Bringing Langar And A Message of Egalitarianism to Capitol Hill
By Bani Kaur Randhawa; Student at Northwestern University and proud Sikh American For as long as I can remember, my Sunday mornings have been spent handing out warm rotis during the […]
US-led airstrikes in Syria: Only two civilian deaths have been admitted to – that would be extraordinary, if it were true
Up to 600 civilians may have been killed by the coalition’s bombs in Iraq and Syria The first year of the international Coalition’s air war against Isis has already seen more than 17,000 bombs and missiles dropped on Iraq and Syria, as part of 5,700 air strikes. This is a […]
If We Find Extraterrestrial Life: Christianity or Islam?
Epigraph: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord and Sustainer of all the worlds. (Al Quran 1:2) Did Jesus Die for the Sins of the Aliens As Well? But, They […]
Bernie Sanders is wrong on open borders: they’d help boost the economy
Source: The Guardian By Cory Massimino Bernie Sanders has come out against open borders, claiming they are a “right-wing proposal” that “would make everyone in America poorer.” He argues that, while […]
Hundreds of civilians killed in US-led air strikes on Isis targets – report
Epigraph: We prescribed for the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the land — it […]
In Turkish villages facing Islamic State, doubt hangs over U.S. strategy
By Nick Tattersall KARKAMIS, Turkey (Reuters) – Packets of cigarettes and tea gathering dust in his one-room store, Mustafa Karatas doubts a joint U.S.-Turkish plan to flush Islamic State militants from the Syrian border will make much difference to his business any time soon. This main commercial street in Karkamis, […]
When a Boy’s Life Is Worth More Than His Sister’s
Foreign Policy: There’s a popular narrative that, as the centuries roll on, many ancient human evils, if not wholly eradicated, are at least in decline. Human sacrifice, slavery, ritual and genital mutilation, witchcraft accusations, torture — these things, the story goes, have become so stigmatized that they may never resurge […]
Bringing Out Compassion, Love and Moderation in the Muslims
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 […]
Muslim Women Superheroes… Know them
Source: huffingtonpost.com Growing up as a minority in America (Lebanese — Muslim — Woman), there were so many shining examples of authentic, strong and powerful Muslim women around (both local and […]
Canada: Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Attend 28th annual Ijtima
Source: bradfordtimes.ca Bradford – From July 24 to 26, thousands of Ahmadiyya Muslim youth from across Canada attended the 28th annual Ijtima – a youth camp designed to teach youth about […]
Americans must remain calm, united against terrorist acts
Terrorism has no justification in any faith. Terrorists have no religion. Religion teaches compassion and humanity. Killing people is not humane. Source: mercurynews.com | By Ramlah Malhi Nationwide campaigns such as Muslims […]
LETTER: Violent extremists violate Islam
Source: courierpostonline.com Mahnoor Waseem, Member Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Fair Lawn I’d like to offer my sincerest heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic Chattanooga shooting. As I […]
The Mormons like the Jews and the Muslims don’t Believe in ‘Original Sin,’ a Wake up Call for the Other Christians
Book Review: Saving the Original Sinner: How Christians Have Used the Bible’s First Man to Oppress Saving the Original Sinner: How Christians Have Used the Bible’s First Man to […]
THE AMAZING EFFECTS COCONUT OIL HAS ON YOUR BODY!
The Spirit Science: by Saso Denkovik Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can truly be described as a superfood. Coconut oil contains a unique combination of fatty […]
Defending Religion From Itself
FP: by Knox Thames — The biggest threat to religious freedom is religious extremism. The world must recognize this — and act. Genuine democracy and political stability require “freedom of religion — because when people are free to practice their faith as they choose, it helps hold diverse societies together.” […]
Sikhs Mark Anniversary of Temple Shooting with Community Service
Source: Huffington Post By Antonia Blumberg; Associate Religion Editor, The Huffington Post “Regardless of what the situation is, we need to always spread love and peace and keep helping each other.” This […]
Should Terrorism be Defined by Religion?
Epigraph: We (Allah) prescribed for the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the land — […]
From seating arrangements to facing Mecca, Air travel and religion don’t always mix
CBC: From seating arrangements to facing Mecca, following religious practices in the air can be tricky Air travel, like religion, can come with a lot of rules and restrictions. There […]
Disastrous consequences of Kuwait invasion, US-led wars
Jul 29,2015 – BY MICHAEL JANSEN JORDAN TIMES Twenty-five years ago Iraq invaded Kuwait following a dispute over Kuwait’s refusal to curb oil exports to raise the price to $20 a barrel and allegations that the emirate was slant drilling into Iraq’s Rumaila oil field. Kuwait also demanded repayment of […]
USA is a safe haven for all faiths; but, here are some details
America welcomes Christians, Jews; atheists, Muslims not so much By Cathy Lynn Grossman (RNS) Americans are all for religious freedom — but disagree on who can claim it. Diverse religious groups […]