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  History of Bahrain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Al Khamis Mosque was one of the earliest mosques built in Bahrain, in the era of Umayyad caliph Umar II.
In 1799 the Al Khalifa were evicted from Bahrain to be replaced first by the rule of the Sultanate of Oman and then the Wahhabis.
In 1820 the Al Khalifa signed the General Treaty of Peace with the British, agreeing not to engage in piracy unless they were in a state of war.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Bahrain   (2729 words)

  
 Bahrain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In March 1999, Hamad ibn Isa al-Khalifah succeeded his father as head of state and instituted elections for parliament, gave women the right to vote and released all political prisoners; moves described by Amnesty International as representing an 'historic period for human rights'.
Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy headed by the King, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; the head of government is the Prime Minister, Shaykh Khalīfa ibn Salman al Khalifa, who presides over a cabinet of 15 members.
In November 2005, al Muntada, a grouping of liberal academics, launched "We Have A Right", a campaign to explain to the public why personal freedoms matter and why they need to be defended.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bahrain   (3148 words)

  
 Home > Los Altos Hills, CA, California Yellow Pages, Classifieds, Real Estate, Business, Schools, Library and Jobs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Based on its new constitution, Bahraini men elected its first National Assembly in 1973 (although Article 43 of the universal suffrage", the conditional clause "in accordance with the provisions of the electoral law" allowed the regime to prevent women from participating).
After listening to their demands, the emir responded that the government planned to establish a consultative council (appointed directly by the emir), which would be the appropriate institution to serve the population, and that there could be no further discussion on the subject.
The failure of this petition led to the second petition, the so-called general or Ali Salman.
www.losaltoshillscaus.com /info/History_of_Bahrain   (2758 words)

  
 Bangladesh Strategic & Development Forum---military, and strategic discussion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Salman al-Farsi was born in the town of Isfahan in Persia in the village of Jayyan.
Salman was a devoted Magian (fire-worshipper), and soon attained the position of custodian of the fire which the people worshipped.
Salman was a keen student and was later regarded as one of the foremost scholars among the Muslims.
www.bdsdf.com /index.php?showtopic=3262&st=0&p=23811&   (9628 words)

  
 Bahrain Human Rights Practices, 1995   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The current Amir, Shaykh Isa Bin Sulman Al-Khalifa, governs Bahrain with the assistance of a younger brother, the Prime Minister; the Amir's son, the Crown Prince; and an appointed cabinet of ministers.
The Government deported Shaykh Ali Salman Ahmed Salman, Shaykh Hamza Al-Sitri and Shaykh Haydar Al- Sitri to the United Arab Emirates on January 15.
Shaykh Adel Al-Sho'ala was deported on January 18.
www.usemb.se /human/human95/bahrain.htm   (7271 words)

  
 GULF ARABS AND NEW IRAQ
Fortunately for Shaykh Hamad and his colleagues in the GCC, the war ended six weeks after the OIC meeting ended, easing the concern that the conflict might become protracted and damage the Gulf region's political and economic stability.
Riyadh called for closing al-Jazira, criticized Qatari Emir Shaykh Hamad's reported August 2002 meeting with former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, and snubbed Doha in GCC forums and consultations.(19) While the Qatari-Saudi dispute is partly personal, the Saudis believe that Qatari policies threaten the unity of the GCC and Riyadh's preeminence in the organization.
Though Shaykh Khalifa has run the day-to-day affairs of the UAE and the emirate of Abu Dhabi for nearly a decade, his father, the ninety-year-old Zayid, played a highly public role in the pre-Iraq war diplomacy.
meria.idc.ac.il /journal/2003/issue2/jv7n2a3.html   (7494 words)

  
 C2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
2.10 In 1876, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani was appointed kaimakam or governor of the kaza of Qatar
Thereafter, Sheikh Mohamed bin Thani and, particularly, his son Sheikh Jassim, undertook a policy of consolidation of their rule over the whole of Qatar, relying on the tribal system and often playing off against each other the various foreign powers in the area.
The Al Khalifas faced a steadily greater challenge from the Al Thanis, a tribe that had lived in Qatar for nearly 200 years and had migrated from the Najd in the Arabian Peninsula.
www.icj-cij.org /icjwww/idocket/iqb/iqbpleadings/iqb_pleadings_Qatar/iqb_ipleadings_CounterMemorialQatar_HIGHLIGHTED/iqb_ipleadings_CounterMemQatar_High_C2.htm   (8198 words)

