‘Ramy’ and the New American Muslims of TV
Even positive portrayals of Muslim Americans after 9/11 seemed burdened with a responsibility to explain and defend. But that burden is starting to be cast off. Ramy Youssef, left, with […]
The tree that changed the world map
Source: BBC Deep in the Andean rainforest, the bark from an endangered tree once cured malaria and powered the British Empire. Now, its derivatives are at the centre of a […]
Only Surviving Arabic Slave Narrative Written in the United States Digitized by Library of Congress
Source: smithsonianmag.com Only Surviving Arabic Slave Narrative Written in the United States Digitized by Library of Congress Omar Ibn Said, a wealthy intellectual from West Africa, wrote about his capture […]
Fauci says he wears a mask to be a symbol of ‘what you should be doing’
Washington (CNN) Dr. Anthony Fauci implored Americans on Wednesday to wear a mask while out in public, a comment at odds with President Donald Trump’s repeated downplaying of the necessity […]
Borrell: End of U.S.-led system before our eyes
Wed May 27, 2020 International May 26, 2020 – The European Union is acknowledging the “end of an American-led system” in favor of China, suggesting that Europe should take an […]
What Jesus (as) Really Said About Heaven and Hell: A Response to an Article in TIME
Bilal Atkinson; Hartlepool – UK Christianity THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS I was rather surprised to read what Professor Bart D. Ehrman had to say in a recent article What […]
U.S. envoy in Afghan peace shuttle demands reduction in violence
May 21, 2020 – 07:52 Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, meet with U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay […]
These little Black geniuses have the highest IQs ever in the world
Theodora Aidoo Nov 14, 2019 http://www.face2faceaftrica.com Theodora Aidoo is a young woman who is passionate about women-related issues. Her Love: To bring to fore the activities of […]
Ella Little-Collins, Malcolm X’s sister who paid for his Hajj pilgrimage and funeral expenses
Michael Eli Dokosi | Staff Writer Michael Eli Dokosi is a journalist and a formidable writer with a decade’s experience. He is a blogger, voice-over artist and MC. Dokosi is fluid with both spoken and written communication. He is for the African cause and reckons Africa shall regain its rightful […]
Why Didn’t the 1958 and 1918 Pandemics Destroy the Economy? Hint: It’s the Lockdowns
Written by Ryan McMaken Monday May 25, 2020 Media pundits and politicians are now in the habit of claiming it was the pandemic itself that has caused unemployment to skyrocket […]
OPINION: Bradford in Canada needs more cemetery spaces
Source: Bradford Today In his regular current affairs column, political consultant Jonathan Scott discusses the need for more cemetery space in BWG One of the most underappreciated areas of public […]
The Question of Suffering
from the book ‘Revelation Rationality Knowledge and Truth’ by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (may Allah be pleased with him). WHEN WE EXPLORE the history of evolution in search of […]
Hertz files for U.S. bankruptcy protection as car rentals evaporate in pandemic
A large portion of Hertz’s revenue comes from car rentals at airports, which have all but evaporated as potential customers eschew plane travel. The more than a century old car […]
Global report: Muslims face curfews ahead of Eid amid Covid-19 crisis
Emma Graham-Harrison 15 hrs ago Muslims worldwide prepared to celebrate Eid under lockdown, with the strictest governments bringing in 24-hour curfews for the holiday – but across the world the […]
Eid al-Fitr: One of the happiest times for Muslims will be a somber affair, just like the month that preceded it
Source: CNN It’s no secret that Ramadan this year looked very different for Muslims around the world.The coronavirus pandemic took praying in congregation and breaking fast with loved ones off the table, leaving many feeling lonely this holy month.And now that Ramadan has ended, Eid al-Fitr, one of the most […]
This Eid, technology will ease loneliness and bring people together online. But not for all Muslims
The last 10 days of Ramadan are special ones for Muslims in which we seek salvation and forgiveness, but they are also filled with hope for a better world Rabina […]
Trump deems houses of worship ‘essential’ amid pandemic
Source: CNN President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration is issuing guidance deeming places of worship “essential” during the coronavirus pandemic, calling on governors to reopen religious institutions for services. Trump threatened to “override” governors if their states did not follow the new federal recommendations, but it was unclear […]
Muslim generosity in Ramadan is more than a feel-good story
Friday, May 22, 2020 People queue up for free food in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Various community groups including Muslims Giving […]
As COVID-19 Crashes the Economy, Workers and Business Owners Wonder If Anything Can Save Them From Financial Ruin
Businesses are being forced to close as social distancing to avoid COVID-19 takes hold Timothy Fadek—Redux By Alana Semuels March 18, 2020 Sonia Bautista was living paycheck to paycheck […]
Why we might not get a coronavirus vaccine
Politicians have become more cautious about immunisation prospects. They are right to be It would be hard to overstate the importance of developing a vaccine to Sars-CoV-2 – it’s seen […]