Bahrain's Revolution in Progess: Update on the Year Anniversary

It is one year today since the 'Bahraini' Spring. Activists and citizens alike wonder, will this undercooked revolution reach full ignition? ; Playing the Valentine's Day blame game: Blame it on yourself, not religion; Battered, but unshaken: The Syrian resistance keeps powering through; Interview with an Egyptian Presidential Candidate.

One year on: Bahrain is still the least fiery of the revolutions.

Mahmood's Den [4]

Bahrain, a year on

This Bahraini blogger may see the situation in Bahrain as being in a bit of standstill right now, but he is not giving up on Bahrain or its people. If it isn't a day to reignite the revolution, it should be a day to remember its martyrs. "On the 14th of February 2012, I shall be remembering and honoring the martyrs of this country who sacrificed their very lives in order for us all to have a better life."

Latuff Cartoons [5]

3 cartoons for the 1st anniversary of #Bahrain (unfinished) Revolution – #FEB14

Cartoonists are the ultimate demonstrators of the fact that the pen is mightier than the sword. Indeed the 'Bahraini Spring' is at a bit of an uncertainty, but this cartoonist's works capture its spirits and ideas perfectly.

Breath Notes [6]

Don’t insert “Islam” in anti valentine sentences!

People use all sort of things to justify their opinions all the time. But it's an unpleasant thing when religion is brought into it (which is more often than it should be). This writer and blogger hates the fact that people are unleashing their own insecurities about Valentine's Day through Islam. Please, if you have a personal vendetta against this western holiday, leave Islam out of it. "Whatever it is…name it… But don’t contaminate Islam with your excuses…as Islam is holy and precious and deserves total respect than to hang our lameness on it…and for sure needs sincere attention regarding every major aspect in it.

Caledoniyaa [7]

Syria: We Will Never Surrender

The situation in Syria is getting to an unbearable stage. If you watch this plea from Syrian activist Khaled Abu Saleh, you will get a feel for exactly what is going on. "Another tragedy for the dark annals of history is unfolding and we will never grasp just how deep this heinous crime runs." I take pride in the Muslim Brotherhood and in its moderate Islamist ideology. But my separation now is not a tactic. I do not represent the Brotherhood and am completely independent in terms of organization.

A Sense of Belonging [8]

Interview with a Presidential Candidate, Summarized

This Egypt-based American blogger shares the highlights from an interview with the Egyptian presidential candidate Dr. Abdel Munim Abul Futuh. A former member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Futuh shares his opinions on Egypt, the Freedom and Justice Party and the caliphate. "I take pride in the Muslim Brotherhood and in its moderate Islamist ideology. But my separation now is not a tactic. I do not represent the Brotherhood and am completely independent in terms of organization."