On Zarqawi

………is this that allows for such destruction?  Why did the MOST BENEFICIENT and the MOST MERCIFUL Creator will this Tsunami?  Interesting questions for us to reflect on.  What is the Islamic explanation for this disaster?  How do we as believers make sense of this event?Here are some interesting questions via Arts & Letters Daily: In the Telegraph: In temples, mosques, churches and synagogues across the globe, clerics are being called upon to explain: How could a benevolent God visit such horror on ordinary people? Traditionalists of diverse faiths described the destruction as part of god’s plan, proof of his power…

My prayers are with the primary victims of today’s bombing attack in London. My prayers are with their families and friends. My thoughts are with the secondary victims, and with all of London as they try to recover. However, Al-Qaeda, in their self-interested perception of the world have not only killed innocents, contrary to the revelation of the Qur’an, but they have moved the news spotlight on to their egotistical selves – further proof that they are not capable of dealing with a real jihad against their base selves. This is important, because regardless of what you think the G8…

The Aga Khan Development Network is one of the largest private development networks in the world. It focuses on health, education, rural development, institution-building and the promotion of economic development. It is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to their faith, origin or gender. Last week, His Highness the Aga Khan annouced a funding agreement with the Goverment of Canada to establish a Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa. The Global Centre for Pluralism is a major new international centre for research, education and exchange about the values, practices and policies that underpin pluralist…