Rationalizations of atheists in trying to answer the question: Why is there anything at all?
Epigraph: بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth, and when He decrees something, He says only, ‘Be,’ […]
Preface of A Book: The Quran and the Biological Evolution
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Preface Many biologists now believe that the field of biology does not make sense any more […]
National Geographic: Problem Gambling Now Affects 1% of US Population
Gambling is everywhere now. When does that become a problem? A new age of gambling means sports betting is more accessible than ever—and there’s little incentive to prevent problem gambling. […]
Our Psychology and Sociology: Take Your Image Off The Throne
The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comment: Not promoting the Christian dogma or Joel Osteen’s ministry. Just suggesting the useful teaching of human psychology in the presentation, regardless of reader’s faith […]
Quote: Power of Love
Epigraph: Indeed, Allah enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and compassion like loving kindred; and forbids indecency, and manifest evil, and wrongful transgression. He admonished you that […]
Video: Is God Necessary or Who Made God?
Epigraph اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ […]
‘A choice of soul’: French model Marine El Himer converts to Islam
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ANKARA NOV 06, 2022 – DAILY SABAH French model Marine El Himer in a combination of photos, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 5, 2022. (Photos from Marine El […]
Videos and A Book: Why is There Anything At All?
Epigraph: بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth, and when He decrees something, He says only, ‘Be,’ […]
Argument Used Most Often by Atheists: The Question of Suffering?
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Video: Finding God by Imagining Absolute Nothingness
Epigraph: بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth, and when He decrees something, He says only, ‘Be,’ […]
Why do Christians leave their religion?
Epigraph: Say, ‘O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with […]
The Primordial Covenant of the Prophets: Did it Literally Happen?
Epigraph: And [remember] when God made the covenant of the prophets: “By that which I have given you of a Book and Wisdom, should a messenger then come to you […]
Greece reopens historic mosque for Eid amid thaw with Türkiye
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AFP ISTANBUL APR 12, 2024 Turks and other Muslims attend prayers in the Yeni Mosque, which opened for the first time after more than a century, during […]
Our closest ape relatives: Chimpanzees and bonobos
Epigraph: “Glorify the name of your Lord the Most High. Who created and made man flawless, Who determined the measure of his faculties and guided them accordingly.” (Al Quran 87:1-3) […]
What Would Happen If Everyone Truly Believed Everything Is One?
Epigraph — The Crown verse of the Quran: Allah — there is no God but He, the Living, the Self-Subsisting and All-Sustaining. Slumber seizes Him not, nor sleep. To Him […]
Allah created the universe or the multiverse through mathematics بِالْحَقِّ
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, as a chapter of upcoming book: The Quran and the Biological Evolution Galileo Galilei famously said, “Mathematics is the language in which […]
Türkiye to mobilize 12-nation aid flotilla for Gaza
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL APR 07, 2024 – Pro-Palestinian activists wave Turkish and Palestinian flags during the welcoming ceremony for cruise liner Mavi Marmara at the Sarayburnu port of Istanbul, Türkiye, […]
With Islamophobia on Rise, Everyone Must Work Together to End Anti-Muslim Hate, Bigotry Everywhere, Secretary-General Stresses in Observance Message
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, observed on 15 March: We gather today as Muslims around the world observe the Holy Month of […]
God was present at the Big Bang, the beginning of life, the formation of humans from apes and is alive today
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD When in distress or agony it is basic human psychology to pray to the All Powerful. It has been documented in study […]
Our mammalian family and placenta: What a retrovirus did, humanity cannot
Epigraph: “We created man from an essence of clay, then We placed him as a drop of fluid in a safe place, then We made that drop into a clinging […]
Videos: Fool Proof Presentation for Common Ancestry of Humans and Chimpanzees
Epigraph What is the matter with you? Why will you not fear God’s majesty, when He has created you stage by stage? Have you ever wondered how God created seven […]
What do “fine-tuning” and the “multiverse” say about God?
Epigraph: We will show them Our Signs in the universe and also among their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that the Quran is the truth. (Al Quran […]
Are Trinitarian Christian Scientists Promoting God of Judaism, Islam and Unitarian Christianity?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The most well known scientist in the West from the era of renaissance is none other […]
Muslim leaders decline White House Ramadan invitation
Community leaders, angered by Biden’s approach to Gaza, instead demanded a meeting on policy By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Yasmeen Abutaleb Updated April 2, 2024 A group of six Muslim leaders will […]
Some of my personal memories with Sir Mohammad Zafarullah Khan
By Alhaj Rafiq A. Tschannen, your Associate Chief Editor of The Muslim Times. I have met Sir Mohammad Zafarullah Khan (may Allah be pleased with him) for the first time […]
Is Laughter the Cure for Pope of Atheism Dawkins: He Prefers Christianity over Islam?
Dawkins loves his nonsense more than others’ nonsense. What a rational man? LOL A Nobel for Karen Armstrong will bring the Christians and the Muslims closer Epigraph: Blessed are the […]
Hamza Yusuf a Great Teacher of Islam, But for Evolution and Jinns
Epigraph “What is the matter with you? Why will you not fear God’s majesty, when He has created you stage by stage? Have you ever wondered how God created seven […]
Hamza Yusuf Interviewed by Robert Lawrence Kuhn: About Islam
Hamza Yusuf (born Mark Hanson; 1958)[5] is an American Islamic neo-traditionalist,[6][7] Islamic scholar,[3][8] and co-founder of Zaytuna College.[2][9] He is a proponent of classical learning in Islam and has promoted Islamic sciences and classical teaching methodologies throughout the world.[10] He […]
Examining Easter: A Cumulative Case?
Happy Easter: But, most Christians in Switzerland don’t believe in resurrection 10/04/2020 BY LE NEWS It makes sense that atheists and those who follow other religions wouldn’t believe that Jesus physically died […]
Revelation, Precognition, ESP and Scriptures?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD … … Charlie Tart the first interviewee in the episode 1507 above makes perfect sense to me. Charles T. Tart (born 1937) is […]
Happy Easter: But, most Christians in Switzerland don’t believe in resurrection
10/04/2020 BY LE NEWS It makes sense that atheists and those who follow other religions wouldn’t believe that Jesus physically died and came back to life. However, according to a survey most […]
The First Few Videos to Start Appreciating the Mystery of Consciousness
Epigraph And they ask you concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is by the command of my Lord; and of the knowledge thereof you have been given but a little.’ […]
Denis Noble: Nemesis of Richard Dawkins in Biology
… … Applauding, Challenging and Exposing Dawkins: Let him serve rationality and Islam Wars not needed any more — If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! Epigraph: And you […]
How could God guide evolution?
Epigraph God’s is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; He gives life and He causes death; and He has power over all things. He is the First and […]
The Erasure of Islam from the Poetry of Rumi
Source: New Yorker By Rozina Ali; January 5, 2017 couple of years ago, when Coldplay’s Chris Martin was going through a divorce from the actress Gwyneth Paltrow and feeling down, a […]
Why Intelligent Design Movement is Not only Bad Science, But Also Bad Theology
Epigraph: لَّا تُدْرِكُهُ الْأَبْصَارُ وَهُوَ يُدْرِكُ الْأَبْصَارَ ۖ وَهُوَ اللَّطِيفُ الْخَبِيرُ Eyes cannot reach God but He reaches the human consciousness. And He is the Incomprehensible, the All-Aware. (Al Quran 6:103) هُوَ […]
Videos: Salvation: Christian or Muslim?
Epigraph: Whoever has done a good deed will have it ten times to his credit, but whoever has done a bad deed will be repaid only with its equivalent––they will […]
‘Muslim world fighting ideology of terrorists behind Russia attack’
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW MAR 25, 2024 – DAILY SABAH In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin delivers his address in Moscow, the […]
Quran: Allah is the Creator of All Things, So Worship Him Only
Epigraph The Creator of the heavens and earth! How could He have children when He has no spouse, when He created all things, and has full knowledge of all things? […]
Scientific Commentary of the Quran
Source: The Study Quran: A New Translation And Commentary By Seyyed Hossein Nasr By Muzaffar Iqbal: A Pakistani-Canadian Islamic scholar The Quran invites its readers to reflect on various aspects […]
Video: Why are Humans Obsessed with the Idea of God
Epigraph Oh Prophet, when your Lord took out the offspring from the loins of the Children of Adam and made them bear witness about themselves, He said, ‘Am I not […]
Video: Are There Things Not Material? Do Jinns or Demons Exist
Epigraph “And most of them follow nothing but conjecture. Surely, conjecture avails nothing against truth. Indeed, Allah is well aware of what they do.” (Al Quran 10:36) “But they have […]
If Francis Collins And Christopher Hitchens Can be Friends — So Can Monotheists of All Shades
Epigraph God may still bring about affection between you and your present enemies – God is all powerful, God is most forgiving and merciful. He does not forbid you to […]
Videos: Science and Religion, Friends or Foe?
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There are only two things that the Quran says we will have only limited knowledge
By Zia H Shah MD There are 750-1000 verses in the Quran inspiring us to study nature and many of them point to various parts or phenomena in our universe […]
Could Free Will and Consciousness be a Defeater for Atheism and Physicalism
Epigraph “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch […]
Rewiring the Brain to Treat OCD and Its Impact on Free Will
Rewiring the Brain to Treat OCD Source: Discovery magazine A groundbreaking therapy, relying on mindfulness meditation to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, suggests even adult brains have neuroplasticity By Steve Volk Dec […]
Gathering Philosophers and Scientists Who Believe in Free Will
Epigraph: And if your Lord had enforced His will, surely, all who are on the earth would have believed together. Wilt you, then, force men to become believers? (Al Quran 10:99) … […]
Presenting a Psychiatrist and a Writer in a Muslim Paradigm to Understand Meditation
Epigraph: And remember when Jesus, son of Mary, said, ‘O children of Israel, surely I am Allah’s Messenger unto you, fulfilling that which is before me of the Torah, and giving glad […]
Your Brain: Who’s in Control? | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS
Is Human Consciousness Putting God the Creator Back in the Game Epigraph: And they ask you concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is by the command of my Lord; and […]
Why is the Quran a Sign or a Miracle, According to Itself?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The holy Quran says in Surah Ankaboot, which means the Spider: Muhammad, you never recited any Scripture before […]
Is Human Consciousness Putting God the Creator Back in the Game
Epigraph: And they ask you concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is by the command of my Lord; and of the knowledge thereof you have been given but a little.’ […]
Oxfam says Israel ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to Gaza
The non-governmental organisation said in a report that Israel continued to “systematically and deliberately block and undermine any meaningful international humanitarian response” in the Palestinian territory. AFP London, United Kingdom […]
How a Single True Revelation Defeats Materialism or Physicalism
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times If God exists strict materialism or physicalism is not true. What is a true dream? If the content […]
Can AI be Conscious: A Billion Dollar Question?
Epigraph And they ask you concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is by the command of my Lord; and of the knowledge thereof you have been given but a little.’ […]
Freeman Dyson – Does a Fine-Tuned Universe Lead to God?
Epigraph: We will show them Our Signs in the universe and also among their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that the Quran is the truth. (Al Quran […]
Satan: Chained in Ramadan or Merely a Metaphor?
Epigraph Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise […]
We Dream, Therefore God Is!
Epigraph: He (Allah) is the Knower of the unseen; and He reveals not His secrets to any one, except to him whom He chooses, namely a Messenger of His. (Al Quran […]
Free Will: It’s the Best Proof for Providence of God
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Denial of God and Afterlife go hand in hand according to the Islamic theology. Denial of free will is a refusal of […]
Michael Heller: Templeton Award-winner 2008, Denies Intelligent Design Movement
Epigraph وَهُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ بِالْحَقِّ ۖ وَيَوْمَ يَقُولُ كُن فَيَكُونُ ۚ قَوْلُهُ الْحَقُّ ۚ وَلَهُ الْمُلْكُ يَوْمَ يُنفَخُ فِي الصُّورِ ۚ عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ ۚ وَهُوَ الْحَكِيمُ الْخَبِيرُ It is He who created the heavens and the earth […]
Let Francis Collins Guide You into Guided Evolution
Epigraph What is the matter with you? Why will you not fear God’s majesty, when He has created you stage by stage? Have you ever wondered how God created seven […]
In Praise of Harmony: Francis Collins’ 2020 Templeton Prize Address
Collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Francis Collins has a beautiful message for truth, while reaching out to those who do not agree with us. One […]
Dr. Yasir Qadhi’s partial acceptance of evolution
Epigraph And most of them follow nothing but conjecture. Surely, conjecture avails nothing against truth. Verily, Allah is well aware of what they do. (Al Quran 10:36) But they have […]
‘Belief in the Unseen’ Versus Metaphysical Naturalism
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times In the very beginning of the Quran we read: This is the perfect Book, free from all doubt; […]
Scopes and Limits of Science
… The last interviewee in the above video is talking about frequency of mutations and possibly suggesting a reason for guided evolution. The “blind spot” in science that’s fueling a […]
Why do a quarter of born Muslims leave Islam in USA?
The share of Americans who leave Islam is offset by those who become Muslim Source: Pew Research Center BY BESHEER MOHAMED AND ELIZABETH PODREBARAC SCIUPAC Like Americans in many other religious groups, a […]
Surah Tariq: Are We Made of Star Dust and How Did We Get Our Water?
How Did Water Get on Earth? Source: Scientific American BY EVERYDAY EINSTEIN SABRINA STIERWALT About 70 percent of our planet’s surface is covered with water, and it plays an important role […]
Video: Omer Suleiman Denying Human Evolution from Apes
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Even though, I appreciate Omer Suleiman’s work in many other spheres, I find no choice but to disagree […]
The Case for Allah’s Existence in the Quran and Sunnah
In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful Knowledge of God’s existence is often taken for granted by believers. The authentic religious experience—affirmed again and again in a Muslim’s daily life—makes faith in God feel so natural as to be assumed. But belief in God and the quest for […]
The Primordial Covenant of Humanity: Did it Literally Happen?
Epigraph Oh Prophet, when your Lord took out the offspring from the loins of the Children of Adam and made them bear witness about themselves, He said, ‘Am I not […]
Miscellaneous Episodes of Closer to Truth
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We Have the Best Collection to Refute Atheism: So, Let Us Keep Taking On Atheists’ Videos
Epigraph Whatever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise. His is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; He gives […]
God of Einstein, Spinoza and Pantheism: Is it Possible to Nudge It to Deism and Theism?
Epigraph: We have created the heavens and the earth and all that is between the two in accordance with the perfect truth (mathematics) and wisdom. (Al Quran 15:85) Say, ‘O […]
Philosophy of Science and What is Ultimate Truth
… … … … The Science and Religion Dialogue or Debate — The Most Important Philosophy Epigraph: هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ ۖ هُوَ الرَّحْمَٰنُ الرَّحِيمُ He is […]
How Could Most Mathematicians Believe in Heaven, But Not in God?
Epigraph: He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Hidden, and He knows all things full well. (Al Quran 57:3) We have created the heavens and […]
Video: Do Religions Complement or Contradict?
Epigraph: Say, ‘People of the Book, let us arrive at a statement that is common to us all: we worship God alone, we ascribe no partner to Him, and none […]
A Short Story about Harriet Tubman
The following account is extracted from the first biography of Harriet Tubman, published in 1869 and in revised form in 1886; it rightly calls her “The Moses of Her People.” […]
The Quran and the Breathtaking Universe: Is This God Speaking or Muhammad?
Epigraph: We will show them Our Signs in the universe and also among their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that the Quran is the truth. (Al Quran […]
Pakistan woman in Arabic script dress saved from mob claiming blasphemy
Source: BBC By Caroline Davies, Pakistan correspondent An angry mob in Pakistan accused a woman who wore a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy of blasphemy, after mistaking them for Quran […]
1616: The Roman Catholic Church officially prohibited Galileo Galilei from promoting the belief that the Earth revolves around the sun
26 Feb, 1616: The Roman Catholic Church officially prohibited Galileo Galilei from promoting or supporting the belief that the Earth revolves around the sun. pic.twitter.com/LeC3okysCl — Physics In History (@PhysInHistory) […]
The Quran and Creation Ex Nihilo: Is This God Speaking or Muhammad?
Epigraph: بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth, and when He decrees something, He says only, ‘Be,’ […]
The Quran and the Expanding Universe: Is This God Speaking or Muhammad?
Epigraph: And We have built the heavens as a manifestation of several of Our attributes, and surely We go on expanding the universe. (Al Quran 51:47) … Written and collected […]
Fine Tuning or the Multiverse Theory: The Best Evidence for the Creator God
Epigraph: We will show them Our Signs in the universe and also among their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that the Quran is the truth. (Al Quran […]
Science and Islam – Ibn al-Haytham & Optics | Science Documentary by Jim Al-Khalili Professor of Physics
One Name to Know for Muslim Heritage: Prof. James al-Khalili Book Review: Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science by Jim al-Khalili Source: The Guardian Book reviewed by Tim Radford […]
Quran: Is This God Speaking or Muhammad?
Epigraph وَمِن كُلِّ شَيْءٍ خَلَقْنَا زَوْجَيْنِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ Of everything We have created pairs that you may reflect. (Al Quran 51:49) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of […]
Ex-politicians who converted to Islam in Netherlands slam double standards against Muslims
January 30, 2023 Children stage a protest against the burning of the Quran in Sweden on January 24, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. [Ali Jadallah – Anadolu Agency] Attacks against […]
Paul Davies: The Agnostic Among the Contemporary Atheist Scientists
Epigraph: We have not created men, high and low, but to worship God. (Al Quran 51:56) [Prophet], when your Lord took out the offspring from the loins of the Children […]
Video: Why a Body in a Resurrection?
Happy Easter, Let us celebrate and find out: Did Jesus rise in a physical body or a spiritual one? Epigraph: And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is […]
Stumped by Evolution: William Lane Craig Then and Now
Epigraph: And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (John 8:32) Then … Now …
Video: Atonement – A Philosophical Inquiry
Video About Historical Adam: Is it a Landmine for the Christian Dogma? Epigraph: What is the matter with you? Why will you not fear God’s majesty, when He has created […]
Video: How is God the Creator?
Epigraph: أَمْ خُلِقُوا مِنْ غَيْرِ شَيْءٍ أَمْ هُمُ الْخَالِقُونَ أَمْ خَلَقُوا السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۚ بَل لَّا يُوقِنُونَ Have they been created from nothing, or are they their own creators? Have they created […]
Video: Does a Fine-Tuned Universe Lead to God?
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Who Has a Greater Claim to Science: Judaism, Christianity or Islam — The Bible or the Quran?
Epigraph: Say, ‘People of the Book, let us arrive at a statement that is common to us all: we worship God alone, we ascribe no partner to Him, and none […]
Video: Fine Tuning in Cosmology: Multiverse or God?
… For our collection about biophylic universe, please click here Who Created God? John Lennox at The Veritas Forum at UCLA Suggested reading Trinity: An apple cannot be a rock […]
Video: The Quran: His Are the Most Beautiful Names
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Video: Arguing God from Consciousness | Closer To Truth
Epilogue by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times For my articles about consciousness or human soul please click here and for Afterlife. It seems to me that the theists make a […]
Vincent du Vigneaud was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1955 for his research into the ‘love hormone,’ oxytocin
Vincent du Vigneaud was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1955 for his research into the ‘love hormone,’ oxytocin. He not only determined its chemical composition, but succeeded in making […]
Videos: Would Extra Dimensions, Some Day Explain the Mystery of Consciousness?