  
 MEI: Political reform in Bahrain: end of a road?
These reconciliatory gestures created a state of national euphoria without precedent in the island’s history since it was “conquered” in 1783 by the present ruling family, the Al Khalifa, and their allies.
In giving him their support, the leaders of the opposition — many of them recently rehabilitated after long years in prison or exile — were hoping he would reinstate the country’s elected parliament, which had been dissolved by his father in 1975, in exchange for backing his regal aspirations.
The speaker, Khalifa al-Dhahrani, sought to restrain members by reminding them that “the future of parliament is in question if deputies insist on confrontation”.
meionline.com /features/194.shtml   (2461 words)

  
 Politics of Bahrain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Bahrain is a hereditary kingdom (until 2002 emirate) under the rule of the Al Khalifa family.
The king, Shaykh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, his uncle--Khalifa bin Sulman Al Khalifa (Prime Minister) and Crown Prince Shaykh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Commander of the Bahraini defense forces), govern Bahrain in consultation with a council of ministers.
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (حمد بن عيسى الخليفة) (emir since March 6, 1999; king since February 14, 2002); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born October 21, 1969)
bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/p/po/politics_of_bahrain.html   (729 words)

  
 Desert Island Boy: Bahrain & The Gulf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
And if a dignitary as important as Shaikh Khalifa Ibn Salman Al Khalifa, the longest serving Prime Minister in the world, was embarrassed enough about the incident that he was personally consoling survivors, then you have to know that this matter has got just about everyones attention.
Bahraini Blogfather Mahmood Al Yousif, rightfully took umbrage at Shammary for using his position and the resources of the BCCI (c'mon fellas name change is more than ten years overdue) to propagate his personal views.
The seminar was moderated by Ali Al Ahmed, Director of the IGA, and Hussein Abdullah, Associate Fellow at IGA spoke on the prospects of civil society in the Middle East.
www.desertisland.cc /home/bahrain_the_gulf   (14316 words)

  
 The Narrators of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq(A.S.) || Imam Reza (A.S.) Network
Shaykh al- Tusy, may his grave be fragrant has mentioned their names in his book al- Rijal.
Abd Allah al- Azdy al- Kufi, al- Sijstany.
Al- Sadiq, peace be on him told me that pharaoh was the first to use the word 'rafida' (apostates) for those magicians who apostatized the religion of pharaoh and obeyed Moses' orders.
www.imamreza.net /eng/imamreza.php?id=384   (12675 words)

  
 CUBA - Country profile
But in the late eighteenth century they too were ousted by the Al Khalifa, who signed a treaty with Britain and have remained the ruling family ever since.
But of these a quarter are Sunni, of Bedouin origin, who came to the island with the Al Khalifa.
The Government’s response was to blame Iranian agents provocateurs and to arrest the perceived ringleader, a popular young cleric, Shaykh Ali Salman.
www.newint.org /issue301/profile.htm   (783 words)

  
 Saudi Aramco World : G.C.C.: The Next Decade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In April 1985, Prince Sa'ud Al Faisal, the Saudi Arabian foreign minister, said in an address to a meeting of the Arab Thought Forum in Riyadh that if the GCC had a role to play in the achievement of Arab unity, then the essence of that role would be to provide a model for imitation.
The sixth, King Fahd ibn 'Abd al-Aziz Al Sa'ud, King of Saudi Arabia, acceded to the Saudi throne in 1982, and has attended all the summit meetings since that year.
The Gulf Highway, running along the eastern length of the Arabian Peninsula, is already a reality, as was demonstrated by Shaykh Jaber al-Ahmad when he traveled to the 10th summit by automobile.
www.saudiaramcoworld.com /issue/199004/g.c.c.-the.next.decade.htm   (1748 words)

