The ‘deal of the century’ dead on arrival
HATEM BAZIAN @hatembazian A Palestinian paints over a mural of President Trump during a protest in Bethlehem, the West Bank, Dec. 7, 2017. (AP Photo) U.S. President Donald Trump’s impending […]
Syria rebels exit towns near Damascus
By AFP – May 10,2018 – Last updated at May 10,2018 googleplus Syrian people wait to be evacuated in Al Rastan town of Homs to Al […]
Cardiff University receives £850k gift for study of Islam
A philanthropist has donated £850,000 to a university in a bid to help promote a better understanding of Islam in society. Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel is supporting MA and […]
Why 80% of American Muslims fast during Ramadan. (It’s not about the food.)
By Omar Suleiman May 10, 2018 What is Ramadan? 01:06 Imam Omar Suleiman is the founder and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an adjunct professor of […]
Beneath the headscarf — Local Muslims hope to educate others about Islam
May 10, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly 2 Comments By Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Rabail Sajjad Even when she is surrounded by friends, Rabail Sajjad notices stares from strangers […]
War in SyriaL Del Ponte settles old scores with UN
https://tp.srgssr.ch/p/inline?urn=urn:swi:video:44106344&locale=en Embed code This content was published on May 9, 2018 Carla Del Ponte, the Swiss former prosecutor of the United Nations war crimes tribunal, has strongly criticised the […]
ASEAN Lawmakers Decry Indonesia’s ‘Rising Tide of Intolerance’
Regional Rights Group Warns of Religious Hatred, Vigilantism Imperiling Democracy Phelim Kine Deputy Director, Asia Division PhelimKine Expand Muslim protesters hold an anti-LGBT rally outside a mosque in the provincial […]
Europeans scramble to save Iran deal after Trump reneges
By Reuters – May 10,2018 – JORDAN TIMES WASHINGTON/PARIS — Dismayed European allies sought to salvage the international nuclear pact with Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled the […]
Donald Trump has shown himself to be the American version of Gaddafi in his behaviour towards Iran and the nuclear deal
Having withdrawn America from the Iran nuclear deal with such capriciousness, the US president has demonstrated that – like the late Libyan leader – he is totally divorced from reality Robert Fisk @indyvoices ‘How Donald […]
The Latest: Israel says Iranians in Syria fired missiles
JERUSALEM (AP) — The latest on tensions between Israel and Syria (all times local): 1:30 a.m. Israel’s military says Iranian forces based in neighboring Syria fired about 20 projectiles at […]
Dubai to open ‘Quran Park’ showcasing miracles of Islam
Dubai to open ‘Quran Park’ showcasing miracles of Islam The Cave of Miracles reportedly showcases seven miracles mentioned in the Quran displayed with the latest modern interactive techniques. (Supplied) Staff writer, Al Arabiya EnglishTuesday, 8 May 2018 Dubai is set to open a “Quran Park” that will display plants mentioned […]
Fasting
Fasting is another form of worship found universally in the world religions. Although there are vast differences regarding the mode of fasting and the conditions applied to it, the central idea of fasting is present everywhere. Where it is not mentioned clearly, it is likely that it may have either […]
How countries use the weapons trade to secure access to oil
It’s in our interest to avoid violent events such as civil wars or terrorist incidents in oil-rich countries, as they are often accompanied by surging oil prices, or more general insecurity […]
Eat Well : Healthy eating tips for Ramadan
By INDRA BALARATNAM – May 8, 2018 THE holy month of Ramadan is the time for Muslims to practise restraint both physically and spiritually. From a food aspect, this is […]
French call to change Quran aims to promote antagonism toward Muslims
Source: The Daily Sabah MEHMET ÇELIK @celik ISTANBUL The controversial call by some 300 famous French figures to change the Quran is a provocative move which targets Muslims, experts say, […]
Shisha banned in Ramadan tents during Iftar in Dubai
Web Report /Dubai Filed on May 8, 2018 Ramadan tents were usually not segregated into smoking and non-smoking sections due to the additional cost. Dubai Municipality has banned shisha or […]
JORDAN: Can Islamists be electable?
May 08,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Hassan A. Barari The conference on “post-Islamism” organised by Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Centre for Strategic Studies last week did enrich our understanding on the changing dynamics of political Islam in general. Scholars, who came from abroad to participate in the conference, offered […]
What do Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem mean, are the greetings different and when can you say them?
Greeting options What do Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem mean, are the greetings different and when can you say them? During Ramadan their are two greetings that can be used […]
Divinity of Jesus a.s – Part II
Divinity of Jesus a.s – Part II Farhan Iqbal, Missionary Canada Are the Gospels Reliable? The Promised Messiahas has explained that Muslims cannot accept the divinity of Jesusas […]
Palestinian death toll rises to 52 killed by Israel after border shooting
By AFP – May 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Mourners carry the body of a Palestinian, who was killed at the Israel-Gaza border by Israeli occupation forces, during his funeral […]