Epigraph: And they ask you (Muhammad) concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is by the command of my Lord; and of the knowledge thereof you have been given but a […]
Video: The First Cause: Why Anything At All
Epigraph He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Hidden, and He knows all things full well. (Al Quran 57:3) Collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor […]
Why Physicalism is Not True: If Mathematics is ‘Discovered,’ God Exists
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Many if not most present day scientists and philosophers in the West are atheists, so no wonder that […]
Video: The Transcendent God of the Abrahamic Faiths and the Quran
Epigraph: Such is Allah, your Lord. There is no God but He, the Creator of all things, so worship Him. And He is Guardian over everything. Eyes cannot reach Him […]
Video: Why God, Not Nothing?
Epigraph He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Video: An Agnostic Jew’s Search to Make Sense of Trinity
Epigraph: We sent Noah and Abraham, and gave prophethood and scripture to their offspring: among them there were some who were rightly guided, but many were lawbreakers. We sent other […]
Court rules Trump does not have immunity from 2020 election subversion prosecution
Source: CNN In its ruling that former President Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the January 6 case, a federal appeals court said his immunity claims would reject […]
Video: Why William Lane Craig is Not a Muslim and Should Be
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Cosmology and Monotheism: Asking the Ultimate Questions
Epigraph: He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Hidden, and He knows all things full well. (Al Quran 57:3) We have created the heavens and […]
CNN staff say network’s pro-Israel slant amounts to ‘journalistic malpractice’
Source: The Guardian Insiders say pressure from the top results in credulous reporting of Israeli claims and silencing of Palestinian perspectives Chris McGreal Sun 4 Feb 2024 CNN is facing […]
Are the Mathematicians Looking for God, When They Worship Mathematics?
Epigraph: He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Hidden, and He knows all things full well. (Al Quran 57:3) We have created the heavens and […]
Periodic Table in Chemistry was Revealed in a Dream
Answers in Your Dreams When you dream, you enter an alternative state of consciousness—a time when true inspiration can strike BY DEIRDRE BARRETT Source: Scientific American As a young mathematician in […]
UK could recognise a Palestinian state before a deal with Israel, says Cameron
Source: Guardian UK Foreign secretary suggests after a ceasefire, UK would not need to wait for end of what could be years of talks on a two-state solution The UK […]
Videos: Humans Trying to Imagine Afterlife
Epigraph: “No soul knows what joy is kept hidden in store for them as a reward for what they have done.” (Al Quran 32:17) In the video below at minute […]
What Does the “Unreasonable Effectiveness” of Mathematics Mean?
Epigraph: وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا إِلَّا بِالْحَقِّ We have created the heavens and the earth and all that is between the two in accordance with the perfect truth and […]
Laws of Nature and Mathematics are not Eternal or Platonic
Epigraph: He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Hidden, and He knows all things full well. (Al Quran 57:3) Written and collected by Zia H Shah […]
Video of Closer to Truth: How to Argue for God?
Epigraph: Say, ‘People of the Book, let us arrive at a statement that is common to us all: we worship God alone, we ascribe no partner to Him, and none […]
Why do We Have a Faith: An Agnostic’s Perspective
Epigraph: [Prophet], when your Lord took out the offspring from the loins of the Children of Adam and made them bear witness about themselves, He said, ‘Am I not your […]
Video: Arguing God from the First Cause
Epigraph He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
The Science and Religion Dialogue or Debate — The Most Important Philosophy
Epigraph: هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ ۖ هُوَ الرَّحْمَٰنُ الرَّحِيمُ He is Allah, and there is no God beside Him, the Knower of the unseen and the seen. […]
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Who Failed the Subject in High School
"I had a teacher that didn't like me and I didn't like him. At the end of the year he decided to fail me. The ironic thing is that the […]
‘The UK’s Immigration System is Islamophobic and Racist. Expanding Prevent into it Will Re-traumatise Refugees’
Promoted post: Why does the Science of Consciousness Need a Muslim Theologian and a Sleep Specialist? The extension of the controversial counter-extremism program into immigration and asylum processes risks embedding […]
Video: The Mystery of Freewill
… … If there is freewill, so is Providence: Refuting the best of atheism through the latest science Epigraph: And He (Allah) gave you all that you wanted of Him; […]
Mathematical Mysticism: Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in Our Universe
Epigraph: وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا إِلَّا بِالْحَقِّ “We have created the heavens and the earth and all that is between the two in accordance with the perfect truth and […]
Debate: Will science ever find God’s fingerprints?
Epigraph He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Hidden, and He knows all things full well. (Al Quran 57:3) Collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor […]
How Ideology Misleads Very Smart Biologists and Mathematicians
Video reviewed by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times In the very beginning of the above video the participants come swinging against Darwin. I am not opining about […]
Paid in full with one glass of cold milk
Epigraph: What will explain to you what the steep path is? It is to free a slave. It is to feed at a time of hunger. An orphaned relative. Or […]
Why does the Science of Consciousness Need a Muslim Theologian and a Sleep Specialist?
Epigraph And among His Signs is your sleep by night and day, and your seeking of His bounty. In that surely are Signs for a people who hear. (Al Quran […]
My Journey from Atheism to Christianity | Francis Collins at Cal Tech
Francis Sellers Collins ForMemRS (born April 14, 1950) is an American physician-scientist who discovered the genes associated with a number of diseases and led the Human Genome Project. He served as director of the National Institutes […]
The Story of Moses’ Mother in the Quran and Is God Still Active in Human History?
Epigraph We inspired Moses’ mother, saying, ‘Suckle him, and then, when you fear for his safety, put him in the river: do not be afraid, and do not grieve, for […]
Videos: The Best Arguments Atheists Have to Offer — Dawkins, Dennett, Stenger, Shermer and Schellengberg
Epigraph He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Opinion: ‘Origin’ brilliantly exposes America’s caste system. Here’s how we tear it down
Opinion by Keith Magee in CNN Editor’s Note: Keith Magee is senior fellow and visiting professor in cultural justice at University College London Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. He is the author of […]
Video: William Lane Craig and Robert Kuhn: Kalam Cosmological Argument
Epigraph He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Video: William Lane Craig in Quest of the Historical Adam and My Muslim Perspective
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times I may have been one of the first writers, to write about Historical Adam in 2008, in a […]
Video: Is God Necessary and the Crown Verse of the Quran?
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ […]
An Agnostic Jew, Robert Lawrence Kuhn: Can God Face Up To Evil?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times In the above video, philosopher Stephen Law, around minute 6 of the video, puts all the evidence for […]
Video: If God, What’s Evolution? | Closer To Truth
If God is transcendent and outside of time and in time as well, He can not only grant prayers of the grieved but also guide evolution to His desired end. […]
Video: Can Metaphysics Discern God?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times One of my insights of presenting different videos of Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Closer to Truth, about God it […]
What is God’s Eternity? | Closer To Truth
Epigraph Whatever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise. His is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; He gives […]
Video: Jesus as God – A Philosophical Inquiry | Closer To Truth
Epigraph: The Messiah, son of Mary, was only a Messenger; surely, Messengers like unto him had indeed passed away before him. And his mother was a truthful woman. They both […]
Video: With Robert Kuhn and John Polkinghorn: If Christians, Jews and Atheists Debate, Islam Wins?
My advice to Robert Lawrence Kuhn: At some point after sufficiently examining the evidence we have to take a leap of faith If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam […]
The Quran: Have the humans been created from nothing, or are they the creators?
Epigraph: أَمْ خُلِقُوا مِنْ غَيْرِ شَيْءٍ أَمْ هُمُ الْخَالِقُونَ أَمْ خَلَقُوا السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۚ بَل لَّا يُوقِنُونَ Have they been created from nothing, or are they their own creators? Have they created […]
Afterlife: The Muslim Times is Collecting Everything Worthwhile about the Subject
Epigraph: God created the heavens and earth for a true purpose: to reward each soul according to its deeds. They will not be wronged. … They say, ‘There is only […]
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: Alarming 44% of all religious hate crimes last year were targeted at Muslims
Alarming 44% of all religious hate crimes last year were targeted at #Muslims. When people like Boris Johnson make racist remarks about “looking like bank robbers and letterboxes” it has […]
Video: A New Book On Purpose of the Universe – Cosmic Purpose
Why? The Purpose of the Universe Book written by Philip Goff Why are we here? What’s the point of existence? On the “big questions” of meaning and purpose, Western thought […]
David Chalmers’ Video – Is the ‘Soul’ Immortal?
Epigraph: And they ask you concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is by the command of my Lord; and of the knowledge thereof you have been given but a little.’ […]
Martin Luther King Received Nobel Prize for Peace: What is the relevance of his message today
Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a USA in which all citizens would be assessed in terms of their personal characteristics, not their skin colour. In 1955, he launched a […]
Videos: Quantum Physics Providing for Freewill and Divine Providence?
Epigraph Whoever does good does it for himself and whoever does evil does it against himself: your Lord is never unjust to His creatures. (Al Quran 41:46) God does not […]
Videos: What is the origin of the laws of nature?
Epigraph We have created the heavens and the earth and all that is between the two in accordance with the perfect truth and wisdom. (Al Quran 15:85)
New film shows how Turkey saved Jews from Nazis
A new documentary,”Turkish Passport,” explores a little-known chapter of WWII in which a group of Turkish diplomats saved lives of hundreds of Jews by giving them Turkish passports and allowing […]
Book Review: Don’t Let Mathematicians and Physicists Steal Your God
Epigraph Which is harder to create: you people or the sky that He built, raising it high and perfecting it, giving darkness to its night and bringing out its morning […]
Who Created God? John Lennox at The Veritas Forum at UCLA
Epigraph: He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Hidden, and He knows all things full well. (Al Quran 57:3) Suggested reading Trinity: An apple cannot […]
Cosmic ingredients: How the universe forges elements
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Javed Ahmed Ghamidi’s Video: Qadiyani kafir hain? Sufia Mushrik hain?
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A Debate on the Question of Suffering and A Collection of Articles on the Subject
A Slight Twist Makes David Attenborough a Great Teacher for God of the Abrahamic Faiths Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Sir David Frederick […]
Video: Quantum Physics in Biological Phenomena
Around minute 8 the above video describes John F Clauser’s contributions that showed that Einstein was wrong and Bohr was right. John F. Clauser (born December 1, 1942, Pasadena, California, U.S.) American physicist […]
May You Learn Cosmology in 2024: Collection of Videos of Paul Davies
Epigraph: Have they been created from nothing, or are they themselves the creators? Did they create the heavens and the earth? Alas! they have little faith. (Al Quran 52:35-36) Paul […]
Video: Richard Dawkins and Steven Weinberg Discussing God and God of the Gaps
Epigraph: In the creation of the heavens and the earth and in the alternation of the night and the day there are indeed Signs for men of understanding; those who […]
Quantum Physics Necessary to Understand Providence of the All Knowing
Epigraph: Such is Allah, your Lord. There is no God but He, the Creator of all things, so worship Him. And He is Guardian over everything. Eyes cannot reach Him […]
Being Grateful to Allah for Not One Big Bang, But for Infinite Number of Them
Epigraph: Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were a closed-up mass, then We opened them out? And We made from water every living thing. Will they not then […]
Armenians in Jerusalem vow to oppose Israeli occupation project
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE – AFP JERUSALEM DEC 29, 2023 – A picture shows the Armenian car park in the Old City of Jerusalem on Dec. 13, 2023. (AFP Photo) Occupied East […]
Israel Gaza: Angst grows among young voters over Biden’s policy
Source: BBC The 2024 presidential election promises to be one of the most polarising political contests in living memory. But as the war in Gaza rages, President Joe Biden’s strong […]
A sperm’s Journey and Embryology in the Quran – There Is No Clash
Epigraph: People, [remember,] if you doubt the Resurrection, that We created you from dust, then a drop of fluid, then a clinging form, then a lump of flesh, both shaped […]
Victor Stenger’s Challenge to All the Theists of the Abrahamic Faiths
Testing the God Hypothesis Source: Fair Observer By Victor J. Stenger Dated: 2013 Humanity’s “god model” is inconsistent with scientific observations. In my 2007 book God: The Failed Hypothesis; How […]
Angelina Jolie Laments Inequality In Global Human Rights
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine Epigraph: […]
Israel Guilty of Very Seriously Underestimating Hamas; War Could Last For Years: Former Mossad Head
The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine Epigraph: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God” (Matt. 5:9). […]
With war raging in Gaza, Christmas is effectively canceled in Bethlehem
Merry Christmas to all our Christian readers! Bethlehem, West Bank; CNN Church bells echo through the labyrinth-like streets of Bethlehem. With Christmas approaching, the city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank should be teeming with visitors. […]
Video: Prof. Norman Finkelstein SHREDS Bill Maher’s Israel Defense
The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine Epigraph: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God” (Matt. 5:9). […]
Atheist versus Jew Debate on God
A Slight Twist Makes David Attenborough a Great Teacher for God of the Abrahamic Faiths Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Sir David Frederick […]
‘Not seen since Vietnam’: Israel dropped hundreds of 2,000-pound bombs on Gaza, analysis shows
By Tamara Qiblawi, Allegra Goodwin, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Nima Elbagir | Visuals by Renée Rigdon, Alex Newman and Ian Berry | Video by Barbara Arvanitidis, Mark Baron and Alex Platt 8 […]
The Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner: A Quranic Commentary for the 21st Century
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni says no place for Islam in Europe: ‘There is a problem of compatibility’
17 Dec 2023 Livemint Her comments arrived after she hosted a political festival organised by her far-right party – the Brothers of Italy – in Rome which was attended by […]
Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from 2024 ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court decision disqualifying Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot reversed the trial judge’s conclusion that the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban” doesn’t apply to the presidency. Section 3 of […]
Who is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas ‘mastermind’ in Gaza?
By Justin Salhani Published On 19 Dec 202319 Dec 2023 Beirut, Lebanon – Since October 7, when Hamas’s Operation Al-Aqsa Flood broke through the barrier Israel built around Gaza, stormed Israeli towns, […]
The most profound question raised by Trump’s extreme rhetoric
Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN 6 minute read Published 12:00 AM EST, Tue December 19, 2023 Donald Trump’s extreme rhetoric reminiscent of Nazi propaganda and his penchant for siding with America’s adversaries […]
Videos: Seeing Islam Through the Eyes of Converts from Christianity
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Video: Cat Stevens’ Path to Islam Collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim […]
Norman Finkelstein vs Alan Dershowitz On Israel-Palestine War With Piers Morgan | The Full Debate
For comments about this debate please go to YouTube The New York Times: Anti-Zionism versus Anti-Semitism? Epigraph: “‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The […]
Aljazeera Video: How is the Gaza War seen beyond the US and the West?
The New York Times: Anti-Zionism versus Anti-Semitism? Epigraph: “‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your […]
Pope Francis takes on unprecedented attacks from American opponents
By Christopher Lamb, CNN 8 minute read Published 8:50 AM EST, Wed December 13, 2023 In one corner: Pope Francis, who insists on a merciful Catholic Church open to everyone, a […]
Is Human Life Sacred: The Body and the Spirit?
Epigraph: On account of this, We prescribed for the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in […]
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Islam!
Epigraph: “If we could view Muhammad as we do any other important historical figure we would surely consider him to be one of the greatest geniuses the world has known.” […]
Türkiye to cover tuition fees of university students from Gaza
Source: Daily Sabah A recent presidential decree, now published in the Official Gazette, highlights the Turkish government’s commitment to reimbursing tuition fees for master’s and doctoral students residing in war-hit […]
The New York Times: Anti-Zionism versus Anti-Semitism?
Epigraph: “‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in […]
Video: Trump outlines his Islamophobic agenda
I am a Jew, a Catholic, a Christian and a Muslim; I am Zia H Shah Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times I have […]
U.S. restricts visas for Israeli settlers linked to extremist violence
Promoted post: The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine and The Muslim Times is nominating Senator Bernie Sanders for Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 By Niha Masih and Bryan […]
Video: Book on the Theme of Unholy Marriage between Trump and Evangelical Christians
Book Review: ‘The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,’ by Tim … What would Jesus do? It’s a question that the political journalist Tim Alberta takes seriously in his brave […]
A British Convert to Islam: ‘I found Qur’an mother of all philosophies’
Promoted post: The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine and The Muslim Times is nominating Senator Bernie Sanders for Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 Source: Arab […]
Video: Over 8000 Palestinian children did not need to die
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Searching for a granddaughter he’s never met | Finding Alaa
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The Muslim Times is nominating Senator Bernie Sanders for Nobel Peace Prize for 2024
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Israeli Police Greenlight Far-right March Rallying for ‘Full Jewish Control’ Over Temple Mount
Promoted post: The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine The march planned to take place on the first eve of Hanukkah, and is […]
Video: Liz Cheney’s “dire” warning against reelecting Trump
BY JULIA M. KLEIN DEC. 4, 2023 12:11 PM PT REVIEW Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning By Liz CheneyLittle Brown: 384 pages, $33 If you buy books linked on […]
Emmanuel Macron says Israel must define more precisely its Gaza aims
Source: Guardian UK French president says there is no lasting security for Israel if it comes at the cost of Palestinian lives Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor; Mon 4 Dec 2023 12.04 […]
Professor in Cultural Justice: Restoring Free Speech and Empathy Amidst Israel Gaza War
Meeting someone with radically different views from mine taught me this important lesson By Keith Magee, who is senior fellow and visiting professor in cultural justice at University College London Institute for […]
1 of the 3 Palestinian students shot in Vermont is paralyzed from the shooting, his mother says
Promoted post: The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine By Emma Tucker, CNN 7 minute read Updated 1:42 AM EST, Sun December 3, 2023 Hisham […]
Could the intense Palestinian suffering have a creative power over decades: A metaphor from biological evolution?
Promoted post: The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The question […]
Opinion: Diaspora Jews Are Hostages to Israel’s Behavior
Promoted post: The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine Source: Haaretz By Shimon Stein and Moshe Zimmerman Diaspora Jews have learnt the hard […]
Israel agrees to protect civilians when Gaza war resumes, Blinken says
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) Source: Washington Post President Biden’s top diplomat says he delivered a […]
Islam is not what you hear in the Legacy Media or even the mosques: The compassionate, the pluralistic and the rational side of Islam
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and saving one is like saving the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32) Written and collected by by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor […]
‘Go F*ck Yourself:’ Elon Musk Tells Companies That Have Paused X Ad Buys To Leave
Source: Washington Post The billionaire said the advertising boycott could see X fail, but that it would not be his fault. Elon Musk told companies that have paused ad buys on […]
In undisclosed call, Pope Francis warned Israel against committing ‘terror’
Promoted post: The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine Source: Washington Post By Anthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli and Louisa Loveluck November 30, 2023 at 4:27 […]
The Islamic World’s Dilemma on Palestine
SITUATION REPORTS – November 27, 2023 By Suban Kumar Chowdhury Ever wondered why the Islamic world appears divided on the issue of Palestine? To unravel this intricate dilemma, I’ve integrated three levels of […]
‘People looking for someone to blame’: Ex-President Wulff warns of rising anti-Muslim sentiments in Germany
Far-right is scapegoating Muslims to further their own agendas, blaming migrants for problems that have nothing to do with them, Christian Wulff tells Anadolu Ayhan Simsek |29.11.2023 – Update : […]
Sweden’s prime minister condemns far-right call to tear down mosques
Promoted Post: Videos: Cat Stevens or Yusuf Islam: An Ambassador of Islam to the West Source: Dawn, Pakistan newspaper Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson denounced the leader of the far-right […]
‘My grandmother does not need a eulogy. Her life was a sermon’
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Rosalynn Carter was a lot of things — a grandmother, an adventurer, and someone with “unshakable […]
Similarities between Islam and the Sikh religion
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy By Mukeshwar Singh Since the dawn of humanity, religion has been playing a pivotal role […]
Understanding Israel – Gaza War without Pressure to Vilify or Glamorize Either
An expert on the Middle East, Professor Flynt Leverett is part of the founding faculty at the Penn State School of International Affairs, and an affiliate faculty at Penn State […]
Debate: Would We Be Better Off Without Religion? – Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins Speaking for Atheism
Epigraph: أَمْ خُلِقُوا مِنْ غَيْرِ شَيْءٍ أَمْ هُمُ الْخَالِقُونَ Have they been created from nothing, or they their own creators? (Al Quran 52:35) Collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of […]
Thirty Plus Quotes from the Poet of Love – Rumi
Selection of quotes by Mayukh Saha “Words are a pretext. It is the inner bond that draws one person to another, not words.” “Wherever you are, and whatever you do, […]
US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker
Promoted post: The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine Source: By George Wright; BBC News A US Navy warship has captured armed men who […]
United Nations: Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are being forced to return to their country from Pakistan
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are being forced to return to their country from Pakistan. They have been through profound upheaval & now face great risks.@Refugees sheds light on the […]
Elon Musk will meet with Israel’s president after backlash over antisemitic post
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NY Times Audio: David Brooks on Staying Humane in Inhumane Times
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy To listen to the audio please click here The ancient wisdom of Athens and Jerusalem […]
NY Times: Americans Under 30 Don’t Trust Religion — or Anything Else
Promoted post: If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! By Jessica Ebenstein Grose, who is an American journalist, editor, and novelist. She is the author of the 2012 […]
Quran: Have they been created from nothing, or they their own creators?
