Euthanasia contrary to Islamic beliefs: official
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Head of religious courts in the Palestinian territories Sheikh Taiseer al Tamimi said on Wednesday that removing the life support machine off Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was contrary to the Islamic beliefs.
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A prominent European Muslim scholar has  been prevented from taking up a post at Notre Dame University  in Indiana after U.S. authorities revoked his visa, the  university said on Tuesday.
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Legalised assisted death has not been used to kill people who may be "a burden to society", research suggests.
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An influential Dutch advisory body said Wednesday that Islam was not a bar to membership in the European Union and recommended the organization open talks with Turkey, while insisting Ankara do more to meet EU human rights standards.
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HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday turned down the euthanasia plea made by the mother of chess player, Venkatesh on the ground that the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1995 is devoid of such a provision.
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As Islamic conservatism rises in Syria, one Muslim scholar rejects Islam's 'monopoly of salvation.'
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The European Union does not support the idea of using assassinations in the fight against terrorism, EU Justice Commissioner Franco Frattini was quoted as saying on Thursday.
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THE HAGUE -- An influential Dutch advisory body said yesterday that Islam was not a bar to membership in the European Union and recommended the organization open talks with Turkey, while insisting Ankara do more to meet EU human rights standards.
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Â·  Muslim backlash after knighthood not foreseen Â·  UK protests over Pakistani minister's remarks
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Â· Barber denies part in Shia cult Soldiers of HeavenÂ· FO says it is unable to give full consular support
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A leading contender to be Iraq's next prime minister says the government should not allow laws that conflict with Islam.
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Egypt's top Muslim clerics say Islam does not regard the practice of female genital mutilation as mandatory.
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A leader of one of Norway's most respected Islamic groups defended the use of suicide bombings in certain cases and stirred a debate Wednesday in this Nordic country that sees itself as a beacon of peace and nonviolence.
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Jack Kevorkian, whose failing health may deny him a chance to be paroled, said he still believes in assisted suicide but would not choose it for himself.
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An influential Sunni Muslim cleric who once condoned attacks on U.S. civilians in Iraq has issued a religious edict saying it is permissible under Islam to kidnap in wartime &#151; but not to kill the hostages.
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The Shiite cleric seeks an Islam-friendly Iraq, but not a theocracy.
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A top Shiite cleric called on Muslims Friday to keep religion out of politics and not use mosques and religious events for the interest of political groups, sects or personalities.