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Choose a Career to Have the Best Earning – 10 Best Professions Demand of the Future
JNN 28 Oct 2013 New York : If the potential to make money is the biggest determinant of what you choose to study in college, think hard about an engineering discipline — specifically oil.
That’s because the major with the greatest earnings potential, for both bachelor’s degree and graduate degree holders is petroleum engineering, according to a report on NPR.org’s Planet Money. Citing data compiled by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, the report said median earnings — half are above and half are below — for petroleum engineers is $120,000 annually, whether they have a bachelor’s degree or higher .
* Petroleum Engineering
As for why it’s the same regardless of whether the data include undergraduates only or all graduates, the report said one of the Georgetown researchers theorized that petroleum engineers with graduate degrees stand a higher chance of working in academics, meaning they wouldn’t be as likely to garner the top earnings found in private industry.
Here are the five top-earning majors the data revealed, along with their median yearly pay:
Of note is that when all graduates are factored in, earnings associated with health and medical preparatory programs match petroleum engineering’s median salary, at $120,000.
That changes markedly from the findings covering only those with undergraduate degrees. At the bachelor’s level, health and medical preparatory degree holders earn $40,000, putting them among the 10 majors with the lowest earnings. The reason is that this major is a first step — bachelor’s students tend to use the degree to go on to medical school or some other graduate program, which enhances their earnings potential considerably.
Ultimately, you won’t go wrong with the sciences, the job titles make clear. You’ve already seen the top five, and as for the remaining degrees in the top 10, the best pay is associated with mathematics and computer science, aerospace engineering, naval architecture and marine engineering, chemical engineering and electrical engineering. Those jobs, at the median, earn $94,000 to $98,000.
One of the biggest fears for many college graduates is finding a good job that pays well and has solid career prospects.
Some career paths are going to be more beneficial and open to a recent grad. To help new degree holders find the right field, the University of California, San Diego has compiled its fifth annual list of “Hot Careers for College Graduates.”
For this report, UCSD looked at four criteria — “current employment in the field, projected growth in the occupation between 2010 and 2020, median annual salary in the occupation, and workplace environment characteristics.”
The study also looked at “bridgeability factor,” a yes or no decision “based on whether a college graduate could bridge into the career with one or two years of study or reskilling.” Several careers — such as nurse, veterinarian, and pharmacist — scored well on UCSD’s criteria, but would be unobtainable for an untrained college graduate.
Almost half of the careers in the top 10 dealt with computers and technology, including the top two on the list. Although two different types of software developers — applications and systems — tied for the first spot on UCSD’s rankings, we decided to solely designate systems software developers as the number one career, based on its stronger long-term job prospects.
#1 Software Developer — Systems Software
“Although the demand for applications software developers is higher, systems software developers have a better projected employment growth rate (32% by 2020 versus 28% by 2020 for the applications software developers) as well as a higher mean annual salary ($102,550, almost $5,000 more for the applications software developer).”
#2 Software Developers — Applications
“The difference between these types of software developers is that the applications software developers are more focused on the consumer side of the software development, testing and modifying the product to ensure the desired results, and the systems software developer’s role pertains to the formulation and analysis of software requirements. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or mathematics, as well as strong programming skills, are what an applicant usually needs for a job as an applications software developer.”
#3 Market Research Analyst/Marketing Specialist
“Government data shows 392,740 currently employed marketing research analysts under classification code 13-1161. Although the mean annual salary, $67,380, is considerably less than the number one and number two careers in the hot careers list, the job outlook between now and 2020 shows a deep and urgent need for more qualified individuals in these positions, with a projected growth rate of 41 percent by 2020.”
#4 Accountant/Auditor
“Accountants and auditors earned the number four spot on the hot careers list because of the sheer demand for accounting jobs. At last official count, 1,129,340 people in the U.S. were employed as accountants and auditors, with a respectable projected growth rate in the field of 16% by 2020. The mean annual salary for accounting and audit careers is $71,040, which has increased by nearly $10,000 in the past three years alone (from $61,690 in just 2010). Salary growth also illuminates why this is a promising career path for individuals with financial aptitude.”
#5 Network/Computer Systems Administrator
“The criteria that landed this occupation on the hot careers list are a mean annual salary of $76,320 paired with a projected growth rate of 28% by 2020. Increased reliance on technology in homes and every economic sector will continue to generate strong demand for graduates who can fulfill the numerous needs of users and enterprises. Currently, the U.S. government reports 350,320 systems administrators employed, but increasingly complex security threats, cybersurveillance, and upcoming ‘meaningful use’ requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 will no doubt continue to require additional manpower on the front lines of computer networks and systems.”
#6 Computer Systems Analyst
“Computer systems analysts scored strongly in every category of hot careers evaluation. With 482,040 systems analysts currently employed in the U.S., the career category is projected to experience growth in demand of 22 percent by 2020. With a mean annual salary of $83,800, it is among the most highly remunerative job categories on the list.”
