Saudi commander in Yemen removed in fresh purge
Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman behind ousting of Lt Gen Fahad bin Turki bin Abdulaziz and others A previous anti-corruption drive by Mohammed bin Salman targeted potential rivals to his […]
Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
By BASSEM MROUE, Associated Press © Provided by Associated Press FILE – In this Oct. 24,1983 file photo, rescuers continue to probe the wreckage of the U.S. Marine barracks a day […]
King Salman’s legacy: The world has lost faith in Saudi Arabia
Source: Middle East Eye By Madawi al-Rasheed, who is visiting professor at the Middle East Institute of the London School of Economics. She has written extensively on the Arabian Peninsula, […]
Biden’s ‘partnership plan’ receives mixed response from Arab-Americans
The New Arab Staff Date of publication: 30 August, 2020 Biden’s plan touches issues from the Muslim ban, no-fly lists, refugee resettlement, census representation, to foreign policy pledges including reviving […]
Saudi Arabia ‘backing Pakistan’s ex-army chief to replace Imran Khan’: reports
The New Arab Staff & Agencies Saudi Arabia ‘backing Pakistan’s ex-army chief to replace Imran Khan’: reports Imran Khan has denied talk of a rift with Riyadh [Getty] Date of […]
Inside the Secret Israeli Industry of Fake Facebook Profiles
Source: Haaretz An investigation reveals a network of fictitious Facebook accounts — all linked to one Israeli firm — and sheds light on how these avatars and their operators evade […]
Pakistan’s balancing act may be failing
Pakistan’s strategy to keep good relations with everyone is no longer working in an increasingly polarised Muslim world. by Abdul Basit & Zahid Shahab Ahmed 14 hours ago Saudi Arabia’s […]
Shiite Muslims mark holy day of mourning in virus’ shadow
© Provided by Associated Press In a photo provided by Fatima Mukhi-Siwji, people gather with flags in a parking lot for a drive-in commemoration of the seventh-century death of Imam Hussein, […]
Riots in Sweden after far-right activists burn Koran
Source: MSN Far-right activists have burned a Koran in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, sparking riots and unrest after more than 300 people gathered to protest. Rioters set fires […]
Friday Sermon Summary 28th August 2020: ‘Uniting the Muslim Ummah’ – Muharram
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba) 28th August 2020 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness (aba) said that in this era, according to the promise of God, the Promised […]
Refuting the ‘westernisation’ narrative
Enlightenment in the Islamic world Refuting the ‘westernisation’ narrative In his latest work, essayist and seasoned correspondent Christopher de Bellaigue presents the Islamic world in the 19th century in […]
Goethe and ISLAM: Religion has no nationality
Source Qantara.De By Melanie Christina Mohr Translated from the German by Ruth Martin Johann Wolfgang von Goethe may have had his reservations about Islam – as he did about Christianity […]
Do Ahmadis consider Sunni and Shia Muslims as non-Muslims?
Source: Al Hakam By Tahir Nasser, UK Sunnis and Shias, as well as all other sects in Islam, claim that as Ahmadis (in their view) do not consider the Holy […]
Can Lebanon avoid the Venezuela meltdown scenario?
A youth walks with a shoeshine kit past a burnt down branch of a Lebanese bank after it was set on fire and vandalised by protesters earlier, in Al-Nour Square […]
Pompeo in Bahrain on next leg of Mideast charm offensive
By AFP – Aug 27,2020 – JORDAN TIMES A handout photo released by Bahrain’s official news agency (BNA) on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (left) meeting with Bahrain […]
Lebanon at risk of complete collapse after blast, French minister warns
By Associated Press Tenet: 08/26/2020 © Hassan Ammar Lebanese soldiers work at the site of the deadly blast in the port of Beirut (Hassan Ammar/AP) Lebanon is in such a […]
Islamic Dream Interpretation: Falling Teeth
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page. Promoted post: Use and Misuse of Surah Nur by the Muslims, Before […]
Warring parties finally reached a ceasefire in Libya. But this is what will probably thwart it
Instead of war between the east and west, new fault lines are now being drawn between politicians trying to take control on both sides and warlords vying for their personal ambitions Ahmed Aboudouh @AAboudouh 13 hours ago The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support […]
Islam in West Africa. Introduction, spread and effects
History Textbook West African Senior School Certificate Examination Introduction Authors Online resources The Book For Teachers Quiz Testimonials Funders af 3: Islam in West Africa. Introduction, spread and effects Please […]
Pakistan’s Saudi marriage not over. But with China on its side, MBS mood swings won’t work
Pakistan sent Qureshi to China and Bajwa to Riyadh. Its design of the new Middle East policy is likely to be made in Rawalpindi not Islamabad. AYESHA SIDDIQA 24 August, 2020 […]