By AFP – Jun 16,2015 -JORDAN TIMES Palestinian children play in front of the rubble of buildings which were destroyed during the 50-day war between Israel and Hamas in the summer of 2014, in the village of Khuzaa, east of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Monday (AFP photo) GAZA […]
Abdulaziz Al-Turki ARAB NEWS Published — Wednesday 17 June 2015 L DAMMAM: Diabetics must consult their doctors before deciding to fast in Ramadan even though the month can be an excellent way to improve overall health, the Saudi Diabetes and Endocrine Association (SDEA) said recently. Abdulaziz Al-Turki, chairman of the […]
SHARING KNOWLEDGE: The app is in Unicode format which allows users to copy and share any information through WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook and e-mail. ARAB NEWS Published — Tuesday 16 June 2015 Last update 16 June 2015 12:54 am JEDDAH: An Indian scholar has launched an Urdu application for smartphones providing […]
Commandment – Who, when a misfortune overtakes them, say, ‘Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return [2:157] Who, when a misfortune overtakes them, say, ‘Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.’ EDITOR’S NOTE: On this publication of the 500th of […]
‘Tourism revenues threatened with half billion dinar drop’ By Omar Obeidat – Jun 15,2015 – Last updated at Jun 15,2015 Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour addresses a meeting attended by chief editors of local dailies and several members of the Cabinet (JT photo) AMMAN — Jordan’s tourism receipts may drop by […]
NURBANU KIZIL ISTANBUL PublishedJune 14, 2015 AA Photo With only a few days left till Ramadan, -considered by Muslims to be one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar-, millions of people around the world are preparing to observe a month filled with fasting, prayer, and worship to feed […]
By Petra – Jun 14,2015 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Chief Islamic Justice Ahmad Hilayel on Sunday called on the public to look for the crescent moon (hilal) at sunset on Tuesday. The crescent marks the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan. If the sighting is confirmed, Muslims in […]
By Jordan Times – Jun 14,2015 – His Majesty King Abdullah speaks to Northern Badia residents during a visit to the region on Sunday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday expressed his pride in the unity of Jordanians and assured them that addressing […]
Most Used No apologies for returning today to the strange case of the “moderate” Jabhat al-Nusra rebels, the throat-cutters and executioners who are playing the anti-Isis card to woo the US. Their leader, you may recall, told Qatar’s Al Jazeera channel that his al-Qaeda affiliated warriors will oppose both Isis […]
Most Used No apologies for returning today to the strange case of the “moderate” Jabhat al-Nusra rebels, the throat-cutters and executioners who are playing the anti-Isis card to woo the US. Their leader, you may recall, told Qatar’s Al Jazeera channel that his al-Qaeda affiliated warriors will oppose both Isis […]
499. Commandment – Who has created death and life that He might try you — which of you is best in deeds (Trials and Tribulations for believers) [67:3] Who has created death and life that He might try you — which of you is best in deeds; and He is […]
Author: Zainab Qadri Here are some conditions for the practice of polygamy in Islam. 1. Justice or fairness. The Quran says: “And if you fear that you shall not be […]
498. Commandment – Do men think that they will be left alone because they say, ‘We believe,’ and that they will not be tested? And We did test those who were before them. So Allah will surely distinguish those who are truthful and He will surely distinguish the liars from […]
Ramadan 2015: As holy month approaches, debate emerges over how long northern European Muslims should fast Source: The Independent By Doug Bolton; Sunday 14 June 2015 As the Muslim holy month […]
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 gradually […]
01. Buy all necessities for the month of Ramadan before Ramadan so you can spend less time during the holy month rushing around. You can be more focused on your religious rituals and spiritual development. Everyone in the family, even the kids, can participate, writing a shopping list, preparing […]
Abu Dhabi: Over 100,000 iftar meals to be distributed to drivers during Ramadan Initiative to prevent accidents due to speeding, police say PUBLISHED: 15:58 JUNE 14, 2015 STAFF REPORT Abu Dhabi: Around 100,000 iftar meals will be distributed to drivers on Abu Dhabi roads during Ramadan, the Abu Dhabi […]
By Muath Freij – Jun 13,2015 – JORDAN TIMES Handprints are displayed on a UNHCR tent as part of an initiative marking World Refugee Day at Souk JARA on Friday (Photo by Muath Freij) AMMAN — When Nada Abdul Raheem was touring Souk JARA in Jabal Amman, a tent showing colourful […]
by Muath Freij, Jordan Times AMMAN — Former Iraqi foreign minister Tariq Aziz was buried in Madaba city, southwest of the capital, on Saturday. The body of Aziz arrived in […]
FIRAS ALKHATEEB ARABNEWS.COM Published — Friday 12 June 2015 Abu Bakr, the first caliph of Islam, ordered a committee to be organized, under the leadership of Zaid bin Thabit, to collect all the written pieces of Qur’an that were spread throughout the Muslim community. Because of the enormous responsibility […]