Israeli settlers vandalize, firebomb West Bank mosque
Previous 1 / 3 Palestinians inspect the damage at the entrance of a mosque that was torched and sprayed with graffiti in Hebrew. (AFP) 2 / 3 A Palestinian man photographs the […]
Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad writes to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
The National July 27, 2020 An unnamed ‘informed source’ told Iranian media that Mr Ahmadinejad wants to play a role in ending the conflict in Yemen Former Iranian president Mahmoud […]
A young man left London to join Israel’s army because he wanted to defend the Jewish people but now believes the treatment of Palestinians is morally wrong
Julian Kossoff 22 hours ago An Israeli soldier kicks a Palestinian flag in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on January 29. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman Joel Carmel was raised in London’s Jewish community. He […]
A ban on good sense
Source: Dawn THE recently passed Punjab Tahaffuz-i-Bunyaad-i-Islam Act provides sufficient cause for concern to anyone invested in the intellectual and cultural climate of this country. There are several aspects of the legislation that elicit consternation, but I want to focus on three in particular: the first is the deference to […]
India’s PM to attend temple groundbreaking at disputed site
By EMILY SCHMALL, Associated Press © Provided by Associated Press FILE-In this Nov. 11, 2019 file photo, Hindu devotees pray while walking towards a temple, in Ayodhya, India. India’s Prime Minister […]
The Beloved Muhammad Osman Chou (Chini Sahib)
Summary of Friday Sermon Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(at) from alislam.org After reciting the Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz, and Surah Al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) stated: A few days ago, a revered member and […]
Fines imposed on violators entering holy sites ahead of Hajj
Source: Arab News MAKKAH: Sixteen people have been caught and fined SR10,000 ($2,666) each in the past week for violating a ban on entry into the holy sites, according to […]
First pilgrims arrive in Makkah for Hajj 2020
Saudi medics at the Jeddah airport await the first group of Hajj pilgrims. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/g63g4 July 2020 RAWAN RADWAN July 26, 2020 JEDDAH: The city of Makkah is opening its arms again to welcome pilgrims for the annual Hajj — although only a handful compared with previous […]
Changing dynamics
Source: Dawn THE geopolitical calculus in Pakistan’s immediate neighbourhood is clearly changing, and those who formulate this country’s foreign policy must plan now to ensure we are comfortably placed to take political and economic advantage of the emerging scenario. Over the past few days, reports have emerged of a 25-year […]
Sermons with swords part of Turkey’s tradition, head of Diyanet says
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ISTANBUL POLITICS JUL 24, 2020 Head of Diyanet Ali Erbaş delivers first sermon in the Hagia Sophia Grand mosque with a sword, July 24, 2020 (DHA Photo) Turkey’s […]
Pakistani police probe minister after killing of journalist
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police said Saturday they were investigating the shooting death of a local journalist to determine whether a provincial minister was behind the killing. The development comes a day after the family of Anwar Jan accused Abdul Rehman Khetran, a minister for food in Baluchistan province, […]
The Kiswa: The story behind the covering of the holy Kaaba
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Arab News MAKKAH: On behalf of King Salman, Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on […]
Hajj 2020: An Islamic phenomenon in a pandemic
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page SOURCE: ALHAKAM.ORG After a great deal of speculation and suspense, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has finally announced that Hajj will be performed this year, but only by 1,000 Saudi pilgrims – a downscale from […]
The Truth About Salvation
Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad CHRISTIANITY • CONCEPTS AND BELIEFS 10th JULY 2020 THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad (ra), Second Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community […]
HHRC 41 written statement : The case of the Ahmadis refugees in Thailand and Malaysia
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community : The Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan is perhaps the most obviously persecuted religious group in the world today. The Ahmadis suffer under a unique combination […]
Only Palestinians have the final say
Jul 23,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – Shehab Al Makahleh The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tried to justify the postponement of the planned annexation process of the Occupied West Bank and the Western part of Jordan Valley by saying that Israel is still discussing this matter with […]
Pushing region, world into chaos
Jul 22,2020 – JORDAN TIMES In an interview this week with the British newspaper The Guardian, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Omar Razzaz warned that the Israeli government’s plans to annex parts of the West Bank would be “ushering in a new apartheid state” that could be a radicalising […]
Iranian passenger plane forced to change course as US fighter jets approached – report
Iran promises political response after several passengers were reportedly injured when Mahan Air plane quickly changed altitude The Mahan Air plane landed in Beirut after encountering US fighter jets over […]
Netflix reality hit Indian Matchmaking tells some dark truths about life in my community
Colourism and sexism are found in every single episode, and with no LGBT or Muslim couple portrayed, it’s hardly representative of modern India either. But that’s no reason to write […]