Epigraph:
The hypocrites say, ‘If we return to Medina, the one most honorable will surely drive out therefrom the one most mean (Muhammad?);’ while true honor belongs to Allah and to His Messenger and the believers; but the hypocrites know not. (Al Quran 63:9)
Lead post collected by Dr. Abdul Alim, the Muslim Times’ Editor for Islam
Geo TV owner in Pakistan and Three Others Booked for ‘Blasphemy’
Source: Dawn.com The Margalla Police Station on Saturday registered an FIR under sections 295-C and 298-A against owner of the Geo Network Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, morning show host Dr Shaista Lodhi,…
Freedom of Speech: A Core Islamic Value!
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Sudan: A Misconception of Apostasy
Aljazeera: Apostasy – a term one would normally associate with times past – has recently seen a surge in its use and application. Sudan has had its fair share of controversies over the…
Let’s play Blasphemy, Blasphemy!
yahoodiagentblogspot.ca: All religions preach love, harmony, peace, tolerance and brotherhood. This is a common argument heard at several interfaith conferences. However, once you start getting into the nitty gritty of…
Bhatti: Muslims also are building a better America
Sept. 11 changed everything — for America and its Muslims. Thousands were killed in the attack — nearly 500 from Long Island — leaving scores of families and friends with…
Muslim Men: Please shut up about women!
Atmuslimah: by Amanullah De. Sondy — A recent Pew Research Center study indicated how “people” in various Muslim countries “prefer” Muslim women to dress. The results are varied from fully veiled dress…
Urdu Video: Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan Taking a New Turn
This talk show has the Geo video clip, which is the basis of this recent controversy in Pakistan…
[Video] Indonesia: Ahmadi women climb up the fence to perform Friday Prayer
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[Urdu Video] Altaf Hussain Supports Ahmadi Muslims
Source: tune.pk Another report:…
Visa-less PM Modi.
Source: The Economist: Read the details at this LINK. Obama’s inaction on the visa is inexplicable. Did Obama’s respect and affection for Manmohan Singh deter a clear-headed presidential assessment of…
eDigest: New Egypt’s charter enshrines right of citizenship for Coptic Christians and Muslims
Epigraph: Allah does not forbid you to be kind and act equitably towards those who have not fought you because of your religion, and who have not driven you forth…
Alcohol kills one person every 10 seconds worldwide: WHO
Epigraph: They ask thee concerning wine and the game of hazard. Say: ‘In both there is great sin and also some advantages for men; but their sin is greater than…
Worst countries for religious freedom
Dawn: The reports of a Sudanese woman being sentenced to death for apostasy and 100 lashes for adultery have received worldwide condemnation. Her case is indicative of a worldwide rise in persecutions…
Uproar over Geo programme turns into full-blown controversy
Dawn: LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Friday adopted a watered down resolution against the Geo Television for, what the opposition called, airing of a blasphemous programme in its morning transmission,…
Qur’an lesson for today: Commandment to observe Fastung during Ramadhan for a full month
124. Commandment to observe Fasting during Ramadhan for a full month [2:186] The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur’an was sent down as a guidance for mankind…
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