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
Americans today still live in fear. The collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of the nuclear arms race made the US believe its absolute military dominion guaranteed its national security. The Clinton Administration confidently shelved Reagan’s Star Wars programme (the Strategic Defence Initiative). The Russian Bear was dead. […]
Oren David was appointed non-resident Israeli Ambassador to Malta in February. He tells Kurt Sansone relations between the two countries have never been so good. “Western democracies should have affinity and show solidarity with Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East,” he says. It is a frustration that is […]
“Every soul shall taste of death. And you shall be paid in full your rewards only on the Day of Resurrection. So whosoever is removed away from the Fire and is made to enter Heaven has indeed attained his goal. And the life of this world is nothing but an […]
(The Boston Globe)The “pursuit of happiness’’ has been something Americans have valued ever since the Founding Fathers inserted it into the Declaration of Independence. Yet some psychologists now question whether happiness is, indeed, a worthwhile goal, since new findings suggest the pursuit could actually make us more unhappy. Read:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New single-family home sales rose unexpectedly in April to notch their second straight month of gains and prices increased, offering some hope for the stagnant housing market. The Commerce Department said sales increased 7.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted 323,000 unit annual rate, the highest level since […]
(CNN) — The devastating tornado that killed more than 100 people in Missouri this week puts the United States on track for a record-breaking year — despite improved forecasting, warning systems and public awareness, weather experts say. By 8 a.m. Tuesday, the death toll in Joplin had reached 117, making […]
A week after the Spirit of Rachel Corrie, a vessel carrying aid to the Gaza strip was fired upon by the Israeli Navy, the Perdana Global Peace Organization, sponsoring the humanitarian initiative, posted a press release today saying that it was unable to get out of the Egyptian waters after […]
As a special present on the occasion of his 46th Birthday, the president of the Republic (of Gambia), His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has directed that the tractors recently presented to the governors for use in their various regions be handed over to the women groups in […]
The regular misconception is that Islamic clothes for women are based on ‘old-fashioned’ principles. The truth is that Islamic outfits, whilst being necessarily ‘modest, ‘ does not need to sacrifice elegance, dignity and trend. While common approaches to such clothing may have actually added to this perception, there are a […]
The rightwing Swiss People’s Party says it will launch an anti-immigration campaign this election year. Party leaders on Monday said they wanted to re-introduce a quota system even though it would go against the Swiss-European Union free movement of people agreement. According to the proposal, it will be up to […]
By MD RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: The Kingdom instructed all its overseas missions Monday to follow a set of health guidelines in issuing Haj visas for pilgrims. Over two million pilgrims travel to Saudi Arabia each year on Haj visas issued by Saudi embassies and consulates abroad. “The Ministry […]
By ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: The internationally renowned “1001 Inventions” exhibition, which is touring the world in partnership with ALJ Community Initiatives (ALJCI), was crowned Best Touring Exhibition of the year at the annual Museums and Heritage Excellence Awards in London on May 11. The project won the title in a group […]
The situation in the Middle East and in the African countries is worsening day by day. Since, the problems are increasing and people are dramatically being affected, it is but natural to have grave concerns about it. Although at present the entire world feels deep pain and there is an […]
By KHALAF AL-HARBI | OKAZ Manal Al-Sharif has been arrested again in the Eastern Province. The charge against her is driving her car. The arrest was easy for police, as she announced her intention in advance as part of the campaign “I will drive my car myself.” The difficult part […]
AMMAN (JT) ––– Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, HRH Prince Feisal on Monday received the body of First Lieutenant Majed Abu Qdeiri at Marka Military Airport. A member of the Jordanian peace contingent in Afghanistan, Abu Qdeiri was killed on Sunday […]
By Mohammad Ben Hussein AMMAN – Human rights activists representing several NGOs gathered near the Syrian embassy in Amman on Monday calling for an end to the bloodshed in the neighbouring country. The three dozen odd protesters, from the Islamic Action Front (IAF) human rights committee, the Arab Organisation for Human Rights […]
The bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers have been linked to Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers in the US. Mice infected with Helicobacter pylori went onto develop Parkinson’s like symptoms. The study, presented at a meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, argues that infection could play “a significant role”. The charity Parkinson’s […]
KARACHI: Pakistan on Monday regained control of a naval base in the country’s biggest city, 17 hours after heavily armed Taliban gunmen attacked, destroying two US-made surveillance planes and killing 10 personnel. It was the worst assault on a military base since the army headquarters was besieged in October […]
By David Harsanyi Contrary to pithy bumper-sticker truisms, war is occasionally the answer. But can anyone explain why it’s the answer now? At the moment, at least, polls insist that Americans are generally supportive of the United States’ intervening in the civil war now raging in Libya, so someone must […]
The mass this Sunday, May 22, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in West Palm Beach, Fla., will be offered on behalf of five people. Only one of them is a recently deceased head of a global terrorist network. Parishioner Henry Borga requested the Mass intention on behalf of one […]