Expressions of Hate – Problems and Their Solution
The Muslim Outlook by Shahid Pervaiz September 26, 2012 As the subject of “Freedom of Speech” is touching its new horizons and various definitions are being presented via the global […]
DID THE PROMISED MESSIAHas COMMIT ‘SHIRK’?
Non-Ahmadi opponents raise the objection that the Promised Messiah(as) declared that believing Jesus(as) to be alive, is ‘shirk’ (polytheistic): “Thus it is disrespectful to say that Jesus did not die and it is a great ‘shirk’.” (Al-Istaftā. Appendix Haqīqatul Wahī p-39,R.K. Vol-22, p-660). but had the same belief for a […]
Couples who share the housework are more likely to divorce, study finds
Daily Telegraph: In what appears to be a slap in the face for gender equality, the report found the divorce rate among couples who shared housework equally was around 50 […]
United Nation’s anti-Racism Conference of September 2011 also known as Durban III
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Durban III is an informal name for a high-level United Nations General Assembly meeting marking the 10th anniversary of the adoption of The Durban Declaration and Programme of Action that was held in New York City on 22 September 2011.[1] It was mandated in 2009 […]
World Conference against Racism 2001 also known as Durban I
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The 2001 World Conference against Racism (WCAR), also known as Durban I, was held at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa, under UN auspices, from 31 August to 8 September 2001. The conference dealt with several controversial issues, including compensation for slavery […]
‘Innocence of Muslims’ producer arrested, charges as yet unclear
Russian TV: The filmmaker allegedly behind the Islamophobic video that sparked anti-US protests the world over has reportedly been taken into custody in Los Angeles and is due to appear […]
Blasphemy case: Lahore judge orders police to act as per law against YouTube
Express Tribune: LAHORE: An additional district sessions judge on Thursday ordered the SHO of Islampura Police Station to act in accordance with law in an application seeking registration of a case […]
Saudi deports 150 female Nigerian pilgrims
Kano: Saudi authorities have deported 150 female Nigerian pilgrims and detained another 1,000 because they came unaccompanied by men. Read more
PIL urges ‘calm down the frayed emotions’ amidst Government assurance to rebuilt Church in mardan
Source: The News The Pakistan Interfaith League (PIL) has expressed dissatisfaction over the announcement made by the Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for the reconstruction of the Sarhadi Lutheran Church in Mardan as well on the police investigation process to track down the culprits who incited people to set the church […]
Anti-Muslim Subway Ads Denounced By Religious Groups
Source: Huffingtonpost (RNS) Religious leaders are rallying against controversial ads placed in 10 New York City subway stations that insinuate that Muslims are savages. The ads, purchased by the American Freedom Defense Initiative say, “In any war between civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel. Defeat […]
Prime Minister of Bangladesh: Climate Change ‘Disastrous’ for Developing Countries
Source: Asia Society By Liz Flora Leaders from the countries on the front lines of climate change assailed the “inertia” of the world’s richer nations, and warned of grave consequences ahead for their own countries, when they convened at Asia Society New York today for the launch of a new […]
Anti-Islam film sparks protests in Kolkata
Source: TOI Anti-US protests outside American Centre in Kolkata See photo KOLKATA: Hundreds of Muslims today marched towards the American Centre here to protest against an anti-Islam video and to demand that the US authorities apologise for it. The protestors, belonging to Muslim organisations, including the All-Bengal Minorities Youth Federation, […]
France to expel anyone threatening security in name of Islam: Minister
Source: ET France’s Interior Minister Manuel Valls delivers a speech during the official inauguration of Strasbourg Grand Mosque in Strasbourg, September 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS STRASBOURG: France will expel any foreigner who threatens security at home or abroad in the name of Islam or does not respect the country’s secular traditions, […]
Merkel: ‘Stop worrying about Muslims!’
Source: The Local Chancellor Angela Merkel was clear about her thoughts towards the three million Muslims living in Germany. Islam, she said, “is a part of us.” In the wake […]
Why Qatar wants to invade Syria
Source: Asiatimes: Make no mistake; the Emir of Qatar is on a roll. What an entrance at the UN General Assembly in New York; Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani called for an Arab coalition of the willing-style invasion of Syria, no less. [1] In the words of the Emir, “It […]
Sikh woman laughs off facial hair taunt
Source: TOI Photo courtesy: Reddit LONDON: A Sikh US student’s dignified response to a tasteless post making fun of her facial hair has earned her a legion of fans. A man took a photo of Balpreet Kaur and uploaded onto Reddit in the ‘funny’ category with the tagline ‘im (sic) […]
Ahmadinejad Creating some Ripples in the United Nation
NOTE BY THE EDITOR: I have amended the headline a little bit. Ahmadinejad denounces United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for monopolizing United Nations’ power I believe Swiss President in agreement […]
WikiLeaks’ Assange mocks Obama via video at U.N. event
By Brian Winter swissinfo.ch UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, speaking via a choppy video feed from his virtual house arrest in London, lashed out at U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday for supporting freedom of speech in the Middle East while simultaneously “persecuting” his organisation for leaking […]
King of Jordan warns against attempts to erase Jerusalem’s Muslim, Christian identity
His Majesty urges action for Mideast peace, reiterates need to end Syria bloodshed Jordan Times AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah warned against attempts to erase the Arab, Muslim, or […]
How the middle class can avoid financial blunders
John Wasik ARABNEWS Thursday 27 September 2012 CHICAGO: It’s rear-view mirror philosophizing time. As we head into the autumn of this contentious election year, it’s a great time to reflect upon what worked and what didn’t in the wake of some of the most tumultuous upheavals in American economic history. […]