9 Facts On The Shifting American Religious Landscape
The Huffington Post | By Antonia Blumberg Posted: 02/26/2015 The United States has long been a majority-Christian country, but it is by no means religiously static. In 2007, Pew Research found […]
SIGNS OF RELIGION : When did showing your faith become so controversial?
By Jo Fahy Whether it’s a turban or a headscarf, showing your religion in Switzerland can make others treat you extremely differently. From stares in the street to difficulty in […]
Those who trust Allah never lose hope
HARUN YAHYA ARABNEWS.COM One of the important characteristics of a Muslim is that he remains in a positive state of mind, whatever the circumstances. He tries for the best and […]
Qur’an and its preservation through chain of oral tradition
Published — Friday 27 February 2015 Last update 26 February 2015 11:53 pm The Glorious Qur’an, the Muslims’ religious Scripture, was revealed in Arabic to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel (peace be upon him). The revelation occurred piecemeal, over a period of 23 years, […]
King (of Saudi Arabia) calls on Muslims to shun intolerance, extremism
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has called on Muslims to shun intolerance and extremism, work to unify their ranks and seek international cooperation. King Salman made these […]
Banksy has not held back on his views about Gaza
Banksy has not held back on his views about Gaza For one of his most provocative political projects to date, graffiti artist Banksy headed to Gaza. Accompanied by a short video documentary (above), the anonymous artist posted photographs of his stencils on concrete and rubble, including an image of a […]
An estimated 12,000 religious minorities have fled Pakistan since 2009
After escape from Pakistan, Christian family hides in BANGKOK: They were a middle-class family in Pakistan, living in a comfortable three-bedroom apartment with a modern kitchen and a PlayStation for the three kids. Fluent in English, the father ran his own moving company while the mother taught art. A death […]
Why, to many critics, Mother Teresa is still no saint
Washington Post: Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic missionary who became an international icon for her charitable work, has been dropped into modern India’s religious debate after the head of the Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) criticized the intentions behind her work. “It’s good to work for a cause with selfless intentions. […]
You still can not become Canadian without her
Oath Of Allegiance To Queen Stays As Requirement To Obtain Canadian Citizenship Would-be Canadians will have to keep taking an oath to the Queen after the Supreme Court of Canada […]
Muslims for Peace hand out roses in wake of negative news stories
CBC: Muslims for Peace will be handing out white roses in downtown Edmonton Don’t be surprised if a stranger hands you a white rose today. In the wake of a […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 376. Commandment – And those who find no means of marriage should keep themselves chaste
376. Commandment – And those who find no means of marriage should keep themselves chaste [24:34] And those who find no means of marriage should keep themselves chaste, until Allah grants them means out of His bounty. And such as desire a deed of manumission in writing from among those whom your right hands possess, write it […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 389. Commandment – Your wives are a tilth for you; so approach your tilth when and how you like and send ahead some good for yourselves
389. Commandment – Your wives are a tilth for you; so approach your tilth when and how you like and send ahead some good for yourselves [2:224] Your wives are a tilth for you; so approach your tilth when and how you like and send ahead some good for yourselves; and fear Allah and know […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 390. Commandment – And they ask thee concerning menstruation. Say: ‘It is a harmful thing, so keep away from women during menstruation, and go not in unto them until they are clean
390. Commandment – And they ask thee concerning menstruation. Say: ‘It is a harmful thing, so keep away from women during menstruation, and go not in unto them until they are clean [2:223] And they ask thee concerning menstruation. Say: ‘It is a harmful thing, so keep away from women during […]
How France Plans To Promote Dialogue With Its Growing Muslim Community
How France Plans To Promote Dialogue With Its Growing Muslim Community Source: Huffington Post | By SYLVIE CORBET Posted: 02/25/2015 10:45 am EST Updated: 02/25/2015 10:59 am EST PARIS (AP) […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 391. Commandment – give them their dowries, as fixed
391. Commandment – give them their dowries, as fixed [4:25] And forbidden to you are married women, except such as your right hands possess. This has Allah enjoined on you. And allowed to you are those beyond that, that you seek them by means of your property, marrying them properly and not committing fornication. […]
The beekeepers dream: No mess No fuss – Just pure & fresh honey from the Flow Revolution
Source: youtube.com A news update @ entrepreneur.com Support our Crowdfunding Campaign, and be one of the first in the world to experience Flow™ Technology : http://bit.ly/1zZlnj8 It’s the beekeepers dream, […]
ISIS recruit ‘Toronto Jane’ on front line of Iraq, Syria war
Experts trying to piece together identity and role of female jihadi By Nazim Baksh, Adrienne Arsenault, CBC News Posted: Feb 25, 2015 1:13 PM ETLast Updated: Feb 26, 2015 12:57 AM ET Canadian woman recruited to join ISIS 4:40 A Toronto women who left Toronto last year to join ISIS has […]
Lower gasoline prices dampen U.S. consumer inflation
(Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices in January posted their biggest drop since 2008 as gasoline prices continued to tumble and underlying inflation rose modestly, which could allow a cautious Federal Reserve more room to hold off on raising interest rates. Other data on Thursday showed a rebound in business investment […]
Sex education debate at Queen’s Park gets nasty
A Progressive Conservative leadership hopeful is facing accusations of homophobia after criticizing Premier Kathleen Wynne’s revamped sex-education curriculum. As about 300 social conservatives loudly protested Ontario’s new health syllabus outside […]
Ontario Releases Updated Health & Physical Education Curriculum
Ontario is releasing updated Health and Physical Education curriculum to give students accurate information that will help keep them safe and healthy. The province is also providing parents with resources […]