#7 Management Analyst
“There are a reported 540,440 employed nationwide at present. All industries — even government organizations and not-for-profit organizations — rely on the unique expertise of management analysts to operate efficiently. With the onset of the global economic recession that began in 2008, utilization of management consultants has been growing, and demand for these professionals is projected to continue to grow by 22% by 2020. The mean annual salary for management consultants is $88,070.”
#8 Public Relations Specialist
“Compared to other jobs on the hot careers list, public relations specialists represent the smallest number of people currently employed (201,280), but the field has a projected growth rate of 23% by 2020 … The mean annual salary in the field, counting both corporate and self-employed public relations specialists, is $61,980.”
#9 Insurance Sales Agent
“As the population lives longer, there will be an increased need for insurance agents; the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects this career path to increase by 22% by 2020. Our research shows there are 336,740 insurance agents nationwide, earning a mean annual salary of $63,400. Although one third of all insurance sales agents in 2010 reported having at least a bachelor’s degree, only a high school diploma is required for entry to this job — a unique factor among the top ten hot careers.”
#10 Professional Colleges Teacher
“Professional Colleges teachers have chosen an occupation that is high on the hot careers list because of the number of currently employed teachers—1,360,380. Outnumbering any other single occupation nationally, a teaching career path tends to offer a form of stability that is relatively rare in other fields of pursuit … Overall demand for teachers is significant on a national level. From 2010–2020, a large number of teachers from the Professional Colleges are also expected to retire, which will create additional positions for new teachers and results in projected national growth in the career of 18% by 2020.”
Teenager Girl Raped and Buried Alive in Punjab , Pakistan , comes out of Her Grave Alive
JNN 02 Nov 2013 Lahore : A 13-year-old Pakistani girl managed to dig her way out of a shallow grave after being raped and buried alive by her attackers. A court has ordered an investigation into the incident after police allegedly refused to pursue the case. Continue reading
TTP Cheif Hakim ullah Mehsud Killed in a Drone Strike in Pakistan’s Tribal Area
JNN 02 Nov ’2013 ISLAMABAD – At least six people were killed including chief of Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan ( TTP ) Hakeemullah Mehsud in a U.S. drone strike on Friday evening in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region of North Waziristan, local media reported. Continue reading
Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse expected to be seen on 3rd Nov ‘2013
JNN 31 Oct 2013 ABUJA – A total solar eclipse will occur on November 3, 2013. It is a hybrid eclipse of the Sun with a magnitude of 1.0159. Totality will be visible from the northern Atlantic Ocean (east of Florida) to Africa (Gabon (landfall), R. Congo, DR Congo, Uganda), with maximum of 1 minute and 39 seconds visible from the Atlantic Ocean south of Ivory Coast and Ghana.
Outside of Africa, a shallow partial solar eclipse shall be seen from eastern North America, southern Greenland, the Caribbean, northern South America, southern Europe, the Middle East and Madagascar.
But according to Michael S. Z Nkalubo, the Tourism Ministry Permanent Secretary, the November 3 will be a hybrid (annular/total) solar eclipse.
More than 30,000 foreign tourists are expected to visit Uganda for a rare viewing of the solar eclipse next month in the northern part of the country. The country’s Tourism Ministry officials say they anticipate the event to attract several international eclipse trackers to Uganda to the districts of Nebbi, Arua, Gulu, Soroti and Masindi that will provide the most vintage locations for viewing the rare occurrence of a total solar eclipse on Sunday 3rd November, 2013.
The country has planned several activities to showcase the richness of Uganda’s tourism potential during the event to take advantage of the visiting tourists.
An eclipse of the sun occurs when the moon revolving in its orbit around the earth comes between the sun and the earth. The moon blocks the light of the sun and a shadow of the moon is cast over the earth’s surface.
A partial solar eclipse will occur on Sunday in different parts of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, a top government official said on Tuesday.
The director-general in charge of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) Seidu Mohammed disclosed this reporters in Abuja, the country’s capital city.
Mohammed urged Nigerians to go about their normal businesses as such occurrences happened occasionally.
He said that partial eclipse would occur in April 2014, March 2015 and September 2016.
Mohammed advised Nigerians not to panic unnecessarily as nothing untoward would happen on that day.
The director told reporters that the partial eclipse would not affect the airspace but advised Nigerians not to think that the world would come to an end because of the occurrence.
He advised Nigerians to wear sunglasses to view the occurrence, adding that the measure would protect their eyes from damage that might arise.
The agency would provide such glasses for some Nigerians, especially children and selected Nigerians, he added.
Solar Eclipse
When the moon passes in front of the sun, the shadow falls on the earth and it appears to exactly cover the sun’s disc. This is what a solar eclipse is – a shadow casted by moon obstructing sunlight from reaching the Earth.
During a solar eclipse, the moon actually casts two shadows towards earth. One shadow shaped like a cone is called the umbra. This becomes narrower as it reaches the earth. No direct sunlight penetrates into this area. The path of this is called the path of totality. If you are positioned in this area then you can see a complete blocking of the sun and view a total solar eclipse. Total eclipse is observable only within a narrow strip of land or sea over which the umbra passes.
The second shadow is called the penumbra which spreads out as it reaches the earth. The penumbra is spread over a large area. People viewing the eclipse from this area of the earth’s surface will see only a partial blocking of the sun.