  
 C3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
On the contrary, the provisions of the Agreement which, for obvious reasons, are not mentioned by Bahrain show that Mohamed bin Thani was recognised as being on an equal footing with the Chief of Bahrain, and not as a subordinate in a hierarchical relationship.
In regard to Isa bin Atiq I find that he was sent to Bahrain for interrogation by the Adviser since he claimed a boat which was lying at Hawar but could not give any proof of ownership.
In view of your letter stating that the man's boat is at Hawar it is now agreed that Isa bin Atiq should be allowed to land there for the purpose of removing the boat, provided that he is in possession of some paper proving his identity and that he gives a receipt for the boat.
www.lawschool.cornell.edu /lawlibrary/cijwww/icjwww/idocket/iqb/iqbpleadings/iqb_pleadings_Qatar/iqb_ipleadings_CounterMemorialQatar_HIGHLIGHTED/iqb_ipleadings_CounterMemQatar_High_C3.htm   (16012 words)

  
 Strategic Resource Group
Most of the population of Bahrain is concentrated in the two principal cities, Manama and Al Muharraq.
Bahrain was once part of the ancient civilization of Dilmun and served as an important link in trade routes between Sumeria and the Indus Valley as long as 5,000 years ago.
In 1998 Shaykh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa became Amir after the death of his father, Shaykh Isa bin Hamad Al Halifa.
www.srginc.org /bahrain.html   (1616 words)

  
 RFE/RL Iraq Report
In a letter to the Security Council, Salman wrote, "I respectfully ask that you urge all member states to transfer Iraqi assets in their jurisdictions to this account without delay," Reuters reported.
Shaykh Sha'lan Munif al-Faysal, also known as Sha'lan al-Jarbah, was killed when assailants opened fire on the car he was traveling in.
The shaykh in charge of the orphanage told me that the shaykh of the local mosque was encouraging people to come and meet the young, beautiful virgins there," she said.
www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/library/news/iraq/2003/08/34-070803.htm   (5231 words)

  
 State Security Law & Opposition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Signed by: Emir of The State of Bahrain (Issa bin Salman Al Khalifa); Prime Minister (Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa); Minister of Interior (Muhammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa).
Law No 10 of 1996, as decreed by HH Shaykh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifah, the emir of Bahrain, was published in the official gazette today.
On March 20, 1996, the Amir of Bahrain Sheikh Issa bin Salman Al-Khalifa issued Decree No. 10 which drastically expanded the powers of the SSC by transferring numerous offences, previously under the jurisdiction of the ordinary courts, to the State Security Court.
www.vob.org /english/information-db/security.htm   (4991 words)

  
 Mawlid, according to Ahl As-Sunnah
Abu Musa al- Ash`ari one time was reciting the Qur'an in a melodious voice and the Prophet was listening to him.
Shaykh Abu al-Khattab ibn Dihya compiled for him a book on the Mawlid of the Prophet and named it al-Tanwir fi mawlid al-bashir al-nadhir (The illumination concerning the birthday of the Bringer of glad tidings and Warner) and the king rewarded him with 1,000 dinars for it.
Moreover, Ibn al- Hajj's inference contradicts what has been related concerning his attributes, namely that those who were far from him feared him, and that those who grew near him, frequented him, and saw his humbleness and the nobility of his manners, immediately were at ease with him and loved him.
www.geocities.com /~abdulwahid/muslimarticles/mawlid.html   (14532 words)

  
 Ummah.com - Incorrect and False Sects
Khalifa alleged that the Qur'an contained a mathematical code which revolved around the number 19.
It is interesting to note that Khalifa was a numerologist who did his blighted profession justice: he predicted the end of the world.
Take this Ali bin Haj (Algeria) for example, he gives a verdict for the killing of thousands of Muslims and the expulsion of those that remain and also for the disturbance and frightening of secure townships (which are safe and sound).
www.ummah.net /forum/printthread.php?t=16236&pp=40   (12774 words)

  
 netcyclo: Bahrain
Manama (Al Manamah), the capital, is located on the northeastern tip of the island of Bahrain.
The main port, Mina Salman, also is located on the island, as are the major petroleum refining facilities and commercial centers.
South of Jazirat al Azl, the island of Sitrah, site of the oil export terminal, is linked to Bahrain by a bridge that spans the narrow channel separating the two islands.
www.netcyclo.com /places/polit/nations/bahrain/bahrain.htm   (2960 words)

  
 "Voice of Bahrain Homepage"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The four youths are Salman Ibrahim Marhoon, 18, Shawki Abdulla Jassim, 17, Hassan Abdul Karim Saleh, 18, and Ali Hassan Al-Shajjar.
[Shaykh Ali Salman] There is a general response, namely that we will continue our movement inside and outside the country.
Regarding these sentences, we interviewed Shaykh Ali Salman against whom a five-year jail term was issued.
www.vob.org /english/news-db/news97/nov97.htm   (4197 words)

