Zakaria Virk is a writer, translator, author and historian of Islamic science. He has compiled 17 books in Urdu and English, written scores of article published in newspapers, magazines of India, Pakistan, UK, USA and Canada. He is a retired civil servant. He has two sons both living in the US, one Adnan is ESPN sports TV anchor in Bristol, Connecticut. He has traveled to more than 15 countries. He has published 5 books on the life and achievements of Muslim world's first Nobel laureate Dr Abdus Salam. (1926-1996).
He has donated blood 50 times in Canada. He is a card carrying member of Liberal Party of Canada.
By ALYSHAH HASHAMStaff Reporter Tues., Oct. 4, 2016 The father of a woman convicted of manslaughter for stabbing her pregnant sister-in-law in the neck has finally acknowledged his role in covering up the crime for years.Undated file photo of Poonam Litt who was murdered by her sister-in-law Mandeep Punia. (STAR FILE PHOTO) […]
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/10/03/ahmadiyya-caliph-touches-down-in-toronto.html The leader of millions of Ahmadiyya Muslims arrived in the Greater Toronto Area this evening, touching off joyous celebrations among the faithful. Shouts of “Allahuakbar” — God is Great — rang out in the area known as Peace Village in Vaughan Monday when Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Caliph of […]
God knows every single letter, and perhaps God will accept my excuse and forgive my stumbling in His bounty, generosity, munificence and excellence –there is no God but Him. — Ibn Rushd-12th century Andalusian philosopher By Dr. Moin Qazi, India The issue of triple talaq or instant divorce has […]
A University of Toronto student detained in Bangladesh for weeks in connection with a terrorist attack has been released on bail, his family confirmed. Tahmid Hasib Khan, 22, is healthy, safe and living under the supervision of his parents in the capital city of Dhaka, said his brother Talha Khan. […]
Thestar.com Federal minister to greet sect’s Caliph Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad on Monday in Toronto at start of Canadian visit. The religious leader of around 100 million followers is coming to Canada on Monday, but don’t be surprised if you haven’t heard of him. Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, world head […]
Bulgaria has become the latest European country to ban women from wearing veils covering their faces in public. Under the controversial new legislation, women who breach the ban will have their benefits cut. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/bulgaria-burka-ban-benefits-cut-burkini-niqab-a7340601.html The Bulgarian parliament approved the law, backed by the nationalist Patriotic Front coalition. The party’s co-leader […]
After writing her objections to Islamic headgear for women, the Bosnian woman journalist has been threatened with rape and death. A Bosnian woman journalist who criticized Islamic headscarves, veils and burqas in graphic language has been forced into hiding due to threats of rape and death, reported the UK’s Express. In an […]
Politics behind border panic in Punjab after cross-LoC strikes Pawan Sharma, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Updated: Oct 02, 2016 10:30 IST So far, the tussle is confined to 16 assembly segments, from Abohar in Fazilka to Bhoa in Pathankot, in the six districts along Punjab’s 553-km border with Pakistan. (HT […]
Source: Clarion Project By John Goddard The result? The teacher’s guide depicts Canadian society as practicing a “terrorist ideology of hate” against Muslims. The Canadian Red Cross has funded a […]
Critics argues laws are anti-constitutional and unfairly target Muslims in Italy. By Ludovica Iaccino September 29, 2016 12:37 BST , Updated 6 hr ago The Italian region of Liguria has passed a controversial set of regulations that restrict the freedom to construct new religious buildings in its territory. The laws do not specifically limit the […]
City Council offers support to Muslim community Ken Mann September 28, 2016 07:44 pm, http://www.64toronto.com Hamilton’s mayor says an “attack against any one of us is an attack against us all”. Fred Eisenberger’s motion of solidarity with the city’s Muslim community has been approved unanimously by City Council. The move […]
Source: Naya Zamana or New Age By Prof. Kamran Siddiqui, Western University Recently, a Canadian Newspaper Globe and Mail covered a story of Muslim families in a Toronto neighborhood demanding […]
Mississauga News By Pam Douglas With harsh words for a Mississauga woman who defrauded eight “vulnerable” victims of close to $100,000, a judge has sentenced her to 18 months in jail. Luring victims through a “charitable” endeavor she set up in 2012, Nuzhat Mamoon, 48, “took advantage of the high regard […]
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/09/27/donald-trumps-woeful-debate-likely-to-worsen-problems-with-women.html WASHINGTON — How did Donald Trump’s performance at the first presidential debate hurt him with women? “How much time have you got?” said Katie Packer, a veteran Republican strategist who specializes in persuading female voters. There was his manner — glowering, contemptuous, interrupting his female opponent dozens of times. […]
By Callum Paton September 27, 2016 12:49 BST IBTimes.co.uk Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi, an al-Qaeda jihadi – who begged the International Criminal Court for forgiveness for his destruction of holy sites in Timbuktu – has been given nine years in prison by judges in the Hague. Mahdi, who estimates his age at […]
Source: Toronto Star Trump continues his pattern of unprecedented serial lying while Hillary Clinton makes four false claims. WASHINGTON—Again, there was no contest: Donald Trump was by far more dishonest than […]
Colleagues at university make statement on her release and return to Canada By Melissa Fundira, Kamila Hinkson, CBC News Posted: Sep 26, 2016 10:17 AM ET Last Updated: Sep 26, 2016 3:23 PM ET Montreal university professor Homa Hoodfar, who had been detained in Tehran’s infamous Evin prison since June 6, has been released, Prime Minister Justin […]
September 26, 2016 India, News, Top Stories 0 Commentssiasat.com Azim Premji, 71, chairman of Wipro Limited has appeared at number 4 with a net worth of $15 Billion. Last year he was at number 3. Left to Right: Azim Premji, M.A. Yusuff Ali, Yusuf Hamied and Shamsheer Vayalil M.A. Yusuff Ali, 60, MD […]
The Maryland imam arrested for involvement in a pro-ISIS terrorist plot has been on our radar for months. We shared that info with the authorities. BY RYAN MAURO Mon, September 26, 2016… https://www.clarionproject.org/analysis/clarions-role-exposing-isis-linked-imam-maryland Imam Suleiman Anwar of the Islamic Jurisprudence Center (aka Suleiman Bengharsa) (Photo: video screenshot) Related Stories Clarion’s Ryan […]
The Toronto Star. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will work to isolate Pakistan internationally. People of Pakistan should ask their rulers, India exports software, and Pakistan exports terrorists. By ASHOK SHARMAAssociated Press Sat., Sept. 24, 2016 NEW DELHI—India’s prime minister said Saturday that he would work to isolate Pakistan internationally, […]