Epigraph: أَمْ خُلِقُوا مِنْ غَيْرِ شَيْءٍ أَمْ هُمُ الْخَالِقُونَ Have they been created from nothing, or they their own creators? (Al Quran 52:35) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief […]
Israel and Palestine: The Only Way Forward
Epigraph: And fight in cause of justice against those who fight against you, but do not transgress. Surely, Allah does not love those who overstep the limits. And kill them […]
Netanyahu… thank you for reorienting Palestinian cause back onto its rightful track
Nov 26,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / By Ahmad Thougan Hindawi Peace to those who follow the path of wisdom, empathy and humanity. More than six weeks have passed since your […]
Is a 2 state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict possible? | Inside Story Video
Watch the Video in Al Jazeera for Inside Story for November 25, 2023 List of 13 released Israeli hostages today named The Isaeli PM’s office has published the names of […]
Beliefs, Identity and Deeds: What is a Healthy Balance?
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page This was first published in 2022 Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of […]
Derek Chauvin, former officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, authorities say
CNN By Josh Campbell, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Jamiel Lynch and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN 2 minute read Updated 9:37 AM EST, Sat November 25, 2023 Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted in […]
Senator Bernie Sanders: Please read an op-ed I wrote for the New York Times on the horrific situation in Gaza
Please read an op-ed I wrote for the New York Times on the horrific situation in Gaza.https://t.co/JrmjNS5kKB — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) November 22, 2023 True Fasting: A Message of Compassion […]
The Best Muslim, Jewish and Christian Voices for Bringing Peace in Israel and Palestine
Epigraph: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God” (Matt. 5:9). Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The intent […]
‘Spain to unilaterally recognize Palestine even if EU doesn’t’
Source: Daily Sabah Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that Madrid would unilaterally recognize an independent Palestinian state, even if such a decision contradicts the opinion of the European Union, […]
From the Pages of History: PM Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat
Promoted post: The holy Quran: There will be another reckoning after the Gaza war Yitzhak Rabin (/rəˈbiːn/;[1] Hebrew: יִצְחָק רַבִּין, IPA: [jitsˈχak ʁaˈbin] ⓘ; 1 March 1922 – 4 November 1995) was an Israeli politician, statesman and […]
Israel summons Spain, Belgium envoys over Gaza comments
Source: Dawn Israel’s foreign minister has summoned the ambassadors of Spain and Belgium for a “harsh rebuke” over comments by the two countries’ leaders about the Israeli offensive in Gaza, […]
Morality: BRICS Versus the West — Dr. Norman Finkelstein Outlines the Israel-Gaza War
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and saving one is like the saving of the whole of humanity and killing an innocent is like triggering a genocide. (Al […]
Biden’s resistance to cease-fire could alienate youth voters in 2024
The above video is a detailed analysis of Israel – Gaza war and also of Zionism in general and morality of the Western world Source: Washington Post ANN ARBOR, Mich. […]
Piers Morgan vs Norman Finkelstein On Israel and Palestine | The Full Interview
Videos: The Passionate Muslim and Jewish voices for the crying and dying Gaza Children and mothers Innocent men, women & children are not collateral damage, they are human beings. I […]
Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins dramatic victory and the Muslim Times’ response
Promoted post: If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! By Paul Kirby & Anna Holligan. BBC News, The Hague Veteran anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders is heading for […]
Videos: Cat Stevens or Yusuf Islam: An Ambassador of Islam to the West
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred; one who saves a life has saved the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32)
Video in UN: Son of Hamas Co-Founder Denounces Group at UN, Exposes ‘Savage’ Indoctrination of Palestinian Kids
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) O ye who believe! be strict in observing justice, and be witnesses for […]
Israel’s cabinet approves deal to release hostages during pause in fighting
Hamas says 150 Palestinians will be released from Israeli jails under deal We’ve been hearing from Israel on the hostage deal signed off by the cabinet a little while ago. […]
German interior min. admits country has Islamophobia problem
BY ANADOLU AGENCY BERLIN NOV 21, 2023 – daily sabah German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser arrives for the German Islam Conference in Berlin, Germany, Nov. 21, 2023. (EPA Photo) Interior Minister […]
Videos: The Passionate Muslim and Jewish voices for the crying and dying Gaza Children and mothers
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) O ye who believe! be strict in observing justice, and be witnesses for […]
My 84-year-old Mother Was Taken Hostage. In Her Name, Too, I Plead: Don’t Destroy Gaza
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred; one who saves a life has saved the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32) Source: Haaretz.com Saturday morning I wake up, like […]
‘Türkiye, Qatar working to release hostages held by Hamas’
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Young Americans are picking up the Qur’an ‘to understand the resilience of Muslim Palestinians’
Epigraph: “Blessed is He (Allah) Who has sent down the Discrimination (the Quran) to His servant (Muhammad), that he may be a Warner to all the worlds.” (Al Quran 25:1) […]
Qatar Prime Minister says ‘minor’ challenges remain to Israel-Hamas hostage deal
The six-page pact will lead to the first pause in fighting if it is adhered to. (Reuters) REUTERS November 19, 2023 DOHA: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani […]
Why most men don’t have enough close friends
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Friendships aren’t just about those you sit with on the school bus or play alongside on your childhood baseball team — they are a core component of the […]
U.S., Israel, Hamas Reportedly Near Deal To Pause Fighting, Free Hostages
The deal would call for Israel and Hamas to freeze their combat operations for five days while a small group of hostages are released each day. Source: Huffington Post By Shruti […]
‘These are biblical lands promised to us’: Jewish settlers in West Bank hope Gaza conflict will help their cause
By Jason Burke in south Hebron hills, West Bank for Guardian UK Human rights groups say settlers, empowered by their right-wing government, are exploiting the Israel-Hamas war amal Sikurel pats her […]
‘Sicilians have affinity for the Islamic world in their DNA’
A Muslim stronghold for about 200 years between the ninth and 11th centuries, Sicily bears the marks of Islamic history. By Savin Mattozzi for Aljazeera Published On 13 May 2019 Palermo, […]
Jewish pediatrician Darren Klugman is suspended by Johns Hopkins after ‘deeply disturbing’ posts where he branded all Palestinians ‘blood thirsty morally depraved animals’
Source: Daily Mail Reference and read further Senator Bernie Sanders a Relentless Supporter for Humanitarian Causes 1.5 million people in Gaza have been displaced from their homes. 10,000 have been […]
The holy Quran: There will be another reckoning after the Gaza war
Epigraph: Does man think he will be left alone? Was he not just a drop of spilt-out sperm, which became a clinging form, which God shaped in due proportion, fashioning […]
After Pulitzer win, N.Y. Times contributor criticizes Gaza coverage
Mona Chalabi, a freelance writer and illustrator who won a Pulitzer for the Times this year, also went public with criticism of the Pulitzer awards ceremony for overlooking Palestinian journalists […]
The dispiriting truth about why many evangelical Christians support Israel
For Christian Zionists, what happens to the Jews and Palestinians is, to put it very mildly, collateral damage. Oct. 22, 2023 By Sarah Posner, MSNBC Columnist Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas […]
Video: Jeffery Sachs’ Analysis of Long-Term Effects of Israel-Hamas War
Jeffrey David Sachs (/sæks/ SAKS; born November 5, 1954)[4] is an American economist, academic, public policy analyst, and former director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, where he holds […]
Video About Historical Adam: Is it a Landmine for the Christian Dogma?
Epigraph: What is the matter with you? Why will you not fear God’s majesty, when He has created you stage by stage? Have you ever wondered how God created seven […]
Elon Musk agrees with X post that claims Jews ‘push hatred’ against White people
New York CNN — Agreeing with an antisemitic post on his social media platform X, Elon Musk endorsed the claim that Jewish communities push “hatred against Whites.” An X post Wednesday afternoon said: […]
‘Beacon of hope’: Amid Gaza war, Indian Muslims take care of synagogues
Features|Israel-Palestine conflict In eastern India’s Kolkata, synagogues are managed by Muslim caretakers. The Israel war won’t change that, they say. By Monideepa Banerjie Published On 9 Nov 2023 Kolkata, India – The […]
Hamas agrees to tentative deal to free dozens of hostages, pending Israel’s approval
Source: Washington Post Hamas has agreed in principle and Israel is now considering a proposal for the release of at least 50 women and children among about 240 foreign and Israeli […]
US and China pledge to ramp up renewables in place of planet-warming fossil fuels ahead of Biden-Xi summit
Promoted post: Does Islam Tackle the Crisis of Climate Change? By Nectar Gan and Ella Nilsen, CNN 5 minute read Updated 9:01 AM EST, Wed November 15, 2023 The United States and China have agreed […]
Could the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza be Palestine’s ‘black swan’ moment?
A child carrying a tray of food walks among the ruins of the West Bank city of Kalkilya in the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War. (Getty Images) Source: Arab […]
The Final Crusade: Pen is Mightier than the Sword
The collection below brings out the dilemma: Are Christianity and Islam sister religions or mutual nemesis? BBC Video: Saladin: Who taught Europe the Ethics of War Source of video / […]
Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy By Frank Gardner BBC security correspondent, Saudi Arabia Hypocrisy, double standards and a failure to […]
Biden told me that a pause in the fighting will save lives in Gaza. Here’s why he’s wrong
Promoted post: Celebrating Our Cognitive Dissonance or Finding the Truth? By Jessica Rosenberg is a Minneapolis-based rabbi and serves on the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinic Council. She is the […]
Clinicopathological Conferences and More for Internists in Training
Dementia like presentation in a 72 year old that turned out to be JC virus encephalitis Gastroenterology Review Questions – CRASH! Medical Review Series. From 2015
BBC Video: Saladin: Who taught Europe the Ethics of War
Source of video / Courtesy: BBC Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times This is an hour and a half movie or documentary about […]
Why Did Muhammad Fly to Jerusalem?
Epigraph: Glory be to Him, Who carried His servant (Muhammad) by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Distant Mosque (Prophet Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem), the environment of which We […]
Zakaria: Does anyone believe in free speech anymore?
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria gives his take on the firestorm of controversy that has sparked since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. To hear the video in CNN website
Erdoğan says Türkiye key to solve Palestine-Israel conflict
Promoted post: Celebrating Our Cognitive Dissonance or Finding the Truth? Source: Daily Sabah President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined heads of state at an emergency meeting of the Arab League and […]
PM Justin Trudeau: Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to Sikhs across the country and around the world!
Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to Sikhs across the country and around the world! I’m wishing you and your loved ones the very best today – as you come together, illuminate […]
Celebrating Our Cognitive Dissonance or Finding the Truth?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times James Abram Garfield was the 20th president of the United States, serving from March 1881 until his death […]
Video: Prof. Omer Bartov of Brown University Distinguishing Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism
Cyprus outlines plan for maritime corridor to get aid to Gaza Source: Dawn The president of Cyprus has outlined a proposal to open a maritime corridor to help deliver more […]
Video: French President Macron’s Full BBC Interview About Gaza
Cyprus outlines plan for maritime corridor to get aid to Gaza Source: Dawn The president of Cyprus has outlined a proposal to open a maritime corridor to help deliver more […]
My life has been defined by genocide of Jewish people. I look on Gaza with concern
Source: The Guardian By Jason Stanley, who is a professor of philosophy at Yale University, and the author, most recently, of The Politics of Language (with David Beaver) he world’s […]
Can Gaza conflict serve as inspiration for humanity?
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: Daily Sabah By İhsan Aktaş, who is Chairman of the Board of GENAR Research […]
Senator Bernie Sanders a Relentless Supporter for Humanitarian Causes
1.5 million people in Gaza have been displaced from their homes. 10,000 have been killed, with more wounded. They desperately need food, water, medical supplies, and fuel. Yet, in the […]
Ghamidi’s relatively new interpretation of the Quranic verses about inheritance
Scope, Style and Preservation of the Quran
We are witnessing a pandemic of inhumanity: to halt the spread, we must cling to the law
OpinionIsrael-Hamas war Karim Khan There is no blank cheque in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The ICC is working to ensure justice is on the frontlines Fri 10 Nov 2023 We are […]
US veteran gets world’s first eye transplant
Promoted post: The Movie ‘The Physician’ and the Muslim Heritage By Chloe Kim BBC News Surgeons in New York say they have performed the world’s first complete eye transplant on […]
Cyprus outlines plan for maritime corridor to get aid to Gaza
Source: Dawn The president of Cyprus has outlined a proposal to open a maritime corridor to help deliver more aid to Gaza, a plan which he said could be operational […]
Türkiye halts energy projects with Israel without cease-fire: Minister
Source: Daily Sabah Türkiye will not discuss any energy-related projects with Israel without a cease-fire in Gaza, as it would be disrespectful to Palestinians who are experiencing great brutality, a […]
Israel will begin 4-hour pauses in military operations in Gaza each day, White House says
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and saving one is like the saving of the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32) Source: CNN Israel will begin to implement […]
Video: 87-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Condemns Israeli Assault & Calls for Peace
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) Suggested reading for living in the image of the Loving and […]
South African divisions exposed by Israel-Hamas conflict
By Mohammed Allie BBC News, Cape Town The war between Israel and Hamas has exposed deep divisions in South Africa, with the government’s staunch support for the Palestinians coming in […]
House passes resolution to censure Tlaib over Israel comments
By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Morgan Rimmer, CNN 5 minute read Updated 8:28 AM EST, Wed November 8, 2023 The House passed a GOP-led resolution on Tuesday to censure Rep. Rashida […]
‘I’m calling from Israeli intelligence. We have the order to bomb. You have two hours’
By Alice Cuddy BBC News, Jerusalem The call to Mahmoud Shaheen came at dawn. It was Thursday 19 October at about 06:30, and Israel had been bombing Gaza for 12 […]
How the Israel-Hamas war has brought together Arab Christians and Muslims
Bonds strained in recent years by the rise of Islamic radicals have been cemented again. (Author: Daoud Kuttab, a Palestinian Christian journalist, is a former Ferris professor of journalism at […]
Canadian man chooses to stay in Gaza to document the war
By Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto A Palestinian-Canadian father has decided to stay behind in Gaza, despite finally being allowed to leave the embattled enclave. Mansour Shouman told the BBC […]
True Fasting: A Message of Compassion and Love from the Old Testament
The Old Testament like the New Testament and the Holy Quran tells us, how the Jews, the Christians, the Muslims and others can gain the favor of the Almighty: “Shout […]
Eighty Canadians eligible to leave Gaza but hundreds remain
Source: BBC Eighty Canadians are on the latest list of those approved to leave the embattled enclave of Gaza on Tuesday. More than 400 people have registered with Canada seeking […]
Video: Gaza is becoming a ‘graveyard for children’, says António Guterres
Bernie Sanders: A Relentless Champion for the Innocent The immediate task is to stop the bombing, end the horrific humanitarian disaster in Gaza, and go forward with the entire world […]
Muslim student struck in Stanford hit-and-run calls for love, compassion, from hospital bed
Promoted post: Bernie Sanders: A Relentless Champion for the Innocent The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s note: Stereotyping and guilt by association are the root cause of Islamophobia as well as […]
Jordan’s Queen Rania says being pro-Palestinian does not equal being ‘antisemitic’
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy By Becky Anderson, Elizabeth Wells, Zeena Saifi and Rhea Mogul, CNN Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan has […]
Insights from Fareed Zakaria for Israel – Palestine Conflict
Fareed: Consider the long-term outcomes of the Israel-Hamas war
Bernie Sanders: A Relentless Champion for the Innocent
The immediate task is to stop the bombing, end the horrific humanitarian disaster in Gaza, and go forward with the entire world toward a two-state solution. pic.twitter.com/6VktJQ1cwX — Bernie Sanders […]
Is God Dead: Killed in the Crossfire of the Israel-Hamas War?
Epigraph: “You who believe, uphold justice and bear witness to God, even if it is against yourselves, your parents, or your close relatives. Whether the person is rich or poor, […]
Christiane Amanpour interviews UK’s former top spy John Sawers
“We do need to recognize that you cannot have peace in that part of the Middle East, and you cannot have a secure Israel, unless there’s some political process that […]
Pope Francis mobilizing Vatican diplomats to quell a world war he says has begun
Pope Francis and the Vatican are pursuing peace in the globe’s two major conflicts, working through official and unofficial channels. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Already engaged with the conflict in […]
Video Interview of Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: How Israel is harming itself?
Jeffrey David Sachs (/sæks/ SAKS; born November 5, 1954)[4] is an American economist, academic, public policy analyst, and former director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, where he holds the title of University Professor.[5][6] He is known […]
Pope Francis Advises the Pontifical Academy of Theology: Would it Apply to the Enlightened Muslims Also?
Pope presses theologians to be in tune with challenges of daily life and talk with non-believers Francis said that theologians must “confront themselves with profound cultural transformations.” Source: RNS VATICAN […]
Israel Gaza: Children must be off limits, says father of abducted kids
By Jon Donnison BBC News, central Israel In the garden of his home in central Israel, amid the palm trees dappled in the morning sun, Yoni Asher shows me a […]
Palestinian Children: We can die of a bomb any minute, that is all there is, there is no God?
Written and collected by by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times There are no atheists in the foxholes. Atheism is a delusion arising out of prosperity in peaceful […]
AI Summit: Elon Musk thinks some would put planet before people
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) By Zoe Kleinman & Tom Gerken Technology editor & Technology reporter […]
Caliph Umar Farooq versus Emperor Heraclius: Who gave us our Religious Freedoms?
Epigraph: There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has surely […]
Ukraine war: Russian attacks force evacuations of children
By Jenny Hill BBC News, central Ukraine It is still dark when an early train pulls into the station in central Ukraine and aid workers crowd expectantly around one of […]
UN human rights official quits over “genocide” in Gaza and blames the West
From CNN’s Richard Roth A United Nations human rights official is leaving his job over what he calls a “genocide” in Gaza that the UN has failed to stop. Craig […]
What China wants from Israel-Hamas war
By Tessa Wong Asia Digital Reporter, BBC News As the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, an unlikely development has emerged – China playing the part of peace broker. But […]
Can our child be both a Muslim and a Jew?
