‘There is no place for terrorism or extremism’
SourcE: gazette.net When I look at the Middle East, I cannot help but think why individuals are running towards ISIS. As an Ahmadi Muslim, we have always been taught to love, […]
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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
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invites all to Understand Islam at Wanstead Library
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is holding a peace exhibition at Wanstead Library to address misconceptions surrounding Islam Source: guardian-series.co.uk A Muslim peace exhibition is due to be held which […]
Canadian Muslim community urges calm
Source: kelownadailycourier.ca Canadian Muslim community urges for calm and prayers as Charlie Hebdo publishes millions of copies defaming Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada holds special prayers across Canada for world […]
Islam upholds freedom of speech
SourcE: ahmadiyyamalta.org Like every sane and rational person, Muslims around the world are shocked and deeply hurt by the Paris attacks which left so many dead and injured. It is even […]
#WhoIsMuhammad? Muslims Debate The True Meaning of Islam
Source: uk.sputniknews.com With copies of Charlie Hebdo’s first post-terror attack version to go on sale in London on Friday, many Muslims are taking to social media to reclaim the image of […]
Vaughan’s Ahmadi Muslims hold special prayer service Friday in wake of Charlie Hebdo’s latest edition
Source: yorkregion.com Canada’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community is calling for calm following the release of the latest edition of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo featuring a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad on […]
Charlie Hebdo and France’s Irreligious Tradition
Source: The American Interest By Kenneth R. Weinstein Public irreligion in France, from the 16th century to Charlie Hebdo. Charlie Hebdo has suddenly become the best-known example of a venerable French […]
No, I am not Charlie …
Publication in TMT is courtesy of Munir Varaich Dear Charlie, It was a pleasant surprise to receive a message from you after ages. However, I was disappointed that there were […]
For Whom the Muezzin Calls
The Atlantic: by David A. Graham — Duke University announced it would broadcast the Muslim call to prayer from its iconic chapel, then backed down after threats of violence. When I was working on the student paper at Duke, we’d get a letter to the editor once a year or so […]
Malian hero in Paris supermarket attack to be given French citizenship
Source: france24.com Lassana Bathily, the Malian Muslim employee who helped save the lives of several customers during last week’s deadly attack on a kosher supermarket in Paris, will be awarded French nationality, France’s Interior Bernard Cazeneuve announced Thursday. More……http://www.france24.com/en/20150115-france-malian-hero-lassana-bathily-kosher-supermarket-attack-citizenship/
France to protect all religions, vows Francois Hollande
Source: bbc.co.uk French President Francois Hollande has vowed that his country will protect all religions, saying that Muslims are the main victims of fanaticism. Speaking at the Arab World Institute, he said Islam was compatible with democracy and thanked Arabs for their solidarity over terrorism in Paris. More…http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30829733
Charlie Hebdo: Pope Francis says if you swear at my mother – or Islam – ‘expect a punch’
Source: independent.co.uk Pope Francis has said there are limits to the freedom of expression – and that anyone who swears at his mother deserves a punch. Francis spoke about the Paris attacks while on his way to the Philippines, where around 1,500 Muslims protested yesterdayagainst the depictions of the Prophet […]
Welcome back to School
Source:ET Editor Note: An extremely moving video specially for those having school going children. Video
Shifting paradigms
Source: ET General Raheel Sharif is a very busy man. In particular, he is seen as advancing parts of the National Action Plan (NAP) that sit in his bailiwick. Currently, he is in London for three days and he is meeting people who make things happen. On his first day […]
Prophet Muhammad’s Example Is the Key to Stopping Terrorism
Huff Post: by Qasim Rashid — It is imperative humanity remains united against all forms of extremism with education, compassion, and justice. Prophet Muhammad’s example demonstrates how we can peacefully overcome terrorism. Unfortunately, with the world still reeling from the horrific attacks in France that left twelve innocent people dead, […]
Video: History of God
Additional Reading Book Review: Muslim, Christian and Jew: Finding a Path to Peace Our Faiths Can Share How Islam has Influenced Christian understanding of God
Europe Rediscovers Nationalism
Source: Stratfor: In his latest novel, French writer Michel Houellebecq presents a controversial situation: The year is 2022, and France has become an Islamicized country where universities have to teach […]
French President Francois Hollande: Muslims Are ‘First Victims’ of Fanaticism
Source: NBC PARIS — French President Francois Hollande on Thursday said Muslims are the primary victims of intolerance and must be protected. Hollande spoke exactly one week after gunmen burst […]
Breaking: Anti Terror Raid in Belgium
Source: CNN Reliable sources revealed anti terror raids in Belgium. Severla deaths also reported. Will be updted soon.
Pope Francis: Free expression doesn’t mean right to insult others’ faith
Source: CNN No one should “kill in the name of God,” neither should they “insult other people’s faith.” More: