Fund raising in one night 150,000.00 euro في عشاء اقيم من اجل التبرع لمبنى المسجد

The 150,000.00 euros has been promised but not yet collected.

Sheikh Yahya of the IFI, South circular Mosque was so happy praising the Lord, when the speaker in the fund raising dinner at the Hilton hotel, announced the figure 150,000.00 euros raised for the extension of the Mosque. Sheikh Yahya also put up for auction a part Garment from the Crucible suit a meter by half meter was given to him in an Islamic conference in Mekkah, which was out for bidding and the bid was 3500.00 euros. The night charged with faithful people who wanted to see the mosque extension finished quickly. The Malaysian ambassador and the Iranian ambassador were present and other Islamic embassaies and contributing as well. There was a women section, who donated generously. Among those present were the elite of the Muslim community of Ireland including politicians, heads of ethnic and Muslim communities as well as business entrepreneur.

Brian Cown Taoiseach answers citizen's questions رئيس الوزراء براين كاون يبعث باجابات للمتسائلين

اني ادعوكم للوقوف معي من اجل مستقبل افضل لايرلندا

Dear friend,

منذ اسابيع وكثير من المواطنين يبعثون باسالتهم لي وقد اجبت على بعض منها على الموقع الذي عنوانه بالاسفل . نرجو الاطلاع على بعض الاجوبة
Over the last two weeks, people from all over the country have been submitting their questions for me through the new Fianna Fáil website. I received over a thousand questions on a vast number of topics. Given the overwhelming number you submitted, I've only been able to answer a selection of the most popular questions. I'd like to thank each of you for putting these questions to me.

أسالة عن حالة الركود الاقتصادية العالمية
Most questions concerned the global economic crisis that faces Ireland. I want to share my answers with you so you can best understand how I and my Government intend to lead Ireland out of these difficult times.
Watch my answers here:
http://www.fiannafail.ie/page/m2/1363c0e/33741a9e/244de821/585bccf3/926403370/VEsE/
واجبت عن اسالة عن البنوك الايرلندية

I answered questions about our banking system and the limits that the Government is going to place on bankers' pay and bonuses. I listened and responded to your legitimate concerns about the pension levy we've been forced to impose for the good of the country's finances. I hear the call for the country to pull together in difficult times and ask our political opponents to contribute their best ideas for the good of Ireland and its people. We have to work tirelessly - together.
Take a few minutes to watch my answers to your questions:
http://www.fiannafail.ie/page/m2/1363c0e/33741a9e/244de821/585bccf3/926403370/VEsF/
اني اريد ان اخرج ايرلندا من الركود الاقتصادي الى اقتصاد مرن وذكي ومتنوع

I want to lead Ireland out of this recession into a new type of economy - smarter, flexible and more diverse. I've got a plan for the next five years that will create new knowledge-based jobs and industries, intensify research and development and make our country the best possible place to start a new business.
اني اشعر بالامل في المستقبل . واعتقد ان الشعب الايرلندي عنده القدرة على العمل من اجل نهضة اقتصادية واعدة ولكن الاحوال سوف تاخذ بعض الوقت قبل ان تتحسن

I'm optimistic about Ireland's future. I believe in the ability of the Irish people to work hard and to show our inherent ingenuity to bring us out of this economic crisis. Things will not get better straight away, but over the coming months and years, they will. We need to prepare for and work towards recovery.
I ask you to join me in standing up for Ireland's future.
اني ادعوكم للوقوف معي من اجل مستقبل افضل لايرلندا

Brian CowenTaoiseach

This email was sent to: themuslimlobby@yahoo.ie

Open Letter to President Obama رسالة مفتوحة للرئيس اوباما

Open Letter to President Obama to be released today to the media at:
Press Conference
Tuesday, March 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
National Press Club, Lisagor Room
529 14th Street NW, Washington,
DC 20045
Several of the co-signers will be available to answer questions from the media about the open letter, including Saad Eddin Ibrahim, Radwan Masmoudi, Michele Dunne, Larry Diamond, Geneive Abdo, and others.

