Far from ‘outsiders,’ Europe and Islam have long been intertwined
Globe & Mail: In the wake of the most recent attacks in Paris, the airwaves have been full of myths about Muslim communities in Europe. After the commentator Steve Emerson […]
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A Muslim’s letter to terrorists/jihadists
Source: CNN By Sadaf Shah Je ne suis pas Charlie. I am Muslim, and I am hurt Dear terrorists, jihadists, extremists, Assalamo Alaikum (Peace be upon you) I greet you […]
Media Watchdog Warns Charlie Hebdo-Style Cartoons Constitute Crime in Russia
The Moscow Times: Russia’s communications watchdog issued a formal warning to the country’s media on Friday against publishing religious-themed cartoons, saying their publication could be classified as a crime. The […]
History tells us that Europe and Islam can coexist
In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, western observers have had harsh words to say about European Muslim communities. Ann Coulter, the right-wing pundit declared on Fox News that, maybe, […]
How Islam Became the Fastest Growing Religion in Europe
http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1 Source: Time magazine French colonialism and immigration policies across Europe helped fuel migration from the Muslim world The religiously motivated terror attacks in France last week have exacerbated anti-Islamic […]
Quebec Values Charter 2.0: Ban against crosses, hijabs would only apply to new public employees
The National Post: It would no longer be possible for a doctor, nurse or teacher currently on the public payroll to lose their job for wearing a cross or hijab […]
Why are Ahmadiyya Muslims getting so much attention this week?
In the wake of the massacre of journalists and cartoonists at Charlie Hebdo weekly in Paris, one tiny and unusual sect of Islam is getting a great deal of media […]
Terrorism has no religion
RT: Muslims in France and abroad pay tribute to Charlie Hebdo victims (PHOTOS) More Pictures
Arson at German paper ….
RT: A German newspaper, the Hamburger Morgenpost, that reprinted the Charlie Hebdo cartoons says it suffered an arson attack overnight. The incident happened at about 2 am local time.Unidentified people […]
France ‘at war’ with terrorism, not religion: PM Manuel Valls
France is at “war” with terrorism, but not religion, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Friday as police cornered two suspected Islamist gunmen near Paris. “We are in a war against […]
FGM an un-Islamic Practice
What is Female Genital Mutilation? According to World Health Organization, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other […]
Senior Iranian council deems new tough hijab law unconstitutional
Iran’s top legislative body has turned down a new draft law aimed at giving more powers to Iranian police and notorious volunteer militias to enforce women’s compulsory wearing of the […]
Jesus, a Muslim Prophet?
By SUFYAN BIN UZAYR Every year in December, Christians all around the world celebrate Christmas, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. In fact, when it comes to venerating Christ, most […]
Humanity First Indonesia Celebrates the New Year with City Clean up
When citizens of new year partying at the monument a few hours earlier, trash mounted. As usual, the sanitation department of DKI Jakarta will be busy cleaning up the garbage […]
Best Muslim Scientific Achievements in 2014
Source: OnIslam.net Seems that 2014 was a fruitful year from a scientific point of view for Muslim scientists and Muslim countries. This is a summary review of some of the […]
Gambia: 31st Ahmadiyya Youth Convention Ends in Mansakonko
Source: allafrica.com | Alieu Ceesay The 31st Annual National Ijtema (Convention) organised by the Ahmadiyya Jammat Youth Association in The Gambia on Sunday ended at the Tahir Ahmadiyya Muslim Senior School in Mansakonko […]
A tree-mendous effort by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: thestar.co.uk Green-fingered members of a Muslim youth group have planted some 500 trees in Longley Park. The youngsters, who are part of ‘Muslims for Humanity’, got their hands dirty as […]
American Red Cross & Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Blood Drive – Glen Ellyn, IL
Source: patch.com | By Anas Mirza American Red Cross and Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Blood Drive – Glen Ellyn, IL – Free food and long sleeve T-Shirts for all donors.