Author Archives

zakariavirk

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 on ( Leave a comment )

Sports: ESPN’s dilemma in mobile age: fans can watch clips all day

When Holly Holm delivered her vicious knockout against UFC champion Ronda Rousey last month, the highlight seemed perfect for ESPN‘s “SportsCenter.” http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-espn-3e28a692-a411-11e5-8318-bd8caed8c588-20151216-story.html Yet by the time the sports network’s flagship news program showed images of the fight, many had already seen the clip on Reddit and commented on Twitter. That’s the dilemma for ESPN and “SportsCenter,” the […]

By on ( Leave a comment )

DAESH claims Bangladesh Ahmadi mosque attack

Islamic State Claims Bangladesh Ahmadi Mosque Attack The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing against an Ahmadi mosque in Bangladesh which injured three on Christmas Day. December 27, 2015http://www.clarionproject.org/news/islamic-state-claims-bangladesh-ahmadi-mosque-attack The Islamic State claimed responsibility on December 26 for asuicide bombing attack on an Ahmadi mosque in Bangladesh. An ISIS […]

By on ( 1 Comment )

UK Imam business visa revoked

A British imam whose business visa was revoked without explanation as he tried to board a flight to America has accused the US State Department of enacting the policies of Donald Trump “before he has received a single vote”. Ajmal Masroor, 44, is the second British Muslim over the past week to […]

By on ( Leave a comment )

Muslim couple thrown out of US mall for ‘suspicious’ behaviour

A Muslim couple was thrown out of a mall in Arkansas, US and termed ‘terrorists’ on social media because their alleged “suspicious behavior” sparked concern among shoppers. http://tribune.com.pk/story/1015028/muslim-couple-thrown-out-of-us-mall-for-suspicious-behaviour/ Alan and Daphne Crawford, who were dressed in a thobe and hijab, were escorted from the Central Mall in Fort Smith, Arkansas, […]

By on ( Leave a comment )

Is Islam Peace-Loving Or A Warrior Cult? A Bit of Both, Just Like Other Religions

Is Islam Peace-Loving Or A Warrior Cult? A Bit of Both, Just Like Other Religions By Ahmer Anwer, December 17, 2015 http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-edit-page/is-islam-peace-loving-or-a-warrior-cult-a-bit-of-both-just-like-other-religions/ Islamo-xenophobes claim a fundamental warp in Islam. Quranic injunction requires that the faithful wage holy war against heretics, polytheists, idolaters, adulterers, homosexuals, dipsomaniacs, smokers, singers, visual artists – […]

By on ( Leave a comment )

December of the season of Religion

December is the Season of “Religion” ———————————huffingpost.com CHRISTIANITY Advent, December 1-20 Advent is the time that Christians prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. JUDAISM Hanukkah, December 6-14 Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday that is celebrated over eight nights and days and commemorates the rededication of the […]

By on ( Leave a comment )

International Infectious Disease Conference held under Abdus Salam Research Forum

                  International Infectious Disease Conference                                            held under                          Dr. Abdus Salam Research Forum Rabwah (Pakistan): daily al-Fazl, 10th December 2015, page 11 An international conference and workshop was held in Rabwah under the auspices of Abdus Salam Research Forum entitled Infection Diseases. It was organized by Department of Education […]

By on ( Leave a comment )

Police remove anti-Ahmadi posters from Lahore Market

LAHORE: The district administration in Lahore on Thursday removed anti-Ahmadi posters and stickers from the city’s largest mobile and computer equipment market. Numerous shopkeepers in Lahore’s Hafeez Centre, located in the Gulberg locality, displayed signs and stickers prominently on their shop windows, inscribed with statements such as, “We do not do business […]