Epigraph:
He (Allah) it is Who made the sun radiate a brilliant light and the moon reflect a lustre, and ordained for it stages, that you might know the number of years and the reckoning of time. Allah has not created this but in truth. He details the Signs for a people who have knowledge. (Al Quran 10:6)
Lead post collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times
China launches First Moon Mission
Epigraph: He it is Who made the sun radiate a brilliant light and the moon reflect a lustre, and ordained for it stages, that you might know the number of…
Influencing Muslims: The 500 Most Influential Muslims
By RISSC: Published: AMMAN, Jordan, December 2, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ – Latest annual release of ‘The Muslim 500′ highlights those world’s most influential Muslims and highlight changes going on in the Muslim…
Amnesty International: Blockade on Gaza Must Be Stopped
PNN Amnesty International called on Israeli authorities to cease the blockade on Gaza, as the besieged enclave has been suffering severe fuel and power shortages, Press TV reports. The human…
Iran breaks the ice with Kingdom
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday his country wanted stronger ties with Saudi Arabia, as it seeks to ease concerns among Gulf neighbors about a potential resurgence…
Pastor ‘The Bible is not a recipe book’
by Igor Petrov, swissinfo.ch December 1, 2013 – 11:00 Rene Weber was a dental technician before deciding to sink his teeth into a new calling – the life of a…
Thousands of Protesters in Ukraine Demand Leader’s Resignation
Source: NY Times KIEV, Ukraine — More than 100,000 people took to the streets of Kiev on Sunday, and thousands more rallied in other cities across Ukraine, to demand the…
4 Dead in Metro-North Train Derailment in the Bronx
Source: NY Times: A total of 67 people were injured, including 11 critically, a New York Fire Department spokesman, Jim Long, said. The derailment occurred when several cars of a…
Interview of Lesley Hazleton writer of “The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad”
Source: thehindu.com Lesley Hazleton, author of The First Muslim, talks about why and how she wrote about the life of Prophet Muhammad. His father died before he was born and his…
Words Of Wisdom of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Source: muslimvillage.com The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an inspiration to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Here are some sayings of the Prophet Muhammed (Hadith) that help us understand his…
UK: Ahmadi Muslim youth in Sheffield support British Red Cross for Philippines typhoon victims
Source: ahmadiyyatimes.blogspot.in The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA)of Sheffield joined volunteers from across Sheffield to raise funds for Typhoon appeal along with British Red Cross. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim youth…
Did Life’s First Cells Evolve in Geothermal Pools?
Source: Scientific American Earth started as a violent place, its surface churned by continuous volcanic eruptions and cloaked in an atmosphere that would have been poisonous to today’s life-forms. Furthermore, the…
The coming of age of George Harrison
What began as a rock star’s heartfelt response to a humanitarian disaster went on to become one of the most influential concerts in music history. Here Graeme Thomson reveals how…
Wal-Mart finds safety issues at Bangladesh factories
(Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc said it has found safety problems at some of the factories in Bangladesh with which it does business, and that most of those factories have…
eDigest: German President Praises Islamic Theology
Brandenburg Gate – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lead post collected by Rafiq A. Tschannen, a Swiss convert to Islam and now a global citizen German President Praises Islamic Theology OnIslam & News Agencies…
US fears rise of extremism in Bangladesh
US Representative and Subcommittee Chairman Steve Chabot said the growing escalation of violence might cause a rise of extremism in Bangladesh and that it would have a negative impact…
A Journey from Christianity to Islam: First Ecumenical Council to Vatican II (325 CE – 1965 CE)
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Every tragedy has a silver lining. The catastrophe of September 11, 2001, has put Islam under the microscope and constant scrutiny by…
Reality behind “Banning Islam in Angola”
Source: onislam.net The Angolan 2010 Constitution states: Freedom of conscience, religion and worship shall be inviolable. No-one shall be deprived of their rights, persecuted or exempted from obligations due to their religious…
The Man Who Designed Pakistan’s Bomb- Salam’s Role- By Hoodbhoy
Newsweek Pakistan: THEORETICAL PHYSICIST RIAZUDDIN DIED IN SEPTEMBER. PITY NO ONE NOTICED. When Riazuddin—that was his full name—died in September at age 82 in Islamabad, international science organizations extolled his…
Malawi Christians Embrace ‘Healthy’ Halal
Source: onislam.net LILONGWE – A growing number of Christians in Malawi have turned to use halal food, claiming it falls in line with the teachings of the Holy Bible which emphasizes…
Fiji: Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School appreciated for being Secular
Source: fijitimes.com SCHOOLS with religious names can keep their former labels because they do not create an impression of ethnic exclusiveness . Speaking at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School prize-giving ceremony…
Canada: “ONPHA Going Green Award” for Ahmadiyya Abode of Peace | Video
Source: ahmadiyyatimes.blogspot.in Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario received the Board Members and Property Manager in her office and congratulated Ahmadiyya Abode of Peace for their achievement on environmental excellence. Ahmadiyya Abode…
Friday Sermon: Seeking the pleasure of Allah by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: alislam.org Urdu: Play | download German: Play | download Text Formats: Arabic Bosnian French Summary: NOTE: Alislam Team takes full responsibility for any errors or miscommunication in this Synopsis of the Friday Sermon The Promised Messiah…
Letter: Professor implicitly justifies unfair system in Pakistan
Source: bostonglobe.com I enjoyed Sunday’s feature article about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (“Haven for the faithful,” Nov. 24), which offers a thoughtful and balanced approach of discussing the works and beliefs…
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