The tropical regions of Africa will therefore enjoy vintage viewing points of the second and final solar eclipse of the year on November 3, 2013. Most parts of this region will see either a total solar eclipse or a deep partial solar eclipse.
In Uganda, the total solar eclipse track runs across northern Uganda and areas of Nebbi, Arua, Gulu, Soroti, Masindi are expected to see the total eclipse; whereas the rest of the country will see a deep partial Eclipse.
This hybrid solar eclipse starts as an annular and soon after becomes total when using the usual eclipse classification based on a smooth lunar limb profile. So most watchers in northern Uganda are likely to view a total eclipse, but even then a truly total eclipse will not be seen until about 16:06:45 local time.
A hybrid solar eclipse refers to a solar eclipse whereby some sections of the central eclipse path are annular whereas other parts are total. If you were at just the right spot in the Atlantic Ocean, you’d possibly see a four-second annular eclipse at sunrise.
According to Jean Meeus and Fred Espenak of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the eclipse changes from annular to total in just fifteen seconds, and the remainder of the approximate 13,600-kilometer central eclipse track remains total.
The track across Uganda descends from the high mountains along the border with the DRC, crosses the flat plateau north of Lake Albert, climbs over a lower set of hills to reach Gulu, and descends again.
What you’ll observe depends on where you live. Skywatchers in the eastern United States, northeastern South America, southern Europe, the Middle East and most of Africa will be treated to a partial solar eclipse, while people along the path of totality in central Africa will see the sun totally obscured by Earth’s nearest neighbor for a few dramatic moments.
If you live in eastern North America, you’ll have to get up early to enjoy the show. The partial eclipse will be visible at sunrise — about 6:30 a.m. local time — and last for about 45 minutes, experts say. Viewers in Boston and New York will see the sun more than 50 percent covered by the moon, while our star will appear 47 percent obscured from Miami and Washington, D.C.
Warning: If you are planning to watch Sunday’s solar eclipse in person, be extremely careful. Never look directly at the sun, either with the naked eye or through telescopes or binoculars without proper filters. To safely view solar eclipses, you can buy special solar filters or No. 14 welder’s glass to wear over your eyes. Standard sunglasses will NOT provide sufficient protection.
You can also build a simple pinhole camera, or look at the shadows filtering onto the ground through the leaves on a tree. (The spaces between leaves often create many natural pinholes).
2nd Edition of Islamic Fair attracts thousands of Muslims and Non Muslims in Brussels
JNN 31 Oct 2013 : Witnessing a remarkable success in their fair’s first edition, Belgian Muslims are preparing for opening the second Brussels’ Muslims Fair, with a program of forums and symposiums tackling Muslims issues and challenges in the European country. Continue reading
Bahrain forces raid Opposition Party Al-Wefaq’s Headquarter
JNN 30 Oct 2013 Manama : Saudi-backed Bahraini forces have raided the headquarters of the country’s main opposition party, al-Wefaq, in the capital Manama. Continue reading
Asia Connects to Europe By Rail through the Istanbul’s ” Marmaray Tunnel “
JNN 30 Oct 2013 Istanbul : A railway tunnel underneath the Bosphorus Strait has been opened in Turkey, creating a new link between the Asian and European shores of Istanbul. Continue reading
US & Taliban playing a ” Fixed Match ” : Strong Resolution Passed against any Negotion with Taliban and US – Azmat e Wilayat Conference
JNN 30 Oct 2013 KARACHI: Azmat-e-Wilayat Conference, a mammoth public meeting of Shia Muslims, strongly opposed strategic dialogue with the US and peace talks with Taliban saying that they were playing a fixed-match to hoodwink the people of the World. Continue reading
Chinese Investor embraces Islam on ” Eid al Ghadeer ” in Qom , Iran
JNN 29 Oct 2013 Mashad : A Chinese investor has converted to Shia Islam in Iran’s holy city of Qom and has been renamed after the first Imam Ali a.s. Continue reading
9 car bombs hit Shiite districts of Iraq, killing at least 42
JNN 30 Oct 2013 Baghdad : Nine car bombs exploded in Shiite-majority areas of Baghdad province on Sunday, killing at least 42 people and pushing the October death toll from Iraq violence past 600, officials said. Continue reading
Indonesia Hosts Islamic Fashion Week
JNN 28 Oct 2013 Jakarta : Tapping into the growing industry, Indonesia’s government is championing talented young designers to face increasing demand for clothing that adheres to Islamic rules emphasizing modesty for women. Continue reading
Revolution Knocking at the Doorstep : Doomsday of the Sheikhdoms within Sight
JNN 26 Oct 2013 DURHAM, England — THIS summer, disgruntled Saudis took their grievances online in droves, complaining of ever-growing inequality, rising poverty, corruption and unemployment. Their Twitter campaign became one of the world’s highest trending topics. Continue reading
Egytian Shia’s could not be declared as Minority on Sectarian Grounds , while Takfiri Group threats should be checked
JNN 27 Oct 2013 Cairo : Egypt’s Shias have issued a statement saying that they are part of the Muslim Egyptian nation and could not be segregated on Sectarian Grounds as a minority. As dividing Muslims on the Basis of sectarian Grounds is an International Zionist Conspiracy backed by Saudi Arabia , to weaken the Muslim Strength of the World. Continue reading
Kurds seize Border Post from Syrian terrorists on Iraq border
JNN 27 Oct 2013 Damascus : Fierce clashes raged Saturday after Syrian Kurds seized from terrorists a crossing on the Iraqi border, a key supply route for weapons and fighters in the 31-month war, activists said. Continue reading
Unstoppable Violence against Muslims of Myanmar is a challenge to Democracy
JNN 27 Oct 2013 UNITED NATIONS – Violence against a Muslim minority in Myanmar is feeding a wider anti-Muslim feeling that poses a serious threat to the country’s dramatic economic and political reforms as it emerges from half a century of military rule, a U.N. envoy said on Thursday. Continue reading
Rare Copy of Quran Found in Volynsky , Ukraine
JNN 27 Oct 2013 Volynsky : Some 200 years old copy of the Holy Quran the Most Sacred Book of Muslims is found in Volynsky, Ukraine. Continue reading
Naheed Nenshi Proves his mettle wins Re Election , the First Muslim Mayor of Calgary , Alberta
JNN 25 Oct 2013 Toronto : Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has won re-election for a four-year term in office, after becoming the first Muslim elected to the post in a major North American city three years ago. Continue reading
Apple unveils its Latest Next-Generation tablet iPad Air
JNN 23 Oct. 2013 New York – Apple, the tech titan has revealed its new tablets — the iPad Air and an upgraded iPad mini — that are lighter and faster than their predecessors. Continue reading
37 Wahabi Boko Haram terrorist Killed Training Camp Destroyed : Nigerian Army
JNN 25 Oct 2013 Abuja : Nigeria’s military says it killed 37 suspected Wahabi Boko Haram militants in a ground and air attack that began late Monday on an encampment in a remote area of the country’s embattled northeast. A military spokesman said the assault occurred in Borno state. Continue reading
‘MI6 Getting Ready to run $100bn Afghan drug (Heroin ) industry’
JNN 24 Oct 2013 Washington : A US political commentator says Britain’s foreign intelligence agency is planning to send more spies to Afghanistan to manage a $100-billion drug ( Heroin ) industry. Continue reading
Syrian Army tightens noose around terrorists , Security Situation Improves as Refugees Returning Back to their Homes
JNN 23 Oct 2013 Damascus : The Syrian army continues to tighten the noose around foreign-backed militants in the Damascus countryside of al-Muqaddimah. While due to Improvement in Security Over 26,000 Syrian refugees, who had settled in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, have returned to their home country. Continue reading
Saudi Arabia Plans to Shift away from US , as US Drift towards Iran
JNN 23 Oct 2013 Riyadh : Saudi Arabia says it plans to make a ‘major shift’ in its dealings with the United States over Iran, Bahrain, Palestine and Syria. Continue reading
Canadians protest against ban on hijab in Montreal
JNN 23 Oct 2013 Montreal : Hundreds of people in the Canadian province of Quebec have taken to the streets to protest against a proposal to ban public workers from wearing religious symbols. Continue reading
American Shia Hajis attacked by Wahabi Saudi Terrorist during Haj
JNN 22 Oct 2013 Jeddah : A group of Shia Americans visiting Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj were threatened and attacked earlier this week on Oct. 16 by a radicalized Wahabi group of extremists. On one of the nights where Hajj pilgrims are required to stay overnight in the city of Mina, a group of young men began asking different sets of pilgrims if they were from the United States. Continue reading
Air Pollution Causes Cancer : Report Confirmed by WHO
JNN 20 Oct 2013 Paris : What many commuters choking on smog have long suspected has finally been scientifically validated: air pollution causes lung cancer. Continue reading
Over 50 Killed in the Bomb Blasts During Eid Holidays , while the Iraqi Govt. executed 42 Terrorist to Punish the Criminals
JNN 20 Oct 2013 Baghdad : A string of at least nine bombings has rocked the Iraqi capital of Baghdad and two other towns, killing at least 51 people. The violence comes amid a major Muslim holiday celebration. While the Iraqi Government has executed 42 terrorist to Punish the Criminals creating Chaos in the Country. Continue reading
Partial Lunar Eclipse to be observed On 19th Oct 2013
JNN 19 Oct 2013 Karachi : The full moon will dip into Earth’s shadow tonight (Oct. 19), producing a lunar eclipse that can be seen by keen observers around the world. Continue reading
US Default Once Again Delayed , While Chinese Yuan Ready to void the US$
JNN 18 Oct 2013 Washingoton: President Obama and Congress have signed off on extending the debt ceiling through to February. The new legislation only temporarily solves the US budget dispute, begging the question if America will ever limit its borrowing. Continue reading
Yasir Arafat was Murdered in the French Hospital : Report Authenticated
JNN 18 Oct 2013 Paris : A report by one of the world’s leading medical journals has supported earlier findings that Yasser Arafat, the late leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization, was poisoned to death nearly a decade ago. Continue reading
30M Slaves in this Modern WorldWide ,while 880.000 people in Europe are slave laborers
