How Different States In India Treat Beef Eating
Source: HuffPost India | By Anirvan Ghosh Posted: 03/03/2015 President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to a law that bans sale and possession of beef in Maharashtra, 19 years after […]
Author Archives
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
UK bans ad for implying Old Jerusalem part of Israel
Our Source: Al Arabiya News By AFP | London Wednesday, 4 March 2015 Britain’s advertising watchdog banned an Israeli government tourism advert for suggesting that the Old City of Jerusalem […]
Ben Carson: Many prisoners go in straight, come out gay
http://launch.newsinc.com/?type=VideoPlayer/Single&widgetId=1&trackingGroup=69016&siteSection=tbtimes&videoId=28681186 Source: Tampa Bay Times By Lauren Carroll on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 On CNN March 4, 2015, likely presidential contender Ben Carson, a Republican, said “A lot of people who go into prison straight, and when they come out they’re gay.” Homosexuality is a choice, just look at the […]
Collection of Articles: The Muslim Times Continues to Fight Against Racism
Epigraph: O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and sub-tribes that you may recognize one another. Indeed, the […]
'First human' discovered in Ethiopia
Religious implication of the discovery discussed in the articles linked at the bottom of this article. By Pallab Ghosh; Science correspondent, BBC News Related Stories Ethiopia’s pride in ‘Lucy’ find Human […]
‘First human’ discovered in Ethiopia
Religious implication of the discovery discussed in the articles linked at the bottom of this article. By Pallab Ghosh; Science correspondent, BBC News Related Stories Ethiopia’s pride in ‘Lucy’ find Human […]
New Zealand spying on Pacific islands, Snowden leaks say
Continue reading the main story Related Stories How the US spy scandal unravelled NSA-GCHQ cyberspy leaks: A glossary Spying scandal: For ‘five eyes’ only? New Zealand is conducting mass surveillance over its Pacific neighbours, reports citing documents leaked by US whistleblower Edward Snowden say. Calls, emails and social media messages […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 397. Commandment – Regarding Khula (Divorce) and their conditions
397. Commandment – Regarding Khula (Divorce) and their conditions [2:230] Such divorce may be pronounced twice; then, either retain them in a becoming manner or send them away with kindness. And it is not lawful for you that you take anything of what you have given them (your wives) unless both fear that they cannot observe the […]
Justice report finds systematic discrimination against African-Americans in Ferguson, USA
Washington (CNN) A Justice Department civil rights investigation has concluded that the Ferguson Police Department and the city’s municipal court engaged in a “pattern and practice” of discrimination against African-Americans, targeting […]
Dr. Shabir Ally: Any one who calls himself or herself a Muslim is a Muslim
Courtesy: Dr. Mohamed Boodhun. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Dr. Shabir Ally[1] is the president of the Islamic Information & Dawah Centre International in Toronto, Canada. He is a Muslim activist, academic, […]
Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress
Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided. By Mayo Clinic Staff Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How […]
Islam and Religious Tolerance, Then and Now
Epigraph: There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, […]
Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria acquired 3rd position in 25th ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ Event
2 March 2015 | Press Release 25 Years of ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria acquired 3rd position in ‘most volunteers registered’ category in all over Australia A […]
Was Islam Spread by Sword: Contrasting Umar Farooq and Charles the Great?
Epigraph: There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has […]
Why Would Teen Brit Girls Become Jihadi Brides?
Reaction to news that three teenage girls have disappeared from London and are suspected to be on their way to Syria to join IS. Additional Reading Two Hundred Verses about […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 396. Commandment – If you fear a breach between them, then appoint an arbiter from his folk and an arbiter from her folk. If they (the arbiters) desire reconciliation, Allah will effect it between them. Surely, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware
396. Commandment – If you fear a breach between them, then appoint an arbiter from his folk and an arbiter from her folk. If they (the arbiters) desire reconciliation, Allah will effect it between them. Surely, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware [4:36] And if you fear a breach between them, then appoint […]
Qur’an lesson for today: One-a-Day Commandment of the Holy Quran – 395. Commandment – If a woman fear ill treatment or indifference on the part of her husband, it shall be no sin
395. Commandment – If a woman fear ill treatment or indifference on the part of her husband, it shall be no sin on them that they be suitably reconciled to each other; and reconciliation is best [4:129] And if a woman fear ill treatment or indifference on the part of her […]
China's big chess move against the U.S.: Latin America
Source: CNN Money China is making friends right under America’s nose. Latin America is China’s latest business buddy. Chinese banks increased investments in Latin America by 71% last year, and […]