Joel Osteen’s Video: Enlarging the Circle of Love
Epigraph: We did not send you, Muhammad, but as mercy for the whole of mankind. (Al Quran 21:108) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim […]
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Zia H Shah
He is a physician practicing in Upstate New York. He is the Chief Editor of the Muslim Times, which has more than 43,000 followers in Twitter. He is also Chair of Religion and Science for the Muslim Sunrise, the oldest Muslim publication in North America. He has authored more than 400 articles on Islam, Christianity, Secularism and Religion & Science. Follow in Twitter: @The_MuslimTimes
Who Speaks for the Flesh and Blood 1.6 Billion Breathing Muslim Souls?
Promoted post: We are all living in the Womb of God-the-Mother, 13.8 billion Years Pregnancy Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The Quran describes the […]
Franklin Graham calls for a day of prayer for people of Afghanistan
Graham has been sharply critical of President Biden’s pullout from Afghanistan, saying, “the blood of this nation’ will be on his hands.” (RNS) — Franklin Graham, who has been sharply […]
As vulnerable Afghans flee Kabul, US faith groups prepare to aid them
Faith-based refugee resettlement groups are mobilizing to help Afghans as they arrive — and from afar. WASHINGTON (RNS) — In early August, as Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, Krish O’Mara […]
Whatever is in the Heavens or the Earth Glorifies Allah
The Bugaboos mountains in British Columbia, Canada Touted as North America’s equivalent of the French Alps, the granite spires of the Bugaboos tower over glaciers in eastern British Columbia. How did the […]
BBC Video: Saladin: Who taught Europe the Ethics of War
Source of video / Courtesy: BBC Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times This is an hour and a half movie or documentary about […]
Video: Demystifying Taliban Victory, Know the Facts
Suggested Reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times: Different Muslim scholars and even the warriors have been engaged in the struggle between pure Monotheism and Triune understanding […]
Wars not needed any more — If the Atheists and the Christians Debate, Islam Wins!
Epigraph: And you (Muhammad) shall assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love to the believers. That is because amongst them are savants and monks and because they are not arrogant. (Al Quran 5:82/83) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor […]
Surah Ikhlas: The Sublime Monotheism
Source: TheQuran.Love Introduction According to Muhammad Abdel Haleem, in his recent translation of the Quran published by the Oxford University: This sura is unusual in having as its title a […]
Surah Al Naba: The Announcement
Source: TheQuran.Love A Meccan surah. The disbelievers often asked incredulously about the Resurrection, this is mentioned in the first five verses of the surah. This surah gives evidence of God’s […]
What is sharia law? And how is the Taliban using it in Afghanistan?
Marina Pitofsky; USA TODAY https://uw-media.usatoday.com/embed/video/8199684002?placement=snow-embed Sharia “is defined very clearly by the Quran,” but interpretations have drastically differed. The Islamic religious law can apply to the criminal laws of a country, laws on marriage and more. “Sharia means literally ‘the path.’” Days after taking over Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul, […]
Allah the Creator, the Maker and the Fashioner: The Best Documentary on Birds
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Sir David Attenborough has scores of beautiful documentaries, bringing the awe inspiring beauty of all forms of […]
Do we attribute our successes to our own strength or as Providence from the Divine — Learning from the King Nebuchadnezzar?
As the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my […]
Can humanity settle for some happy medium: From Burqa in Afghanistan to G strings in sports and at beaches?
Suggested Reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times: A review of the following collection should help any thinking person realize that humanity needs a happy medium. If […]
BBC debate: Are all religions, not just the Taliban, unfair to women?
Suggested reading by Zia H Shah Forget the sectarian differences, talking about real life issues: BBC Debate: Is The Niqaab A Barrier To Justice? Three Hijabis: The Three Muslim Women, Who […]
What is Sharia law? What does it mean for women in Afghanistan?
Source: BBC The Taliban say they will rule Afghanistan according to a strict interpretation of Islam’s legal system called Sharia law. In the first press briefing after taking control in […]
Forget the sectarian differences, talking about real life issues: BBC Debate: Is The Niqaab A Barrier To Justice?
The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles in promoting Hijab and modest dressing The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comment Personally, I believe, Niqaab or face veil is too conservative […]
For the Taliban: A New Commentary of the Holy Quran Emphasizing Compassion, Justice and Human Rights Launched
Source: TheQuran.Love Here are some details from the Homepage and About Us page of the website: The very first verse of the Holy Quran is, “I begin in the name […]
Canada ‘has no plans’ to recognise Taliban government
Canada “has no plans” to recognise a Taliban government in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. “They have taken over and replaced a duly elected democratic government by force,” he […]
The Taliban Rule: Do Muslims Prefer Camels Over Modern Cars?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times If you are a Muslim and are reading this article, you were probably surprised or even […]