Nice:Not in Our Name!
Source: Arab News BY FAISAL J. ABBAS There are no words too harsh to condemn the horrific attack in the Basilica of Notre-Dame in Nice, and the stabbing at the […]
Saudi Arabia condemns Nice church attack
Police officers stand guard near the Notre Dame church in Nice, southern France, after a knife attack killed three on Thursday. (AP) Short Url https://arab.news/r8wms The foreign ministry stressed the […]
West Bank Palestinians’ olive trees burn as U.N. urges protection for harvest
Grass burns in an olive field after Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters during a Palestinian protest against Jewish settlements, near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank October 16, 2020. […]
How Mohammed bin Salman is quietly enabling an Israeli axis in the Arab world
Madawi al-Rasheed 28 October 2020 Using Saudi influence and the promise of financial rewards, MBS can continue to bring more Arab countries into the normalisation fold Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed […]
Islam perfectly compatible with development: San Diego State University professor
Politics October 27, 2020 TEHRAN – Ahmet T. Kuru, professor of political science at San Diego State University, says Islam was historically perfectly compatible with development, and contemporary problems are […]
New Patriarch of Jerusalem bears huge weight of responsibility
Author DAOUD KUTTAB October 27, 2020 Short Url https://arab.news/vvdan The acting Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa participates in Christmas celebrations, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Dec. 24, 2018. (Reuters) Pope Francis’ […]
Ismaili, Ahmadi Muslims push national voter registration efforts
Voter mobilization efforts in US Muslim communities have long been characterized and led by Sunni institutions and figures. That’s starting to change. Young progressive Ismailis from around the country participate […]
JORDAN: Upon Royal directives, international advisory board formed to oversee Baptism Site Development Zone
By JT – Oct 27,2020 – JORDAN TIMES An international advisory board has been formed to oversee the Baptism Site Development Zone (Photo by Amjad Ghsoun) AMMAN — An international […]
Using Arabs or Muslims as scapegoats has a history
Oct 26,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – JAMES J. ZOGBY During the past century, we have witnessed a long and tragic history of domestic policies that have targeted persons of Arab […]
Anger spreads in Islamic world after Macron’s backing for Muhammad cartoons
Calls for boycott of French goods after president’s remarks at tribute to murdered teacher Samuel Paty A protester in Istanbul holds a picture of Emmanuel Macron, which has been defaced […]
The US is still embroiled in Middle Eastern wars – so why were they absent from the presidential debates?
Joe Biden and Donald Trump sparred over Russian and Chinese interference, but ignored countries like Turkey, Qatar and Israel, which use surrogates and cash to shape policy, writes Borzou Daragahi […]
Islam’s Response to Misconceptions about Sharia Law
WRITTEN BY ANSER AHMAD, ESQ.| NOVEMBER 2018| ISLAM, POLITICS, RELIGIOUS CONCEPTS “Islam’s Response to Misconceptions about Sharia Law” In the West, Sharia is being portrayed as a source of oppression, […]
The Fourth Pillar of Islam: Saum, The Islamic Fast
Azhar Goraya THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM 25th October 2020 Azhar Goraya, Mexico In earlier times, the thought of fasting brought to mind images of Buddha, monks or Hindu yogis, […]
The UK just claimed its Middle East ties are ‘stronger than ever’. Here’s what it means for human rights
When any military buys our weapons or signs a military deal, it knows that it is also buying silence, writes Andrew Smith 18 hours ago Amnesty International activists march with […]
Saudi Arabia has appointed its second female ambassador
Amal-Y-Almoallimi-Twitter OLIVIA MORRIS 12 hours ago Just under two years after Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud was appointed the first-ever female envoy for Saudi Arabia as ambassador to the […]
How Godless Arabs Changed Europe
In the world of Islam, some philosophers went against religion. The secularist ideas that European scholars found in these thinkers’ writings shook both Muslim and Christian theologians Koert Debeuf Koert […]
Conquerors and Innovators: 7 of the Greatest Muslim Leaders and Commanders in History
Source: History Collection By Patrick Lynch Since the formation of Islam in the early 7th century AD, there have been countless battles involving commanders who fought to expand the religion […]
When women ruled the Muslim world
Were it not for the timely intervention of women down the centuries, many an Islamic dynasty would have torn itself apart. By Mohamed Yosri The ancient East knew many female […]
OIC body urges respect for religions
ISESCO said the abuse was causing anger, sadness and shock among the global Muslim population Source: Arab News RABAT: Religion should not be exploited for political gain or media propaganda, […]
Umrah app issues 650,000 permits
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page The fourth stage will see the Grand Mosque return to normal, when all the COVID-19 […]