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.
Officials at Toronto private school ignored racial slurs against Muslim students, court hears The Toronto French School is seen above in this photo taken from Google Street View. The Canadian Press Published Monday, November 17, 2014 6:04PM EST TORONTO — Officials at a private French school in Toronto waged a […]
Multi-faith clergy pray at Nevada Governor’s Mansion seeking God’s mercy on Ebola In a remarkable interfaith gesture, faith leaders from various traditions prayed together in Nevada Governor’s Mansion in Carson City (USA) on November 13 evening seeking God’s mercy on Ebola and for its worldwide victims and their loved […]
Amal El-Wahabi is the first person in the U.K. found guilty of funding Syrian terrorism LEON NEAL / AFP/Getty Images FILE PHOTO Amal El-Wahabi, a British woman who tried to send 20,000 euros ($25,000) to her husband fighting with the Islamic State group in Syria has been jailed for 28 […]
Barbarity of burning a Christian couple alive in Pakistan is worse than the beheadings by the Islamic State. Haroon Siddiqui, Thestar.com 2014/11/12 ASIF HASSAN / AFP/GETTY IMAGES Pakistani minority Christians protest the murder of a Christian couple who were killed for alleged blasphemy in a small village in the province […]
New Iranian Law Proposes 74 Lashes for Dog Owners A new law proposed in Iran would make walking, owning or selling a dog a crime punishable by 74 lashes and a fine of $370 to $3,700. Sun, November 9, 2014 Clarion Project An Iranian woman stands in front of a […]
German Football ‘Hooligans’ Take Up Battle Against Salafists A group of nearly 5,000 football hooligans gathered in the city of Cologne to protest the spread of Islamic extremism in the country. By Soeren Kern, Mon, November 10, 2014 German football ‘hooligans’ rally against Salafists and Islamism in Germany. A […]
Thehindu.com 11 women die after sterilisation surgeries in Chhattisgarh re2 PTI The victims of faulty sterilisation drive in a Bilaspur hospital. Photo: Pavan Dahat PTI Villagers protesting at out side the state health minister’s residence against underwent sterilisation surgeries, in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Members of AIDWA stage a […]
The poppy hijab that defies the extremists: British Muslims urged to wear headscarf as symbol of remembrance £22 headscarf is backed by Muslim groups as a symbol for remembrance Launched tomorrow to mark 100 years since the first Muslim soldier was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during World […]
No Religion, Including Islam, Advocates Terrorism or Militancy Violence at WAGAH By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Nov 07, 2014 The greatest problem with Muslims is that they are lagging far behind in modern scientific education. It is modern education alone that can change traditional mindsets A deadly suicide bomb attack […]
Some nice thoughts. Live it up, its later than you think!! AND THEN IT’S WINTER You know. .. . Time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my […]
Nationalpost.com In a bid to counter ISIS, Jordan gives orders to Clerics: Preach moderate Islam- or else ZARQA, Jordan — Several hundred robed Muslim clerics recently packed themselves into an auditorium to hear the minister of Islamic affairs issue their new marching orders. The meeting was mandatory. “You clerics are […]
Soldier-killer’s mosque vandalized in Quebec Category: Canada News Published Monday, November 10, 2014 Toronto Sun The mosque in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., that was frequented by the man who used his car as a weapon to kill a Canadian soldier last month was vandalized over the weekend, police say. Source Police say […]
Bangladesh’s besieged Jamaat-e-Islami party fights for its life AFP, 07 Nov. 2014 DHAKA: Bangladesh’s largest religious party faces an existential crisis after a series of body blows, including the sentencing to death of its leaders and abandonment by its main secular ally, say analysts. While support for Islamists has surged […]
Nationalpost.com Active participating member’ of Pakistani terror group recorded in Canada saying he was on ‘military mission’ Stewart Bell | November 7, 2014 | Last Updated: Nov 7 4:52 PM ET More from Stewart Bell | @StewartBellNP TORONTO — An “active participating member” of a Pakistani terrorist organization was recorded at […]
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DAWN.COM The rise of unreason Pervez Hoodbhoy Updated about 14 hours ago Some 300 years ago the age of reason lifted Europe from darkness, ushering in modern science together with modern scientific attitudes. These soon spread across the world. But now, running hot on its heels is the age of […]
Imam Syed Soharwardy of Calgary wants Islamic converts to quiz imams on their views and avoid recruitment by terrorist Islamic State Thestar.com 2014/11/07 Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN PRESS Imam Syed Soharwardy, leader of The Islamic Supreme Council of Canada, has a checklist to help converts quiz their imam. By: […]
How Pakistani candidates embarrass us in Canadian polls Mohsin Abbas Published a day ago http://www.dawn.com/news/1142454/how-pakistani-candidates-embarrass-us-in-canadian-polls Last week was municipal elections-week in the Ontario province of Canada, where the majority of Pakistani candidates running for various offices continued their losing streak. Only two Pakistani candidates emerged victorious in the polls, whereas […]
Muslims Must Follow Orders on Voting Says D.C. Muslim Caucus The D.C. Muslim Caucus is getting negative press attention for telling Muslims they are required to vote as their leaders tell them to. By Ryan Mauro Tue, November 4, 2014 clarionproject.org A ballot box in Los Angeles (Photo: © Reuters) […]