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.
Do Shias have a future in Pakistan? By Soha Jafri Published: July 25, 2014, blogs.tribune.com.pk/23393 26 CommentsShare this Print Email So far in Pakistan more than 10,000 Shias have been killed (in direct attacks only). PHOTO: AFP How this could be possible? I shook my head in disbelief. “Ibn-e-Raza has […]
Turkish Deputy PM: Women Shouldn’t Laugh in Public cause it’s immodest Hundreds of women posted photos of themselves laughing to protest remarks that women should refrain from laughing in public. Tue, July 29, 2014 clarionproject.com Pictures uploaded by Turkish women to social media The Deputy PM of Turkey Bülent Arınç said today […]
Gujranwala blasphemy case: Ahmadis point fingers at ‘silent spectators’ By Rana Tanveer Published: July 28, 2014, in Express Tribune LAHORE: An elderly woman, two minors and an unborn child all perished late on Sunday when houses belonging to Ahmadis were set ablaze in Gujranwala by a charged mob after an Ahmadi […]
Can a Muslim be buried next to a non-Muslim? By Asim Syed– A professional food scientist and a free lance writer who lives and works in Carmel, Indiana. He tweets @asimsyed23 (twitter.com/asimsyed23) http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/23408/can-a-muslim-be-buried-next-to-a-non-muslim/ We decided to bury him in the ‘inter-faith’ section where deceased of all faiths are buried together. […]
The Muslims of Tromsø: Ramadan in the Land of the Midnight Sun By Dennis Betzholz in Tromsø, Norway Source: Der Spiegel International The seagulls are screeching and the boss is […]
Fire at Grand Mosque in Mecca leaves 14 injured Three were hospitalized after a fire broke out in scaffolding. World Bulletin / News Desk muslimworld/141273 A fire broke out on Wednesday night at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Islam’s holiest site, leaving 14 people injured. The Saudi Red Crescent Authority […]
Wasps kill mayor of Quebec town Sun News Network Toronto LUCIE F. ROUSSEL Credits: SUPPLIED PHOTO MAXIME DELAND | QMI AGENCY MONTREAL – The longtime mayor of a Montreal suburb died after she was stung by a swarm of wasps Sunday. Lucie F. Roussel, 51, had been mayor of La […]
When Muhammad Ahmad Chaudhry visited The White House to take part in the Iftar dinner, President Obama signed this birthday card for his twin children Momin and Dania (3).
Unique burger draws from Pakistan and South Africa Mississauga restaurant MESH fuses Pakistani, South African and Portuguese flavours The Toronto Star, 2014/07/16 Bernard Weil / Toronto Star Order this photo The peri beef burger at MESH is loaded with Pakistani flavours, basted with South African peri peri sauce and served […]
The Future of Pakistan http://tribune.com.pk/story/319797/the-future-of-pakistan/#.U78mIs74f4M.facebook Dr Stephen P Cohen, a Senior Fellow at the Washington DC-based think tank the Brookings Institution, is considered as the ‘dean of the Pakistan experts’. He is known as one of the world’s most trusted authorities on the Pakistani military and its relationship with […]
Toronto terror plot: FBI wiretap reveals suspect was trained by man in touch with Al Qaeda Chiheb Esseghaier lived with and was trained by “Al-Masul, who allegedly was “in direct contact” with terror leader known as “the Doctor,” Ayman Al-Zawahiri. The Toronto Star, 2014/07/16 Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS […]
Man behind push for GTA cricket stadium has history of legal trouble Chairman of cricket’s Canadian Premier League and mastermind behind proposed stadium was found guilty in 2007 of using a company to defraud a local business of $8 million. The Toronto Star 2014/07/16 Steve Russell / Toronto Star file […]
Nawabshah: Dr Basharat Nazir, Press Desk, AMJ UK A young Ahmadi lmtiaz Ahmad was killed because of religious hatred in Benzairabad (Nawabshah) on 13 July 2014 at around 4.30 in the busy Trunk Bazar. Imtiaz Ahmad owns a furniture shop and was standing in front of it when unknown assailants […]
President Obama thanks Muhammad Ahmad Chaudhry for his Foundation’s work Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya USA was honored tonight when one of it’s finest members, Muhammed A. Chaudhry of San Jose Majlis, was recognized at the White House Iftar Dinner for his non-profit work in the education sector. President of the United […]
Outstanding Women Scholars of Islam- 8th century to 20th century Source: Academia.edu By Zakaria Virk, Toronto, Canada There is a misconception that there have been no women scholars in Islam. […]
Ottawa hospital worker convicted of terror charges Misbahuddin Ahmed has been found guilty of two terrorism-related offences, and not guilty on a third charge. The Toronto Star 2014/07/11 Tammy Hoy / THE CANADIAN PRESS Misbahuddin Ahmed, seen in a courtroom sketch, has been convicted of conspiring to facilitate a terrorist […]
Recapturing North Waziristan: A tragic necessity 27 ‘Progressive Pakistanis should openly support the operation against a barbaric foe. Specious objections will merely serve to strengthen them,’ says Pervez Hoodbhoy in an interview with Viewpoint on the military operation going on in Waziristan. Noted intellectual and scientist, Pervez Hoodbhoy has […]
Haroon Siddiqui, The Toronto Star 28/6/2014 Two cricket players and a hijab-wearing Canadian transcend stereotypes. OLLY GREENWOOD / AFP/Getty Images Muslim cricket player Moeen Ali’s long flowing black beard is the topic of national conversation in the U.K. following his emergence last week as a hero in a dramatic game […]
Toronto: CP24.COM Mayor Rob Ford marked his return to city hall Monday with an emotional apology to Torontonians and an adamant refusal to answer any questions from the city’s frustrated media. During a press conference with hand-picked media outlets at city hall Monday afternoon, Ford described his personal struggle with […]
Toronto: CP24.COM Mayor Rob Ford marked his return to city hall Monday with an emotional apology to Torontonians and an adamant refusal to answer any questions from the city’s frustrated media. During a press conference with hand-picked media outlets at city hall Monday afternoon, Ford described his personal struggle with […]