Open Letter March 10, 2009

EMBARGOED - not for distribution before March 10 -
President Barack Hussein Obama
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:First of all, congratulations on your victory in November. Like so many others throughout the world, we find ourselves both hopeful and inspired. Your election is proof of America's continued promise as a land of opportunity, equality, and freedom. Your presidency presents a historic opportunity to chart a new course in foreign affairs, and particularly in the troubled relationship between the United States and the Muslim world.We are heartened by your promise to listen to and understand the hopes and aspirations of Arabs and Muslims. By shutting down Guantanamo Bay and forbidding torture, your administration will inspire greater confidence between the United States and the Muslim world. Last month, in your first major interview, millions of Arabs heard your call for mutual respect on one of the Middle East's most watched television channels. They were encouraged to find that you hold a resolution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict as an urgent priority, as evidenced by the appointment of Senator George Mitchell as your envoy. Reaching out to the people of the region so early on in your presidency is a step of no small significance. But it is a step that must be followed by concrete policy changes.Improving relations between the United States and Middle Eastern nations is not simply a matter of changing some policies here and there. For too long, U.S. policy toward the Middle East has been fundamentally misguided. The United States, for half a century, has frequently supported repressive regimes that routinely violate human rights, and that torture and imprison those who dare criticize them and prevent their citizens from participation in peaceful civic and political activities. U.S. support for Arab autocrats was supposed to serve U.S. national interests and regional stability. In reality, it produced a region increasingly tormented by rampant corruption, extremism, and instability.In his second inaugural address, President Bush pledged that the United States would no longer support tyrants and would stand with those activists and reformers fighting for democratic change. The Bush administration, however, quickly turned its back on Middle East democracy after Islamist parties performed well in elections throughout the region. This not only hurt the credibility of the United States, dismayed democrats and emboldened extremists in the region, but also sent a powerful message to autocrats that they could reassert their power and crush the opposition with impunity.In order to rebuild relations of mutual respect, it is critical that the United States be on the right side of history regarding the human, civil, and political rights of the peoples of the Middle East. There is no doubt that the people of the Middle East long for greater freedom and democracy; they have proven themselves willing to fight for it. What they need from your administration is a commitment to encourage political reform not through wars, threats, or imposition, but through peaceful policies that reward governments that take active and measurable steps towards genuine democratic reforms. Moreover, the US should not hesitate to speak out in condemnation when opposition activists are unjustly imprisoned in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, or elsewhere. When necessary, the United States should use its considerable economic and diplomatic leverage to put pressure on its allies in the region when they fail to meet basic standards of human rights.We recognize that taking these steps will present both difficulties and dilemmas. Accordingly, bold action is needed today more than ever. For too long, American policy in the Middle East has been paralyzed by fear of Islamist parties coming to power. Some of these fears are both legitimate and understandable; many Islamists advocate illiberal policies. They need to do more to demonstrate their commitment to the rights of women and religious minorities, and their willingness to tolerate dissent. However, most mainstream Islamist groups in the region are nonviolent and respect the democratic process. In many countries, including Turkey, Indonesia, and Morocco, the right to participate in reasonably credible and open elections has moderated Islamist parties and enhanced their commitment to democratic norms. We may not agree with what they have to say, but if we wish to both preach and practice democracy, it is simply impossible to exclude the largest opposition groups in the region from the democratic process. At the same time, to reduce the future of the region to a contest between Islamists and authoritarian regimes would be a mistake. Promoting democratic openings in the region will give liberal and secular parties a chance to establish themselves and communicate their ideas to the populace after decades of repression which left them weak and marginalized. More competition between parties of diverse ideological backgrounds would be healthy for political development in the region. In short, we have an unprecedented opportunity to send a clear message to the Arab and Muslim world: the United States will support all those who strive for