Perspective by Elisabeth Becker Topkara August 2, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Source: Washington Post An intercultural marriage is, like any marriage, a delicate balancing act. Even after you realize how […]
Lebanon working to avoid war with Israel: PM Mikati
Source: Daily Sabah Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said he is working to ensure that his country does not get involved in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict amid reports of […]
Karen Armstrong on Religion and the History of Violence
What Every Muslim, Christian and Jew needs to know: The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of […]
A Nobel for Karen Armstrong will bring the Christians and the Muslims closer
Epigraph: Blessed are the merciful,for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart,for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called children of God. (Matthew […]
Record number of Swiss leave Catholic Church
Almost 34,600 people left the Catholic Church in Switzerland last year. That’s 300 more departures than the previous record figure from 2021. This content was published on October 29, 2023 […]
US looks isolated after opposing UN resolution on Gaza truce
Source: The Guardian By Patrick Wintour; Diplomatic editor Only 12 countries joined Washington and Israel as Jordan’s motion was passed at the general assembly Israel and Hamas at […]
No innocents in Gaza
Source: Dawn By Pervez Hoodbhoy Published October 28, 2023 AHEAD of the invasion, the Jerusalem Post quotes Israeli defence minister Avigdor Liberman: “There are no innocents in Gaza.” The Post’s comments section mostly shows support […]
Family of Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza strike: network
Al-Jazeera correspondent Wael Al-Dahdouh mourns over the body of one of his three children killed along with his wife in an Israeli strike at Al-Aqsa hospital in southern Gaza. (AFP)Next […]
Video: Christiana Amanpour’s interview of Queen Rania
Christiane Amanpour In a world exclusive, @QueenRania of Jordan spoke with me about the ongoing bombing of Gaza, civilian deaths, the massacres of October 7, and what she calls “a […]
Bannu clerics in Pakistan force zoology teacher to denounce Darwin’s theory of evolution
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Pressure grows on Israel to negotiate release of Gaza hostages
Source: Guardian UK By Ruth Michaelson, Julian Borger and Quique Kierszenbaum in Jerusalem Pressure has intensified on Israel to negotiate the release of more than 200 people held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, with desperate families […]
Plan for UK to host thousands of Gaza refugees drawn up by charities
Source: The Guardian By Ben Quinn Political correspondent A blueprint setting out how Britain could provide refuge to thousands of Palestinians from Gaza has been drawn up by a coalition of charities and […]
Short Urdu Video: Ghamidi At His Best and Search for Truth in Islam
Ghamidi: The Most Tolerant and Pluralistic Muslim Scholar of Our Times Jāvēd Ahmed Ghāmidī (Urdu: جاوید احمد غامدی) (born April 7, 1952[3]) is a Pakistan Muslim theologian, Quran scholar, Islamic modernist, exegete and educationist. He is also the […]
Bernie Sanders about humanitarian needs in Gaza
Stopping humanitarian aid to Gaza will deepen the catastrophe there and undermine Israel’s long-term security. pic.twitter.com/x1t4SgJ0Sw — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) October 19, 2023 Suggested reading for living in the image […]
Erdoğan receives Malaysian PM to discuss Israel-Palestine conflict
Source: Daily Sabah resident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday received Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Istanbul for talks on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Erdoğan and Ibrahim held a closed-door […]
Georgia woman says 14 family members have been killed in Gaza
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: CNN Through a series of airstrikes in Gaza, Hadeel Masseoud says she has lost […]
President of Detroit synagogue found stabbed to death outside home, police say
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) Source: CNN The president of a Detroit synagogue board was found […]
French minister Darmanin spars with footballer Karim Benzema in Gaza row
By Hugh Schofield BBC News, París French football’s “bad boy” Karim Benzema is threatening to go to court after Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused him of having links with the […]
Baltimore to pay $48 million to 3 men wrongfully convicted for murder and imprisoned for 36 years
CNN Baltimore has agreed to pay $48 million to three men who were wrongfully convicted of murder as teenagers and spent 36 years in prison. “These are men who went […]
Mitt Romney criticizes Fox News and right-wing media for warping Republican Party
Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here.CNN — Mitt Romney, once the Republican Party’s […]
Urdu Video: Javed Ahmed Ghamidi’s Analysis of Hamas-Israel War
Additional reading Defensive War in the Holy Quran in 600 Words I did not pick up the sword of the Sword Verse … Surrendering the Sword of the ‘Sword-Verse’ Why […]
Jeremy Bowen: Joe Biden’s search for a Middle East solution just got harder
Promoted post: Why Did Muhammad Fly to Jerusalem? By Jeremy Bowen BBC international editor Even before the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza was destroyed, Joe Biden’s full-throated support for Israel had […]
Collection of Articles: Distinguishing Anti-Semitisms and Anti-Zionism
Paraphrasing a Quranic verse as an Epigraph: Every civilian Jewish and Palestinian life is sacred, killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) I am a Jew, a […]
Deserted churches and fewer believers: Swiss abandon God
Promoted post: Video: How Jesus Became God, by Prof. Bart Ehrman? Source: Swiss Info The non-religious proportion of the population is steadily growing in Switzerland, as in most Western countries. […]
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cancels meeting with Biden after hospital strike
Epigraph: Every human life is sacred and killing an innocent is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cancels meeting with Biden after hospital strike […]
Video: Hamas releases first video of hostage held inside Gaza
Epigraph: Every human life is sacred and killing an innocent is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32) The Muslim Times condemns Hamas for taking innocent lives and taking them […]
Islamic Law on Rules of War
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy By Sarmad Naveed, Canada 16th October 2023 The loss of an innocent life is like […]
Muslim Heritage is the Best Theme to Refute Islamophobia and We have the Best Collection for that
Acknowledging Islam’s Contribution to Science The Review of Religions: October 2022 By Musa Sattar, London, UK In the era from eighth to thirteenth centuries known as the Islamic Golden Age, […]
Two-state solution losing grounds in Israel and Palestine even before terror attacks, surveys show
By Sudesh Baniya Published on 15/10/2023 – Share this articleComments Fewer prople in both Israel and Palestine believed the two-state solution and think the two states cannot co-exist peacefully – even […]
Boy, 6, killed in anti-Muslim attack, say US police
A man has been charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing two people because they were Muslim. Joseph Czuba, 71, is accused of killing a six-year-old boy and […]
King of Jordan to UK PM: Denying food, water and electricity to innocent civilians in Gaza is war crime
By JT – Oct 16,2023 – JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah meets with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Sunday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — His Majesty […]
Mohamed Salah: An Unlikely Hero Off the Field and Other Heroes to Refute Islamophobia
Story by Salman Khan Under the harsh glare of stadium lights, football has a way of crystallizing moments, of etching them into the annals of history, and the latest chapter […]
A Holocaust Movie: God on Trial. What meaning it has today for the innocent Jews, Muslim civilians and others?
Why Did Muhammad Fly to Jerusalem? How can we build the Third Temple together? I am a Jew, a Catholic, a Christian and a Muslim; I am Zia H Shah […]
Is the Ukrainian Blood Holier Than the Middle Eastern?
Epigraph Every human life is precious and sacred and killing an innocent is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32/33) While world focuses on plight of Ukraine’s children, endless trauma […]
PM Justin Trudeau: Canada is deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip: “Canada is deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza […]
What is the Basis of Our Morality, Why Do We Feel Bad, When Innocent Children are Killed? Are Our Morals Only a Random Darwinian Chance or Mistake?
Epigraph: Do they seek a religion other than Allah’s, while to Him submits whosoever is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and to Him shall they be […]
Trump loses first of several bids to toss suit seeking to block him from Colorado ballot
CNN — Former President Donald Trump has lost the first of several attempts to throw out a lawsuit that seeks to block him from the 2024 presidential ballot in Colorado, based on the […]
Contrasting Türkiye and US approaches to Israel-Palestine conflict
BY BURHANETTIN DURAN OCT 14, 2023 – DAILY SABAH A general view of Al-Aqsa with the rest of the holy city in the background, Jerusalem, Palestine, Oct. 13, 2023. (AA […]
Historic And Religious Background of Conflict Between Israel & Palestine | Javed Ahmed Ghamidi
I did not pick up the sword of the Sword Verse … Surrendering the Sword of the ‘Sword-Verse’ Why Did Muhammad Fly to Jerusalem? How can we build the Third […]
Reddit: Atheists, if you had to choose the strongest argument for God’s existence you’ve heard, which would it be?
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
St. Francis’ prayer for time of war and peace
Saint Francis of Assisi (Italian: San Francesco d’Assisi); nicknamed Francesco; 1181/1182 – October 3, 1226)[1][3] was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Order of Friars Minor and the women’s Order […]
Agreeing with the Secretary of State USA and also collecting Jewish voices for the peaceful Palestinian people
Bernie Sanders’ statement on the continuing violence in Israel and Gaza My statement on the continuing violence in Israel and Gaza. pic.twitter.com/WE4o5a6rLl — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) October 11, 2023 Additional […]
Bernie Sanders’ statement on the continuing violence in Israel and Gaza
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy My statement on the continuing violence in Israel and Gaza. pic.twitter.com/WE4o5a6rLl — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) […]
Harvard student groups issued an anti-Israel statement. CEOs want them blacklisted
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and killing an innocent is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32/33) By Matt Egan, CNN Updated 3:53 PM EDT, Wed October 11, […]
Video: Some Coverage of Israel Hamas War by CNN
Epigraph Every human life is precious and sacred and killing an innocent is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Additional reading and viewing Clare Daly an Irish MEP: Afghani […]
I did not pick up the sword of the Sword Verse …
Epigraph: When the [four] forbidden months are over, wherever you encounter the idolaters, kill them, seize them, besiege them, wait for them at every lookout post; but if they turn […]
Defensive War in the Holy Quran in 600 Words
By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times When the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace be on him, claimed Monotheism in the polytheistic society of Mecca they turned against […]
St. Paul’s Dogmatic Idea Defined Christianity for Two Millenia
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Most Swiss Christians don’t believe the story behind Easter and Resurrection did not happen, say quarter of Christians. […]
Q, the Earliest Gospel: An Introduction to the Original Stories and Sayings of Jesus
By John S. Kloppenborg (Author) Estimated to date back to the very early Jesus movement, the lost Gospel known as Q offers a distinct and remarkable picture of Jesus and his significance–and […]
Video: A Christian Historian Accepts Islam | Metamorphosis
Video: My Journey to Islam – Myriam Francois-Cerrah To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Suggested Reading A British Convert to Islam: […]
Narges Mohammadi from Iran 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner
6 October 2023, 09:30 AM WAT New Information 5 hours ago Iranian Narges Mohammadi has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. The winner of the Nobel award for the […]
Nobel physics prize goes to trio who lit up secrets of the atom
Epigraph: Allah is the Light of the heavens and earth. His Light is like this: there is a niche, and in it a lamp, the lamp inside a glass, a […]
The Pope Declares 800 Saints, shall the Muslim Times declare all Cathars, Spanish Jews & Muslims Saints?
Epigraph: “There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has […]
Al Hakeem: The Wise, The Creator With A Purpose
Epigraph He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Interview: Why Doesn’t New Testament Scholar Bart Ehrman Believe in God?
Epigraph: You who believe, seek help through steadfastness and prayer, for God is with the steadfast. Do not say that those who are killed in God’s cause are dead; they […]
Karen Armstrong’s Video: Islam: A Short History — A non-Sectarian Islam
Promoted articles: We have an extensive collection of articles starting with a non-sectarian Islam before diving into additional details, in search of the Truth Interview with Karen Armstrong on “A […]
Nobel Prize goes to scientists behind mRNA Covid vaccines
By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology that led to the […]
Sacred Nature by Karen Armstrong review – back to the garden
Epigraph: The sun and the moon run their courses according to a fixed reckoning.And the stemless plants and the trees humbly submit to His will.And the heaven He has raised […]
Interview with Karen Armstrong on “A History of God”, “The Case for God”, “Sacred Nature”
Around minute 40 in the above video there is a short discussion about Richard Dawkins and his writings. Expanding My Horizons: A Conversation between Karen Armstrong, Brian Greene and Me […]
Prof. Bart Ehrman: Is Paul the Founder of Christianity?
Debate: Is Jesus Prophet Or Son Of God? Shabir Ally Vs Douglas Jacoby Video: How Jesus Became God, by Prof. Bart Ehrman? On the dates January 29-31, 2016, Bart D. […]
Why are we here, Richard Dawkins speaks with a Jew, a Christian and a Hindu?
Epigraph: I have single mindedly devoted the whole of my attention to Him, Who created the heavens and the earth, and I am not of those who associate partners with […]
The Full Movie Yousuf or Joseph Including Ben Kinsley
Epigraph: The chapter twelve of the Quran is about the Prophet Joseph. The Bible: Joseph is a 1995 German/Italian/American television miniseries about the life of Joseph from the Old Testament. It was filmed in Morocco and aired on TNT. At […]
Global Wind Patterns and the Wonders of Allah
Epigraph Among His wonders are the ships, sailing like floating mountains: if He willed, He could bring the wind to a standstill, and they would lie motionless on the surface […]
Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic
(Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc. will invest as much as $4 billion in Anthropic, bagging a crucial partner in its effort to become a major player in generative artificial intelligence and […]
Western intelligence led to Canada accusing India of Sikh activist’s assassination, US Ambassador says
By Sahar Akbarzai, Rhea Mogul and Helen Regan, CNN Updated 11:32 PM EDT, Sun September 24, 2023 CNN Intelligence gained by the “Five Eyes” network led to Canada’s public accusation that the Indian government may have […]
The Quran: Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth
Epigraph: Allah is the Light of the heavens and earth. His Light is like this: there is a niche, and in it a lamp, the lamp inside a glass, a […]
In a Debate with William Lane Craig, Andrew Pyle tackles resurrection with Ganesh miracle
The Ganesha drinking milk miracle was a phenomenon which occurred on 21 September 1995, in which statues of the Hindu deity Ganesha were thought to be drinking milk offerings.[1][2] The news spread very quickly […]
European action day against Islamophobia: Assessing the ongoing struggle of Muslims
As September 21 is marked as the European Action Day against Islamophobia, we are confronted with an unsettling reality: Europe has become a breeding ground for anti-Islam hatred. From the […]
Muslim and Christian Debate: Early Church Fathers about Trinity?
Epigraph: O People of the Book, exceed not the limits in your religion, and say not of Allah anything but the truth. Indeed, the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was […]
Richard Dawkins vs John Lennox | The God Delusion Debate
Epigraph: Is He, then, Who creates like one who creates not? Will you not, then, take heed? (Al Quran 16:17) If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! Epigraph: […]
Shia, Sunni leaders unite to protect Ahmadiyya place of worship in Sheikhupura
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy By Hafiz Shaheer Gul Khan September 20, 2023 In recent times, Pakistan has witnessed a […]
Video: Is there an afterlife? | Rabbi David Wolpe
Epigraph: But, you prefer this life, whereas the Hereafter is better and everlasting. The same is set forth in the earlier scriptures, the scriptures of Abraham and Moses. (Al Quran […]
Canada expels Indian diplomat over ‘credible allegations’ linking India’s government to killing on Canadian soil
By Paula Newton, CNN Updated 8:12 PM EDT, Mon September 18, 2023 Source: CNN Canada has expelled a top Indian diplomat from the country, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described “credible […]
Benjamin Netanyahu asks Elon Musk to ‘roll back’ antisemitism on X
By Brian Fung and Hadas Gold, CNN Updated 1:03 PM EDT, Mon September 18, 2023 CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Elon Musk to ‘roll back’ antisemitism on X, the platform […]
One of the Best Courses: Effective Communication Skills
The Muslim Times has the best collection for human psychology and self help The book of this Great Courses’ course:
Debate: The Quran alone versus the Quran and the Hadith
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Scope, Style and Preservation of the Quran
Why Is France So Obsessed With Controlling Muslim Women’s Bodies?
Source: MSN Earlier this month, France’s top administrative court upheld the government’s decision to ban abayas in schools, after a Muslim rights group had argued that the measure was discriminatory. […]
Quran: Have they been created from nothing, or they their own creators?
Epigraph: أَمْ خُلِقُوا مِنْ غَيْرِ شَيْءٍ أَمْ هُمُ الْخَالِقُونَ Have they been created from nothing, or they their own creators? (Al Quran 52:35) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief […]
Video: Languages — The Best Proof for Guided Evolution As Opposed to Blind Evolution
The presentation by Zia H Shah MD about languages starts at 42 minutes mark in this video. Additional reading A Revealed Mother Tongue: Evidence for Guided Evolution
Turmeric might help treat your indigestion, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Source: CNN A good treatment option for indigestion may already be in your spice rack, according to a new study. The study, published Monday in the medical […]
Sir Roger Scruton’s Video: The True, the Good and the Beautiful
Epigraphs He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Records believed to be broken for the world’s largest peace gathering
Promoted post: Overcoming Sectarian Divide Among the Muslims By Roohi Hasan, ITV News Senior Producer History has been made in Iraq and globally tonight as the world’s largest gathering has […]
Ken Ham’s Video: What literal reading of Genesis or the Bible looks like
Ken Ham’s short sightedness and myopia has bearing on reading of the Quran also: Are the 1.6 billion Muslims like Young Earth Creationists in Christianity? The Big Freeze and the […]
Elon Musk blames the ADL for 60% ad sales decline at X, threatens to sue
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Updated 10:19 AM EDT, Tue September 5, 2023 Source: CNN X owner Elon Musk is threatening to sue the Anti-Defamation League for defamation, claiming that the […]
Human ancestors nearly went extinct 900,000 years ago
Source: Nature By Anna Ikarashi A new technique analysing modern genetic data suggests that pre-humans survived in a group of only 1,280 individuals. Human ancestors in Africa were pushed to […]
DEBATE: Dr. Michael Brown vs Rabbi Tovia Singer [Christian vs Orthodox Jew]
Epigraph: And the Jews say, ‘The Christians stand on nothing;’ and the Christians say, ‘The Jews stand on nothing;’ while they both read the same Book. Even thus said those who had no knowledge, […]
Ukraine blasts Pope Francis’ address to Russian youth as ‘imperialist propaganda’
By Mariya Knight and Jessie Yeung, CNN Published 10:37 PM EDT, Tue August 29, 2023 CNN — Ukrainian officials have criticized Pope Francis’ recent address to Russian youth, calling his remarks “imperialist propaganda.” The pontiff made […]
Denmark to ban Quran burnings
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: Jakarta Times Denmark on Friday said it plans to ban Quran burnings after a […]
“Islam Prohibits Hate of Jews” | Exclusive Interview With Ahmadi Muslim Leader in Israel
Epigraph: Those who have been driven out from their homes unjustly only because they said, ‘Our Lord is Allah’ — And if Allah did not repel some men by means […]
‘Catastrophic loss’: Huge colonies of emperor penguins saw no chicks survive last year as sea ice disappears
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Updated 11:11 AM EDT, Thu August 24, 2023 CNN — As rapidly warming global temperatures help push Antarctica’s sea ice to unprecedented lows, it’s threatening the very existence of one […]
Building Bridges: An Ahmadiyya Imam Conveys His Holiness’ Message to Pope Francis
MAGAZINE: EDITION APRIL 2023Marwan GillRELIGIOUS LEADERS 23rd August 2023 Marwan Gill, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaEver since I arrived as a an Imam of our Community in Argentina, I could perceive the […]
Are the 1.6 billion Muslims like Young Earth Creationists in Christianity?
