Makkah’s Grand Mosque courtyard extension project nears completion
Arab News August 22, 2019 The project, which is due to be completed at the end of this month, aims to increase the capacity of the Ground Mosque and its […]
Islam cannot be reduced to political goals, says Muslim World League chief
Arab News August 26, 2019 22:37 MWL highlights the humanitarian values of the religion in helping those in need JEDDAH: The secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL), Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa inaugurated the MWL’s pavilion at an exhibition held on the sidelines of 40th edition of the […]
5 Places Where World War III Could Start in 2019
December 22, 2018 by Robert Farley The world has avoided war between major power war since 1945, even if the United States and the Soviet Union came quite close on […]
Is Sufism an alternative to political Islam?
Source: The Arab Weekly By Hisham al-Najjar Is Sufism an alternative to political Islam? The Sufi current should not have political wings that would represent it, as was the case with […]
Islam doesn’t have to be a religion of men
Jerusalem Post Opinion Islam doesn’t have to be a religion of men By IMAM MOHAMMAD TAWHIDI August 21, 2019 The masculinization of Muslim societies stems from the masculinization of […]
Do members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat perform Hajj?
Source: alhakam.org Global media continues to cover the Hajj season in the Holy house of Ka‘bah, located in Mecca. The weekly Al Hakam has already published a series of brief articles on this subject in its recent issue. In the coming lines, we will discuss a widespread misconception by the opponents of […]
Jewish settlers rule the roost in Israel, but at what price?
Ramzy Baroud – JORDAN TIMES Aug 20,2019 – The previous elections, on April 9, failed to bring about political stability. Although Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is now the longest-serving […]
The ‘Green Pound’ of Muslim spending could save the British economy after Brexit
Source: The Independent Voices Global Muslim spending on clothing is forecast to reach $361 billion by 2023 – and Britain could be the base for a large slice of that […]
More than 200 children have died in Idlib since April yet we are forgetting about the Syrian conflict
Idlib has been the subject of a military campaign since 30 April this year. There have been over 800 deaths and the UN said it could become the ‘worst […]
The history of religious conflict in the Middle East carefully leaves out periods of coexistence
Source: The Independent The exodus of Christians from the Middle East is real and tragic. So are attempts by the Saudis to reheat divisions between Sunnis and Shia. Are we […]
Islamic Empires by Justin Marozzi review — an outstanding history of Islam
An anecdote-filled study of the Islamic world and its global impact told through 15 of its greatest cities. Review by Peter Frankopan Source: The Times I am embarrassed to […]
Recalling the surprisingly modern story of a medieval Muslim
Source: patheos.com by Dan Peterson Bill Hamblin and I wrote this column for the 19 October 2013 issue of the Deseret News: In late 1997, Brigham Young University Press published a new translation (with the original Arabic text on the facing page) of a volume by the 11th-12th century Islamic […]
Palestinians in Jerusalem postpone Eid to protect Al-Aqsa
Daoud Kuttab August 10, 2019 Sunday marks what is considered the “saddest day” in the Jewish calendar AMMAN: Muslims in Jerusalem took the unusual step of postponing important religious […]
Muslim pilgrims converge on Jamarat for ritual stoning of the devil
Aug 11, 2019 By Ahmad Elhamy JAMARAT, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Muslims from around the world hurled pebbles at a giant wall in a symbolic stoning of the devil on […]
Explainer: Separatist takeover of Yemen’s Aden leaves Saudi Arabia in a bind
Aug 11, 2019 By Stephen Kalin and Ghaida Ghantous RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) – The southern separatists’ takeover of Aden, the interim seat of Yemen’s government, could leave Saudi Arabia struggling […]
US seeks to eliminate Palestinian refugee body, UNRWA
ALI ABO REZEG Published 09.08.2019 Since coming to power in late 2016, U.S. President Donald Trump has spared no effort in attacking the Palestinian people and their legitimate and inalienable […]
From Mecca to Medina in two hours on high speed train
For the first time, high-speed rail available during Hajj pilgrimage By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — High-speed rail service will be available for the first time this year during Hajj, […]
Millions of Muslims prepare to perform the hajj amid calls for a boycott
The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comment: Hajj should be a symbol of our universal brotherhood and mutual compassion. The Muslim Times has the best collection to overcome sectarian divide among the Muslims Source: The […]
A step-by-step guide on how Muslims perform the rituals of the Haj pilgrimage to Makkah
Arab News August 09, 2019 The rites and rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage offer a unique opportunity for worship and spiritual renewal MAKKAH: All Muslims dream of making Hajj at […]
Water woes pushing Jordan close to ‘Day Zero’ scenario — experts
Pundits stress necessity of wastewater treatment, pricing schemes By Johanna Montanari – Aug 08,2019 – JORDANTIMES AMMAN — Jordan is among 17 countries facing “extremely high” levels of baseline […]