freedom, democracy, and human rights. You, Mr. President, have recently relayed such a message in your inaugural address when you said: "To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."We are fully aware that, with a worsening global economic crisis, and continuing challenges in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, political reform and progress toward democratic reform in the Middle East will need to compete with a whole host of other priorities on your agenda. Policy is often about making difficult choices. However, as you work on other Middle East priorities, we urge you to elevate democratic reform and respect for human rights as key considerations in your engagement with both Arab regimes and Arab publics.In conclusion, we are writing this letter to raise our profound belief that supporting democrats and democracy in the Middle East is not only in the region's interests, but in the United States' as well. Perhaps more importantly, what we choose to do with this critical issue will reveal a great deal about the strength of American democratic ideals in this new era - and whether or not we will decide to respect and apply them in the Middle East.Signatures: 144 (97 from the US, 47 from overseas)
Coordination Committee:Radwan A. MasmoudiCenter for the Study of Islam & DemocracyShadi HamidProject on Middle East DemocracyGeneive AbdoThe Century FoundationLarry DiamondCtr. on Democracy, Dev. & Rule of Law, Stanford UniversityMichele DunneCarnegie Endowment for Int. PeaceJennifer WindsorFreedom HouseAmerican Scholars, Experts & Organizations:Tamara Cofman WittesSaban Center, Brookings InstitutionFrancis FukuyamaThe Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International StudiesMatt YglesiasCenter for American ProgressMona YacoubianU.S. Institute of PeaceJohn L. EspositoGeorgetown UniversityReza AslanUC RiversideMorton H. HalperinFormerly Office of Policy Planning, Department of StateWill Marshall Progressive Policy Institute Randa SlimRockefeller Brothers FundNeil HicksHuman Rights FirstJoe StorkHuman Rights WatchRobert R. LaGammaCouncil for a Community of DemocraciesJack DuVallInt. Center on Nonviolent ConflictRobert A. PastorCenter for Democracy and Election Management, American UniversityJean Bethke ElshtainUniversity of ChicagoPeter BeinartCouncil on Foreign RelationsBob EdgarCommon CauseRachel KleinfeldTruman National Security ProjectRobert KaganCarnegie Endowment for Int. PeaceDokhi FassihianDemocracy Coalition ProjectDina GuirguisVoices for a Democratic Egypt Andrew AlbertsonProject on Middle East DemocracyNathan J. BrownGeorge Washington UniversityMarc GopinCtr for World Religions, Diplomacy, & Conflict Resolution, GMUGraham E. FullerSimon Fraser University, Vancouver BC.Rabbi Michael LernerNetwork of Spiritual ProgressivesFarid SenzaiInstitute for Social Policy and UnderstandingFrank KaufmannInter Religious Federation for World PeaceAmmar AbdulhamidTharwa FoundationArsalan IftikharIslamica MagazineRichard BullietColumbia UniversitySeth GreenAmericans for Informed DemocracyJoseph MontvilleToward the Abrahamic Family ReunionJoseph K. GrieboskiInstitute on Religion and Public PolicyJim ArkedisProgressive Policy InstituteAsma AfsaruddinUniversity of Notre DameAnisa MehdiArab-American JournalistMohammed AyoobMichigan State UniversityPeter Mandaville Center for Global Studies, GMUOmid SafiUniversity of North CarolinaSulayman S. NyangHoward UniversityNaiem A. SherbinyIbn Khaldun Ctr. for DevelopmentLouay SafiISNA Leadership Development Ctr.Najib GhadbianUniversity of ArkansasAly R. AbuzaakoukLibya Human and Political Dev. ForumRobert D. CraneThe Abraham FederationSally PainterGlobal Fairness InitiativeSteven BrookeIndependent AcademicSheila MusajiThe American MuslimHashim El-TinayInternational Peace Quest Inst.Antony T. SullivanNear East Support Services Clement Moore HenryDept. of Government, U of Texas at AustinAhmed Subhy MansourThe International Quranic CenterYvonne Haddad Georgetown UniversityShahed Amanullahaltmuslim.comHakan YavuzThe University of UtahIbrahim KalinGeorgetown UniversityMumtaz Ahmad Hampton University Charles ButterworthUniversity of MarylandJohn P. EntelisFordham UniversityNahyan FancyDePauw UniversityJeffrey T. KenneyDePauw UniversityImad-ad-Dean AhmadMinaret of Freedom InstituteJamal BarzinjiInternational Institute of Islamic ThoughtH. Ali YurtseverRumi ForumAbubaker al ShingietiAmerican Muslims for Constructive EngagementNayereh TohidiCalifornia State University, NorthridgeNancy GallagherUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraSafei HamedAlliance of Egyptian AmericansAli Akbar MahdiOhio Wesleyan UniversityNader HashemiUniversity of DenverNader HashemiUniversity of DenverTimothy Samuel ShahCouncil on Foreign RelationsSondra HaleIslamic Studies, UCLALester KurtzGeorge Mason UniversityMehrdad MashayekhiGeorgetown UniversityFatemeh HaghighatjooUniversity of Massachusetts, BostonSalah AzizAmerican Society for KurdsAli BanuaziziBoston CollegeMehrangiz KarHarvard University Human Rights ProgramTamara SonnCollege of William & MarySalam Al-MarayatiMuslim Public Affairs CouncilStephen ZunesUniversity of San FranciscoMike GhouseWorld Muslim CongressDavid A. SmithUniversity of California, IrvineZiad K. AbdelnourUS Committee for a Free LebanonSamer LibdehCenter for Liberty in the Middle East.

