Epigraph:
There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has surely grasped a strong handle which knows no breaking. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. (Al Quran 2:257)
Lead article written by Zia H Shah MD , Chief Editor of the Muslim Times
Shariah and Constitution: A Personal Journey
Source: Muslim Sunrise, Winter 2013 volume By Zia H Shah MD After my training of six years to be a physician, as a lung and critical care specialist, I needed…
Does Immigration Mean ‘France Is Over’?
Source: New York Times By JUSTIN E. H. SMITH PARIS — It is difficult to go more than a day in France without hearing someone express the conviction that the…
Bipartisan Critic Turns His Gaze Toward Obama In His New Memoir, Robert M. Gates, the Former Defense Secretary, Offers a Critique of the President
WASHINGTON — After ordering a troop increase in Afghanistan, President Obama eventually lost faith in the strategy, his doubts fed by White House advisers who continually brought him negative news…
Chaos in Central African Republic is about power, not religion
This is neither jihad nor crusade. Fighting in the CAR is over political power, with the capitol city Bangui as the prize. By Emily Mellgard, Guest blogger / January 7,…
World Bank seeks more Arab aid for fighting global poverty ?
RIYADH: ABDUL HANNAN TAGO | ARAB NEWS STAFF A top World Bank official has shared her sentiments with Arab Aid organizations as partners in fighting poverty in their respective countries.…
Palestinians rough up settlers in West Bank
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE ARABNEWS QUSRA, Palestinian Territories: Palestinians beat and detained several Israeli settlers who had sparked clashes after entering their village near the West Bank city of Nablus Tuesday,…
Switzerland: Fast track system to soothe asylum tensions
by Jo Fahy, swissinfo.ch January 7, 2014 – 11:00 Faced with a rising number of asylum seekers, Switzerland wants to cut down the average application processing time to less than…
Islamist Ultimatum to Syrian Christians: Convert, Leave, or Die
Islamist Ultimatum to Syrian Christians: Convert, Leave, or Die Larry Silverstein 4:36 PM (0 minutes ago) Islamist Ultimatum to Syrian Christians: Convert, Leave, or Die By Matthew J. Thomas Posted…
Candace Cameron Bure Explains Being ‘Submissive’ To Husband
Watch from minute four onward till minute ten. Additional Reading Gender Equality in the Holy Qur’an – In the Beginning Man and Woman Were Equal…
Weak imports drive U.S. trade deficit to four-year lows
(Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit fell to its lowest level in four years in November as exports hit a record high and weak oil prices held down the import…
Syrian rebels lay siege to Islamic stronghold
SYRIAN rebels laid siege to jihadists from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in their northern stronghold yesterday, hoping to crush the al-Qa’ida affiliate accused of widespread abuses.…
Gambia: Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya The Gambia (MKATG) 30th Annual National Convention Ends
Source: allafrica.com The Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya The Gambia (MKATG) recently concluded its 30th annual National Convention at Nasir Ahmadiyya Senior Secondary School in Basse, Upper River Region (URR). According to a…
Ahmadiyya Halesowen youths bring seasonal cheer to needy
Source: halesowennews.co.uk YOUNG people from Halesowen have been spreading seasonal cheer with donations of gifts to ill children, the homeless and the poor. Volunteers from the Long Lane branch of the Ahmadiyya Muslim…
Trapped in a centrifuge
Source: Pakistan Today By: Humayun Gauhar: Humayun Gauhar is a political analyst. He can be reached at:humayun.gauhar786@gmail.com. Pakistan is caught in a fast spinning centrifuge, where hopefully the good is being…
Need to reexamine roots of violence in Muslim culture Suicide bombings, beheadings savagery
It is very difficult to separate the spread of particular kinds of violence in some human societies from the social, cultural and ‘moral’ roots of that violence. In fact, it…
Muslim families in London encouraged to adopt children
Local authorities are calling on Muslim families to adopt Muslim children. World Bulletin / News Desk Muslims living in the UK capital London are being encouraged by the local authorities…
eDigest: Annual Progress of Ahmadiyyat: True Islam
Epigraph: He (Allah) it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad), with guidance and the Religion of truth, that He may make it prevail over all other religions. And sufficient is Allah as…
Has the House of Saud seen its Stalingrad?
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NAFTA and the Future of Canada, Mexico and the United States | Stratfor
Geopolitical Weekly Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Stratfor By Marc Lanthemann The 20th anniversary of NAFTA’s implementation on Jan. 1 has revived some of the perennial arguments that have surrounded the…
Alissa Wahid: Realizing Gus Dur’s dream
The Jakarta Post: Alissa Qotrunnada Munawaroh Rahman, the eldest daughter of late president Abdurrahman “Gus Dur” Wahid, is passionate when she speaks of Jaringan GUSDURian, the network of those who…
US Singer Jennifer Grout Finds Islam: Online Islam
OnIslam.net US Singer Jennifer Grout Finds Islam CAIRO – Jennifer Grout, an American singer who fascinated the Arab world after reaching the final three of the talent competition “Arabs Got…
Israel bans posting nude photos, sex films online
Offenders could face five years jail; those targeted to be recognized as victims of sexual harassment. Haaretz: The Knesset approved a bill on Monday that prohibits the online distribution of…
Islam Gaining Popularity In The Brazilian Culture
Source: The Washington Times WASHINGTON, January 6, 2014 — While the Middle East appears to dominate much of the discourse relating to Islam and Muslims, the growth of Muslim communities…
Anna Hazare-inspired ‘common man’ party takes first step toward its Indian revolution
Global Post: NEW DELHI, India — Ever since 1947 when South Asians threw off the yoke of the British Raj, India has been dominated by the Congress party, led by…
North America arctic blast creeps east
Source: BBC North America’s brutal cold snap is heading east, ushering in dangerous temperatures not seen in two decades, warn forecasters. About half of the US population has been placed…
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