Migrant boat sinks off Turkey, children among 61 dead
AHMETBEYLI, Turkey — At least 61 migrants including Palestinians and Syrians, more than half of them children, died after their overcrowded boat sank just tens of metres off Turkey’s western […]
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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
Saudi Arabia: Five-day week in private sector agreed
ARAB NEWS Friday 7 September 2012 JEDDAH: The National Committee of Workers and businessmen have agreed on providing two-day weekly off for employees in the private sector, said Abdul Rahman Al-Zamil, head of the team of businessmen that attended a social dialogue forum on the issue. “A closed-door meeting of […]
Aqaba divers on alert after bleaching strikes Egypt’s Red Sea corals
by Hana Namrouqa JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Marine biologists and divers in the Gulf of Aqaba are on alert after widespread bleaching of coral reefs was detected off the Egyptian […]
Quran, lifeblood of society – Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria
Written by Adebayo Waheed Friday, 07 September 2012 NIGERIAN TRIBUNE THE Ahmadiyya Muslim Juma’at, Nigeria has described the Holy Quran as the life of the believers and the lifeblood of the society. The Juma’at Missionary, Ibadan Circuit, Alfa Abdul Hakeem Ariyo, in a message during the Eid-il-Fitri prayer, noted that […]
German Speedy “BIKE” Group reaches UK Jalsa Gah (Alhamdolillah)
Source: Hammad Haerter. Alhamdolillah the speedy “BIKE” Group of German Ahamdies under the dynamic leadership of Amir of Germany reached safe and sound Hadeeqatul Mehdi in the evening, Thursday, 06.09.2012. At arrival recieved by the special welcome team of UK. En route the service team offered delecious Pasta to the […]
Breaking News: U.S. Officials Say Obama Administration Will Designate Haqqanis as Terrorists
Source: NY Times. U.S. Officials Say Obama Administration Will Designate Haqqanis as Terrorists WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has decided to blacklist as a terrorist organization the Haqqani network, the militant organization responsible for some of the deadliest attacks against American troops in Afghanistan, several American officials said late Thursday. […]
EUROPEAN UNION Court affirms asylum for religious persecution
JUSTICE EU court affirms asylum for religious persecution The Court of Justice for the European Union has decided that those unable to openly practice their religion have the right to seek asylum. The decision is likely to affect German asylum policies. Not every interference with free religious practice constitutes persecution, […]
President James Madison: A Great Teacher about Internal Strife in Societies
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times When USA constitution was being debated, James Madison wrote very eloquent papers, along with Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and […]
The Migron Settlement Myth
Courtesy: NY Times Blog JERUSALEM — Sunday was an eventless day. Yes, Migron, the most famous of illegal Jewish outposts in the West Bank, was evacuated. But nothing happened, really. The move was peaceful, with only minor protests. The settlers’ warnings that they’d resist proved hollow, and the government’s fear […]
American history incomplete without Muslim contribution
MENAFN – Arab News – 06/09/2012 (MENAFN – Arab News) THIS September, the First Cleveland Masjid in Ohio will celebrate its 75th anniversary and honor Hajj Wali Akram, its founder and visionary leader. Akram, an African American who was born in Texas, moved to Cleveland and set up this vibrant […]
Kuwait- Islamic microfinance curbs poverty
(MENAFN – Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Islamic Microfinance is a viable means to curb poverty, a specialized report by Kuwait Finance House (KFH) said Wednesday Addressing poverty continues to be one of the greatest challenges faced by governments around the world today. In Islam, a person is considered poor if […]
”God’s Particle”
Hadron Collider By Munir A Varraich, Sweeden There is so much excitement amongst the scientist community on the discovery of what has been nick named as “God’s Particle”. The “Theologians” […]
JUSTICE: EU court upholds asylum for religiously persecuted – decision in favor of members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Germany
The Court of Justice for the European Union has decided that those unable to openly practice their religion have the right to seek asylum. The decision is likely to affect […]
New solar cells could reduce cost of solar energy by 75%
Source: Zeenews Washington: A new solar technology developed by researchers at RTI International could make solar energy more affordable, and thus speed-up its market adoption. The RTI solar cells are formed from solutions of semiconductor particles, known as colloidal quantum dots, and can have a power conversion efficiency that is […]
Interfaith harmony: Waziristan’s lesser known tale
Source: Express Tribune By Zulfiqar Ali WANA: In the public imagination, South Waziristan is at the heart of a battle against Taliban militants. But Wana, the largest town in the tribal agency, has another, lesser-known story to tell. Manga Masih, a 99-year-old Christian resident of Wana recalls pre-partition times when, […]
Picture of the day: Building your own bolts
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India at Crossroads on Path to Superpower Status
Source: Spiegel. AFP Poverty is still rampant in India and chaos remains a defining characteristic. But the country is also a global leader in high tech, has become the world’s leading weapons importer and is planning a mission to Mars. On the way to superpower status, India must first overcome […]
Jewish Leader Lays into Germany ‘Do You Still Want Us Jews?’
Source: Spiegel DDP Charlotte Knobloch was president of the Council of Jews in Germany from 2006 until 2010. Charlotte Knobloch, the former head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, wrote a stinging editorial on Wednesday attacking the circumcision debate, calling talk of a Jewish revival a sham and […]
Islam’s Ancient Divide Fuels Middle East Conflicts
Source: Spiegel AFP They began as a cry for freedom in the Middle East, but the Arab rebellions have become increasingly characterized by an ancient sectarian conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims. SPIEGEL examines how the power struggle between the two groups is sparking new fears along old frontlines. More:
Human Rights Watch accuses US of covering up extent of waterboarding The organisation alleges that opponents of Muammar Gaddafi were subjected to the torture at secret CIA prisons
Chris McGreal in Washington THE GUARDIAN Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the US government of covering up the extent of waterboarding at secret CIA prisons, alleging that Libyan opponents […]