Yuram writes perspectives on Islam, social justice, economics and politics from the viewpoint of an American convert to Shia Islam, focusing on the deleterious role played by the U.S. in the Middle East and elsewhere. A dissenting voice from the “Belly of the
Beast”, he lives in Denver, Colorado and can be reached at yuram@sahafa.com.
"In contrast to the murderous vision of violent
extremists, we are joining with allies and partners around the world to build
their capacity to promote security, prosperity, and human dignity,"
wrote U.S. President Barack Obama in a document entitled “Sustaining U.S.
Global Leadership”.[i]
“This is the age of Wrong and the followers of Right have passed away... Do you not see that the Divine Commands are neglected and what is forbidden is practiced with relish?” - Imam Husain (A.S.)[1]
“Islam is a violent religion. That is why we are punishing them and will continue to do so for many years until they reform their idiotic aggressive and violent religion,” writes one “loyal American citizen”, unleashing a virulent polemic against Islam and Muslims. (More)
“The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights’ (PCHR) longstanding experience has resulted in the conclusion that Israel is genuinely unwilling to fulfil its international legal obligations, and to investigate –and if appropriate prosecute – all those suspected of committing serious violations of international law,”[i] declares the PCHR in its report. (More)
“O mankind! We created you from a single pair, a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may get to know each other (not for you to despise each other).” The Holy Quran, Surah al-Hujurat, 49:13.[1]Commenting on this verse, Agha Pooya and S.V. Mir Ahmed Ali write, “This verse deals with the natural brotherhood of man,”[2]adding that it “renders null and void all distinctions based on race, color, caste and social position.[3]” (More)
“The only sane policy for the world is that of abolishing war,” declared Nobel Peace Prize laureate Linus Pauling in a lecture presented in December of 1963.[i] (More)
“To the intelligence community, the White House was no different from other civil institutions it actively penetrated. Presidents were viewed less as elected leaders to be served than as temporary occupants to be closely monitored, subtly guided, and where necessary, given a shove.”[1] -- Investigative Journalist and Author Russ Baker. (More)
“Despite the declining levels of violence in Iraq over recent months, the latest strikes reflect what appears to be a slight uptick from March to April of assaults on civilians, U.S. and Iraqi security forces, and the U.S.-backed militias called Awakening Councils or Sons of Iraq.” --Published by CNN on 23 April 2009.[1]
“Last year, oil cost a king's ransom. This year, it's relatively cheap. But don't be fooled. Price isn't the point here. Like it or not, energy is still what everyone who's anyone wants to get their hands on.”-- Brazilian journalist and author Pepe Escobar.[i]