Muslim American

Muslim American prosperity is tinged with alienation, survey finds
They have a higher employment rate than the national norm but carry a sense of cultural alienation, a yearlong Gallup Poll reports. The young say they are particularly dissatisfied.
By Sarah Gantz March 3, 2009
Reporting from Washington -- A study of Muslim Americans released Monday presents a portrait of an often misunderstood community -- one that is integrated socio-economically but culturally alienated; that succeeds in the workforce but struggles to find contentment.The numbers suggest economic and career success among Muslim Americans -- they have a higher employment rate than the national average and are among the nation's most educated religious groups. Yet only 41% described themselves as "thriving."


A diverse faith
And though the report by the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies states that Muslim Americans are more likely than the general public to hold a professional job, they expressed less satisfaction with their standard of living and community.The disparity is a sign of the alienation some Muslim Americans may feel, experts say. Ahmed Younis, a senior analyst for the center, said some Muslim Americans feel a sense of "otherness" created by outside perceptions of their religion and a lack of involvement in their larger community.Three-quarters of Muslim Americans polled said they were satisfied with their community, as opposed to nearly 90% among respondents from other religions. They also were less optimistic about the future of their communities. Muslim Americans ranked highest among American religious groups who believed their communities were getting worse.
The data reflect the responses of 941 Americans who identified themselves as Muslim in a survey of more than 300,000 Americans over the course of 2008. The nonpartisan research center is affiliated with the Gallup polling organization."There's no doubt that there is a certain sense of isolation and alienation -- there's no doubt," said U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), the first Muslim elected to Congress.One reason for this may be because Muslim communities revolve around the mosque, Ellison said in an interview after the report's release. The key to a better-integrated Muslim American community, he said, is to make the mosque more welcoming for non-Muslims.Muslim Americans ages 18 to 29 in particular reported discontent with their jobs and communities.On average, those youths were unhappier, angrier and less optimistic than their peers in other religions, according to the report.Only 78% of young Muslims reported having smiled or laughed the day before, while nearly 90% of Protestants, Catholics and Jews of the same age said they had.A great deal of the emotional turbulence among young Muslims is due to the stereotypes and suspicion of Islam since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, experts say."I can only imagine a 10- or 12-year-old getting the type of questions I get" about Islam, said Suhail Khan, a board member of the American Conservative Union and former public outreach aide in George W. Bush's administration. "I grew up in the '70s and '80s, and it wasn't an issue. It just wasn't."Khan described Muslim Americans' integration into American society as a long, slow process tainted with discrimination and stereotypes, but one that other minorities have overcome."There is no doubt in my mind that we will not only see an end to the discrimination and the fear-mongering," Khan said, "we'll soon look back and wonder why some of this even went this far."The entire report is available at http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/.sgantz@tribune.com

Minister Conor Lenihan supports the immigrant candidates كونر لنهان يؤازر المترشحين من الاقليات

Minister Conor Lenihan thanks Ahmed Shaheen for being a Candidate.