  
 History is silent as to whether there was any distinction in status be-tween the male and the female sexes during the ...
SAKIINAH - To be quiet, to dwell, Al Qur'an 48:4, 2:248, 9:26, 9:40., 48:4, 18, 26.
SALMAN AL- FARSI - (Ahl al Bayt) learned of a prediction regarding the arrival of Nabi.He had expected of the arrival of Muhammed, salla alaihi wa sallam.Sold into slavery; he recognised Muhammed in Yathrib.Salman saw a lump on the Prophets back which was a was an AYA (sign).
SHAYKH AL -TARQIYA -the transmission of spiritual benifits through personal contact.(note-This concept is the reason why anyone who is serious about sufism must seek the company of a living sheikh)
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 The Neil Rogers Show - News - A pathetic charade: Democracy, Bush-style, in the Gulf
Qatar is the country where the ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, deposed his father in a coup in 1995.
In the farcical but extremely lucrative family arrangement that purports to be a government in Qatar the supreme authority is Sheikh Hamid bin Khalifa Al Thani.
President Bush hailed UAE-US relations, citing as an example the visit of Sheikh Hamdan to the US and the subsequent outcome of the meetings of the joint committees between the two countries." And the State Department explains all the lovey-dovey stuff by saying: "The United States has enjoyed friendly relations with the UAE since 1971.
news.neilrogers.com /news/articles/2004120612.html   (2681 words)

  
 Politics of Bahrain
Bahrain is a hereditary emirate under the rule of the Al Khalifa[?] family.
The Amir, Shaykh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa[?], his uncle--Khalifa bin Sulman Al Khalifa[?] (Prime Minister) and Crown Prince Shaykh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa[?] (Commander of the Bahraini defense forces), govern Bahrain in consultation with a council of ministers.
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (حمد بن عيسى الخليفة) (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/po/Politics_of_Bahrain.html   (708 words)

  
 Bahrain Country Information
In October 1991, Amir Isa bin Sulman Al Khalifa made a state visit to Washington, after which he visited other parts of the U.S. as well.
In 2001, Amir Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa made his first visit to the U.S. after succeeding his father in 1999.
The U.S. embassy in Bahrain is located off Sheikh Isa Highway, Building 979, Road 3119 (next to the Al-Ahli Sports club), Block 331, Zinj, Manama, Bahrain.
www.mideastreview.com /bahrain_country_information.htm   (3026 words)

  
 Belief   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Mohammed bin Al-hassan Toosi reports on the authority of Ishhaq bin Ammar, that Abu Abdullah said "The wealth, the property and everything which belongs to a Sunni is actually yours (is legal for you)" (Tahzib-ul Ahkam, Vol.
The Minhajj al Nasibi have sought to intentionally mislead the facts as a means of issuing takfeer on the followers of the Ahl'ul bayt (as).
Umar bin Al-Khattab asked permission of Allah's Apostle to see him while some Quraishi women were sitting with him and they were asking him to give them more financial support while raising their voices over the voice of the Prophet.
www.ic.sunysb.edu /Stu/azarinni/Belief.htm   (17484 words)

  
 Chronology of the Middle East, 1991 to 2005
Sept: Petition of 107 religious leaders and intellectuals, mostly from Najd region, to Shaykh ‘Abd al-Aziz Bin Baz, the spiritual head of the Saudi regime, urging greater compliance with shari‘a, measures against corruption, more accountability.
Jun: Shaykh Khalifa deposed by his son, Shaykh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, in Qatar.
5Mar: Death of Shaykh Isa Bin Salman al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
www.middleeastreference.org.uk /Chronology3.html   (9906 words)

  
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The Shura Majlis serves as the board of directors for al-Qaeda, with bin Laden assuming the position of the chief executive officer.
These are bin Laden’s aides, security chiefs, and immediate family members.
While only a handful of those listed possesses any true value to al-Qaeda, their capture will demonstrate just how close the United States is to tracking down and apprehending or eliminating the al-Qaeda leader and his top lieutenants.
www.angelfire.com /ultra/terroristscorecard   (1223 words)

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