Epigraph: Your creation and your resurrection are only like the creation and resurrection of a single soul (نَّفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ). Indeed, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. (Al Quran 31:28) Written and collected […]
Expanding My Horizons: A Conversation between Karen Armstrong, Brian Greene and Me
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page. Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Around minute 7, […]
Ahmad Deedat – Quran a Miracle of Miracles
Everything is a Miracle According to the Holy Quran and Albert Einstein Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that […]
Debate: Is Jesus Prophet Or Son Of God? Shabir Ally Vs Douglas Jacoby
Video: How Jesus Became God, by Prof. Bart Ehrman? On the dates January 29-31, 2016, Bart D. Ehrman gave three separate lectures to attendees, a series that highlighted his book, […]
The Latest from the Pope of Atheism: Richard Dawkins
Commentary of the Quranic verse about human soul Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor […]
If Atheists Debate Christians, Islam Wins — Bill Nye Versus Ken Ham
If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! Epigraph: And you (Muhammad) shall assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love […]
Debate: Laws of Physics or Testimony of the Gospels?
Coming back to life from death is against laws of physics. This point is debated around minute 35 of the debate. Video: How Jesus Became God, by Prof. Bart Ehrman? […]
Islam or Atheism which is more Rational? South Africa | University of Johannesburg
Ten Raised to Five Hundred Reasons for Our Gracious God Epigraph: And He (Allah) gave you all that you wanted of Him; and if you try to count the favors of […]
Afterlife: Abrahamic Faiths and the Holy Quran
Epigraph: Have they not seen that Allah Who created the heavens and the earth has the power to create the like of them? And He has appointed for them a […]
French court suspends controversial burkini ban in seaside town
DISCRIMINATION 7 HOURS AGO trt.com The controversial ban, imposed by Frejus Mayor David Rachline of the far-right National Rally, faced legal challenge from the Human Rights League (LDH). A court […]
To Eat or Not to Eat McDonalds, Burger King and other Chains, that is the Question?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Pew Research Center has beautifully described the Muslim experience in USA about Halal food as for so many […]
The Big Freeze and the Holy Qur’an
Epigraph: We have not created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, but with truth and a real purpose, and for an appointed term; but those […]
Video: Harvard debate coach’s masterclass on arguing
The Muslim Times has the best collection on the theme of religion and science and human psychology Transcript: NARRATOR: Meet Bo Seo. SEO: I’m Bo Seo. I’m a two-time world […]
Video: A good Muslim response to Quran burning in Sweden
The Muslim Times has a very extensive collection of articles about the Quran
How EU policies have turned Tunisia into Africa’s graveyard
Ihsan Mejdi7 July 2023 12:10 BST | Last update: 1 day 5 mins agoGrowing anti-migration rhetoric has translated into violent assaults, verbal attacks and tragedies at sea Demonstration in support of migrants and against […]
Qur’an burning in Sweden underscores importance of combating Islamophobia from Europe to Latin America
1 / 4 Muslim women in Colombia raise awareness about Islam in South America, where cases of harassment, particularly targeting female adherents of the faith in Brazil, are on the rise. […]
The Quranic Challenge to the Atheists: Make a Fly, if You Can
Epigraph: People, here is an illustration, so listen carefully: those you call on beside God could not, even if they combined all their forces, create a fly, and if a […]
Hajj 1444 reaches climax as pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat
Previous 0 seconds of 1 minute, 21 secondsVolume 90% SPECIAL Muslim pilgrims pray atop Saudi Arabia’s Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal Al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the climax […]
Beyond the Data: Unveiling the Impact of Stories
Source: Medium By Mazhar Mansoor, PhD· Stories have been an integral part of human culture since time immemorial. They possess a unique ability to captivate our attention, touch our emotions, […]
Religion and Pakistaniat
By Faisal Bari Published June 23, 2023 for Dawn.com IT seems that Islam as well as ‘Pakistaniat’ come under threat very often in this country. And to ‘defend’ either, in fact both, […]
Video of Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad: Salvation is by inner truth and not by ideology
Epigraph: Surely, the Believers, and the Jews, and the Christians and the Sabians — whichever party from among these truly believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good deeds — […]
Surah Rome: A Powerful Case for Our Creator God
Allah says in verses 17-27 and I am quoting from the translation by Muhammad Abdel Haleem: So celebrate God’s glory in the evening, in the morning – praise is due […]
First Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN Updated 9:45 PM EDT, Thu June 15, 2023 Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim […]
Commencement Speech by Pritzker: How to Spot an Idiot
Suggested reading for living in the image of the Loving and the Most Merciful God by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times: Thirty Plus Quotes from the Poet […]
Xi hails establishment of ‘China-Palestine strategic’ ties
Source: Dawn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that his country was establishing “strategic” relations with Palestinians ahead of talks with leader Mahmud Abbas in Beijing. Abbas will be […]
‘Dead’ woman found breathing in coffin at own funeral
Promoted post: 65 Reasons to Believe Jesus Did Not Die on the Cross and Can the Dogma of 2 Billion Refuted in a 5 Minute Video? By Laura Gozzi BBC […]
US bishops to consider banning transgender care at all American Catholic hospitals
Source: National Catholic Reporter he U.S. Catholic bishops will vote at their spring assembly this week on whether to amend their official directives for American Catholic health care institutions to […]
Woman who took abortion pill after UK term limit sentenced to 28 months
Source: CNN A British woman who used medication to induce an abortion after the United Kingdom’s legally allowed limit has been sentenced to prison for 28 months, the PA Media news agency […]
What is a Mirage: Why material pleasures will never bring real happiness?
Epigraph: And as to those who disbelieve, their deeds are like a mirage in a desert. The thirsty one thinks it to be water until, when he comes up to […]
Ghamidi’s Video: Statehood in Islam
Video: The Quran and the Bible for Your Personal Life and the Constitution for the Public Square, After Roe Versus Wade Emotional outburst by an Anchor on the Recent Roe […]
Plan Witnessing total solar eclipse in April 2024 in USA
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: CNN The path of totality. That’s where you’ll want to be on April 8, […]
Biography of the Prophet Muhammad by Sir Zafrulla Khan: In Defense of the Defensive Wars
Epigraph: And we sent you Muhammad, but as mercy for all people of the world. (Al Quran 21:107) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times […]
Richard Dawkins vs John Lennox | Has Science Buried God? Debate
Suggested reading Refuting William Lane Craig’s: ‘The Birth of God’ If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! Debate: Does the Universe have a purpose? Who Created God? John Lennox at The […]
Book: The world is losing its religion. Revival is unlikely.
In ‘Beyond Doubt: The Secularization of Society,’ three sociologists lay out a theory that can be summed up in a simple phrase: Modernization creates problems for religion. June 6, 2023 […]
A Historic Debate in Mexico about the Purpose of the Universe and a Quranic Verse
Epigraph: Do they not reflect in their own hearts? Allah has not created the heavens and the earth and all that is between the two, but for a purpose and […]
Ex PM Imran Khan’s Address to the Nation
We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Epigraph The Prophet Muhammad (May peace and blessings be upon him) said that Allah revealed to him: […]
Ukraine war: Holy Trinity painting on display in Moscow
By Steve Rosenberg, for BBC Russia Editor, Moscow In Moscow, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour echoes to Orthodox chants and prayers. It’s packed with worshippers on one of the […]
Let Mark Twain be Your Guide with His Pithy Quotes
A New Commentary of the Holy Quran Emphasizing Compassion, Justice and Human Rights Launched https://t.co/AHTev2hfQo via @wordpressdotcom — TheMuslimTimes (@TheMuslimTimes2) July 17, 2017
How long you breastfeed may impact your child’s test scores later, study shows
Epigraph: And We have enjoined on man concerning his parents — his mother bears him in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning takes two years — ‘Give thanks to Me and […]
20 Quotes of Ibn Rushd – Champion of Reason
Promoted post: After Monotheism, the Two Most Seminal Verses of the Quran Ibn Rushd was one of the most influential philosophers during his time and still remains one today for many […]
So who’s The Terrorist?
By Muhammad Zafrullah, from 2012 Someone recently sent me an e-mail containing a German Muslim scholar’s response to a question about “Islamic Terrorism”. It is hearsay in that I do […]
Author Dan Brown: Science And Religion Are Partners
Huff Post: by Carol Kuruvilla, from November 2014 Author Dan Brown has sparked plenty of intellectual debate during his career as a novelist by exploring the relationship between science and […]
The Quran: ‘Glory be to God, the Best of Creators!’
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times: A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January […]
AI ‘godfather’ Yoshua Bengio feels ‘lost’ over life’s work
By Zoe Kleinman, for BBC Technology editor One of the so-called “godfathers” of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has said he would have prioritised safety over usefulness had he realised the pace […]
What Erdogan’s win might mean for the rest of the world
Source: Dawn As many pundits expected, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a historic third term as he overcame his opponent in Turkiye’s presidential runoff on Sunday. His triumph, after a […]
IAEA resolves nuclear issues with Iran – Iranian media
FILE PHOTO: An Iranian woman walks in a street in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2023. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters) Updated 20 sec ago REUTERS May 30, 2023 DUBAI: […]
Acknowledging Islam’s Contribution to Science
The Review of Religions: October 2022 By Musa Sattar, London, UK In the era from eighth to thirteenth centuries known as the Islamic Golden Age, we found that the achievements […]
Evolution of Islam in Kazakhstan: How Modern Kazakh Muslims Balance Their Religious Identity, the Soviet Legacy and National Traditions
BY AIBARSHYN AKHMETKALI in CONGRESS OF LEADERS OF WORLD AND TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS, SOCIETY on 15 AUGUST 2022 Editor’s Note: In the run-up to the seventh Congress of Leaders of the World and Traditional Religions to be held […]
The Ten Dreams that Created the Modern World
Suggested Reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times: Video: Laughter is the best cure for psychics Neurobiology of Dreams and Revelation Al Aleem: The Bestower of true dreams The […]
Book Review: The Final Blueprint for the 21st and 22nd Century
Book “Islam and Human Rights’ by Sir Zafrulla Khan Reviewed by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Sir Zafrulla was a polymath and the first Foreign Minister of […]
Muslims have the highest life satisfaction thanks to a feeling of ‘oneness’
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Muslims have the highest life satisfaction: They have a feeling of ‘oneness’ that trumps Christians, […]
April 29 declared as Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association Day in Airdrie Canada
We have been informed by City of Airdrie that April 29, 2023 has been declared as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association day. This is to mark the centenary jubilee of […]
Urdu Video: Ghamidi Declaring Ahmadis to be Muslims, Categorically
Epigraph: Muhammad is not the father of any one of you men; he is God’s Messenger and the seal of the prophets: God knows everything. Believers, remember God often and […]
Natural disasters make people more religious
Epigraph When trouble befalls man he cries out to Us, whether lying on his side, sitting, or standing, but as soon as Werelieve him of his trouble he goes on […]
The Miracle of Water and the Miracle of the Quran
Epigraph: Say, ‘Just think: if all your water were to sink deep in the earth who could give you flowing water in its place?’ (Al Quran 67:30) Written and collected […]
Pakistan: A state in Chaos — Missing Checks and Balances
A state in chaos Source: Dawn By Dr. Niaz Murtaza, The writer is a political economist with a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. WITH Pakistanis in a ride […]
Happy Mother’s Day: National Geographic Pictures for Mother’s Day 2022
Epigraph: And We have enjoined on man concerning his parents—his mother bears him in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning takes two years—‘Give thanks to Me and to your parents. […]
Imran khan’s Remarkable Speech After Release — Complete Video
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan denied Saturday that his party workers were involved in attacks on military installations, including the Lahore Corps Commander House and the General Headquarters (GHQ), […]
The Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner: A Quranic Commentary for the 21st Century
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
SC orders immediate release of Imran after terming arrest ‘unlawful’
Source: Dawn The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday ordered the “immediate release” of PTI Chairman Imran Khan after terming his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case “unlawful”. The top court also directed […]
Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis?
bbc.com By Jonathan Josephs Business reporter, BBC News, Rabat Morocco has big ambitions to export electricity produced by solar and wind farms to Europe, but should it be prioritising such […]
Baby born from three people’s DNA in UK first
By James Gallagher for BBC Health and science correspondent A baby has been born using three people’s DNA for the first time in the UK, the fertility regulator has confirmed. […]
Understanding the Quran: They cite the same Bible and evoke the same Jesus. But these two Christians are on opposite sides of the abortion debate
By John Blake, CNN (CNN) Both cite the same Bible. Both follow the same Jesus. And both talk about the sanctity of life. And yet both stand on opposite sides of […]
Imran Khan: Ex-PM arrested outside court in Pakistan
Epigraph: Indeed, Allah enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and giving like kindred; and forbids indecency, and manifest evil, and wrongful transgression. He admonished you that you […]
God save our Islamophilic King
Qanta Ahmed He understands our faith Britain today celebrates the crowning of a new king, but the coronation will be watched and celebrated by millions across the Commonwealth. To an […]
Untold Story of Christians Converting to Islam in the West
1984 Rare TV Interview With Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) Suggested reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Pulitzer Prize Winner, Garry Wills Talks About the Quran […]
Commentary of the Quranic verse about human soul
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Scientific revolution of the […]
Plant Kingdom: A Proof of Allah’s Divinity According to the Quran
Epigraph: Do they not observe the earth: how many pairs of excellent species have We caused to grow in it? There truly is a Sign in this, yet most of […]
Is There Meaning to Life? | William Lane Craig, Rebecca Goldstein, Jordan Peterson – Toronto 2018
Epigraph: And I have not created the elite and the masses but that they may worship Me. (Al Quran 51:56) Say, ‘My Prayer and my sacrifice and my life and […]
What is Common between the Holy Prophet Muhammad and President Abraham Lincoln
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times One quality is immediately obvious that they were both liberators of slaves and there are many […]
The Holy Quran and the Pairs in Quantum Physics
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times There were very few seventh century Arabs, who could read and write. And even those who could read […]
Malaria Breakthrough. New Vaccine Could Save Hundreds of Thousands of Children
Malaria BreakthroughNew Vaccine Could Save Hundreds of Thousands of Children More than 600,000 people die each year of malaria, mostly children. An effective vaccine has now been developed at Oxford […]
Incredible: Christian vs Atheist Debate (White & Durbin vs Clark & Ellis)
If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! Epigraph: And you (Muhammad) shall assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love […]
Joel Osteen: Dealing With Negative Thoughts
Epigraph: And when My servants ask thee about Me, say: ‘I am near. I answer the prayer of the supplicant when he prays to Me. So they should hearken to […]
Commentary of the Surah Fatiha for the 21st Century
1. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ 2. All the best praise belongs to Allah, the Creator and the Sustainer of […]
Khalid Ott and His Wife’s Converting Story
Dr. Jeffrey Lang About the Quran from an Atheist’s Perspective Promoted posts: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy and After Monotheism, the Two Most Seminal Verses […]
Confronting Islamic Jihadist Movements
Source: Contemporary Voices By M Afzal Upal Abstract This paper argues that in order to win the long-term fight against Islamic Jihadist movements, we must confront their ideological foundations and […]
Video: Eid Mubarak and Food for Thought
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles about Religion & Science https://t.co/iH3XiH0UGB pic.twitter.com/FirrYmJ4an […]
Lennox vs Atkins – Can science explain everything?
If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! Epigraph: And you (Muhammad) shall assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love […]
The Portuguese rediscovering their country’s Muslim past
Historians and archaeologists are showing just how integral Islam is to the country’s identity. By Marta Vidal Published Jun 2020 Lisbon, Portugal – After fleeing war in his native Iraq, 33-year-old Mustafa […]
Video: Some Scientists Denying Darwin, Truth or Not, God of the Gaps?
Intelligent Design Movement: Where have they gone wrong? Source: The Muslim Sunrise, Fall 2009 volume Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times “Let no man […]
Iftar aboard Flying Rani: Mumbai train showcases spirit of Hindu-Muslim harmony
As long-distance Muslim commuters break their Ramadan fast on crowded coaches, Hindu fellow-passengers make room and offer food Teacher Ahmed Najeeb, 54, offers dates to fellow passengers during iftar aboard […]
Michael Ruse vs John Lennox • Science, faith, and the evidence for God
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Bart Ehrman & Justin Bass • Did Jesus of Nazareth rise from the dead?
Epigraph: The Originator of the heavens and the earth! How can He have a son when He has no consort, and when He has created everything and has knowledge of all things? […]
Predictions about the decline of Christianity in America may be premature
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Analysis by John Blake, CNN Updated 3:49 PM EDT, Sat April 8, 2023 The cross, and […]
After negotiating a peace deal, Jimmy Carter taught interfaith tolerance in the Bible class
Above is the audio of the President Carter’s message of coexistence of Abrahamic family. After negotiating a peace deal, Jimmy Carter taught this Bible class Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN […]
Maryland AG report into Archdiocese of Baltimore alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused more than 600 children
By Celina Tebor and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Updated 4:03 PM EDT, Wed April 5, 2023 A report from Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown released Wednesday alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused at least […]
More than 10 million worshipers visit Prophet’s Mosque during first third of Ramadan
Muslims perform the taraweeh prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (@wmngovsa) ARAB NEWS April 03, 2023 RIYADH: More than 10 million people visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during […]
Blockbuster filmmaker says one of his movies came from a single image in his dream
Fareed Zakaria, GPS CNN’s Fareed Zakaria speaks with Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron, the mind behind some of the highest grossing movies of all time like “Avatar” and “Titanic,” about how […]
Scientists were able to enhance long-term memory storage in mice. Here’s how
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Researchers in New York developed a virtual reality maze for mice in an attempt to demystify a question that’s been plaguing neuroscientists for decades: How are long-term […]
Can Christians be demon possessed? Deliverance minister sets the record straight
Source: The Christian Post Pastor Alexander Pagani, who is known for his deliverance ministry, is setting the record straight when it comes to claims that he and others working in […]
Indonesian Buddhists step out to support Muslims in Ramadan fast
0 seconds of 26 secondsVolume 40% SPECIAL Young members of Dhanagun Temple Bogor hand out snacks for Muslims to break their fast in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, Mar. 26, […]
Former President Trump indicted by NY grand jury
What you need to know Majority Leader Chuck Schumer releases statement on Trump indictment From CNN’s Samantha Beech Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement after the announcement of Donald Trump’s indictment: “Mr. Trump is subject to the same laws as every American. He will be able to avail himself […]
National Geographic Video: Who is God with Morgan Freeman
Epigraph: Say, ‘O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with […]
National Geographic Video: Who is God with Morgan Freeman
Epigraph: Say, ‘O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with […]
Psalm 23: A psalm of David.
