Israel’s nation-state bill underscores its fascist nature
Osama Al Sharif Jul 17,2018 -JORDAN TIMES Israel is about to adopt one of the most controversial laws in its history, possibly more contentious than its declaration of independence […]
The Silent Theology of Islamic Art
Shaykh Lutfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran Oludamini Ogunnaike College of William and Mary Oludamini Ogunnaike’s research interests include Islamic philosophy, spirituality, art, and African and African diasporic religions. More […]
‘Sensational discovery’ 2,000-year-old papyrus medical mystery solved
This content was published on July 16, 2018 The papyrus contains a previously unknown medical text from late antiquity, describing a condition called “hysterical apnoea”(Hasselblad H5D/ University of Basel) Scientists […]
Expat life: Why do Swiss people move abroad?
By Thomas Stephens This content was published on July 10, 2018 Around one in seven Swiss expats is an ‘explorer’, who finds it easy to settle down in their new […]
How Does Pew Research Center Measure the Religious Composition of the U.S.? Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
July 5, 2018 We regularly are asked about how we measure religion. Here are answers to some of the questions we get most often. Question 1: Measuring religious identity How […]
Heat and power cuts force Gazans onto polluted beaches
By Reuters – Jul 16,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Palestinians swim to cool off in the Mediterranean Sea as others enjoy their time on a beach in the northern Gaza Strip […]
The Unity of God
Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad The Review of Religions, November 1992 Urdu Audio The following is the gist of the opening address delivered by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Head of the […]
Saudi Prince pledges support for crown prince’s reforms
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who was detained for three months in an anti-corruption campaign under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, pledged support on Thursday for the […]
Palestinians may be united by US deal
Talmiz Ahmad July 15, 2018 A Hamas delegation last week arrived in Cairo in response to an Egyptian initiative to pursue reconciliation between the Palestinian factions — Fatah and Hamas […]
Algeria deports nearly 400 migrants back to Niger
By Reuters – Jul 15,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Migrants from Niger living near the marketplace in Boufarik, Algeria, cook food near their tents (AFP photo) NIAMEY — Algeria has deported […]
Towards an effective de-radicalisation strategy
Jul 15,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh The challenge of radicalisation, religious or otherwise, remains a major challenge not only in the region, but also for our internal […]
Syrian nightmare: Detained Islamic State woman and child seek return to Switzerland
This content was published on July 14, 2018 The Swiss Muslim woman being interviewed by SRF at the Kurdish camp in northeast Syria. (SRF-SWI) A Swiss Muslim woman, captured […]
View from Saudi Arabia: Finding your educational passion
Nada Al-Tuwaijri June 11, 2018 How many of you are in jobs that have nothing to do with your educational background? I found myself in a job that was indirectly […]
Hajj 2018: Saudi Arabia begins to receive pilgrims
Saudi officials receive the first batch of Hajj pilgrims on Saturday in Jeddah. SPA Arab News July 15, 2018 About 107,000 Pakistanis will perform Hajj under the government Hajj scheme […]
60 years on, Iraqis reflect on the coup that killed King Faisal II
1 / 3 Iraq’s King Faisal II in 1952, a year before taking the throne. (AFP) 2 / 3 Faisal takes the oath in Parliament in 1953, watched over by […]
Treachery is when the concept of social contract is distorted and problematised
Jul 14,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Nermeen Murad When Prime Minister Omar Razzaz was first proposed to be head of the executive authority in Jordan, Jordanians circulated a paper he […]
Syrian rebels surrender heavy arms in Daraa city — state media
Cradle of Syrian revolution back to government control By AFP – Jul 15,2018 – JORDAN TIMES The Syrian national flag rises in the midst of damaged buildings in Daraa Al […]
Saudi-British charity polo match held in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE — A polo match between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom was held for the 22nd BMG Cup at Cambridge city in the UK, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said […]
7 Qualities that Allah loves
Bibi Zainab Dowlut Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “When Allah loves a slave, calls out Jibril and says: […]
Criticism of Israel or Blatant Anti-Semitism? BDS Movement Sets Sights on German Cultural Festivals
The Middle East conflict has arrived in Germany in the form of boycotts against German cultural festivals. The development raises the question of where the line is crossed between […]