JNN 18 Oct 2013 Brussels : A report by an international foundation on modern slavery has revealed that nearly 30 million people are enslaved across the globe. Around 880.000 people in the EU are slave laborers, and more than a quarter of them are being exploited sexually, Continue reading
Eid ul Azha for the Year 1434 Hijri celebrated around the World
JNN 16 Oct 2013 Karachi : Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, which gives a Message of Sacrifice , and on this day God Want to see the Passion of every Muslim to Sacrifice their Most Beloved thing in the Hour of Need , as and when God Wants them to Sacrifice. Continue reading
Bahraini Forces Brutal Crack down on the Peaceful Protest at funeral
JNN 16 Oct 2013 Manama : Bahraini forces have resorted to the use of plastic bullets, tear gas and sound grenades in a brutal effort to disband hundreds of anti-regime protesters following the funeral for Yousif Ali al-Nashmi, who was killed while in custody of the Saudi-backed regime. Continue reading
80 Killed in Car Bombings in Samarra Iraq
JNN 16 Oct 2013 Baghdad : A terrorist bombing in Iraq’s northern city of Samarra has killed 40 and injured at least another 40 people as the Faithfuls were preparing for the major Islamic Event of Eid al-Adha, Our correspondent reports. Continue reading
US Dollar Dominance days are over , The Default Currency of the World Could not save its Debt Default
JNN 15 Oct 2013 New York : A US debt default could hit on Thursday, and world leaders are second guessing the dominant role America plays in finance. Regardless of the final decision in Washington, confidence and credibility in the US has already eroded. Continue reading
US Latino’s exploring their roots , resulting Latino conversion to Islam on the Rise
JNN 15 Oct 2103 Florida : Just as the U.S. Latino population is on the rise – Hispanics are now the nation’s largest minority – so is the number of Latino Muslims. And it’s not just a result of Arab Latin Americans emigrating to the United States.
According to organizations like WhyIslam.org, Latinos are one of the fastest growing segments of the Muslim community. About six percent of U.S. Muslims are now Latino – and as many as a fifth of new converts to Islam nationwide are Latino.
The American Muslim Association of North America, based in North Miami, says heavily Hispanic South Florida in particular is home to a rising number of Latino Muslims.
Not that conversion to Islam is easy in Latino society, as Marina Gonzalez knows. A Nicaraguan-American nurse in Miami, Gonzalez converted five years ago and wears the hijab, the Muslim women’s head garb. At first her family stopped talking to her.
“They [were] calling me Talibana,” Gonzalez recalls. “My mother, she didn’t like to go [out] with me because I wear the hijab.”
But now her mother “understands. When I go to my parents’ house they turn off the TV when I have to pray. I’m so happy.”
Najib Sowma’s first name was Dario before he converted six years ago. Today he’s a leading member of the Al-Ihsaan mosque in South Miami-Dade. But his Cuban mother was initially shocked.
“Now her views have changed,” says Sowma. “Prior to me being Muslim to who I am now, she sees a big difference in my character.”
If it’s a surprise that many Latinos are moving from a predominantly Roman Catholic culture to an originally Arab faith, perhaps it shouldn’t be. For one thing, like African-Americans in the 1960s, Latinos are discovering their own historical and cultural ties to Islam and the Arab world. And that starts with what most defines Latinos: Spanish.
“Our language is nurtured by more than 4,000 words that come from Arabic,” says Wilfredo Ruiz, a Puerto Rican-born Muslim who converted a decade ago and is a lawyer for the South Florida chapter of the Council of American-Islamic Relations. “Every word in Spanish that starts with ‘al,’ for example, like alcalde, alcantarilla, almohada.”
That’s because Arab Muslims ruled Spain for some 800 years during the Middle Ages – and made the Iberian Peninsula one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. A millennium later, Ruiz says that past is an inescapable part of the Hispanic DNA.
“What most Latinos who have embraced Islam find most amazing is their cultural affinity to the Muslim culture,” says Ruiz. “It’s like rediscovering your past. That area of our past has been hidden from us.”
Ruiz points out that both Latinos and Arabs highly value the extended family and traditions like offering hospitality to strangers. In religious terms, Latinos like Gonzalez say Islam provides a simpler, more direct form of worship than Catholicism does. They also feel more structure than they see in the evangelical churches so many Latinos join today.
“The connection I have with God now is better than before,” says Gonzalez.
Yet many take comfort in the overlap between Catholicism and Islam. Muslims, for example, venerate the Virgin Mary as well as Jesus, at least as a prophet.
“At the beginning when I was reading the Quran I said, “Oh, [Muslims] believe in the hereafter, in angels,’” says Liliana Parodi, a Peruvian-American surgical technician in Miami who converted 24 years ago. “You know, it’s not so much difference.”
More Latina women convert to Islam than Latino men do. Islam is admittedly questioned for its segregation of women. But Latinas like Parodi say it’s hypocritical for a male-dominated Catholic Church – which forbids women priests, birth control and divorce – and an ultra-macho Latino society – whose Spanish-language television networks still portray women as spitfire sexpots – to criticize their new faith in that regard.
