Islam Not at Odds With US Values, Say Officials, Community Leaders
Jakarta. The “war on terror” proclaimed by US President George W. Bush after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack in New York has largely been wound down by his successor, […]
How the US helped turn Iraq into an Al Qaeda haven in just 53 steps
Global Post: Here’s the short version: The United States invaded Iraq in 2003, claiming that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had both weapons of mass destruction and connections to Al Qaeda. He had neither. Today, both Saddam Hussein and the United States are gone from Iraq. In their place? Al Qaeda. […]
In Iraq, the United States is defending the indefensible
June 16, 2014 12:15 AM By Fareed Zakaria The Daily Star STORY SUMMARY It is becoming increasingly likely that Iraq has reached a turning point. The forces hostile to the government have grown stronger, better equipped and more organized. The first answer to the question is: Nouri al-Maliki lost Iraq. […]
Alberta Young Muslims Impress Society
Young as they might be, Muslim students from Fort McMurray Islamic School in Canada’s Alberta district have succeeded in impressing the whole community by their special awareness day in which they highlighted Islamic beliefs, achievements and discoveries. “It’s a great event,” Emma Korolew, who attended the event, told Fort McMurray […]
Brazilian Takes Islam’s Shahada in the World Cup
The Team Mission Da’wah from the British Islamic Education and Research Academy (IERA) led a campaign in the Brazilian capital Sao Paolo to spread the teachings of Islam. In a video posted by the Da’wah group on YouTube, a Brazilian young man took the Shahada, the Muslim profession of faith and the […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Polygamy should be decriminalized
Leslie Jacobs, Fredonia, Ariz. Friday, June 6, 2014 | 2 a.m. When you look at world history, and especially biblical history, you will find that polygamy has been an accepted and honorable way of life. Many beloved prophets of the Old Testament were polygamists, and Abraham was a friend of […]
Keighley Ahmadi Muslim association gets buzz from presentation
Source: keighleynews.co.uk KEIGHLEY Ahmadiyya Muslim Association members got a real buzz from their latest meeting. Keith Hebden, from Airedale Beekeeping Association, gave a talk about the pursuit. And his presentation was […]
eDigest: Interfaith Conference: Concept of Life after Death with Live Streaming Today
Epigraph: ‘Has not He Who created the heavens and the earth the power to create the like of them?’ Yea, and He is indeed the Supreme Creator, the All-Knowing. (Al […]
The hidden cost of Gangnam Style
Economist: What humanity could achieve if it weren’t galloping in front of computer screens THE loony music video “Gangnam Style” surpassed two billion views on YouTube this week, making it the most watched clip of all time. At 4:12 minutes, that equates to more than 140m hours, or more than […]
Ahmadiyya Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders — Mind, Body & Spirit
Symposium participants will discuss how to raise healthy children BY DIANE SMITH | dianesmith@star-telegram.com FORT WORTH — Mothers will come together Saturday to learn about how to raise healthy children who can […]
The Iraq Mess: Place Blame Where It Is Deserved
With Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, firmly under the control of a jihadi group so extreme that it was denounced by Al Qaeda; with government forces battling for Tikrit, the birthplace of Saddam Hussein; and with the religious leader of Iraq’s Shiites issuing a call to arms at Friday’s prayers, we […]
MKA USA: First Ahmadi Muslim Pioneer Dinner for for notable personalities
Source: mkausa.org PIONEER DINNER HONORS LEGACIES OF FAITH IN ST. LOUIS “I SHALL CAUSE THY MESSAGE TO REACH THE CORNERS OF THE CORNERS OF THE EARTH” Every Ahmadi around the world […]
US Congresswoman Johnson Expressing Heartfelt Condolences to Widow of Martyr Mehdi Ali Qamar
Eddie Bernice Johnson (born December 3, 1935) is a politician from the state of Texas, currently representing the state’s 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. An […]
The World Cup tackles Ramadan: Will the Holy Muslim month be teaming with fasting footballers?
Over the next four weeks, 32 nations will battle it out on football fields across Brazil during the FIFA 2014 World Cup football tournament – but only two teams will represent the Middle East. Proud props to Algeria and Iran – (and mabruk for a winning outcome!) – but while MENA […]
Even a smile is a voluntary charity
Epigraph: And We are gradually revealing of the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to the believers; but it only adds to the loss of the wrongdoers. […]
Iraq unrest shows ‘total failure’ of US invasion
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE Published — Friday 13 June 2014 Last update 12 June 2014 11:53 pm MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that the spectacular seizure of Iraqi […]
Will players of Indian descent start cracking rosters in North American pro sports?
Jaskaran Dhillon, Sim Bhullar hoping to make it to the CFL, NBA and be role models in the community. Bernard Weil / Toronto Star Order this photo Sim Bhullar, 7-foot-5 centre from Toronto, worked out for his hometown Raptors on Wednesday. By: Curtis Rush Sports reporter, Published on Thu Jun […]
Mississauga parking restriction during prayer hours discriminates against Muslims, rights complaint says
The National Post: TORONTO — Two men say a parking restriction in the City of Mississauga that’s in effect during Friday prayer services discriminates against Muslims and they’re asking the […]
Interfaith Conference: Concept of Life after Death with Live Streaming
Epigraph: ‘Has not He Who created the heavens and the earth the power to create the like of them?’ Yea, and He is indeed the Supreme Creator, the All-Knowing. (Al […]
US Congressman Stivers condemns murder of Dr. Mehdi Ali Qamar
Steven Ernst “Steve” Stivers (born March 24, 1965) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 15th congressional district[5] since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. Stivers previously served in the Ohio […]