Qatar to invest $ 18 billion in Egypt projects
ARAB NEWS Saturday 8 September 2012 CAIRO: Qatar said it would invest $ 18 billion in tourism and industry projects along Egypt’s Mediterranean coast over the next five years. The […]
Khatme Nabuwat day: ‘Qadianiat is a political movement, not religion’- Lies and More
Express Tribune: The International Khatme Nabuwat Movement (IKNM) amir Maulana Abdul Hafeez Makki said on Friday that qadianiat was a political movement and not a religion. He said its adherents’ objective was to gain power in Pakistan. He was speaking on the opening day of the 25th International Khatme Nabuwat […]
‘Did you just say President Obama is a Muslim?’
By Dan Morrison for KVAL.com TEL AVIV, Israel – “The problem is Obama is a Muslim.” I waited for the punchline, or at least a sly grin. None came. “Wait,” […]
Asylum: ECJ specifies rights in cases of persecution on grounds of religion
By Nathalie Vandystadt | Friday 07 September 2012 EUROPOLITICS Contrary to the German authorities, the EU Court of Justice considers that, where they are sufficiently serious, certain forms of interference with the public manifestation of religion may constitute persecution for reasons of religion and therefore constitute a sufficient reason to […]
Prince Harry in Afghanistan for second tour of duty
Source: TOI Prince Harry. (AP Photo) LONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry is back in Afghanistan to serve as a military helicopter pilot four years after his previous deployment there had to be cut short, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday. The 27-year-old, who hit the headlines last month after he […]
US grandmother gives birth to her own grandchild
Credit: TOI AP Photo. CHICAGO: Emily and Mike Jordan couldn’t help but feel anxious. More than two years before, at age 29, Emily had been diagnosed with cervical cancer. But just before she was to undergo a radical hysterectomy, she was told that she was pregnant. Faced with saving her […]
Pakistan needs to change blasphemy law
In Pakistan, the Muslim cleric who denounced a mentally challenged Christian girl of 14 for blasphemy has now been arrested for allegedly framing her. It is the latest bizarre twist in a case that sparked a worldwide outcry. In Pakistan, blasphemy can bring a death sentence or life in prison, […]
Iran slams Canada for breaking off relations
Source: ET The entrance of the Iranian embassy in Ottawa, Canada. PHOTO: COURTESY IRANIAN EMBASSY TEHRAN: Iran hit out at Canada’s decision to break off diplomatic ties, with foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast accusing the Canadian government of being “under the influence of the Zionist regime.” Canada closed its Tehran embassy […]
Ahmadis, it was found, after initially being declared a minority in 1974, have suffered the most as a result of blasphemy law
Source: ET Chairman of the Ulema Council alleges Rimsha accused in order to force Christians out. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: Ever since the introduction of stringent amendments in blasphemy laws under General Ziaul Haq’s rule, more people suffered from communal clashes than ever in the sub-continent. Since 1990 alone, fifty-two people have […]
CALL TO DENOUNCE ANTI ISLAM AD
Protesters in White Plains urge Metro-North Railroad to denounce anti-Islam ad Sep 7, 2012 | 1 Comments ZOOM Islamaphobia: Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner and Chappaqua resident Khusro Elley discuss their opposition to anti-Islamic signs posted at Metro-North stations in Westchester. / Greg Shillinglaw / The Journal News Written by […]
ISLAM IN JAPAN – BY SHIEKYERMANI
Islam in Japan by SHEIKYERMAMI on SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 Japan is not immune. There are major efforts to Islamize the sons of the Samurai. Islam is Encroaching on Japan? …the native converted Japanese are of a particularly aggressive strain, they see in Islam a facsimile of the Bushido, the samurai blind obedience essence which somehow appeals […]
Live Stream and Pictures of Jalsa UK 2012
For Live streaming, click here. You can browse the pictures in Alislam.org.
DNC Split over including God, Jerusalem in platform
Start at 1:05 in the video. Beware of possible expletive words during the clip. http://media.mtvnservices.com/embed/mgid:cms:video:thedailyshow.com:418811 The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The […]
Prince’s cover in Afghanistan blown by Drudge Report
An American website, the Drudge Report, broke a news blackout yesterday by revealing that Prince Harry has been serving in Afghanistan for more than two months. To the fury of the Ministry of Defence and condemnation from the head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, the website announced […]
An Interesting but Surprising exchange of words about Ahmadiyya in Largest English Newspaper of Pakistan
Source: Express Tribune-Pakistan Note by the Editor: On 22nd of August-2012 an article by Faheem Younús under the title “Are Pakistani Ahmadis loyal to their homeland?” appeared in largest English News papers, Express Tribune of Pakistan. It was posted on Muslim Times also. Up til now it has drawn 217 […]
Lebanon’s offshore gas likely exceeds Cyprus, Syria
BEIRUT: Lebanon may have more offshore natural gas deposits than Cyprus and Syria, based on a recent 3-D seismic survey, the CEO of Norway-based Spectrum Company said Thursday. “My humble opinion based on the data that I have is that there is greater potential [for natural gas] offshore Lebanon than […]
There are solutions to curtail Pakistan’s ‘brain drain’
By Azeem Ibrahim The Daily Star It may be tempting to look for simple solutions to Pakistan’s numerous challenges, reality, however, suggests that the way forward will be complex. One key challenge facing the country today is “brain drain,” as well-educated Pakistanis are leaving the country. Yet the money sent […]
Sept. 15 official holiday in Lebanon for pope’s visit
Beirut: Lebanon announced that Saturday will be observed as an official holiday on the occasion of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Lebanon. “Saturday, September 15 is an official holiday and […]
Questions Remain on Munir, 8 Years On
Credit:Jakarta Globe. A small girl ran around on Thursday as dozens of her adult counterparts staged a protest to commemorate those kidnapped and killed in a string of unresolved human rights abuse cases. The 10-year-old girl ran to a nearby drinks vendor to quench her thirst as an afternoon sun […]
The separatist map of Africa: interactive
Source: Guardian When African states gained independence, the continent’s new leaders agreed to respect the old colonial borders to avoid endless wars. But separatist movements still abound. Please go to this LINK to see how Africa stands now and the map if separtists movements succeede.