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As Muslims, we have rightly claimed that when it comes to women in Islam, the media has it all wrong. But Muslims compare Islamic ideals with Western reality. They do not look at the sad, sad reality of so many Muslim women today.

The status of women has been one of the constant sources of tension between the West and Muslim. This is why it is crucial that Muslim women acquire prominence in the agenda of Islamic activism.

The first phase of the US `war on terrorism will likely be the attempted overthrow of the Taliban regime, which currently rules 90% of Afghanistan. Washington is massing powerful strike forces around Afghanistan and has unleashed a fierce propaganda offensive against Taliban.

Remember Margaret Mead’s guiding principle—"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has."

Now is the time for not just condemnation, but also comfort and reassurance in the face of this tragedy. We must not forget the tremendous support American Christians expressed for Muslims in the wake of September 11 and the subsequent harassment of Muslims. It is now our turn to reach out.

Muslim countries are importers of American meat, poultry and foodstuffs. And this kind of dishonesty in trying to genuinely provide Halal meat is not uncommon. This is an Expose of Halal Certification Fraud of food exported from the U.S.

Lebanon is one of the most densely populated countries in the Mediterranean area. It has one of the highest rates of literacy. Almost 70 percent of its 4.1 million people are Muslim.