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Deliciously Geeky… | OhGizmo! Pointless Sites - Useless Sites - Random websites - PointlessSites.com Cigarettes Pedia Good in Bed - Your Guide to a Better Sex Life Top Ten Lists - Top 10 Lists - Top Ten Best Lists - Simply Top 10.com Irtiqa Intellasia East Asia News - First with up-to-date news from East Asia Can Non=Muslims Be Made Friends? by Dr Khalid Zaheer by Dr. Khalid Zaheer 1) Introduction The tension between Muslims and non-Muslims, in particular Jews and Christians, as a result of the events of September 11, 2001 and beyond has made the world of ours far more intolerant and insecure than it was before. Many political, social, economic, and religious causes have been attributed to this alarming tendency. 2) The Traditional Muslim Point of View The following is a translation of one of the verses on which the popular Muslim view is based: "O believers! A respected Muslim scholar of India has explained the above-translated verse thus: "Aulia is the plural of wali. There is another passage of the Qur’an that is often quoted to support the above view. 3) Critique of the Traditional View There are several reasons why, in my opinion, the traditional view on Muslims’ relations with non-Muslims is incorrect. As a result of his marriage with a non-Muslim lady, a Muslim is going to have in-law relatives. “They are not all alike. 4) The Correct View

Top ten things that would-be foreign policy wonks should study It's August, which means that students in America (and plenty of other places) are heading off to college for the first time. Some of them are undoubtedly thinking about preparing for careers in international affairs. As a public service to those eager future Secretaries of State (and the parents worrying about their college choices) here's my Top Ten Things that Future International Policy Wonks Should Learn. 1. But don't just memorize a lot of names and dates: seek out teachers who can help you think about the past in sophisticated ways. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. While you're at it, hone your ability to speak effectively and persuasively. Formal training and activities like debate can enhance these abilities, but mostly they come from practice. 9. 10. Alert readers will have noticed that my list looks a lot like the classic liberal arts education. And if you're just starting your freshman year, I hope you find the next four years challenging and inspiring. PIERRE VERDY/AFP/GettyImages