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)
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The Muslim Times Promoting Secularism in Every Country of the World
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…
Europe and America’s Journey from Religious Bigotry to Pluralism, A Book Review
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…
Calgary school fined $26K for refusing to let Muslim students pray on campus
The National Post: A Calgary private school unlawfully discriminated against two Muslim students by refusing to allow them to pray on campus, says the province’s human rights tribunal. The Alberta…
5 Facts About Thomas Jefferson’s Faith
The Huffington Post | By Carol Kuruvilla Posted: 04/13/2015 Thomas Jefferson was a staunch supporter of religious liberty, but his quest to make sure church and state stayed separate in American…
Campaign For A ‘French Islam’ Reaches Out To Both Imams And Non-Muslim Government Leaders
Source: Huffington Post The Huffington Post | By Elizabeth Bryant Posted: 04/07/2015 1:33 pm EDT LYON, France (RNS) Sunlight slants across a classroom at the Catholic University of Lyon, where…
Tajikistan: No Hajj, No Hijab, and Shave Your Beard
In a Muslim-majority country, state control of religious expression tightens. Technically, freedom of religion is enshrined in the constitution of Tajikistan. But in reality, religious practice–at least for members of…
Canadian Supreme Court rules against prayer at city council meetings
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…
Supreme Court Preserves New York Ban On Worship Services In Schools
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…
Secular Pakistan
Daily Times: How does one go about making Pakistan a secular state? It does not require a revolution as much it does an evolution. The fundamental rights of citizens must…
Is Islam compatible with liberal democracy? And can Muslims live in a pluralistic society
Review of Religions: Islam, Democracy, and Khilafat: A Response to The Economist Nakasha Ahmad – USA, Shehzad Ahmad – UK Is Islam compatible with liberal democracy? Can Sharia law be…
Poll: Republicans want religious system in U.S
World Bulletin / News Desk A Public Policy Polling (PPP) national survey conducted between February 20th and February 22nd of Republican voters, found that an astonishing 57 percent of Republicans…
Supreme Court ponders over whether Pakistan can be declared a secular state
Source: The Tribune Express ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court judges on Monday debated the mechanism that would be needed to declare Pakistan a secular state. Hearing constitutional petitions against the 18th and 21st…
Is India still secular?
Source: The Tribune Express By Shamim Ahmad; Published: May 3, 2015 “We the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic Republic…” —…
British Politicians Woo ‘Muslim Vote’ With Pledges
Source: The Clarion Project By Soeren Kern; April 30, 2015 British Politicians Woo ‘Muslim Vote’ With Pledges British Muslims — who voted overwhelmingly for Labour in the 2010 general election —…
Shariah is nothing to be scared of
Source: Patheos By Saima Sheikh Recently, Texas legislature heard two House bills, HB 562 and HB 670. HB 562 deals with family code and prohibits foreign laws relating to marriage,…
UK: Ahmadiyya Muslims believe in democratic process
Muslims believe that religion should not be the business of state. Source: walesonline.co.uk Members of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association condemn the recent negative propaganda in Cardiff with regards to Muslims exercising their…
Promoting Islam as Religion and Secularism as Politics in France
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…
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