Asia

Britain used agents working among Ismaeli Shi’ites and the Ahmadyya sect to pioneer the creation of an artificial country

Source: Asia Times: The British Raj worked for 10 years to create Pakistan. In 1930, the British began to polarize irreconcilable enmities between Hindus and Muslim. Britain used agents working among Ismaeli Shi’ites and the Ahmadyya sect to pioneer the creation of an artificial country – by yoking together independent […]

The Two-Muslim theory

Source: Dawn.com By Tahir Mehdi I am not referring to sectarian differences within Islam as these are much more than two. Sects are not unique to our religion. All religions have these. The followers of one sect are not a completely homologous group either, as they may differ on other counts […]

Military & Defense: The World’s Special Forces Quietly Held Their ‘Counterterrorism Olympics’ At A Compound In Jordan

The world’s most elite military special forces met up at a military compound in Jordan to compete in what organizers call “the Olympics of counterterrorism.” Contributing editor to Rolling Stone Magazine Josh Eells was there for the competition, which consisted of 32 teams from 17 countries and the Palestinian territories. […]

Philippine Muslim teachers told to remove veils

MANILA (AFP) – The majority-Catholic Philippines told Muslim teachers Tuesday to remove their veils inside classrooms, in part to promote better relationships between teachers and pupils. Education Secretary Armin Luistro said the move was part of reforms to make schools more sensitive to religion. Muslim schoolgirls will still be allowed […]