Stargazer gets a shot at moment in history

KUALA LUMPUR (The Star – page 3): Amateur stargazer Bobby Chiam was so excited over the longest total solar eclipse of the century that he set up two telescopes on his balcony early in the morning to catch the rising sun.
Chiam, 66, did not seem to mind that he could not get a good view [...]

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Longest Total Solar Eclipse in the 21st Century

The longest total solar eclipse in the 21st century happened today (22nd July, 2009/ July 22nd, 2009)! The path of the Moon’s umbral shadow begins in India and crosses through Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China and left the Asia mainland before passing through Japan’s Ryukyu Islands and curves southeast through the Pacific Ocean where [...]

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HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!!

!!!PLEASE HELP MY GRANDMOTHER’S BOOKSTORE!!!
!!!SAVE IT FROM BEING DEMOLISHED BY THE TRENGGANU GOVERNMENT!!!
!!!PLEASE HELP ALAM AKADEMIK SDN BHD (THE OLDEST BOOKSHOP IN TERENGGANU – ALMOST A HUNDRED YEARS OLD)!!!
Yesterday, we received a letter telling us to move away in 30 days from 13th July 2009. Later, we’ve found out that our neighbours received the letter [...]

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Major Quake Strikes Off New Zealand

(CNN) — A major earthquake struck off the coast of New Zealand’s South Island Wednesday night, rattling residents and prompting a tsunami warning that was later canceled.
The 7.8-magnitude quake generated a small, 6-inch tsunami in Jackson Bay, on the west coast of South Island and a 2-inch tsunami reported in the Tasman Sea to the [...]

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Michael Jackson Reportedly Will Be Buried in Muslim Traditions

Michael Jackson’s family reportedly is considering to have a traditional Muslim burial for the late music performer. ( This news article was taken from the following link: http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00025411.html)

A source close to the Jacksons has exclusively revealed to X17 Online that family will likely have a traditional Muslim burial for late Michael Jackson. “The family is [...]

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Michael Jackson Was Muslim

This post was taken from http://islamicarticles.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/michael-jackson-was-muslim/
Asalamu Alaikum
Only Allah knows our end. All sins are forgiven except shirk, fear Allah’s punishment while hoping for His mercy. Always thank Allah, beg His forgiveness and ask Him for janat al-firdaws, safety from the hellfire and punishment of the grave. In the evening, don’t expect to arrive to the [...]

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Michael Jackson’s Family Planning Islamic Funeral

Michael Jackson reportedly has converted to Islam in late 2008 and adopted the name Mikaeel, which is the name of one of Allah’s angels. Now, when there is still question of where the late superstar will be laid to rest, a new report has just emerged that he will be buried in a traditional Muslim [...]

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Imam Siraj wishes to attend the janazah prayer of Michael Jackson

From http://imamjohari.wordpress.com/
Today, I spoke to with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, the Amir of the Muslim Alliance in North America and one of the most prominent imams in the United States.  Imam Siraj sends his condolences to the family of Michael Jackson and well wishes to his family.
Yesterday, the Imam Siraj completed his last radiation treatment for [...]

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Imam Visits Michael Jackson’s Family to Discuss Funeral Arrangements

Imam Visits Michael Jackson’s Family to Discuss Funeral Arrangements from http://imamjohari.wordpress.com/

UPDATE: Many have asked concerning the below. I heard the report on CNN’s Wolf Blitzer’s show “The Situation Room”. He briefly mentioned it during the coverage of Michael Jackson.
Al-Hamdulillah, CNN reported that the Jackson family is meeting with an imam to make the funeral arrangements for [...]

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