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.
US court rejects lawsuit challenging NYPD’s spying on Muslims Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:31AM GMT A federal court in the United States has rejected a civil rights lawsuit challenging the New York Police Department’s spying activities against Muslims. On Thursday, the court in Newark in the state of New Jersey […]
Summary of book al’America by J. Curiel Islamic Roots of America, Zakaria Virk, Toronto, Canada Sometime ago I had the pleasure of reading a book al’America by Jonathan Curiel. The book is fascinating, jam-packed with astonishing facts about Islam in America. Columbus knew that without Arab knowledge, his discovery of […]
From India, Proof That a Trip to Mars Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank By SARITHA RAI FEB. 17, 2014 NYTimes Launch media viewer India’s Mars satellite will measure methane gas, a marker of life on the planet. Indian Space Research Organization/European Pressphoto Agency BANGALORE, India — While India’s recent […]
Why Tensions are Soaring in Mother (in law) India, Toronto Star February 17, 2014 Hamida Ghafour, Forein Affairs Correspondent Arti learned the rules of her marriage when she moved in with husband Vishal’s parents the day after their wedding. She was not allowed to sit on a sofa, chair or […]
Beware of Umme Rubab – Sarwar Zaidi Toronto, Urdu Post Canada February 13, 2014 and Urdu Times February 12, 2014 Urdu Post Canada reports that Umme Rubab 46 has defrauded hundreds of people in Toronto & GTA of large sums of money. Umme Rubab real name is Nuzhat Mahmood. So […]
Hindus urge Kenya’s President Kenyatta to visit Kisumu Sikh Temple to show support to Sikhs Hindus have urged Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and Vice President William Samoei Ruto to show strong political will to take care of country’s minorities in view of recent Kisumu incidents. Kisumu Singh Sabha Cairo Road, […]
Muslim-Science.Com’s List of Twenty Most Influential Women in Science in the Islamic World Submitted by admin on January 13, 2014 – 6:51 amNo Comment By: Maheen Hasan, Editor – Muslim-Science.Com Muslim-Science.Com has the pleasure of presenting to you, the first ever List of ‘Top-20 Most Influential Women in Science in […]
The essence of Harper government is personal cruelty: Mallick The hallmark of Stephen Harper’s Conservative government is that it takes everything personally. Heather Mallick, Toronto Star, Feb 11, 2014 FRED CHARTRAND / THE CANADIAN PRESS Stephen Harper and his Conservatives are like porcupines in that they shoot out quills that […]
Terrorism trial begins for former Canadian Idol contestant By Chris Cobb, OTTAWA CITIZEN February 10, 2014 3:02 PM Terror suspect Khurram Syed Sher leaves the Ottawa Courthouse after being granted bail in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. More than three years after his arrest, Sher, who once auditioned for […]
Transforming Little India: Businesses struggle to stay afloat amid demographic shift Abigale Subdhan | February 7, 2014 8:08 PM ET Peter J. Thompson/National PostA man walks across Toronto’s Gerrard Street in Little India. Feb. 6, 2014. The area has seen many storefronts shuttered while a resurgence at the eastern end of […]
Harold Rhode: Review of Shi’ism and Politics in the Middle East by Laurence Louër Gatestone Institute Shi’ism and Politics in the Middle East by Laurence Louër Translated from the French by John King (London: Hurst, 2012), 176 pages Reviewed by Harold Rhode Senior Fellow, Gatestone Institute Retired Analyst, Office of […]
Muslim condo complex in Thornhill sparks heated debate Religious tensions and density concerns have been stoked by a proposal to place two 17-storey residential towers, retail space and 61 townhouses in the low-density neighbourhood. View 2 photos Randy Risling / Toronto Star Feb 6, 2014 The Jaffari Centre on Bathurst […]
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Not all statements here have been VERIFIED >> *Some >> facts you may not be knowing about INDIANS* >> >> 1. 38% of doctors in America are INDIANS. >> >> 2. 12% of the scientist in America are INDIANS. >> >> 3. 28% of the IBM employees in the world […]
Starting role on Denver Broncos offensive line long way from troubled childhood in Toronto suburbs. Jim Rogash / GETTY IMAGES FILE Less than eight years after Broncos tackle Orlando Franklin signed his contract with his mother — “I, Orlando Franklin, promise . . .” — he agreed to a four-year, […]
E” is the most Eminent letter of the alphabet. > Men or Women don’t exist without “E”. > House or Home can’t be made without “E”. > Bread or Butter can’t be found without “E”. > “E” is the beginning of “existence” and the end of “trouble.” > It’s not […]
WikiLeaks: Saudi-Financed Madrassas More Widespread in Pakistan Than Thought Islamabad’s inaction on extremism is a recurring theme in many of the WikiLeaked cables emanating from the U.S. embassy in Pakistan. By Michael Busch, May 26, 2011. Share Print We’re honored to have Michael Busch dissecting the latest WikiLeaks document dump for Focal […]
Justin Trudeau gives Grits hope in heart of Tory country: Steward Justin Trudeau’s recent trip to Alberta should give Liberals hope that their leader has what it takes to appeal to voters disillusioned with the Conservative government. Toronto star 28/1/2014 Opinion page Save to Mystar Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN […]
Daylight for deadeye song New York to be heard by Metlife stadium crowd MICHELLE SIU FOR THE TORONTO STAR Andy Neill, Chris Gormley and Matt Gormley of Daylight for Deadeyes. By: Gemma Karstens-Smith Staff Reporter, Published on Tue Jan 28 2014 When the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks hit […]