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,3 he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right […]
Afghanistan girls’ education: ‘When I see the boys going to school, it hurts’
By Yogita Limaye Afghanistan correspondent “Every day I wake up with the hope of going back to school. They [the Taliban] keep saying they will open schools. But it’s been […]
National Geographic | The Story of God with Morgan Freeman: Creation
A Recent Video: The Big Bang in the Quran? Epigraph: Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were a closed-up mass, then We opened them out? […]
Video of Berkley Center: Islam, Human Rights, and the Secular
Talal Asad and Abdullahi An-Naim This discussion is very helpful and hopeful at the same time, every segment of this discussion needs an open intellectual discussion, for example; slavery in […]
Humza Yousaf wins race to replace Sturgeon as Scotland’s next leader
By CNN’s Lauren Kent and Reuters Updated 10:04 AM EDT, Mon March 27, 2023 Humza Yousaf has won the Scottish National Party leadership contest and is set to become Scotland’s First Minister replacing […]
1200 People Were Asked Why They Left Christianity: Here is what they said
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy By Dan Foster When it comes to articles that completely miss the mark, you can’t […]
Pluralism in Islam and the Quran: Video of Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad
Epigraph: Say, ‘O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with […]
Al-Azhar grand imam’s Ramadan TV programme kicks off with focus on women’s rights
Amr Kandil , Friday 24 Mar 2023 Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed El-Tayyeb kicked off the second season of his Ramadan TV programme Al-Imam El-Tayyeb on Thursday with a focus on […]
Adopting and Adapting David Attenborough for Monotheism
Epigraph: This scripture is sent down from God, the Mighty, the Wise. Indeed, in the heavens and the earth are Signs for those who believe. Likewise in your own creation, […]
Prophet Muhammad’s Rarely-Known Decree To the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem
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Everything is a Miracle According to the Holy Quran and Albert Einstein
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Britain’s Biggest Mosque to Have Grand Reopening After Devastating Fire
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Zero calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds
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Israel: A Jewish democracy or religious state? – opinion
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The Reality of Sihr (Black Magic), Exorcisms & Jinns – Part II ~ Dr. Yasir Qadhi | 31st October 2014
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NASA rover finds ‘clearest evidence yet’ of an ancient lake on Mars
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Neurobiology of Dreams and Revelation
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Most American Christians Do Not Believe that Satan or the Holy Spirit Exist
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Science in the Service of the Scriptures
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Substitute meals for religion not against secularism: French court
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Sweden’s major faith groups denounce Quran burning, hate speech
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Plant Kingdom: A Proof of Allah’s Divinity According to the Quran
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Cow dung protects from radiation, claims Indian court
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Thirty Plus Quotes from the Poet of Love – Rumi
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Quote of the Day: Rumi’s Guest House
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Kenneth Roth’s Harvard saga is a victory over Israel’s academic bullying
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Why should burning the Quran be an intolerable act?
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The Quranic Challenge to the Atheists: Make a Fly, if You Can
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Quotable Quotes About Science
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Video: Irish PM to Ambassador of Israel, A Year Ago
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Why the Universe Points to God – THE EXISTENCE PROJECT
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The Muslim Times’ Collection about Languages, Especially Arabic
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Video of Mirza Tahir Ahmad: Salvation is by inner truth and not by ideology
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Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community martyred in Burkino Faso
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Video: What Does The Existence Of Consciousness Say About God? Science Vs God
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With the death of a Pope, I can’t help but wonder if popes really believe?
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Journey to Islam – LT. COL. Khallid Shabazz, PH.D.
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Psalm 23 – A psalm of David: A Message of Hope
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Case against five in Chiniot for marketing ‘altered’ Quran translation
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Danish language requirement for Turks ‘unlawful’: EU court
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Was Evolution Guided By A Divine Hand? | Science Vs God | Spark
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BBC Videos: Does Heaven Exist?
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The Roots of Our Crises – Hamza Yusuf
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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from universities amid condemnation
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Break Away From Negative Thoughts & Experience Life | Kip Hollister
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Pope Francis has already signed resignation letter in case of bad health
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If You Can’t Give Me Answer, I Will Be A Muslim | Jenny Divleli
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Evolution: Natural Selection or Divine Choice?
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Angelina Jolie parts ways with UN refugee agency after 2 decades
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Prince Harry says William ‘screamed’ at him over royal split with Meghan, in final episodes of Netflix documentary
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Erdoğan calls to start work on sending Turkmen gas to Western markets
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Ghamidi: What was happening before Adam
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Muhammad Ali: A Great Ambassador for Islam and Racial Equality
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How Sir Zafrullah Khan gave a Pakistani Passport to the Moroccan Foreign Minister
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CJ Werleman’s Video: Islam Wins 2022 FIFA World Cup
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Putin: Nuclear risk is rising, but we are not mad
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Afterlife in Judaism
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Anonymous: “Our lives are inevitably moving towards our most dominant thoughts!”
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Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general
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Video: Learning about and preventing child abuse
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Video: Let not your Muslim, Sunni, Shiite or Ahmadi identity bring you to hatred or bigotry
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Christians now a minority in England and Wales for the first time
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Kashif N Chaudhry MD entering a debate: Should religion adapt to science?
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Iran calls for US to be kicked out of 2022 World Cup after it changes Iran flag on social media to show support for protesters
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Psychokinesis: Pseudoscience or Science?
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Morgan Freeman kicks off the 2022 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Qatar
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Invitation to the Billion Hindus from Morgan Freeman
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APPNA Convention 2022 – Questions & Answers Session with Javed Ahmed Ghamidi
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Fact check: 11 eye-catching lines from Gianni Infantino’s speech in Qatar
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Dr. Jeffrey Lang About the Quran from an Atheist’s Perspective
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Urdu video: Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad explaining apartheid and racism in the light of the Quran
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Pakistanis slam Salman Taseer’s daughter for refusing to declare that Ahmadiyya are not Muslims
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The Holy Quran Uses the Word Taqdeer تَقْدِيرً for Laws of Nature
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Turkish Parliament approves crucial law for Alevi citizens
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Yusuf / Cat Stevens – Tala’a Al-Badru ‘Alayna
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White teacher in Texas fired after telling students his race is ‘the superior one’
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Audio: Understanding Jurisprudence in Islam
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Why more Muslim Americans are choosing to send their children to Islamic schools
Many Muslim parents are opting to send their children to Islamic schools because they feel secular schooling is heading in the wrong direction Girls from Crescent High School, an Islamic […]
Joel Osteen: Protect Your Imagination
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Atheist’s Perspective: Is Our Religious Search for the Truth or Identity?
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A 2 Minute Turkish Video Clip: Human Compassion
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Turkish academic to teach Ottoman history in Vatican
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A Catholic Prayer for Thanksgiving
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BBC Video: The case of Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala convicted of blasphemy
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French cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard admits to abusing 14-year-old girl 35 years ago
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SC warns of suo motu notice if FIR of attack on Imran not registered in 24 hours
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Türkiye, Russia agree to send grains to African countries for free
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Powerball lottery – and the Islamic view
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Imran Khan Accuses PM Shehbaz Sharif of Plot to Kill Him
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1 in 5 deaths of US adults 20 to 49 is from excessive drinking, study shows
CNN — By Madeline Holcombe A beer, glass of wine or cocktail may feel so common place that you don’t even think about pouring another, but a new study suggested […]
Video: Animal Compassion Sometimes a Teacher for Human Compassion
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Muhammad Asad’s Journey into Islam
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The seemingly limitless powers of Ayatollah
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The Quranic Verses About Successful Households And Generational Blessings
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Putin says setting up natural gas hub in Türkiye ‘quite easy’
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UN General Assembly says Israel must get rid of its nuclear arsenal
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Swiss Catholics dwindled by record amount in 2021
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What do Morgan Freeman, Robin Williams, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain teach us about purpose of life?
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A Wonderful Description of the First Revelation of the Prophet – by an Agnostic Biographer
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Video: Ibn Arabi, Also Known as the Greatest Shaikh
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Video: If All Religions Only Preached This …
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Was the British King Offa a Muslim? (776 A.D.)
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West makes plans to avoid panic if Russia uses nuclear bomb in Ukraine
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Video: How Science Changed Reading of the Bible and What are We Proposing for the Quran
How science polishes our understanding of the Quran By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The second last verse of Surah Ha Mim Sajdah reads, “We will show […]
The slave ship in a London courtyard
(Image credit: Tim Bowditch) By Melissa Chemam13th October 2022 A new installation of 140 blocks of wood summons up a forgotten history, writes Melissa Chemam. Laid out on the stone courtyard […]
Women wearing burqas in public face $990 fine under Swiss draft law
Promoted post: Hijab: Quran is to be Understood in the Context of Time – Every One Knows It But Does Not Say It Switzerland’s government has drafted a new law to […]
If Solomon Was Alive, What Would He Do Today?
Epigraph: Whatever is in the heaven and in the earth glorifies Allah. (Al Quran 61:1) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The conventional dates […]
The Big Question – Is there a God? BBC Debate
Suggested Reading Religion and Science: The Indispensable God-hypothesis Video: The world’s best known atheist, Richard Dawkins does seem to believe in a Creator God Now that Ben Carson is out of Presidential […]
A $100 million ad campaign wants to fix Jesus’ image. His followers remain a problem.
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy A major ad campaign for Jesus will expand in the months leading up to the […]
Prof. William Lane Craig makes false claims about swoon hypothesis!
Written and collected by;Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Contents Jesus did not die on the cross: If Jesus did not die upon the cross: A study […]
Male guardians are no longer required to accompany female pilgrims during Hajj, Umrah
A female pilgrim prays at Namira Mosque on Arafat Day during Hajj 2020. (File/AFP) Short Url TAREQ AL-THAQAFI October 11, 2022 MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq […]
Supreme Court declines to hear fetal personhood case
CNN — The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to wade into the so-called fetal personhood debate, deciding not to take up a case out of Rhode Island over whether fetuses should have constitutional rights. […]
Lebanon, Israel reach ‘historic agreement’ on maritime borders
Negotiators say a deal that satisfies both sides has been reached, with the official signing expected soon. Published On 11 Oct 2022 Updated: 9 minutes ago Lebanon and Israel have […]
Are Endorphins and Neurotransmitters Angels of God?
Epigraph: “As for those who say, ‘Our Lord is God,’ and take the straight path towards Him, the angels come down to them and say, ‘Have no fear or grief, […]
We have the best collection of videos and articles about the Quran
Epigraph: We will show them Our signs in the universe and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that this Quran is the truth. Is it not enough that […]
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden
Former NSA intelligence contractor was given asylum in Russia after leaking secret files in 2013 Pjotr Sauer Mon 26 Sep 2022 18.10 BST Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday […]
A Marine who hated Muslims went to a mosque to plant a bomb. His intended victims ended up saving his life
Editor’s Note: This article is part of CNN’s Undivided series, which chronicles how Americans of very different backgrounds have found common ground. In this series, which runs through the midterm elections, we profile […]
An Early Islamic Debate on Faith and Reason Is Worth Examining
By Mustafa Akyol Past attempts to reconcile logic and belief tend to be dismissed today not because they lack merit but because they were politically defeated oday, if you ask […]
Urdu Video of Ghamidi: Why do many miss the truth or real faith?
Epigraph: We will show them Our signs in the universe and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that this Quran is the truth. Is it not enough that […]
‘Profound shame’: C of E review uncovers 400 new cases of abuse
The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comments: It is these and other abuses of power in Catholic Church, Church of England and Organized Religion, wherever it exists in Islam, that we […]
What Does the Victory of Islam Look Like in the West?
Epigraph: Allah it is Who has sent His Messenger, Muhammad, with the guidance and the Religion of Truth, that He may cause it to prevail over all religions, even if […]
Debate Video: Did Jesus claim to be God? Prof. Bart Ehrman vs Peter J Williams
Epigraph: O People of the Scripture. do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a […]
Six interesting Facts About Mosques in Germany
Deutsche Welle (DW) – detikNewsWednesday, 05 Oct 2022 Jakarta – Open Mosque Day has been regularly held in Germany every October 3 since 1997. This year, around 1,000 mosques across […]
Le Pen urges more mosque closures in France
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL OCT 04, 2022 – DAILY SABAH French far-right party Rassemblement National (National Rally) leader Marine Le Pen speaks to the media after meeting with France’s […]
The only thing standing between you and your Quran is your own teacher
The only thing standing between you and your Quran is your own teacher https://t.co/NOhai5nD9W pic.twitter.com/JzIXbB7sGt — The Muslim Times (@The_MuslimTimes) August 11, 2022
Video Animation: Iran’s Hijab Protests
Inspired by the custodial death of #MahsaAmini over improper hijab, Iranian artist Bahadur Hadizadeh creates an animation of #Tehran‘s Azadi Tower adorned by dark hair blowing in the wind.#IranProtests#IranProtests2022#مهسا_امینی pic.twitter.com/fwrVnYVxUK […]
The Muslim Times wants to share the key to the Quran from a Ghamidi versus Ahmadiyya Urdu debate
This debate should give us some basic insights about interpretation of the holy Quran, understanding of fundamental versus allegorical verses Written and collected by by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of […]
Iran protests: majority of people reject compulsory hijab and an Islamic regime, surveys find
Source: The Conversation Penulis Pengungkapan Pooyan Tamimi Arab is the secretary of the non-profit research institute GAMAAN. Ammar Maleki is the director of the non-profit research institute GAMAAN. The Muslim […]
Aswaja-Ahmadiyah Dialogue Stops, Kiai Abdusshomad: Al-Quran Plagiarism and Heresies
Editor: MMA Saturday, 01 October 2022 MOJOKERTO, BANGSAONLINE.com – The dialogue between Ahlussunah Wal Jamaah (Aswaja) and Ahmadiyah at the KH Abdul Chalim Islamic Boarding School (IKHAC) Pacet Mojokerto, East Java was […]
Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque
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Prof. John Makdisi traces the Islamic Origins of the Common Law
Collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times We can read John Makdisi’s magnum opus by ordering the North Carlina Law Review article from a Library or by […]
Hollywood Actress Emilie Francois, Now a Muslim, Speaks of Social Justice in Islam
Collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Two Hundred Verses about Compassionate Living […]
Ahmadi Muslims inaugurate new mosque on site of historic ‘prayer duel’
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Pakistani Justice. Peshawar court acquits two of Ahmadi homeopath’s killing
Epigraph “O ye who believe! be strict in observing justice, and be witnesses for Allah, even though it be against yourselves or against parents and kindred. Whether he be rich or poor, Allah is […]
Hindu advocates sue California, arguing bans on caste discrimination misrepresent beliefs
Source: Religion News Service By Richa Karmarkar At the crux of the HAF lawsuit is the question of whether caste is inherently tied to Hindu dharma. (RNS) — The Hindu American […]
21st century to be century of Türkiye, President Erdoğan says
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL SEP 28, 2022 – President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks during a live interview on CNN Türk, Sept. 28, 2022. (DHA Photo) President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said this […]
Urdu Debate: Javed Ahmed Ghamidi, Hassan Nisar and Orya Maqbool Jan – Democracy in the Quran?
Good thing, I had the foresight of downloading the video into the Muslim Times, as it has been removed from the YouTube under a false pretense: Javed Ahmad Ghamidi (Urdu: جاوید احمد […]
Giorgia Meloni: Italy’s far right on course to win election
By Paul KirbyBBC News, Rome Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in Italy’s election, and is on course to become the country’s first female prime minister. Ms Meloni is […]
Countries Where Polygamy is Legal 2022: Top 10
Countries Where Polygamy is Legal: Polygamy is the practice of a person marrying multiple people simultaneously, most typically a male to multiple women. Polygamy is frequently founded on religious beliefs or […]
Understanding the Nature of Jesus is Always a Heresy
Epigraph The Originator of the heavens and the earth! How can He have a son when He has no consort, and when He has created everything and has knowledge of […]
Commentary of Surah Ikhlas: The Sublime Monotheism
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page. Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: […]
Why King Charles’s support for Islam is important for Muslims and the world
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy By Erwin Renaldi Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article abc.net.au/news/what-king-charles-engagement-in-islamic-world-means-for-muslims/101445582COPY LINKSHARE While […]
Jihad: Orientalism and knowledgeable ignorance
Sep 20,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Nedal Al- Mousa The term “knowledgeable ignorance” is used by the authors of a book titled “Why do People Hate America” to refer to […]
Turkey’s Erdogan: Russia’s Putin willing to end war
By Paul KirbyBBC News Related Topics Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he believes Russia’s leader is seeking an end to the war he began in Ukraine, and that […]
Two Hundred Verses about Compassionate Living in the Quran
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page A New Commentary of the Holy Quran Emphasizing Compassion, Justice and Human Rights Launched Written […]
Canadian human rights chief removed after Islamophobia claims
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL SEP 16, 2022 Attendees return signs after a rally to highlight Islamophobia, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 18, 2021. (Reuters Photo) Muslims continue to fight […]
21 million Shiites mark Arbaeen in Iraq’s Karbala
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy By AFP – Sep 17,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Shiite Muslim devotees gather in Iraq’s central holy shrine city […]
Zia Shah’s Presentation for Quran and Science Symposium 2016
The Quran on genetic engineering GMO, cloning, & DNA editing: By Zia H Shah, MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles […]
Video: Baba Guru Nanak in the Words of Mirza Tahir Ahmad
The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comment: If we believe all that is said in this video clip then we get insight that Allah’s ways are mysterious to establish His Monotheism. […]
New king at ease as figurehead of multi-faith UK
Sep 17, 2022 JAMAICA OBSERVER LONDON, United Kingdom — Britain’s King Charles III (right) meets with faith leaders during a reception at Buckingham Palace in London on September 16, 2022, […]
Yusuf Islam to perform in Türkiye for 1st time next month
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OF GOD AND MACHINES
Source: Atlantic By Stephen Marche The future of artificial intelligence is neither utopian nor dystopian—it’s something much more interesting. Miracles can be perplexing at first, and artificial intelligence is a very […]
Trump Offered the West Bank to Jordan’s King, New Book Claims
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Putin says pipeline gas supplies to Pakistan are possible, part of infrastructure in place
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: Dawn Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that pipeline gas supplies to Pakistan […]
Modeling the future of religion in America
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Modeling the future of religion in America Since the 1990s, large numbers of Americans have left […]
My father’s family kept slaves – and he defended it. Acknowledging it matters
Amid a rise of laws forbidding discussions of racist histories, sharing our ancestors’ shameful wrongdoings is more urgent than ever Maud Newton; Wed 14 Sep 2022 Source: The Guardian My […]
Over 2.6 Million Iranians Travel to Iraq for Arbaeen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of the Iranian pilgrims who have traveled to Iraq for this year’s Arbaeen season has surpassed 2.6 million, an official said. The chairman of the […]
New York set to force ultra-Orthodox schools to teach secular subjects
Source: Washington Post By Laura Meckler New regulations, if approved by Board of Regents, would require private schools to meet state education standards New York state officials on Friday proposed new rules that […]
King Charles: What are his views on Islam?
During the course of his life, the British monarch has on several key occasions expressed his views on Islam and the Muslim world. Published On 11 Sep 202211 Sep 2022 […]
Inter-faith group of religious leaders meets Pope Francis at Vatican
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The Struggle to Integrate Muslims in Europe
Over the past few years, unprecedented numbers of immigrants have left Muslim-majority countries to come to Europe, fleeing the carnage in Syria and the turmoil across North Africa. They join […]
Muslims in Balkans hail Islamic center inaugurated by Erdoğan
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL SEP 09, 2022 – 5:02 PM GMT+3 A view of the Islamic Center, in Sisak, Croatia, Sept. 9, 2022. (AA PHOTO) Muslims across Balkan nations […]
Lesley Hazleton, an agnostic Jew: Seeing Muhammad – and each other – whole
The following two are the best Western movies / documentaries about him. The first one is the Message: The following video is a fuller description of the message in the […]
A role model for the Muslims also: Queen Elizabeth helped make UK more tolerant of all Christian denominations
Source: National Catholic Reporter Queen Elizabeth II, who died Sept. 8 at the age of 96, was the longest-serving monarch of the United Kingdom. As a constitutional queen, she had […]
Why did King Henry II Threaten to join Islam: BBC
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Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announces
Source: BBC Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew […]
20 Quotes of Ibn Rushd – Champion of Reason
Promoted post: After Monotheism, the Two Most Seminal Verses of the Quran and We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Ibn Rushd was one of […]
Netflix: Saudi Arabia and GCC warn streaming giant over violating ‘Islamic values’
By David GrittenBBC News Gulf states have demanded that Netflix remove all content deemed to violate “Islamic and societal values and principles”, Saudi media report. Recent material, including that made […]
Türkiye hits back at Macron’s ‘unacceptable’ remarks in Algeria
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL AUG 28, 2022 – French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a meeting with members of the French community at the French ambassador to […]
Ismaili Imamat donates $10m for flood victims
Deeply indebted to His Highness the Aga Khan for this contribution, says PM Shehbaz News Desk September 04, 2022 Prince Rahim Aga Khan. PHOTO: FILE As unsparing floods cripple the […]
46,000 Committed Suicide in US in 2020, How can We Help?
