CNN Opinion: Ivanka’s deafening silence
By Anushay Hossain, who is a writer and political commentator based in Washington. For more, visit AnushaysPoint.com. The views expressed are her own. (CNN) — When Ivanka Trump took the […]
Donald Trump makes 22 false claims, including big lies, in rambling trip to White House lawn
WASHINGTON — U. S. President Donald Trump had nothing on his public schedule for Friday, other than a noon intelligence briefing. So he had time to amble out to the White House lawn and do a half-hour interview with his favourite morning show, Fox and Friends, and then to take 18 more minutes of questions […]
Alberta: Edsen mosque set on fire deliberately
EDSON, ALTA.— RCMP in Alberta say they’re investigating an arson at a mosque in a community west of Edmonton. Police say damage to the Edson Mosque on Saturday night was minor and that no one was injured. But Toufik Baterdouk, vice-president of Islamic Society of Edson and Masjid, says the […]
Could principles of Islamic finance feed into a sustainable economic system?
Timothy Spangler The sharia principle that no one should profit purely from loans might contribute towards a sustainable economy Fri 18 Oct 2013 1 An Iranian gold coin. Now a […]
Muslim leader says World War inevitable unless true justice prevails
Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad appeals for an end to inequality The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat and Fifth Khalifa, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has spoken at length about […]
The Concept of Justice in Islam by Sir Zafrulla Khan
Author: Sir Zafrulla Khan The Quran has at various places reiterated this principle. And the recompense of an injury is a penalty the like thereof; but whoso forgives and his […]
Why a Christian Can View Muhammad as a Prophet
By Craig Consindine, Lecturer, Rice University, Department of Sociology As an advocate of interfaith dialogue, particularly between Christians and Muslims, I’m often faced with the issue of conversion. People ask […]
Never-ending antagonism against Iran
KILIÇ BUĞRA KANAT @KilicKanat Published June 14, 2018 One of the most discussed issues in Washington, D.C. nowadays is the Iran strategy of the Trump administration. There are too many […]
Sessions at odds with his church on immigrants
Source: Baltimore Sun By Dan RodricksContact Reporter The Baltimore Sun Attorney General Jeff Sessions appears determined to inflict as much pain as possible in his efforts to deter immigrants from gaining entrance […]
Parents Are Facing a Nightmare at the U.S. Border
Source: Time By HALEY SWEETLAND EDWARDS June 14, 2018 Earlier this year, a young Honduran woman named Mirian gathered her 18-month-old son into her arms and walked across the bridge between […]
The White House iftar with no Muslim Americans perfectly encapsulated Trump’s attitude to Islam
The US president has instead cast himself as the champion of white Christian Americans, writes Hussein Ibish Hussein Ibish June 16, 2018 This month’s White House iftar perfectly encapsulated Donald […]
Leading Antarctic experts offer two possible views of continent’s future
Scientists address Antarctica’s future Date: June 14, 2018 Source: University of Massachusetts at Amherst Summary: The next 10 years will be critical for the future of Antarctica, and choices made […]
Trump praises Kim on Fox & Friends: ‘I want my people to do the same’
President called North Korean leader a ‘strong head’ and said Obama had been ‘essentially ready to go to war’ with the country Martin Pengelly @MartinPengelly Fri 15 Jun 2018 An […]
Eid Mubarak to All our Muslim Readers and What is the Muslim Times Doing for You
Eid Mubarak to all our readers from our Editorial team. The Muslims celebrate Eid twice a year, Eid-ul-Fitr and the other, which comes about 10 weeks later, is called Eid-ul-Adha. […]
Chilean police raid Catholic Church offices amid abuse probe
Source: Associated Press By PATRICIA LUNA SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Police and prosecutors raided Roman Catholic Church offices in two Chilean cities Wednesday looking for files, investigative reports and documents […]
When is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslim people celebrate it?
Ramadan is expected to end on 14 June this year, prompting celebrations as the 1.6 billion Muslims across the world mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. Translated from Arabic as […]
Toronto: White House iftar: bringing Muslims to the table while keeping them on the menu
By AZEEZAH KANJI Opinion Wed., June 13, 2018 The Toronto Star Donald Trump’s iftar (Ramadan fast-breaking dinner) for Muslim ambassadors at the White House last week was as phoney as a “degree” from Trump University. The president’s words praising Ramadan as a celebration of “peace, clarity, and love” are patently cheap, […]
London Breed Becomes the First African-American Woman to be Elected San Fransisco’s Mayor
Source: Time By Janie Har / AP (SAN FRANCISCO) — San Francisco Supervisor London Breed emerged victorious a week after Election Day to become the city’s first African-American woman elected […]
Vatican’s top sex abuse investigators promise action in Chile
Source: Reuters BY Aislinn Laing SANTIAGO (Reuters) – The Vatican’s top sex abuse investigators arrived in Chile on Tuesday saying they had orders from Pope Francis to ensure the Roman […]
Dramatic drop in people’s IQ levels since 1975, study reveals
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Dramatic drop in people’s IQ levels since 1975, study reveals The age of technology has no doubt made our lives easier yet it turns out that it […]