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To: MEG33
Huh?

the piece is related to the following suggestion from NPR

All Things Considered. January 7, 2005 ; "Jihad" is one of the few Arabic words used in English. It means "spiritual struggle," but many Muslims have pointed out that "jihad" is almost always used in English in the context of terrorism, even though the actual meaning is broader. Commentator Anisa Mehdi would like to propose a word that could be used instead of "jihad." -- From the NPR Website

10 posted on 01/13/2005 8:50:22 PM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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To: highlander_UW
All Things Considered. January 7, 2005 ; "Jihad" is one of the few Arabic words used in English. It means "spiritual struggle," but many Muslims have pointed out that "jihad" is almost always used in English in the context of terrorism, even though the actual meaning is broader. Commentator Anisa Mehdi would like to propose a word that could be used instead of "jihad." -- From the NPR Website

Right you are. This silly interview with Anisa Mehdi was only last week. For anyone who wants to listen, go to NPR:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4273847

 

26 posted on 01/14/2005 1:20:36 AM PST by dennisw (G_D: Against Amelek for all generations.)
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