9/11 Memorial Interfaith Service, You are Invited
I would like to invite you to an Interfaith memorial service in honor of the victims of 9/11 at our mosque on Wednesday 11th September 2013 starting at 7 PM […]
Prerequisites for Muslim-Jewish Reconciliation
Source: The Jewish Press By: Sevda Gözler History buffs among us know all too well that the best time for Jews over the past two millennia—ever since they were overcome […]
Indonesia wants one view on Syria
The Jakarta Post: While conceding that its efforts might have a limited impact on the Middle East, the government has aimed high in its diplomatic efforts to address the tension […]
Researchers say air fresheners can have poisonous effects
The Jakarta Post: The air freshener we put in our cars or at home may smell sweet but they could be doing us more harm than we realise. Six commonly […]
Quebec reveals religious symbols to be banned from public sector
The Globe and Mail: Quebec’s minority government has laid out a plan to crack down on religious accommodation in the province, including a ban on religious symbols that forbids public […]
Snapshot of British society in 2013: More tolerance, less trust for politicians and royals are getting more popular
We have lost faith in politicians and banks, but are far more willing to accept gay relationships, according to the Social Attitudes survey, which also reveals a renewed respect for the Royal Family, and the jobless Britons have a stronger belief in politics than 30 years ago but trust politicians […]
Syria, America and Putin’s Bluff
Source: Stratfor: By George Friedman In recent weeks I’ve written about U.S. President Barack Obama’s bluff on Syria and the tightrope he is now walking on military intervention. There is another bluff going on that has to be understood, this one from Russian President Vladimir Putin. More:
Muslim prince: Islam decries violence
BANGKOK POST Published: 10 Sep 2013 at 10.49 Secularism, good governance, and mutual dialogue are paths towards peaceful and harmonious coexistence in multi-cultural societies, a Muslim prince from Chennai in […]
Del Ponte on Syria – Both sides are committing ‘incredible’ crimes
by Simon Bradley in Geneva, swissinfo.ch September 9, 2013 – 16:57 Swiss prosecutor Carla Del Ponte says ‘incredible’ crimes are being committed by both sides in the Syrian conflict. The […]
The Multifaith Movement For Justice
Huff Post: Rev. Dr. Katharine Rhodes Henderson. A Stone of Hope: The Multifaith Movement for Justice and the Urgent Need to Move Freedom Forward Religious voices that have exemplified a tone of division and exclusion, and advanced ideas of individual rights, have too long-dominated our public discourse. A growing body […]
Syria: Government Likely Culprit in Chemical Attack Report by Human Rights Watch
HRW: (New York) – Available evidence strongly suggests that Syrian government forces were responsible for chemical weapons attacks on two Damascus suburbs on August 21, 2013. These attacks, which killed hundreds of civilians including many children, appeared to use a weapons-grade nerve agent, most likely Sarin. The 22-page report, “Attacks on […]
Sir David Attenborough: Humans have stopped evolving because of birth control and abortion
Guardian: Sir David Attenborough warns against large families and predicts things will only get worse People should be persuaded against having large families, says the broadcaster and naturalist Sir David […]
We All Wear Masks
Huff Post: by Peter J. Rubenstein. Choosing Your Legacy We all wear masks. We wear a mask to hide our self-perceived faults and weakness: the mask of certainty when we are shaken, the mask of gregariousness when we might be shy the mask of humor when we’re hurting, the mask […]
Kerry becomes first war casualty
Source: Asis Times: By M K Bhadrakumar Launching the military attack against a far away country in real slow motion is not an easy thing to do and the most taxing part of the diplomatic acrobatics by the United States as it embarks on the strikes against Syria is to […]
The Abuse you Get if you Support Ahmadiyya Islam online and Ahmadiyya Response
Geoff’s Shorts A former short story blog. On Discussing Islam Yesterday I sent the following two tweets: If you’re a Muslim who spends time online threatening Ahmadiyya Muslims, know that you aren’t giving a favourable impression of Islam. — Geoff Shorts (@geoffsshorts) September 5, 2013 If you’re an Ahmadiyya Muslim who […]
Rare civil-military partnership: Ringing endorsement for dialogue with Taliban
The Muslim Times Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By Kamran Yousaf / Sumera Khan Published: September 10, 2013 ISLAMABAD: In a shift in the country’s security strategy, the top civil-military leadership – united […]
The Situation of Christians in the Middle East — A Declaration of Concern
Huff Post: The Metropolitans of Aleppo in Syria, Mar Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim and Boulos (Paul) Yazigi were abducted April 22nd, 2013 by ‘unknown persons’ and their fate is still in question. This repulsive event is just one of many serious examples of the increasing persecution that Christians are now experiencing in the […]
US not at war with Syria!
Source: The Nation By Yasmin Aftab Ali It is easier to start wars than to end them. It is easier to blame others than to look inward, to see what is different about someone than to find the things we share. But we should choose the right path, not just […]
Stupidest law in the world – AJE investigates Pakistan’s blasphemy law
Published on Apr 3, 2013 Al Jazeera English investigated one of the world’s most stupidest laws. All copyright for this video belongs to Al Jazeera. This video is uploaded for Educational purposes. watch:
French Muslim leaders pan ‘secularism charter’, warn of ‘stigma’ boost
Russia Today: Leaders of France’s 6 million Muslims have been discouraged by the new ‘secularism charter’ designed to toughen rules banning religion from schools. Critics say it’s unsuitable for modern-day […]
