Diversity of Interpretation in Islam; Sunni, Shia thought -- PICO Educational Series, Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 4:30 PM
Pakistan Information and Cultural Organization (PICO) is hosting a free educational seminar, Diversity of Interpretation in Islam; Sunni, Shia thought. The event starts at 4:30 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Almahdi Center, 1016 S River Drive, Tempe, Arizona, followed by a complimentary dinner for the attendees. The presenters are Mr. Salim Jaffer and Imam Abdul Alim Musa.

QHR Client Hospital Holy Cross Hospital Named Recipient of American Hospital Association 2009 NOVA Award
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Quorum Health Resources (QHR) management client Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, N.M., one of five winners of its 2009 NOVA Award.

Hospital Focus 5 Announces Contract with Connecticut Hospital to Improve Quality, Productivity and Cost-Effectiveness
New methodology to drive accomplishments in every shift, in every department, every day.

Almost Eight Years Following 9-11 A New Book Warns Ignorance of Islam Threatens America's Freedom
Almost eight years following our experience of 9-11, Americans remain dramatically conflicted about the religion of Islam, practiced by 20 to 25 percent of the people of the planet. In a new book just released, Journeys into the Heart and Heartland of Islam, written by Marvin W. Heyboer, Ph.D., published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, the author urges readers to answer the vital question: In the wake of terrorist attacks and threats of jihad, how do we and how should we relate to Muslims?

Guide to Choosing Islamic Designer Fashion Clothing
Islamic fashion & Thuabs are popular among Muslims and people from a variety of religions and cultures worldwide. The styles are often very minimalist with Islamic clothing & Jubbas being a good example. Islamic Men designer fashion is usually very comfortable too, and suitable for warm and humid conditions, as well as cold conditions.

Protestant Pastors View Islam with Suspicion
Protestant pastors in the U.S. have a negative view of Islam and more than half agree with Franklin Graham’s statement that Islam is an “evil” religion, according to a just-released study by LifeWay Research. More than 4 in 10 agree that Islam is dangerous and promotes violence.

The Issuance of Shariah Parameter Reference 1 (Murabahah Parameter) to Promote Harmonisation of Practice
Bank Negara Malaysia is pleased to announce the issuance of the Shariah Parameter Reference 1 or Murabahah Parameter (SPR1) to all Islamic financial institutions under the purview of Bank Negara Malaysia.

Islamic calligraphy
Islamic Calligraphy has arguably become the most reverenced form of Islamic art. It provides a link between the languages of the Muslims with the religion of Islam. The Muslim calligraphists have great contributions in taking this Islamic art to this zenith. The holy book of Islam, Al-Qur'an, has played an important role in the development and evolution of the Arabic language, and by extension, calligraphy in the Arabic alphabet. The famous Islamic artists have created Arabic calligraphy of supreme quality. Till today, The chief sources for Islamic calligraphy are the proverbs and complete passages from the Holy Qur'an. In modern times, the supply of Islamic calligraphy has also become a flourishing Islamic art business.