The assassination of Hamas commander, Mahmoud Al Mabhouh in Dubai on January 19^th underscored the ruthlessness of Israeli politics in the region and how it intends to project its un-checked power onto the Arab states.

 At the beginning, Dubai was taken aback by this brazen assassination which took advantage of the open-door policy with which Dubai treats European and American citizens. Arab and Israeli press reported that the governments of Dubai and the UAE did not wish to have this issue blown out of control so as not to tarnish the image of this economic powerhouse emirate.

All of the Koran's 114 chapters except one begins with the phrase "Allah [which is Arabic for God] is merciful and compassionate."

All true Muslim recognizes the brotherhood of man and will respect and treat even a non-Muslim as a brother.

All true Muslims understand that compassion and charity, is serving God.

The Koran states, "No man is a true believer unless he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.”

Palestinians should declare statehood now and Israelis and the United States should support the move. Rather than creating tensions undermining peace, a unilateral declaration of statehood by the Palestinians would in fact create a dynamic in which peace would become more possible.

"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side."-President Abraham Lincoln