Q-News Magazine http://www.q-news.com Q-News is Britain's leading Muslim magazine, providing outside-the-box analysis of current affairs, culture, ideas and spirituality. With a potent and engaging mix of humour, faith and unconventional wisdom, Q-News has repeatedly set the agenda, rather than react to it. Our unique combination of provocative writing, stylish design and editorial independence has made Q-News the standard in Muslim journalism. This podcast will feature recordings of various Q-News debate and lecture programs as well as occasional interviews and news reports. Dealing with the Fundamentals Liberally Q-News is Britain's leading Muslim magazine, providing outside-the-box analysis of current affairs, culture, ideas and spirituality. With a potent and engaging mix of humour, faith and unconventional wisdom, Q-News has repeatedly set the agenda, rather than react to it. Our unique combination of provocative writing, stylish design and editorial independence has made Q-News the standard in Muslim journalism. This podcast will feature recordings of various Q-News debate and lecture programs as well as occasional interviews and news reports. en-us 2007 Q-News Q-News Magazine info@q-news.com Religion & Spirituality http://www.q-news.com/podcast.jpg http://www.q-news.com QNews Podcast QNews Podcast Frank Lindh Taken prisoner by American forces in December 2001 in Afghanistan, John Hamza Walker Lindh was the focus of a campaign of disinformation from the start. Dubbed the "American Taliban", he bore much of the brunt of the outrage in the aftermath of the tragic 9/11 attacks. Locked in a shipping container, denied access to medical treatment and the Red Cross, photographed naked, blindfolded and duct-taped to a stretcher, John Walker Lindh's story is emblematic of the so-called war on terror's disregard for even basic human rights. Facing abusive interrogation while in custody, John Walker Lindh had 9 of the 10 charges against him dropped. While then Attorney-General John Ashcroft was declaring that Lindh dedicated himself to "killing Americans", the actual indictment against him said nothing about this. Although he was exonerated of all terrorism-related charges, John is now serving a 20-year sentence in an American prison. John is a Muslim convert who has explained he went to Afghanistan in the spring of 2001, prior to the U.S. invasion, to help defend innocent civilians there from attacks by the Northern Alliance warlords. Lindh is behind bars for participating in another country's civil war. Ironically, individual Americans have been doing that for a long time. Frank Lindh, a lawyer and John Lindh's father, has launched a justice campaign for his son. At this special London meeting, he addressed: "John Walker Lindh: Human Rights Implications of an Extraordinary Case". Hosted by Q-News Magazine, this was his first lecture in the United Kingdom. A Miscarriage of Justice Taken prisoner by American forces in December 2001 in Afghanistan, John Hamza Walker Lindh was the focus of a campaign of disinformation from the start. Dubbed the "American Taliban", he bore much of the brunt of the outrage in the aftermath of the tragic 9/11 attacks. Locked in a shipping container, denied access to medical treatment and the Red Cross, photographed naked, blindfolded and duct-taped to a stretcher, John Walker Lindh's story is emblematic of the so-called war on terror's disregard for even basic human rights. Facing abusive interrogation while in custody, John Walker Lindh had 9 of the 10 charges against him dropped. While then Attorney-General John Ashcroft was declaring that Lindh dedicated himself to "killing Americans", the actual indictment against him said nothing about this. Although he was exonerated of all terrorism-related charges, John is now serving a 20-year sentence in an American prison. John is a Muslim convert who has explained he went to Afghanistan in the spring of 2001, prior to the U.S. invasion, to help defend innocent civilians there from attacks by the Northern Alliance warlords. Lindh is behind bars for participating in another country's civil war. Ironically, individual Americans have been doing that for a long time. Frank Lindh, a lawyer and John Lindh's father, has launched a justice campaign for his son. At this special London meeting, he addressed: "John Walker Lindh: Human Rights Implications of an Extraordinary Case". Hosted by Q-News Magazine, this was his first lecture in the United Kingdom. Q-News Magazine Q-News Magazine http://www.q-news.com/audio/FrankLindh.mp3 Sat, 9 June 2007 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 1:20:00 John Hamza Walker Lindh, Frank Lindh, American Taliban, Guantanamo, War on Terror Fareena Alam Q-News Editor, Fareena Alam, travels to Blackburn during the height of Veilgate. She speaks to Muslims and non-Muslims about the impact of Minister Jack Straw's comments. Q-News Editor travels to Blackburn during the height of Veilgate. Q-News Editor, Fareena Alam, travels to Blackburn during the height of Veilgate. She speaks to Muslims and non-Muslims about the impact of Minister Jack Straw's comments. Q-News Magazine Q-News Magazine http://www.q-news.com/audio/BBC-Radio4-Unveiled.mp3 Mon, 11 November 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 28:11 Veil, Jack Straw, Blackburn, Veilgate, Muslims, Niqab, Hijab, Islamic dress, Islamophobia Shaykh Abdal-Hakim Murad Q-News, the Muslim magazine is pleased to present a lecture by Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad (Cambridge University) on A Spiritual Vision of Jerusalem - Past, Present and Future, delivered in London on 3rd September 2005 at the Q-News celebration of the Isra and