Editorial: Indonesia: A return to Tolerance
Source: Jakarta Post For many Indonesians who were anxious about the direction the country was heading, the words of the new Home Minister Tjahjo Kumolo came like a cool breeze. […]
Wearing Hijab for Modesty in All Things
Source: Santa Barbara Independent By Ramla Malhi Society has conditioned us to believe that a woman who wears hijab must be oppressed. Due to this, a lot of Muslim women […]
Religious Fundamentalism and the Backlash to Women’s Equality
Huff Post: One issue involving religion and its relationship to violence that is gaining greater attention in the media and in academic research is the threat by fundamentalist religious groups to women’s rights and equality. From sexual violence in South Sudan and by the Islamic State, to the abduction of […]
Ahmadiyya Barrie speaks out against violence and terrorism
Canadian Muslims hold a Solidarity Rally in front of Barrie City Hall to Condemn the Recent Acts of Terror on Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial in Ottawa The […]
Obama signals ‘new phase’ against Islamic State in Iraq
BBC News: President Barack Obama has said the deployment of 1,500 more US troops to Iraq marks a “new phase” against Islamic State militants. He told CBS TV that the new troops, although non-combat advisers, could help Iraq go on the attack against IS. A US-led coalition has been helping […]
China’s economic risks ‘not scary’ – President Xi Jinping
BBC News: The risks facing China’s economy are not “scary”, President Xi Jinping has told global business leaders. In a speech to chief executives ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit he sought to dispel concerns about the economy. “There are indeed risks (to growth), but it’s not […]
A Saudi View: Dialogue identifies causes of extremism
RIYADH: ABDUL HANNAN TAGO Published — Sunday 9 November 20 Family negligence and a rigid approach to dealing with children were identified as part of the main cause of extremism in the Saudi society, according to resolutions adopted at first forum of this year’s King Abdul Aziz Center for National […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 288. Commandment to “when you judge between men, judge with justice”
288. Commandment to “when you judge between men, you judge with justice” [4:59] Verily, Allah commands you to make over the trusts to those entitled to them, and that, when you judge between men, you judge with justice. And surely excellent is that with which Allah admonishes you! Allah […]
Editor’s Pick: Biological Evolution and Religion
Epigraph: What is the matter with you that you expect not wisdom and staidness from Allah? While He has created you in different forms and ever varying states? (Al Quran 71:14-15) Lead […]
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says a global strategy required to stop radicalisation
Source: pressahmadia.com Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says a global strategy required to stop radicalisation On 8 November 2014, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa, His […]
Breaking News: Islamic State ‘caliph’ killed in air strike?
Source: Arab news: “The information is from unofficial sources and was not confirmed until now, and we are working on that,” the official said. More:
Who is Muslim in Pakistan? Moulana Aziz (Lal Masjid fame) VS Tyyaba of Shia community.
An intresting and must watch video. LINK
Alien hand syndrome
Alien hand syndrome, (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder that causes hand movement without the person being aware of what is happening or having control over the action. The afflicted person may sometimes reach for objects and manipulate them without wanting to do so, even to the point of having […]
Will prefer brains, not blondes
Source: TOI If he knows what’s good for him, the modern gentleman will prefer brains, not blondes -according to a new study of marriage. In what may be interpreted as both a victory for feminism and a sign that men now stand even less chance of winning an argument with […]
It’s only for women over 30
Source: Dawn IYADH: It’s only for women over 30, who must be off the road by 8pm and cannot wear makeup behind the wheel. But it’s still a startling idea. The Saudi king’s advisory council — whose suggestions are not binding — has recommended that the government lift its ban […]
His parents were tortured, dragged in the neighbourhood tied to a tractor and then thrown in a kiln.
Source: ET LAHORE: Narrating the horrific events that led to the death of his parents, the six-year-old son of the Christian couple lynched and burnt to death over alleged blasphemy said his parents were tortured, dragged in the neighbourhood tied to a tractor and then thrown in a kiln. Sajjad Masih […]
Parkinson’s stem cell ‘breakthrough’
The study is “a stepping stone towards clinical trials”, according to researcher Malin Parmar. Continue reading the main story in BBC Related Stories Use ‘old drugs’ to treat cancer call […]