omeriqbal.com http://www.omeriqbal.com OmerIqbal.com: Essays, articles, research papers, blogs and question/answers on Islam as well as other religions. en-us Q&A: Working for a non-MuslimThere is nothing wrong with working for a non-Muslim in light of a few examples, including Prophet Joseph's from Quran.http://www.omeriqbal.com/a/136http://www.omeriqbal.com/a/136TUE, 11 NOV 2008 02:09:13 -0700Islamic Bonds in a Declining EconomyThe primary advantage of Islamic bonds is not their financial benefit, but their ethical nature.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/135http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/135TUE, 21 OCT 2008 09:02:23 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/135#commentsDomestic Violence and CultureA Yemeni immigrant won Everyday Hero award for addressing domestic violence in the light of Islamic principles.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/134http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/134THU, 09 OCT 2008 23:57:47 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/134#commentsBush Recognizes Muslim Innovator at Iftaar DinnerAt White House Iftaar dinner, President Bush recognized Muslim innovator's contribution in developing technology to help disabled operate devices.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/132http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/132THU, 18 SEP 2008 00:52:34 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/132#commentsResearch Shows Terrorism Not Linked to ReligionMI5's report on British terrorism and Robert Pape's paper on causes of suicide bombings disassociate religion from terrorism.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/131http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/131TUE, 02 SEP 2008 23:19:42 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/131#commentsQ&A: Evidence for People Being Turned into ApesUnderstanding evidence of a group of people turned into apes, and its effect, if any, on relations between Muslims and non-Muslims.http://www.omeriqbal.com/a/129http://www.omeriqbal.com/a/129SUN, 31 AUG 2008 21:18:13 -0700Why the Veil Liberates WomenAuthor Naomi Wolf explores veil, finds Muslim women feel liberated by their modest clothing and covered hair.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/128http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/128SAT, 30 AUG 2008 01:51:38 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/128#commentsQuran on "Jews as Apes"Author misinterprets an incident mentioned of a group of Israelites of old turned into apes as basis of Islamic ideology towards Jews.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/127http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/127SUN, 24 AUG 2008 23:44:48 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/127#commentsWorldly Planning and PredestinationProphet Jacob's (pbuh) guidance demonstrates the balance between one's effort and reliance on God.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/126http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/126THU, 21 AUG 2008 23:13:10 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/reflections/126#commentsJihad and Suicide BombingsUS State Department's directive on avoiding the term Jihad, and Muslim view of violence against civilians.http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/125http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/125SUN, 17 AUG 2008 12:28:09 -0700http://blogs.omeriqbal.com/news/125#comments