Sheikh Ubayd Al-Jabiri Published — Friday 11 April 2014 As the Qur’an is revelation of Allah to Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Sunnah likewise — not a third of it; not half of it; not two-thirds of it; not three-fourths of it; and not nine-tenths of it — all […]
Published on Thursday, 27 February 2014 12:31 EZIES ELIAS SHEHADEH PNN She stood in the middle of Eilat Airport’s small departures hall, and her eyes said it all. An impressive, well-dressed woman with an assertive face, only her burning eyes betrayed the insult she felt. “I’m so ashamed,” she […]
Published on Wednesday, 09 April 2014 13:10 Jerusalem/PNN Palestinian Christians in Jerusalem expressed concerns over Israeli Police measurements and security restrictions in the city during the Easter celebrations, which prevent the Christian worshipers from accessing holy sites in East Jerusalem, Haaretz reported on Wednesday. The auxiliary bishop of the Latin […]
His Majesty King Abdullah is received by Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their talks in Moscow on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin that focused on bilateral ties and means to develop them at […]
Nick Ames , April 9th, 2014 Development in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is coming at the cost of the loss of some of the most important sites of […]
Nick Ames , April 9th, 2014 Development in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is coming at the cost of the loss of some of the most important sites of […]
90. Wheresoever you may be, death will overtake you [4:79] Wheresoever you may be, death will overtake you, even if you be in strongly built towers. And if some good befalls them, they say, ‘This is from Allah;’ and if evil befalls them, they say, ‘This is from thee.’ Say, […]
89. Neglect not thy lot in this world [28:78] ‘And seek, in that which Allah has given thee, the Home of the Hereafter; and neglect not thy lot in this world; and do good to others as Allah has done good to thee; and seek not to make mischief in the earth, verily […]
April 05, 2014 12:09 AM The Daily Star U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry listens during a news conference with Moroccan Foreign Minister Salaheddine Mezouar following a bilateral strategic dialogue at the Foreign Ministry in Rabat, April 4, 2014. (REUTERS/Jacquelyn Martin/Pool) As the Middle East peace process again appears in […]
by Khetam Malkawi | Apr 08, 2014 | 20:39 Updated: Apr 08, 2014 | 23:20 inShare A doctor from the French field hospital treat a Syrian child at the Zaatari Refugee Camp in Mafraq in this file photo taken last year AMMAN — Nine out of 10 Syrian refugee households […]
Osama Al Sharif ARABNEWS Published — Wednesday 9 April 2014 It has been more than a year since US Secretary of State John Kerry launched his Middle East shuttle diplomacy in an effort to restart stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Last July he convinced both […]
Iyad Madani. JEDDAH: HABIB SHAIKH Published — Tuesday 8 April 2014 Last update 8 April 2014 3:07 am The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) plans to work out a system to help Muslims facing wars and natural disasters across the world. This was disclosed by Iyad Madani, OIC secretary-general, during […]
Epigraph And thou shalt assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love to the believers. That is because amongst them are savants […]
by Rula Samain | Apr 07, 2014 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Before the Arab Spring started, Majda Ayoub, a Jordanian Christian, decided to leave the US, where […]
A group of international peace activists has arrived in Tehran to start a movement aimed at providing humanitarian aid to Syrians and the establishment of peace in Syria, Press TV reports. The convoy, dubbed “Pilgrims of Peace,” includes activists from countries such as Britain, Canada, Germany, Lebanon, Australia, Pakistan, India […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s main opposition party is demanding a transparent discussion in parliament over the origins of $1.5 billion paid into the country’s coffers in March, and what the government agreed to in exchange for the funds. The money is widely believed to have come from Saudi Arabia — a donation […]
AMMAN — The situation in Syria a “political conundrum and a heartbreaking humanitarian crisis”, Her Majesty Queen Rania said on Thursday, urging the international community to step up support to refugee […]
RASHEED ABOU-ALSAMH ARABNEWS.COM Published — Sunday 6 April 2014 The interruption of the peace negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians this week happened when Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas — frustrated with the non-release of a last group of Palestinian prisoners by Israel — signed the accession papers […]
Seasonal visas only for two holy cities JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS Published — Sunday 6 April 2014 Seasonal work visas will only be issued at labor offices in Makkah and Madinah, according to a recent decision made by the Council of Ministers. Companies applying for such visas will henceforth be […]
86. The decree of Allah is coming, so seek ye not to hasten it [16:2] The decree of Allah is coming, so seek ye not to hasten it. Holy is He, and exalted above all that which they associate with Him. [21:38] Man is made of haste. I will certainly show you My Signs […]