This National Suicide Prevention Week, learn the signs someone’s at risk for suicide Source: CNN Extreme changes in mood can be one warning sign that someone is suicidal. If you […]
Let the Quran be Your Guide in Life, Rather Than Organized Religion
It is He who enables you to travel on land and sea until, when you are sailing on ships and rejoicing in the favoring wind, a storm arrives: waves come at those on board from all sides and they feel there is no escape. Then they pray to God, professing […]
Video: Are Cult Leaders Maniacs Hungry for Sex, Power or Money?
We have an extensive collection of articles about psychology, religion and politics of different cults.
The Holy Quran about Slavery
Source: Wikipedia Alms-tax is only for the poor and the needy, for those employed to administer it, for those whose hearts are attracted ˹to the faith˺, for ˹freeing˺ slaves, for […]
BBC Documentary – Lost Secrets Of Quran And Islam Facts & Truth About Koran
Additional reading and viewing We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy The Intellectual Chaos in the Muslim Societies: Are They Still Awaiting Their Rene Descartes? […]
Salman Rushdie attack ‘unacceptable’ to Islam, says MWL chief Al-Issa
Updated 21 August 2022 BY FRANCESCO BONGARRÀ Al-Issa was speaking at the 43rd “Meeting of Friendship Between People” in Rimini, Italy In an interview with Arab News on the side […]
Dr. John Andrew Morrow’s address at the 69th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA
The Muslim Times has the best collection to overcome the sectarian divide among the Muslims. Suggested reading: Non-Sectarian Islam: The Proportionate Faith Bismillah wa alhamdulillah wa salawat ‘ala Rasulillah. I, Dr. […]
Quote of the Day by Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy[note 1] (/ˈtoʊlstɔɪ, ˈtɒl-/;[2] Russian: Лев Николаевич Толстой,[note 2] IPA: [ˈlʲef nʲɪkɐˈla(j)ɪvʲɪtɕ tɐlˈstoj] (listen); 9 September [O.S. 28 August] 1828 – 20 November [O.S. 7 November] 1910), usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as […]
Ted Talk: How cults rewire the brain | Diane Benscoter
The Unification Church of the United States is a religious movement in the United States of America. It began in the 1950s and 1960s when missionaries from Japan and South Korea were sent to the United States […]
If Gravity Exists, So Does God
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Legend has it that a young Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree when he was hit […]
The world’s largest spider is the size of a dinner plate
Source: BBC You might think you would notice an eight-legged animal the size of a dinner plate, but in fact many of the world’s biggest spiders are easily overlooked. In […]
Former Imam-e-Kaaba Jailed For Criticizing Saudi Arabia’s Entertainment Activities
By Salman Ahmed | Published Aug 25, 2022 | 4:55 pm A Saudi court has sentenced the former Imam of the Makkah’s Grand Mosque, Sheikh Saleh al Talib, to 10 years in jail. The Specialized […]
MUIS issues religious advice to Singapore Muslim community following the decriminalizing of homosexual conduct
“As Muslims, we should treat everyone with full dignity and respect,” says the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS). The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comment: When the Quranic punishment of […]
The main differences between Catholics and Protestants
Source: DW In Germany, the country of the Reformation, a deep animosity divided Catholic and Protestant Christians up until a few decades ago. This division had deepened over the centuries through religious conflicts and wars. It all started when Reformation took place, 500 years ago, as Martin Luther (1483-1546) tried to […]
The best quote of Lao Tzu
15 Deep Philosophy Quotes of “Lao Tzu” | Thread pic.twitter.com/7DJ2IEPhUu — Philosophy Thoughts (@Philosophy_DQ) May 19, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js A New Commentary of the Holy Quran Emphasizing Compassion, Justice and Human […]
Reading the Quran with Sir David Attenborough
Epigraph: Have they not looked at the earth, how many of every noble species have We caused to grow therein, in pairs? (Al Quran 26:7) Allah the Creator, the Maker […]
The overemphasis on Hadith is against a few hadiths
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times If we were to strictly read the Quran in light of the Hadith, it will be frozen in […]
I Am Second Coming of Al-Hallaj, But, Only With Allah’s Grace
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Abū ‘l-Muġīth Al-Ḥusayn bin Manṣūr al-Ḥallāj was a Persian mystic, poet and teacher of Sufism.[5][6][7] Al-Hallaj gained a wide following as a preacher […]
The Prophet of Islam’s Establishment of Social Justice for All Time
WRITTEN BY SHOEB ABULKALAM he Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) was completely just and fair in all his dealings, judgments, and legal rulings amongst his followers. He (sa) knew that after his […]
Crown Prince of Jordan engaged to Rajwa Al Saif
By JT – Aug 18,2022 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The Royal Hashemite Court announced the engagement of HRH Crown Prince Hussein to Ms Rajwa Khaled Bin Musaed Bin Saif Bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, on Wednesday, in the […]
Free Speech Versus Hate Speech: Case In Point Sir Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie’s stabbing is part of an American phenomenon By Parnaz Foroutan, author of “Home Is a Stranger” On the first day of school, my first grade teacher instructed us that if […]
New Film Fatima: A Case for Catholicism or Revelation in General?
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Zelensky, Erdogan and Guterres to meet in Ukraine on Thursday
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) will pay a one-day working visit to Lviv on August 18, 2022, upon the invitation of the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (C). Short […]
‘Attack on a dream’: Muslims in fear as Indian democracy turns 75
India’s democracy is under pressure like never before as dreams of an ethnic Hindu nation leave its minorities sleepless. By Valay Singh Published On 15 Aug 202215 Aug 2022 New Delhi, […]
UK Muslim doctor singled out at airport amid rising Islamophobia
BY DAILY SABAH Additional reading: Low employment rate of UK Muslims due to ‘Muslim penalty’: Study Pakistani British surgeon and president of the British Hernia Society, Dr. Aali Sheen, claimed […]
Overcoming Sectarian Divide Among the Muslims
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Muslim Killings in Albuquerque Stir Sectarian Ghosts Source: NY Times An Afghan family struggled for […]
Bosnian Muslim donates land for a new Catholic Church
New church to help bridge Bosnia’s deep divisions AFP August 12, 2022 BUGOJNO (Bosnia and Herzegovina): Decades after bloody fighting between Catholics and Muslims ripped apart Bosnia’s Bugojno, a new […]
Video: Richard Dawkins Tracking Back His Atheism
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Additional reading and viewing A challenge for Dawkins: Where did carbon come from? If the Atheists […]
Video: Quaid e Azam’s Vision of Secularism and Religious Freedom
Happy Independence Day Pakistan. Let us never forget the vision of our founding fathers. #PakistanAt75 pic.twitter.com/wOtrTJqFs7 #PakistanZindabad video via @AsfanAhmad1 — Kashif N Chaudhry (@KashifMD) August 14, 2022
The Five Authors to read in Order to Comprehend the Bible and the Quran in Light of the Scientific Revolution
Epigraph: We will show them Our Signs in the universe and also among their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that the Quran is the Truth. (Al Quran […]
Does Organized Religion Have Any Purpose: Take the Example of German Catholicism
The Synodal Path will not resurrect German Catholicism Source: The Catholic Herald A left-turn by the German Catholic Church is unlikely to resurrect Catholicism in the country, as Germany’s progressive […]
Salman Rushdie’s Tragedy: Is It Continued Holy War or Crusade Between Christianity, Islam and Now Atheism?
If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! Epigraph: And you (Muhammad) shall assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love […]
The World Responds to the Attack on Salman Rushdie, What is Your Position?
Epigraph: Say, produce your proof, if what you say is true. (Al Quran 2:111, 27:64) Promoted post: In the Face of the Cartoon Row: Collection of Articles: Freedom of Speech […]
Book Review. Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge & Truth by Mirza Tahir Ahmad
Promoted post: A Century of Scholarship for Quran and Science Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge & Truth By Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV (rh) Any divide between revelation and rationality, religion and […]
Who is Sir Ganga Ram and why his legacy lives on in India and Pakistan?
Source: BBC By Sajid Iqbal There are few personalities in India and Pakistan who left a legacy as lasting on both sides of the border as iconic engineer and philanthropist, […]
National Geographic Video About the Quran
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The only thing standing between you and your Quran is your own teacher
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Do you know the Supreme Leader of Iran and do you know what is the population […]
Science in the Service of the Scriptures
Source: Muslim Sunrise 2015 winter volume Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Are science and religion at odds with each other? Cary […]
Was Lebanon the world’s biggest Ponzi scheme?
A World bank review of Lebanon’s public finances has blamed an entrenched political elite for the economic collapse plaguing the country. (AFP) Next Short Url Updated 18 sec ago REBECCA […]
Guest Lecture | Rise and Fall of Muslims in The Field of Science | Prof. Pervez Hoodbhoy
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Once synagog, then church, 1,600-year-old Istanbul mosque restored
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL AUG 06, 2022 – Faithful attending Friday prayers at the opening of the restored Lala Hayrettin Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Aug. 5, 2022. (Sabah Photo) The recently […]
Jane Goodall and David Attenborough: A Constant Reminder that We Came from Chimpanzee Like Animals
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Forty percent of U.S. adults ascribe to a strictly creationist view of human origins, believing that God created […]
20 Quotes of Ibn Rushd – Champion of Reason
Promoted post: After Monotheism, the Two Most Seminal Verses of the Quran and We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Ibn Rushd was one of […]
The lost nuclear bombs that no one can find
Source: BBC By Zaria Gorvett, 4th August 2022 The US has lost at least three nuclear bombs that have never been located – they’re still out there to this day. […]
Quote of the Day: Rumi’s Guest House
This being human is a guest house. Every morning is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain […]
France discriminated against hijab-wearing vocational trainee -U.N. document
PARIS, Aug 3 (Reuters) – A United Nations committee ruled that France discriminated against a Muslim woman who was prevented from attending vocational training in a public school while wearing […]
Sufism and the Path of Love
Source: The Huffington Post By William C. Chittick, Ph.D. Professor of Religious Studies, State University of New York, Stony Brook No matter which of the divine names we take as a […]
‘Systemic Failure’: The Prison Sexual Abuse Scandal Shaking Israel
Source: Haaretz By Allison Kaplan Sommer In a country all-too-familiar with sex crime revelations, a new one involving a Palestinian prisoner and soldiers placed in the prison service, is enraging […]
Russia-Ukraine live news: First grain ship departs Odesa
By Hamza Mohamed Published On 1 Aug 20221 Aug 2022 Click here to share on social media Turkey says the first shipment of Ukrainian grain has left the Black Sea port […]
Rigged AI: How algorithms fuel anti-Muslim hatred in Europe and beyond
What would you like to learn more about? Topics Global World Islam Muslims Discrimination Related Islamophobia: from crusaders, to colonialists, to cartoonists Muslim women in Denmark face dehumanisation at the […]
After Utah Decriminalized Polygamy, Some See a Culture Shift
By Associated Press April 24, 2022 FILE – In this Jan. 27, 2020, file photo, lawmakers conduct business on the floor of the Utah House of Representatives in Salt Lake City. […]
New Kaaba cover installed on eve of Islamic New Year 1444
1 / 7 Saudi technicians carry the 850-kilogram new Kiswa at the Grand Mosque to be installed at the Holy Kaaba at midnight Friday. (SPA) 2 / 7 Technicians from the King […]
Madagascar Video: Whatever is in the Heaven and Earth Glorifies Allah
Epigraph: Whatever is in the heavens or in the earth glorifies Allah. (Al Quran 61:1) Suggested reading and viewing by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times for […]
Hagia Sophia hosts 6.5M visitors in 2nd year of reopening as mosque
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL JUL 24, 2022 – DAILY SABAH Interior of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, July 24, 2022. (AA Photo) The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque […]
Pakistan celebrates its first woman to summit K2
Samina Baig is now the only Pakistani woman to have conquered both Mount Everest and K2 AFP July 22, 2022 Source: The Express Tribune ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday celebrated Samina […]
Pope apologizes for ‘catastrophic’ school abuses in Canada
By NICOLE WINFIELD and PETER SMITH MASKWACIS, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of Indigenous residential schools, […]
‘My hijab makes me powerful’: The Yemeni-American teen whose painting will hang in the US Capitol
Sally Almaklani says she hopes her painting will inspire confidence in young Muslim women that wear the hijab, as well as countering Islamophobia By Zainab Iqbal 19 July 2022 Sally Almaklani […]
Palestinian Christians release “A Dossier on Israeli Apartheid”
Palestinian Christians join international human rights organizations and a growing number of church bodies in naming Israel as an apartheid state. BY JEFF WRIGHT JULY 7, 2022 Repeated cries from Palestinian Christians […]
Al-Azhar initiates low-budget marriages
Nesmahar Sayed , Tuesday 28 Jun 2022 An initiative to encourage couples to save on marriage expenses to cope with the rising cost of living was recently launched by Al-Azhar. Marriage […]
Video: Justin Trudeau Refuting Islamophobia, ‘An attack on Muslim Canadian is an attack on all Canadian’
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Muslims’ high unemployment rate ‘not due to cultural and religious practices’
Study challenges idea poor outcomes are due to Muslims’ so-called ‘sociocultural attitudes’ By Haroon Siddique Sun 17 Jul 2022 14.50 BST Poor outcomes for Muslims in the British labour market cannot […]
PBS Video: Seven Wonders of the Muslim World
We have the best collection for the Muslim heritage A New Commentary of the Holy Quran Emphasizing Compassion, Justice and Human Rights Launched https://t.co/AHTev2hfQo via @wordpressdotcom — TheMuslimTimes (@TheMuslimTimes2) July […]
Spreading Kindness Begins at Home
By Umm Ahmed “What we are, teaches our children far more than what we say.” This statement stands out as an excellent reminder for all parents. There is no denying […]
Root Cause of Sectarianism and Identity Politics: Religious Identity?
Our collection for non-sectarian understanding of Islam Book Review: Holistic Islam: Sufism, Transformation, & the Challenge of Our Time Rumi: The Quran is Like a Shy Bride! ‘Keep Sweet: Pray […]
Urdu Video: Prof. Afzal Upal: What is My Religion?
Our collection for non-sectarian understanding of Islam Book Review: Holistic Islam: Sufism, Transformation, & the Challenge of Our Time Rumi: The Quran is Like a Shy Bride! ‘Keep Sweet: Pray […]
The Truth about True Love
By Farrukh Tahir, Canada Some argue that everyone is spiritually inclined in one way or another. Even those who deny the existence of God are trying to connect with something […]
Book Review: Holistic Islam: Sufism, Transformation, & the Challenge of Our Time
By Kabir Edmund Helminski, Honorary Ph.D., Selcuk University. What would a spiritual Islam look like? The poetry of Rumi, the gardens of the Alhambra, and the ecstatic songs of the […]
#DoNotTouchMyClothes: Afghan women’s social media protest against Taliban
Women around the world are sharing pictures of themselves in traditional colourful clothes in a campaign against the new strict dress code for female students Source: The Guardian 2021 After […]
John MacArthur: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering and Evil?
Additional reading If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins! A Slight Twist Makes David Attenborough a Great Teacher for God of the Abrahamic Faiths We have the best […]
Can the Dogma of 2 Billion Refuted in a 5 Minute Video?
Please do not be confused by the cap or the beard of the debator, rather look at the arguments and wittiness of Shabir Ally, who has debated several Christian apologists […]
Rumi: The Quran is Like a Shy Bride!
Epigraph: “As often as we approach the Quran, it always proves repulsive anew; gradually, however, it attracts, it astonishes, and, in the end forces admiration.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Written […]
What Laws of Physics Did Allah Use for the Miracle of ZamZam Spring in Mecca
Epigraph Surely, Al-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the Signs of Allah. It is, therefore, no sin for him who is on pilgrimage to the House, or performs ‘Umrah, to go […]
National Geographic Video About Hajj
Epigraph: And remember the time when We assigned to Abraham the site of the House and said, ‘Associate not anything with Me, and keep My House clean for those who perform the circuits, […]
Video: Hajj 2022
Epigraph: And remember the time when We assigned to Abraham the site of the House and said, ‘Associate not anything with Me, and keep My House clean for those who perform the circuits, […]
Israel’s secret weapon
Source: Dawn.com By Pervez Hoodbhoy Published July 2, 2022 IS it some international conspiracy — or perhaps a secret weapon — that allows Israel to lord over the Middle East? […]
When Shuls Were Banned in America
Source: Forward.com By Jonathan D. Sarna, who is the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University and chief historian of the National Museum […]
Jihad with Pen or Sword: Saladin’s Video versus the Jihadist’s Video?
For recent Jihadist with sword documentary, go to NY Times Source of Saladin documentary / Courtesy: BBC The two documentaries linked here show the contrast of then and now. In […]
All that is in the heaven and the earth glorifies Allah
Epigraph: Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth glorifies Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise. (Al Quran 61:1) Suggested reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor […]
One Name to Know for Muslim Heritage: Prof. James al-Khalili
Book Review: Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science by Jim al-Khalili Source: The Guardian Book reviewed by Tim Radford The ‘bubbling invention’ of the Islamic world lit up the […]
We hold these Truths to be Self-Evident Also: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Inscriptions
Source: National Park Service Rotunda “I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” -Excerpted from a letter to […]
Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong
Source: Big Idea Club 1. The secret to lie detection is making the other person think hard. College students lie in about a third of conversations. For adults, it’s one […]
Scientists discover new giant water lily species
By Rebecca MorelleScience Editor, BBC News A new species of giant water lily has been discovered – and it’s been hiding in plain sight for 177 years. The huge plant […]
All that is in the heaven and the earth glorifies Allah
Epigraph: Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth glorifies Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise. (Al Quran 61:1) Haaga Rhododendron Park In early June, […]
Demystifying Quantum Physics: You Need it for Your Faith
Epigraph Eyes cannot reach Him but He reaches the eyes. And He is the Incomprehensible, the All-Aware. (Al Quran 6:103) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the […]
‘Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey’ revisits Warren Jeffs’ FLDS sect through survivor stories
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) The glut of true-crime fare is such that streaming services essentially create “You might like” companions to what’s on their competitors. So viewers of Hulu’s “Under […]
Weed users nearly 25% more likely to need emergency care and hospitalization
(CNN) Using recreational marijuana is associated with a higher risk of emergency room care and being hospitalized for any reason, a new study has found. The bags look like well-known […]
I Am Second Coming of Al-Hallaj, But, Only With Allah’s Grace
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Abū ‘l-Muġīth Al-Ḥusayn bin Manṣūr al-Ḥallāj was a Persian mystic, poet and teacher of Sufism.[5][6][7] Al-Hallaj gained a wide following as a preacher […]
Video: The Quran and the Bible for Your Personal Life and the Constitution for the Public Square, After Roe Versus Wade
Emotional outburst by an Anchor on the Recent Roe vs Wade decision. Worth listening and thinking about. Applies to many more people on many more issues…🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/gaQpzHeYJh — Najma Minhas […]
Is this Christian Shariah: Supreme Court Sides With Coach Over Prayers on 50-Yard Line?
By Adam Liptak June 27, 2022, 10:04 a.m. ET WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a high school football coach had a constitutional right to pray at the 50-yard line after […]
Understanding the Quran: They cite the same Bible and evoke the same Jesus. But these two Christians are on opposite sides of the abortion debate
By John Blake, CNN (CNN) Both cite the same Bible. Both follow the same Jesus. And both talk about the sanctity of life. And yet both stand on opposite sides of […]
What does the Bible really say about abortion?