“I tell them, ‘Look at yourself,’” says Parodi. “The sad part is [when they] see women as objects.”
A decade ago, the nation’s image of a Latino Muslim was unfortunately Jose Padilla, the so-called “Dirty Bomber” who was convicted for aiding terrorists. But for Ruiz, who was also a Navy chaplain, much has changed since then – and Latinos are less fearful now of converting.
“They soon come to learn that [Muslims] abhor violence,” Ruiz says. “We have the same aspirations for social justice as a Christian or a Jew does.”
Which means, as Eid al-Adha arrives next Monday evening, more Latinos will be saying “Eid Mubarak.” Which is Arabic for “Eid Bendito.” Which is Spanish for “Have a Blessed Eid.”
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In Sept 29 Pakistani Shia Martyred by the Anti Islam Forces ,while the PML- N Govt begging to Negotiate with the same Terrorist of TTP , SSP and LeJ
JNN 11 Oct 2013 RAWALPINDI: At Least 29 Shia got Martyred in the Month of September ‘ 2013 , which includes , An Army Officer , 2 Police Officer, A Cleric , 2 trustee of Imam Bargah , a Govt Officer , 2 Traders and 3 Women .
On 10th Oct , A Shia Police Officer , Irfan Haider Naqvi and His Colleague Sub Inspector Shahbaz Ali were Martyred in a Targeted Attack by SSP Terrorist in the Limit of North Karachi on Wednesday
As Per the details Irfan and Shahbaz were having Tea at a Road Side Tea Shop situated Anda Mor , near Habib Mosque , North Karachi , when the Terrorist of SSP came on a Bike and spread Bullets on Both of them , giving them no time for defense , and after their quick ambush they sped away on the same Bike Unhindered.
Irfan was a Seasoned Police Officer , and had already Performed his Duties at Several Police Stations of Karachi as an Station House Officer (SHO) ,while he has taken the charge of the Sir Syed Police Station Just about 15 Days ago.while Shahbaz Ali was Posted at the same Police Station as the Station Investigation Officer (SIO) .
It should also be noted that A Police Mobile was also available at Near by Picket for Snap Checking , which was in the Hearing range of the So Many Rounds fired by the Terrorist , but any how they manage to get away Unhindered , after commiting the Henious Crime.
The Bodies of the Deceased were shifted to the Local Hospital for the Medico Legal formalities , while after which the body of S.Irfan Haider Naqvi was shifted to the Imambargah Shuhuda e Karbala , Sadat Colony , F.B.Area for the Funeral .
The Funeral Prayer of Irfan was Led by Maulana Shahenshah Naqvi , in the Presence of thousands of Mourners . A Number of Prominent Shia Leaders and Social & Political figures were also present at his funeral , which Includes , Allama Abbas Kumaili , Senator Haider Abbas Rizvi, Anwar Raza Naqvi ( MPA) , Suhail Abedi and others.
The Martyr Irfan has left 4 Children and a Wife in the heirs. While His Brother is also a Well Known Noha Khwan . He was also the resident of Sadat Colony. And was know for his never ending Help for the Needy People and He was famous for his generosity .
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His body was shifted to the Kharadar Ghusal Khana , for the Preparation of his Funeral , while his funeral Prayer was offered after Zuhrain Prayers at the Bara Imambargah , Kharadar , in the Presence of a large Number of Momineen , among the Notables Shabbar Raza of JAP was also present at the venue.
On 6th Oct ,2 Shia Men Shahid Raza s/o Haider Imam and Shabbir Hussain s/o Yousuf Ali were targeted in the Nazimabad area on Saturday Night.
As per the details , Both Shahid and Shabbir were Returning after Closing their Shop in the Nazimabad Area , while they were intercepted by the terrorist of SSP at the Fly Over Bridge , Near the Shell Petrol Pump , and the firing was so intense that Both of them embraced Martyrdom on the Spot . While after wards their Bodies were shifted to the Local Hospital for Medico Legal formalities.
On Oct 5 , Late in the Night Shia Man Azhar Abbas 50, and His Young son Aun Ali were targeted ,when they were going By Rickshaw to Tipu Sultan Road , while they were being followed by the Terrorist , as they were fired Near Tipu Sultan Road .
Due to the firing Azhar embraced Martyrdom on the Spot , while his son was also critically injured and was shifted to the Hospital.
On 4th Oct A Shia Man Hidayat Hussain embraced Martyrdom , in the Bomb Planted by the terrorist of Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan in the Federally Administrated Tribal Area (FATA) Kurrum Agency of Parachinar .
According to the Details the Bomb Blast occurred at the Bushra Village of Parachinar on Friday , and due to which Hidayat Hussain embraced Martyrdom.
On the same Day , In Karachi the Terrorist of SSP , An Off shoot of Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan Kidnapped a A Shia Anwar Hussain s/o Nawab Hussain , 55 and tortured him to Death.
According to the Details , Anwar was the Producer of PTV , who was abducted , and then was tortured and finally he was slaughtered , as his Body was recovered from the Bushes of the Remote area of Sector # 1 , Katchi Abadi , Ahsana bad, in the Limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station.