Your Local Election Candidate for Lucan Area Ahmed Shaheenالمرشح أحمد شاهين في منطقة لوكان دبلن

If you have not registered yet then down load the application now to help support your local cadidate.
اذا لم تسجل في دائرة الانتخابات الى الان فاطبع استمارة الطلب المرفق وابعثه للبلدية وبسرعة
http://www.dublincity.ie/YourCouncil/VotingandElections/Documents/RFA2English.pdf

Your Local Election Candidate for Lucan Area

المرشح أحمد شاهين يرشح في الانتخابات المحلية القادمة يونيو 2009

My name is Shaheen Ahmed and I have been selected to run as the Fianna Fail candidate in the local elections for your area.
This is my first time to stand for election but it is by no means my first brush with politics. As a first-time candidate I bring new life, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to the debate. As an advocate for integration in this country for the last 20 years I have worked with successive governments and various bodies on behalf of the Islamic community. I am optimistic about working for all constituents with a special emphasis on bringing all communities together to achieve an integrated and all inclusive community.
The area has undergone significant changes in recent times and with those changes come new challenges, education, traffic congestion, crime, public spaces to name a few. I will work with you to identify and successfully tackle the local issues that affect our lives. I am a person who believes in getting things done and together we will win positive change.
It is my firm intention to ensure that the very best public services are guaranteed for the area. Over the coming months I hope to meet with many of you and look forward to discussing your concerns and ideas for your local area.
Working in business has taught me the value of achieving results and I promise that together we will achieve positive results that will enhance the quality of life for all residents.




هذا شكل استمارة التسجيل

Application for inclusion in Supplement to 2009/2010 Register of Electors
Please Read The Notes Carefully Before Completing The Form
1. Name (BLOCK LETTERS): _______________________________________________________________
[Please include other details such as Snr., Jnr., other name or an initial if there is another person with the same first name and surname living at the same address]
2. Address (BLOCK LETTERS): _____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Daytime phone number: ____________________________________________________________________
4. Date of birth (see note 3): ___________________________________________________________________
5. When did you take up ordinary residence at the above address? _____________________________________

6. Where were you ordinarily resident immediately prior to your current address? ________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
7. If you were ordinarily resident at any other address(es) since 1st September 2008 (besides those given at 2 and 6), please give details:
________________________________________________________________________________________
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8. Please tick (√ ) one box only to indicate whether you are:
a Citizen of Ireland 􀂆
a British citizen 􀂆
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(other than UK) 􀂆
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9. (a) Please tick (√ ) one box only to indicate whether you are/were:
formerly registered as an elector 􀂆
currently registered as an elector 􀂆
never registered as an elector 􀂆
(b) If you are/were registered as an elector, please state address of registration: ________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
10. Edited Register
If you wish to be excluded from the edited register, please tick (√ ) the opt out box below (see note 5).
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11. Declaration
This section must be signed in the presence of a member of the Garda Síochána at your local Garda Station (section 12(a) - note 6) or in the presence of a Registration Authority Official (section 12(b) – note 6).
I believe the information I have supplied to be true and I apply to be included in the Supplement to the Register of Electors.
Signature of Applicant: ________________________________________________ Date: _______________
12. Certificate of Identity
(a) Please have this section completed at a Garda Station by a member of the Garda Síochána - see note 6.
I certify that I have satisfied myself as to the identity of the applicant who has signed section 11 in my presence or I certify that I have satisfied myself that the applicant who has signed section 11 in my presence is known to the immigration authorities in Ireland as:
________________________ (first name) ________________________________(surname)
Signature of Garda: _________________________________________
Name (BLOCK LETTERS): ________________________________
Rank: _____________________ Garda Number: _________________
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(b) Please have this section completed ONLY if you are unable to comply with 12(a) above.
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The Socialist Party Debate 25th Feb 2009 الحزب الاشتراكي الايرلندي يعلن عن ندوة

The Socialist Party calls for a debate that workers should not pay for the economic crisis.

يعلن الحزب الاشتراكي عن ندوة يناقش فيها انه لا يجوز للحكومة بان تاخذ من اموال الشعب لتدفع به شبح الخسارة البنكية

سيحضر الندوة متكلمين عن الفينا فيول والفينا قيل والخضر وغرفة التجارة