By John J. Collins from 2020 Christians who turn to Scripture to trump political debates on abortion should be reminded that the Bible does not actually say anything at all on […]
Buddhist leader in Bhutan fully ordains 144 women, resuming ancient tradition: When would the Muslims and Catholics follow?
Buddhist leader in Bhutan fully ordains 144 women, resuming ancient tradition By Haley Barker Damcho Diana Finnegan, an American Tibetan Buddhist nun, called the ordination ceremony ‘a major step towards […]
The Holy Quran and the Circadian Rhythms and Shift Work
Epigraph: أَلَمْ يَرَوْا أَنَّا جَعَلْنَا اللَّيْلَ لِيَسْكُنُوا فِيهِ وَالنَّهَارَ مُبْصِرًا ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يُؤْمِنُونَ “Do they not see that We made the night that they may rest therein […]
One Hijabi at a time: Fatima Payman becomes first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in Australian parliament
The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comment: If Muslims can control their Taliban and let their women flourish and overcome sectarianism, Many of the democratic Islamic values will win during this […]
PM Justin Trudeau and Happy Father’s Day
I couldn’t be prouder of these three or love them any more. (And yes, I’m still taller than Xav… for now.) To all you dads out there, I hope you’re […]
A Century of Scholarship for Quran and Science
Epigraph “Once the world of ideas has been transformed, reality cannot hold out for long.” George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Source: The Muslim Sunrise, Fall 2021 volume By Zia H Shah MD, Chief […]
Happy Father’s Day: The five generation rule: Jonathan Edwards versus Max Jukes
Epigraph: O Ye who believe, be God conscious and keep company with the truthful. (Al Quran 9:119/120) Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy […]
We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy
Epigraph The Prophet Muhammad (May peace and blessings be upon him) said that Allah revealed to him: I am as My servant thinks (expects) I am. I am with him […]
Invitation to the Billion Hindus from Morgan Freeman
Epigraph: Whatever is in the heavens or in the earth glorifies God. (Al Quran 61:1) Additional reading Happy birthday of Shree Ram and How can Hindus think like a Muslim […]
Video: Amjad Mahmood Khan making a case for Ahmadiyya Khilafat
Video and Book Review: The Leadership of Muhammad by Prof. John Adair To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Epigraph: Indeed, the […]
US will send $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine: President Biden
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON JUN 15, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 29th AFL-CIO Quadrennial Constitutional Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, U.S., June 14, 2022. […]
مولانا شیرانی کا 25 مرکزی ارکان کے ساتھ عمران خان سے اتحاد کا فیصلہ
مولانا فضل الرحمن اور جے یو آئی کیلئے بڑا دھچکا! مولانا شیرانی کا 25 مرکزی ارکان کے ساتھ عمران خان سے اتحاد کا فیصلہ، اہم اعلان آج شام بنی گالہ […]
Video: The perfect treatment for diabetes and weight loss
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Indian Muslim activist’s house razed after police arrest him for protests over Prophet remarks
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: Dawn By Aishwarya Iyer Published June 12, 2022 – Civic authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj started demolishing the house […]
Madinah museum’s role to preserve Islamic heritage praised
Source: The Arab News June 11, 2022 Saudi minister was briefed on the contents of the museum, including technical models, atlases and encyclopedias MADINAH: Saudi Minister of Commerce and Acting […]
Morgan Freeman Acknowledges Revelations of the Prophet Muhammad, As He Explores Others
S3E3 Visions of God Additional Reading about Revelation: True Nature of Divine Revelations DECEMBER 20, 2011 Source / Courtesy: Muslim Sunrise, Winter 2011 volume By Zia H Shah MD Christopher Hitchens has […]
A Homeopath’s Scientific Defense of His Field, Or is It Gaslighting?
One of God’s attribute is Al Haq, the Truth. I believe it is human duty to constantly be in search of truth in all fields of human interest. Here I […]
The Islamic World’s Outrage Against India Won’t Protect the Country’s Muslims?
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: Time BY DEBASISH ROY CHOWDHURY JUNE 9, 2022 9:31 AM EDT It’s not every day that […]
The Holy Quran Uses the Word Taqdeer تَقْدِيرً for Laws of Nature
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Surah Furqan, the 25th […]
Is it a good thing: Tunisia expert drafting new constitution says no reference to Islam?
Tunis (AFP) – The legal expert charged with rewriting Tunisia’s constitution said Monday he would present President Kais Saied with a draft stripped of any reference to Islam, in order to […]
The truth about Muhammad and Aisha
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Source: The Guardian By Myriam Francois-Cerrah Innocence of Muslims repeated the claim Muhammad was a paedophile, but […]
Aamir Liaquat, Pakistan’s most controversial televangelist, dies at home
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Aamir Liaquat, Pakistan’s most controversial televangelist, dies at home Nida Khan | Seran Tareen Updated 09 Jun, 2022 Aamir Liaquat, […]
Top Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey reveals new name after conversion to Islam
06 June, 2022 from The New Arab In a video posted online, Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey said he converted to Islam, becoming the latest athlete to accept the religion. Arsenal’s […]
Whatever is in the heavens or in the earth glorifies Allah
Epigraph: Whatever is in the heavens or in the earth glorifies Allah. (Al Quran 61:1) Suggested reading and viewing by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times for […]
Who is or is not a Muslim, please first look at the polls?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times First of all, my apologies if the title of the article hurts your religious sentiments, that certainly is […]
Is Islam a Religion or a State: Most Muslims Do Not Know?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The flag of Saudi Arabia has the creed of Islam on the top, I bear witness that there […]
Muslim nations slam India over insulting remarks about Islam, Prophet Muhammad
New Delhi struggling to contain diplomatic fallout, which has seen protests from key regional allies over comments made by members of PM Modi’s BJP party By SHEIKH SAALIQ THE TIMES OF […]
Nupur Sharma: Prophet Muhammad controversy tests India-Islamic world ties
Source: BBC By Vikas Pandey India has been forced to try to placate its partners in the Islamic world after growing anger over controversial comments made by two senior officials […]
The author of the Quran knew that gender of child is decided by the sperm and not the egg
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Today I am going to make this reading assignment very short, after all I am indebted to you […]
We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy
Epigraph The Prophet Muhammad (May peace and blessings be upon him) said that Allah revealed to him: I am as My servant thinks (expects) I am. I am with him […]
HOW WE THINK: How self-deception allows people to lie
Source: BBC By David Robson; 30th May 2022 The media today is full of people who have lived a lie. There’s Elizabeth Holmes, the biotech entrepreneur, who in 2015 was declared […]
Mexican megachurch leader pleads guilty in LA to sex abuse
Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of Mexican megachurch La Luz del Mundo, faces up to 16 years and eight months in prison when sentenced Wednesday. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Naasón […]
Interview with A. Helwa: Islamic Spirituality of Divine Love
I recently came across Ms. A. Helwa’s book, “Secrets of Divine Love”. The beauty, holiness, and deep wisdom of the book touched me greatly. Her words, “Allah or God is […]
Videos: Muhammad Ali Teaching Islam and Universal Brotherhood
Video: If you believe in Muhammad Ali, you do not believe in racism or sectarianism Additional suggested reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times, about why […]
Muhammad Ali’s legacy lives on anniversary of his death
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL JUN 03, 2022 – Two girls pose with a photo of Muhammad Ali, in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., June 7, 2016. (AFP PHOTO) As the world […]
Human Rights versus theology: 70 Georgia churches granted right to disaffiliate from United Methodist Church
By Elizabeth Rawlins, WSB-TV It was a historic day and an unprecedented moment for the United Methodist Church. Leaders of the north Georgia conference voted Thursday to allow more than […]
Video: Imam Naseem Mehdi Lives on in the Memory of Canadian Parliament
When I shared the stage with Mehdi: Imam Naseem Mehdi about Evolution and the Rest of the 2014 Quran Symposium Recitation from the Holy Qur’an (Ch 57:V1-6) – Adeel Malik: […]
Complaint: McDonald’s intentionally sold Muslim family bacon
BOSTON (AP) — Workers at a McDonald’s restaurant in Massachusetts intentionally put bacon on a fish sandwich that a Muslim woman had ordered for one of her children, a civil […]
The Latest from the Review of Religions: The Punishment for Fornication, Rape and False Allegations in Light of Islamic Hadd and Ta’zir
BY Zaheer Ahmad Khan Within every set of laws in the world there is a penal code and the system of punishment serves as a deterrent for crime. In all […]
‘A small, arrogant, violent, wicked nation’ and a ‘Jewish mutation’ — ‘Haaretz’ prints denunciations of Zionism no U.S. paper would run
The “Jew-oids” who dominate Israeli society have taken the “wicked parts of Judaism and turned it into the essence,” B. Michael writes in Haaretz — words no U.S. paper would […]
Book Review: Secrets of Divine Love — A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam
Epigraph: Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is as a lustrous niche, wherein is a lamp. The lamp is in a glass. The […]
My Journey: The Holy Quran honors sleep specialists in at least two verses
By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times In 1995 I finished my training to be a Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist from the Buffalo University. Since 1996 I […]
20 Quotes of Ibn Arabi – The Greatest Shaykh
Source: The Art of Strategy: A blog about philosophy, strategy, and exploring human potential. Ibn Arabi is one of the greatest intellectuals in history. He was born in 1165 AD, […]
PBS Nova Documentary Collection: Homo Sapiens The Birth of Humanity
Suggested Reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times: Turkana Boy, also called Nariokotome Boy, is the name given to fossil KNM-WT 15000, a nearly complete skeleton of a Homo ergaster youth who […]
Islamic views on concubines can be a cure for fundamentalist Muslim women?
Comment by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times: I am a devout Muslim and a staunch believer in the holy Quran, my life will be purposeless without the […]
NPR: Evangelicals Question The Existence Of Adam And Eve
Source: NPR By Barbara Bradley Hagerty Let’s go back to the beginning — all the way to Adam and Eve, and to the question: Did they exist, and did all […]
300,000 Years Old Homo sapien fossils discovered
Oldest Homo sapiens fossils discovered By Ashley Strickland, CNN Updated June 8, 2017 (CNN) The oldest fossil remains of Homo sapiens, dating back to 300,000 years, have been found at a […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim leader Naseem Mahdi dies, leaves behind legacy of religious freedom and tolerance
Promoted post: Our Favorite Christian Prayer by Saint Francis, For the Whole of our Human Family Source: CBC A leader of Canada’s Ahmadi Muslims has died, leaving behind the community he helped grow. Naseem […]
A new plan for Palestine that may just work
BY DAOUD KUTTAB May 28, 2022 Source: Arab News The killing of Palestinian TV journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and the appalling Israeli police assault on her funeral appear to have […]
Justin Trudeau’s eulogy for Imam Naseem Mehdi
Our hearts are with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at community during this difficult time, as they mourn the passing of former President Naseem Mahdi. He dedicated his life to bettering the […]
Taliban morality police tighten their grip on Afghan women
Source: Washington Post By Susannah George KABUL — As Abdullah Obeid and his team boarded a bus in central Kabul, female passengers lowered their gaze and hurriedly adjusted headscarves to cover […]
US ‘appalled’ by BBC report showing China rights abuses of Uyghurs
BY ANADOLU AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 25, 2022 – DAILY SABAH A security guard watches from a tower around a “re-education” facility in Yarkent County in northwestern China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous […]
The Holy Quran: “His are the Most Beautiful Names!”
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Video: Imam Naseem Mehdi about Evolution and the Rest of the 2014 Quran Symposium
Recitation from the Holy Qur’an (Ch 57:V1-6) – Adeel Malik: Darwinian Evolution 101 and the clash with Creationism – Zia H Shah MD: The Quran and Evolution – Imam Naseem […]
President Biden addresses the nation after Texas elementary school shooting — 5/24/2022
Biden says it’s time to act: “Where in God’s name is our backbone?” From CNN’s Amir Vera In his remarks to the nation Tuesday, President Biden said on his 17-hour […]
Video: Naseem Mahdi delivering the invocation at State of Pennsylvania Assembly
Promoted post: Was Lao Tzu a Prophet: At least these 15 quotes are very profound and prophetic? Imam Naseem Mahdi gave the invocation during the opening of session at the House […]
Archives: Naseem Mahdi: ‘A world order based on justice needs to be found – and quickly’
Promoted post: Was Lao Tzu a Prophet: At least these 15 quotes are very profound and prophetic? Source/Credit: Ahmadiyya TimesBy Naseem Mahdi | October 3, 2012 “I am here to sound the […]
Polls: Abortion and Catholicism
Just as U.S. adults overall are divided along religious and political lines in their attitudes about abortion, Catholics too vary in their views, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis. Among U.S. Catholics who attend Mass at least once a week, 68% say abortion should be illegal in all or […]
Challenging Dr. Yasir Qadhi to a Debate: Does the Quran Suggest Blasphemy Laws?
By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times In the above video Dr. Yasir Qadhi suggests that there are Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan and in Islam. I believe that […]
A Muslim Woman Inspirational Speaker: We all are Perfectly Imperfect
Epigraph: Then which of your Lord’s favors will you ˹humans and jinn˺ both deny? (Al Quran 55:13) The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles about human psychology and […]
More than 100 million people forcibly displaced worldwide: UN
A girl who fled with her parents from attacks of armed militants in the Sahel region carries wood for a cooking fire at a camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) […]
The holy Quran and the Water Stores of Our Planet
Epigraph: And We sent down water from the sky according to measure, and We caused it to stay in the earth—and surely it is We Who determine its taking away. […]
Provident God of the Abrahamic Faiths: Plain Water will Tell you the Story
Epigraph: Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were a closed-up mass, then We opened them out? And We made from water every living thing. Will they not then […]
Dr. John Andrew Morrow’s address at the 69th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
The Muslim Times has the best collection to overcome the sectarian divide among the Muslims. Suggested reading: Non-Sectarian Islam: The Proportionate Faith Bismillah wa alhamdulillah wa salawat ‘ala Rasulillah. I, Dr. John Andrew Morrow, known as Ilyas ‘Abd al-‘Alim Islam, am honored to address the 69th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim […]
What really happened to mammoths and other ice age giants
The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles about guided evolution Source: BBC By Niki Rust 2 November 2016 There might be as many as 10 million species […]
True Fasting: A Message of Compassion and Love from the Old Testament
“Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the descendants of Jacob their sins. For day after […]
Book Review: EXTREMIST: A Response to Geert Wilders & Terrorists Everywhere
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy, A Nobel for Karen Armstrong will bring the Christians and the Muslims closer and Karen […]
Friday Sermon Summary April 26th 2024: ‘Incidents From the Life of the Holy Prophet (sa) – ‘The Expedition of Hamra’ al-Asad’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SA) 26th April 2024 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he had mentioned […]
Worse than the Nakba: A wilful, deliberate, total genocide in Gaza
Hanan Ashrawi Hanan Daoud Mikhael Ashrawi is a Palestinian leader, legislator, activist, and scholar who served as a member of the Leadership Committee. JIM CLANCY Jim Clancy (born Chicago, December 18, 1955) is an American broadcast journalist, best known as a former correspondent and anchor on CNN International. He formerly anchored several […]
Veteran Ashrawi insists right of return is inalienable and timeless
Embassy of the State of Palestine The General Delegation of Palestine to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific News & Highlights » News » 2013 » Veteran Ashrawi insists right of return is inalienable and […]
Israel delays Gaza Freedom Flotilla departure with bureaucratic ‘block’
By Asia Pacific Report – April 27, 2024 Asia Pacific Report The Freedom Flotilla is ready to sail to Gaza, reports Kia Ora Gaza. All the required paperwork has been submitted to the port authority, and the cargo has been loaded and prepared for the humanitarian trip to the besieged enclave. However, organisers […]
An example of the Holy Quran’s stylistic brilliance
26th April 2024 Jalees Ahmad, Al Hakam To read, ponder, and recite the Holy Quran, is what Muslims are regularly encouraged to do, making it a central focal point in their […]
Islam’s timeless teachings: A proof of God’s existence
25th April 2024 Sarfraz Ahmad, Student, Jamia Ahmadiyya UK With global irreligiousness and atheism on the rise, religion seems to be lagging in the race to keep up in the current, post-modern era. Whilst the realms of science, technology and education are constantly refining themselves to present a better, more […]
Final farewell for security guard who sacrificed his life facing Bondi killer
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during the funeral for Faraz Tahir at Masjid Baitul Huda, in Sydney, Friday, April 26, 2024. Security guard Faraz Tahir was one of the six victims killed at Westfield Bondi Junction on April 13 in a mass stabbing rampage.(AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) Source: AAP / DAN HIMBRECHTS/AAPIMAGE Published 26 April […]
USC vetoed a Muslim student’s graduation speech for her pro-Palestinian views. Why?
OpinionFreedom of speech Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan The California university cancelled Asna Tabassum’s speech because of ‘security concerns’. The real reason is cowardice Fri 26 Apr 2024 When Asna Tabassum, […]
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy
By Kanishka Singh April 26, 2024 WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) – The Arabic language spokesperson of the U.S. State Department has resigned, citing her opposition to Washington’s policy related to the […]
Western far-right-fueled Turkophobia harms Turkish diaspora
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL APR 26, 2024 Turkophobia reflects a concerning rise in anti-Turkish sentiment in Europe since 2001, driven by populist politics, economic uncertainties and cultural tensions. (EPA […]
Rare Münire Sultan Qur’an sets record at Sotheby’s Islamic art auction
BY DAILY SABAH WITH IHA ISTANBUL APR 26, 2024 EDITED BY BURCU ÇAKMAK The elaborately illuminated Qur’an commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid I.’s daughter Münire Sultan in 1860 was sold for a […]
Islamic thought can help the region attain a green future
Saudi scholars advocated for the ecological preservation based on Qur’anic principles as far back as 1983. (SPA photo) US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent visit to China underscored the urgency […]
Palestinians’ Right of Return Is a Basic Question of Justice
BYBEN BURGIS Denying Palestinian refugees the right to come back to the areas from which they were ethnically cleansed is deeply unjust. We must recognize the Palestinian right of return. […]
Taliban ban on girls’ education defies both worldly and religious logic
OPINION Opinions|Education The ban stands against the core principles of Islam and hinders Taliban’s efforts to gain international recognition. Published On 1 Apr 2024 Spring has arrived in Afghanistan, and […]
‘Ugly speech’ but not a surprise: Modi accused of anti-Muslim rhetoric on campaign trail
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign speech over the weekend calling the country’s Muslims “infiltrators” has sparked an outcry ahead of the second phase of the multiphase vote. But while […]
Faraz Tahir, security guard who died trying to stop Bondi Junction Westfield attacker, remembered as ‘national hero’
By Ethan Rix and Lydia Feng Posted 6h ago, updated 3h ago abc.net.au/news/faraz-tahir-funeral-bondi-junction-westfield-attack/103769778Copy link Link copiedShare article Bondi Junction security guard, Faraz Tahir, who was killed while trying to save shoppers from a knife-wielding attacker, has […]
VIDEO: Funeral for security guard Faraz Tahir held in Sydney. Australian PM attending
The prime minster and premier paid tribute to security guard Faraz Tahir during the service, calling him a “national hero”. source https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/funeral-for-security-guard-faraz-tahir-held-in-sydney/103775096 dr.tariq.bajwa dr.tariq.bajwa
Region’s looming water crisis demands immediate action
DR. MAJID RAFIZADEH April 25, 2024 In the not-too-distant future, a pervasive challenge will haunt the entirety of the Middle East and North Africa region: a time when water shortages […]