His Funeral Prayer was offered at Imam Bargah Shuhuda e Karbala Sadat Colony, F.B.Area, Karachi.
On 2nd Oct , Once Again the Terrorist of TTP attacked the Resident of Parachinar , as The House of the Gul Ali , Metrological Director , Parchinar was attacked by the Terrorist of TTP on Tuesday Night , in the Bin Yameen Area of Parachinar.
As per the details , the TTP Terrorist raided the House of Gul Ali and threw a Hand Grenade on the Residents of the House , due to which Khadim Ali father of Gul Ali was Martyred , while two other residents were critically injured , which also include a Woman of the House.
On 1st Oct , A retired brigadier, his wife and two daughters were killed by firing in Gulistan Colony on Tuesday, DawnNews reported.
Brig. Dr. Sikander Malik was the principal of the private medical college, and was residing within the medical facility’s residential area.
Unknown men entered Brigadier (rtd) Doctor Sikander Malik’s home, in the residential area of a private medical centre in Rawalpindi, and shot him in the head, along with his wife Shahida and two daughters Fatima and Zainab .
His son was also injured during the firing.
Immediate medical aid was provided to him, and his condition was reported as out of danger. However, he is still unable to give a statement.
After they were informed of the incident, the hospital administration and agency personnel arrived at the scene.
He was a dedicated Shia and was among the close friend of Shaheed Dr. Mohd. Ali Naqvi , the Founder of Imamia Students Organisation ( ISO )
On the Same day in Lahore , Another Shia Muhamad Shafiq who was Critically injured on 29th Aug’ 2013 By the firing of the Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan Terrrorist In Taunsa , District Dera Ghazi Khan , and was shifted to Intensive Care Unit of a Local Hospital , could not survive his fatal wounds and scrummed to Injuries , and embraced Martyrdom.
On 30 Sept A Trustee of a Imambargah and Masjid Aale Mohd , Hassan Jawwad s/o Mubarak Hussain , 44 was Martyred by the terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan in the Limits of North Karachi.
According to The details , Jawwad was going to his Residence in his car at 5C-4 North Karachi, with his Driver Mujeeb who was also Killed by the terrorist , while it should also be noted that Jawad was himself believer of Sectarian Harmony , and have always condemned Sectarianism , as his Driver was of Sunni Sect , but the terrorist who have no Religion , even didn’t spared him and also Killed him.
On the same day , A Young Shia Man Mohamad Ali s/o Jafar Ali ,22 who was a Driver by profession who was earlier Kidnapped by the terrorist of Lashkar e Jhangvi , when he was enroute to Chilas from Gilgit on his duty .
As the Complaint was lodged with the local Police for his Disappearance , The Police did not succeeded in recovering him alive , while His tortured Dead Body was finally recovered by the Police after 15 days .
As the Police was Pressurized by the family members for the arrest of the Criminals for Murder and Kidnapping , Torture and Killing of their Beloved , The People who hired him for the Journey were also Interrogated , who kept on changing their statements , while till the filing of this Report the Police was unable to formally Press charges against any accused , as they said we are still in the Process of Investigation.
While his funeral and Burial was done at his native town Harchu , Gilgit .
On 28th Sept A Shia Cleric Molana Kashif Zaidi s/o Akber Hussain Zaidi , was Martyred by the firing of Terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan the on the Main University Road Karachi.
As per the details On Friday late in the Night as Molana Kashif was Passing from the University Road , while he reached Near Metro Store , he was targeted by the terrorist of SSP , who must be following him , as due to the firing he received Multiple Bullet wounds and due to the fatal wounds he succumb to his injuries , and embraced Martyrdom on the spot . While later his body was shifted to the Hospital for the Medico Legal formalities , after which the body was shifted to the Imambargah for his Funeral .
He was the resident of Jaffar e Tyaar Society , Malir , and was the Son of a Noted Shia Poetry Reciter ( Soz Khwan ) Akber Hussain Zaidi.
On 27th Sept , In the Limits of Balochistan , another Shia Man Muhammad Murad Lashari was targeted by the Terrorist of Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan , who due to intense firing embraced Martyrdom .
Murad was targeted in the area of Osta Muhammad , Jafarabad District of Baluchistan , while he was also the resident of the same area.
He was also a Member of the Shia Political Party Majlis e Wahdat e Muslimeen , Osta Muhammad Chapter.
On 26th Sept , Same Balochistan Province saw the targeted attack of the terrorist of Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan on Bashir Ahmed s/o Sardar Muhammad , but due to the fatal wounds incurred by the firing of the terrorist , who could not succumb to his Injuries , and embraced Martyrdom , while his body was shifted to the Hospital for Medico Legal formalities , after which the body was transferred to the Qalandari Imambargah for his funeral .
On 24th Sept , On Monday night the terrorist of Sipah e sahaba Pakistan Once again targeted a Shia Man Rehman Shah s/o Sultan Shah , at Sharote Nullah , Gilgit .
He embraced Martyrdom due to the targeted firing of the SSP Terrorist ,while he was on his way back home .