Miraj, the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). For more information, please visit www.q-news.com The world's most competitively loved real estate Q-News, the Muslim magazine is pleased to present a lecture by Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad (Cambridge University) on A Spiritual Vision of Jerusalem - Past, Present and Future, delivered in London on 3rd September 2005 at the Q-News celebration of the Isra and Miraj, the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). For more information, please visit www.q-news.com Q-News Magazine Q-News Magazine http://www.q-news.com/audio/AbdalHakimMurad-Jerusalem.mp3 Mon, 9 October 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 38:46 Abdal-Hakim Murad, Tim Winter, Jerusalem, Isra and Miraj, Islam, Muslim, Prophet Muhammad, Night Ascension Humera Khan, An-Nisa Society Q-News, the Muslim magazine is pleased to present a fascinating commentary by Humera Khan (of An-Nisa Society) on the subject of Healing the Self. Having worked in the area of mental health and the well-being of Muslim families for over two decades, Khan asks why it is that so many young muslims say they feel they are like walking corpses. How can we attain genuine tranquility and stability in the climate we live in? A step toward genuine mental health and stability, by Humera Khan Q-News, the Muslim magazine is pleased to present a fascinating commentary by Humera Khan (of An-Nisa Society) on the subject of Healing the Self. Having worked in the area of mental health and the well-being of Muslim families for over two decades, Khan asks why it is that so many young muslims say they feel they are like walking corpses. How can we attain genuine tranquility and stability in the climate we live in? Q-News Magazine Q-News Magazine http://www.q-news.com/audio/HealingTheSelf.mp3 Tues, 3 October 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 26:33 Humera Khan, Mental HEalth, Islamic Counselling, Sakina, An-Nisa Society, Jinn, Marriage Abdal-Hakim Murad and Jeremy Smith Lectures delivered at An Organic Iftar - We Are What We Eat (the joint event by Q-News, IFEES and Islamic Circles), by Shaykh Abdal-Hakim Murad (Cambridge University) and Jeremy Smith (Managing Editor, The Ecologist). An evening of organic potluck iftar. In this world of instant gratification and over indulgence we lose sight of the fact that we are what we eat. Eat the wrong foods and our bodies will become polluted because food is our fuel and we must help the engine that drives our bodies. However, partaking of the wrong things is not limited to food. We often talk about following the Sunnah, understanding Tawhid and being spiritual, but how much of these have we really implemented this Ramadan? We Are What We Eat, by Abdal-Hakim Murad and Jeremy Smith Lectures delivered at the joint event by Q-News, IFEES and Islamic Circles: An Organic Iftar - We Are What We Eat. An evening of organic potluck iftar. In this world of instant gratification and over indulgence we lose sight of the fact that we are what we eat. Eat the wrong foods and our bodies will become polluted because food is our fuel and we must help the engine that drives our bodies. However, partaking of the wrong things is not limited to food. We often talk about following the Sunnah, understanding Tawhid and being spiritual, but how much of these have we really implemented this Ramadan? Allah (swt) has commanded us in the Quran, O you who believe! Eat of the good things with which We have provided you, and give thanks to Allah, if you truly worship Him alone. The Prophet (saw) said: The son of Adam does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son of Adam to eat a few mouthfuls, to keep him going. If he must do that (fill his stomach), then let him fill one third with food, one third with drink and one third with air. (At-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah) Yes, Muslims are directed in the Quran to eat food that is Halal and Tayyib. Halal is defined as food that is permissible according to Islamic law. Tayyib means wholesome, pure, nutritious and safe. Yet how many iftars can you name that have avoided extravagance, gluttony and consumerism, which have obvious environmental and ecological effects, and then we complain and struggle to perform our tarawih prayers? In light of recent findings about the authenticity of halal meat and chicken, what kind of spiritual 'food' are you eating? What kind of lifestyle are you living? Is it really according to the Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet (saw)? Ramadan is truly the month of purification, so is it not time that we actually took this understanding holistically? Q-News Magazine Q-News Magazine http://www.q-news.com/audio/OrganicIftar.mp3 Thurs, 28 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 33:19 Islam, Organic, Ecology, Climate Change, Abdal-Hakim Murad, Ecologist, Jeremy Smith, Muslim, Iftar, Ramadan Imam Zaid Shakir How Differences of Opinion Makes us Stronger, by Imam Zaid Shakir - A lecture delivered, shortly after the controversial Danish cartoons (and the ensuing Muslim reaction) at the Q-News event held on 7th February 2006 at Friends House, London How Differences of Opinion Makes us Stronger, by Imam Zaid Shakir How Differences of Opinion Makes us Stronger, by Imam Zaid Shakir - A lecture delivered, shortly after the controversial Danish cartoons (and the ensuing Muslim reaction) at the Q-News event held on 7th February 2006 at Friends House, London Q-News Magazine Q-News Magazine http://www.q-news.com/audio/OneFaithManyVoices-ImamZaidQNews.mp3 Tues, 19 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 39:23 Islam, Zaid Shakir, Muslim, Ikhtilaaf