Epigraph
So go on reminding; surely, reminding is profitable. (Al Quran 87:10)
Happy New Year and What is the Muslim Times doing for You?
Epigraph: So go on reminding; surely, reminding is profitable. (Al Quran 87:10) By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor Happy and a prosperous new year to all our readers, from the…
New Year Poem
Author: Atif Munawar Mir How bittersweet the time of New Year’s The scope of celebration beyond a mere digit’s change ‘Tis a time when: New hopes are born. Old dreams…
A Muslim’s Christmas wish
By Saad Karamat: A recent graduate of University of California, Berkeley, where he studied global poverty and public health. He is an aspiring physician and humanitarian. Originally published in The Orange County Register…
Report: 8 Countries on UN Human Rights Council restrict religious freedom
By Brian Pellot | Religion News Service, Published: December 31 LONDON — Eight of the 47 countries that hold seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council imprisoned people in…
Volgograd blasts: Putin vows to ‘annihilate terrorists’
Source: BBC Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to fight “terrorists until their complete annihilation”, in his first comment on two suicide attacks in the southern city of Volgograd. The…
British ex-spy launches foundation to support whistleblowers
Annie Machon (Reuters / Stephen Hird)Annie Machon (Reuters / Stephen Hird) Annie Machon, a former MI5 operative who blew the whistle on the UK’s dubious spying activities, has started a…
Multi-Religious Compound in Cairo
Islam online: It’s a unique mystical spot in the Egyptian capital where the Qur’an, the Bible, and the Torah are continuously recited. It’s the multi-religious compound, which has ancient churches…
Thousands block Central African Republic flights in plea for help
December 31, 2013 – 17:44 By Paul-Marin Ngoupana and Serge Leger Kokpakpa BANGUI (Reuters) – Thousands of people caught up in fighting in Central African Republic blocked the runway of…
Outgoing top Muslim envoy seeks accord with Christians
December 31, 2013 – 18:34 By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor PARIS (Reuters) – The outgoing head of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said on Tuesday some Muslim states should…
International Conference Human Rights Crisis in South Asia Marginalization & Persecution of Minorities
Courtesy: Jari Khan, Texas…
Ahmadiyya Muslims in Germany: New year with Tahujjad and Clean up Operation!
By Zubair Khan: Photos: Bilal Aslam: (Photos of Participants of Waqare Amal in Majlis Bensheim) Its now tradition. Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Germany starts its new year with early morning special prayers(Tahujjad) followed by cleaning…
Moderation and common sense will guide Iran’s decision-making in 2014
December 31, 2013 12:29 AM By Hassan Rouhani The Daily Star STORY SUMMARY When I campaigned to become president of Iran, I promised to balance realism and the pursuit of…
Freed Palestinian prisoners get heroes welcome
JOHN DAVISON | AFP ARABNEWS Published — Tuesday 31 December 2013 JERUSALEM: Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners Tuesday as part of US-brokered peace talks ahead of Secretary of State John…
Geneva: A unique travel experience
Geneva is one of those cities that is on everyone’s must travel list; I know it was on mine before I finally visited. My mother and aunt lived there and…
Saudi Arabia’s struggle for influence What are the ramifications for Lebanon as it accepts a record military aid package from the kingdom?
Saudi Arabia has pledged $3bn in aid to the Lebanese armed forces, a gift that comes in a time when tensions run high, both inside Lebanon and across the region.…
Global End of Year Survey: After US, Pakistan considered biggest threat to world peace
ET: In a 2013 global survey conducted by Worldwide Independent Network/Gallup, the public perception of United States saved Pakistan the embarrassment of being labeled the biggest threat to world peace today. 24%…
God in the 21st Century: Conference of World Religions
For all the achievements and progress of the past century, the world has become increasingly divided and restless with hostilities and conflicts ever-present. The struggle for supremacy of world powers and the spiralling threat…
Thousands Of Muslims Usher In New Year With Prayers For Peace
LONDON, December 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Thousands of British Muslims belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will gather in over 90 mosques across the country to welcome in the New Year with…
eDigest: 122nd Jalsa Salana Qadian Concludes with Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad’s Address from London
Epigraph O ye people! fear your Lord, Who created you from a single soul and created therefrom its mate, and from them twain spread many men and women; and fear…
Three Online Urdu Books on the life of Dr Abdus Salam
Happy New Year to all from Canada. During the holidays read following books on Dr Abdus Salam and watch the interview Ramooze-Fitrat Toronto June 1996 – presented to Dr Salam…
China formally eases one-child policy
BBC: China’s top legislature has formally adopted a resolution easing the country’s one-child policy, the state news agency Xinhua reports. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed a…
Bankers need to shift to principles of ‘justice and hope’ – Archbishop of Canterbury
RT: The Archbishop of Canterbury, the principal leader of the Church of England, has urged bank bosses to make a “massive cultural change” in their management style. He says many…
Homage to a great patriot – of Bangladesh
Dhaka Tribune: by Abdul Awwal Chaudray: December 31. Justice KM Subhan passed away on this day in 2007, a champion of human rights and freedom of religion, and a symbol…
Tesco’s $110m India expansion given go-ahead
Source: BBC Tesco’s plans for expansion into India have been approved by the country’s government. The British retail giant intends to invest $110m (£68m) in India’s closely-protected retail sector. It…
Giving birth to God! A wonder beyond gender?
Source: Economist: Today’s Christianity has some sharply contrasting answers. For the fundamentalist, there is no problem because scripture trumps everything. At another extreme, radical and liberal theologians have ruthlessly deconstructed…
Biblical Verses for the Week: John 17
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD After Jesus said the following, he looked toward heaven and prayed: Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son…
Muslim mission establishes 113 educational institutions in Ghana
By Ghana News -SpyGhana.com Spyghana.com is a premier news source that cover daily news of Africa, Ghana, all the World, about universities, culture and etc The Ghana Muslim Mission (GMM),…
Gunmen in Greece Attack German Ambassador’s Residence
Source: NY Times: Assailants raked the German ambassador’s residence in Athens with gunfire early on Monday in an attack that caused no injuries, Greek police officials said. More:…
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