Fasting and Prayers above the Arctic Circle, in Alaska, Russia, Norway and Sweden
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The sun sets for the last time over Barrow, Alaska. On the 18th of November, 2016 at […]
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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
Video: Should we be proud of the British Empire – BBC The Big Questions?
Sikh PA arranged for Jagraj Singh to appear on BBC’s The Big Question show where they asked the question: Should we be proud of the British Empire? Sikh PA arranged […]
‘Sickened’ Labour councillor quits alleging ‘bullying’ and ‘racial discrimination’
Source: Wales online By Huw Silk Sue White has made explosive allegations about Cardiff’s Labour group A former Cardiff councillor has alleged there is culture of ‘bullying’ and ‘racial discrimination’ […]
Lecture Video of Prof. Bart Ehrman: Evolution of Jesus in Early Christianity
This is an excellent lecture by Professor Bart Ehrman PhD with regards to the evolution of Jesus during early history. Additionally suggested viewing 24 Video lectures: The Great Courses: How […]
Ted Talk: We need to talk about an injustice | Bryan Stevenson
It is an engaging and personal talk — with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks — human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America’s justice […]
If you haven’t seen ‘Monkey Trial,’ you may not know law, science or American history
Inherit the Wind 1960 | Drama, History | Full Length Classic Movie Teacher B.T. Cates is arrested for teaching Darwin’s theories. Famous lawyer Henry Drummond defends him; fundamentalist politician Matthew […]
Croatian scientists ‘find 30 new species in caves’
It is estimated that there are some 8.7 million species of animals, plants and microorganisms on our planet. Suggested Reading and Viewing Molecular Biology: A Checkmate to Creationism
A History of Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths
Source: Amazon Author of the book: Karen Armstrong, who is a British author and commentator known for her books on comparative religion. A former Roman Catholic religious sister, who went from […]
Turkey’s Erdogan Urges All Muslims to Protect Jerusalem
Source: NY Times ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Muslims to defend the Palestinian cause, striking a tough stance on Israel despite improved ties between the two […]
Reform and Conservative Jews try a new tactic in battle for Israeli religious pluralism
Source: Religion News Service By Michele Chabin JERUSALEM (RNS) American Reform and Conservative Jews are so upset at the Israeli government’s refusal to honor its pledge to build a state-funded […]
The Holy Quran Does Not Exhaust Any Subject in Any One Chapter
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832), the most celebrated philosopher of Germany, once said: “As often […]
Witch Hunt Starts Against the Christian Governor of Jakarta
Police finish Ahok probe as Dec. 2 rally looms Source: The Jakarta Post By Callistasia Anggun Wijaya and Agnes Anya Jakarta | Sat, November 26, 2016 | 07:49 am The […]
Omar: A historical Arab television drama miniseries
Omar or Farouk Omar is a historical Arab television drama miniseries-serial that was produced and broadcast by MBC1 and directed by Hatem Ali. Wikipedia First episode date: July 20, 2012 […]
Video: Far-right or Islamist, call terrorism by its name
By Haras Rafiq and Magnus Roar Bech. Haras Rafiq is the CEO of Quilliam, a counter-extremism think tank based in the UK. Magnus Roar Bech is Quilliam’s communications officer. The […]
Gratitude Can Transform Your Life. Here’s How.
Source: Huffington Post By Antonia Blumberg; Associate Religion Editor, The Huffington Post Make giving thanks part of your daily routine. There are moments in life when gratitude sneaks up on us. […]
Video and Book Review: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
Source: Amazon The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed Trevor Noah’s unlikely […]
Interfaith Leaders Pledge To Stand By American Muslims, No Matter What
Source: Huffington Post By Carol Kuruvilla; Associate Religion Editor Christian, Jewish and Buddhist leaders attended prayers at a Washington, D.C., mosque to emphasize solidarity. Christian, Jewish and Buddhist leaders joined their Muslim […]
Humanity First USA 4th Annual Telethon & how you can restore someone’s eyesight with only $8 a month!
For those of you of think $8 can’t make a difference in a life – you’re wrong. If you set up a reoccurring donation to Humanity First USA of only […]
One of the Seven Catholic Sacraments: Confession
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the evangelical Protestant movement, see Confessing Movement. In Roman Catholic settings, the traditional style of confessional allows the priest, seated in the center, to […]
Hijab: Quran is to be Understood in the Context of Time – Every One Knows It But Does Not Say It
Also read the commentary on this article by ALIX CULBERTSON in the Daily and Sunday Express of UK: “A LEADING Muslim religious commentator has said he “abhors” the Burka for […]