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Paul the World Cup octopus dies in his tank in Germany

published by You on 26 October, 2010 - 18:51

Paul the octopus, an unlikely star of the 2010 World Cup who 'predicted' the outcome of eight matches, has died at an aquarium in Germany.

Staff at the Sea Life centre in Oberhausen said they were "devastated" to learn that he had passed away during the night.

Read more @ BBC News

Cray 2

War of Canakkale

published by You on 20 October, 2010 - 19:06

Also known as the Gallipoli campaign.

Sheykh Effendi taught us a few weeks ago about the War of Canakkale, 1915 , many others continued to ask and learn about this great battle that most Muslims are sorely unaware of.

This was one of the last battles under the Khalifate of Islam, and created over 253,000 martyrs. Western orientalist histories emphasize Attaturks involvement, but it is clear that at this time he was just one field commander. The martyrs of this war were sincere Muslims, who gave their life knowing that this entry into Muslim territory would be the end of Islam as a nation.

"Sunnah sports"

published by You on 17 October, 2010 - 22:29

what are they?

I can think horse riding, running, archery, and wrestling.

I think weightlifting was one too... but not certain.

any one know of others, and maybe quotes from ahadith for those mentioned already (or to show that I have mentioned somethign wrong ofcourse).

Adhaan was performed with Salawat in Ottoman times - an account from Egypt

published by You on 16 October, 2010 - 00:58

From Yursil:

Would Muslims of that age even recognize the innovated shortened Azan that we hear today?

The calls during the night are long chants, that of the daytime is much shorter. Mr. Lane renders it thus: ”God is most Great ” (four times repeated). “I testify that there is no deity but God ” (twice). ” I testify that Mohammed is God’s Apostle ” (twice). “Come to prayer ” (twice). “Come to security ” (twice). “God is most Great” (twice). “There is no deity but God.”

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