia and the Hijab

islamoyankeeJanuary 7, 2004

I found this article a fairly interesting treatment of the hijab in Australia. Of course, I wouldn’t be pointing it out if I didn’t have issues…

Current Affairs

How to Rule the World in Five Easy Conquers

islamoyankeeJanuary 7, 2004

1. Invade Afghanistan (unintended bonus) 2. Invade Iraq 3. Invade Syria 4. Invade Iran 5. Blockade N. Korea until it surrenders The world according to Richard Perle.

Current Affairs

Forest for the Trees

islamoyankeeJanuary 7, 2004

The Muslim American Society has been organizing people to boycott Fleet Bank for allegedly discriminating against Muslims. Based on the evidence they, MAS, have presented, I think it’s important to bring any impropriety out and to use not only criminal sanction, but also market sanction. But…

Current Affairs

Tragedy in Iran

islamoyankeeJanuary 1, 2004

“To God We belong, and to Him is our return” [2:156] Trans. Yusuf Ali For those unaware, the new numbers for the Iran quake are close to 50,000 dead. I won’t belabor the point, as Muslim Wakeup! has already compiled a list of agencies to which you can donate. Please give as much as you can.

Current Affairs

Happy New Year

islamoyankeeJanuary 1, 2004

Despite recent tragedies and fears, the New Year was well-spent, and hopefully it was for you as well. May the new year bring us greater knowledge of ourselves, of our faith, and allow us to be of greater service to our families, communities, and our faith.