Revolutionary Guard

Ahh sorry about that, didn't realise it's blocked in the US. Alternative clip you can watch (although I have to admit, not as good ! ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOVJMbhg9NQ

Salaam, I saw this on TV today and found the clip on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx_4yyucagw Truly amazing how many western women are now embracing Islam ...

Salaam, So sad to hear this...it's nothing short of murder. Almost every year hundreds of Iranians die because we cannot renew our old planes with new ones (can't buy planes from Boeing, and Airbus planes incorporate parts made by American companies) and are denied vital spare parts for the planes we do have. The sanctions on civilian aircraft demonstrates quite clearly that the sanctions Iran has been under the last 30 years or so aren't to stop Iran's missile/ nuclear program it's an attempt to keep the country backward. Alhamdulillah in most areas the sanctions have been overcome in one wa

Salaam, Thanks for the article, I enjoyed reading it. Whether or not Israel can defeat Hezbollah depends on their objectives. If their objectives are to kill more Lebanese than Israelis die, yes they will almost definitely win. But bloodthirsty though they undoubtedly are, they usually always have some kind of strategic interest in their wars. In the case of Hezbollah it's probably destroying them as a credible military force, and they've been defeated in that regard for almost 30 years now. Any conflict against Hezbollah is really a conflict against the people of Lebanon, especially the peo

salaam, The Syrian government is worthy of as much criticism, if not more so, than any other European country which enforces such a ban. Just to respond to the point made earlier; their is no contradiction at all in supporting the Islamic dress code in a country such as Iran whilst also being against this ban in both western and muslim countries. The difference between Iran and France/Belgium/Spain/any other western european country is that Iran preaches Islamic Republic and practises Islamic law, European countries preach freedom (of expression and all of the other ones) but practise somet

Salaam, I have very little knowledge in economics, but in my opinion from what I know this is a good idea. When the state controls these companies they become inefficient due to the lack of competition. When a company knows any losses it incurs will be covered by the government, then there is no incentive on preventing inefficiences if they do occur. Unless there is direct competition between companies, with the prospect of you going out of business unless you prevent your losses and maximise your profit and provide the best products for the consumer, progress will not be as quick as it can b

Salaam, What people personally think about the Burqa in this situation is irrelevant. Some may see it as a 'hideous contraption', others as a modest form of dress. The fact of the matter is that Belgium, and indeed most of Western Europe, portray themselves as flag bearers for freedom of expression, freedom of speech...etc. To ban the Burqa would be trampling all over these supposed freedoms. If the Belgian people, or their representatives in government, want this ban enforced, there is little that can be done. After all it is their country, and the views of the majority there dictates whethe

thanks ;)

Salaam, First of all welcome to the forum! I think you will find it difficult to find unbiased sources on the issue of Hezbollah, mainly because the issue is so decisive. Here's my opinion anyway... In a nutshell Hezbollah is an Islamic resistance group formed after the Israeli invasion and occupation of Lebanon. The very basis of the existence of Hezbollah is to fight against occupation and oppression. If you believe in the idea of struggle (jihad) and the idea of resistance to oppression as you mentioned, then the cause of Hezbollah is one you will respect and understand. It was through the