On 20th Sept, A Shia Man Fida Hussain who was fatally injured in a SSP terrorist Bomb attack about 17 months earlier , who was being treated to Bring him back to life , could not succumb to his fatal Injuries and embraced Martyrdom on Thursday.
On 19th Sept , Another Shia Young Man Abid Ali s/o Yasir Ali was targeted by the terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan in Mehmoodabad , District East , Karachi . Abid was targeted by the terrorist as he was a an active member of a Shia Political Party Majlis e Wahdat e Muslimeen , He embraced Martrydom on the spot due to the firing of the terrorist .
On 18th Sept , 2 Shia Young men were targeted by the terrorist of Lashkar e Jhangvi , on the Double Road of Quetta on Wednesday. Both of them belonged to the Hazara ethnicity, and at the time of Incident they were sitting at their shop on the Double Road , where the Terrorist of LeJ , targeted and opened fire on them , due to which both of them embraced Martyrdom on the spot.
On 16th Sept , A Shia Man Muhammad Jatoi and His Son Kashif Jatoi was targeted in the Limits of Orangi Town #15 , District West , Karachi On Monday , due to which Muhammad embraced Martyrdom , while the Son Kashif also sustained critical bullets wounds , who was shifted to the Local Hospital , and was under treatment.
The funeral Prayer of Muhammad Jatoi was offered at the Imambargah Shah e Karbala , Rizvia Society.
While the Faithful were offering the Funeral Prayer of the Muhammad , the Terrorist targeted another Shia Mushtaq Hussain in the same Mominabad area of Orangi Town , Karachi .
Mushtaq embraced Martydom on the spot due to the firing of the Terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan . His body was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
On 14th Sept , A Shia Police Officer DSP Mumtaz Ali Shah was targeted by the Terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan in Model Colony area of Karachi.
As per the details , Early in the Morning DSP Mumtaz Ali was leaving from his Surti Muslim Society , Model Colony Residence for his duty , in his car Suzuki Khyber U-2354 , when two terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan came on a Bike , and fired several Bullets targeting the DSP, due to which he was fatally injured , after which the terrorists sped away , while Mumtaz was rushed to a Hospital but due to the fatal nature of his wounds he could not succumb to his injuries and embraced Martydom in the Hospital.
He was posted at the Landhi Jail , as he was receiving death threats from the terrorist Network of Tehrik e Taliban . He hailed from District Sehwan, Sindh.
On 12th Sept , another Shia Man Shahid Ali Zaidi was targeted in the Same Area Orangi Town which is a Den of the Terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan on Thursday.
Shahid was targeted on the Hussainabad Road , Mansoor Nagar , Orangi Town # 11 ½ , the terrorist fired multiple rounds targeting him , due to which he embraced Martyrdom on the spot .
On 11th Sept , The Chairman of the Masjid e Noor e Emaan Trust , Mohd. Raza was targeted by the terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan ,in the night , as he was gone to the Gol Market area of Nazimabad , where he was spotted by the terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan and was fired Mutiple Bullets , due to which he was critically injured .
He was rushed to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital , but he could not succumb to his Bullet wounds and embraced Martyrdom .
On 3rd Sept , A shia Trader Ejaz Hussain s/o Faiz Ali, 55 Was targeted by the terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan , in the Dhoraji Area .
As per the details , Ejaz was sitting at his Shop , when the terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan came and Opened fire targeting him , due to which he was fatally injured , and due to the fatal nature of his wounds he embraced Martyrdom.
His body was shifted to Imambargah Shuhuda e Karbala , Sadaat Colony, F.B.Area , where his funeral Prayer was offered.
On the same day , Another Shia Man Zaheer Hussain , 45 was targeted by the terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba in the Gulistan e Johar area.
As per the details , A Ethnic Nationlist party had given a Call for a Strike , and as in the Gulistan e Johar area , it has got quite Influence , and as some members of the Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan have penetrated in these Ethnic Parties , Even as these Parties are quite Secular, but even then the elements which are Originally from the Taliban Ideology , are always working on their Previous Pattern , and are Killing Innocent Shia Man on one Pretext or the Other .
So on this day even these Black Sheeps of these Parties , were on their terrorist agenda , and giving an impression that in order to make their call for the strike successful they were on the spree of terrorizing the Innocent Pakistani Public , and in the same spree as in the Morning He went out for going to his office as he was a Government Official , could not Leave the office . The Terrorist Group fired at him , and due to the firing he was fatally injured , and embraced Martydom on the spot.
Zaheer was the employee of National Database and Registration Authority
On the same Unfortunate Tuesday , Another Shia Shopkeeper Muhammad Zaman was also targeted by the Terrorist of Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan in the Manghopir area of District West
As per the details , Zaman was sitting in his shop when the terrorist of Lashkar e Jhangvi , came and Opened fire targeting him on the Monday Night ,due to which he embraced martyrdom .
He was the resident of Mughal Hazara Goth , and was a Persian Speaking Hazara , His funeral was performed in the Mughal Hazar Goth , while he was buried in the local Graveyard.
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