What is the procedure for divorce in Islam?
Islam permits divorce, but according to the Hadith, it is one of the most displeasing acts in the sight of Allah. There is a whole set of regulations concerning divorce. These […]
Were the Miraj and Isra physical or spiritual journeys? – Part II
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page 24th July 2020 In an attempt to prove the physical ascension of Prophet Jesusas, some Muslims today present the journey of the Miraj and Isra in a nonsensical manner to add weight to their baseless […]
Saudi Arabia gears up for downsized Hajj
By AFP – Jul 27,2020 – JORDAN TIMES This handout photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media shows a few pilgrims circumambulating the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the […]
Najib Razak trial: Former Malaysian PM found guilty on all charges in 1MDB corruption trial
Adam Withnall © Provided by The Independent The former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been found guilty on all seven corruption charges in his first trial over the multi-billion dollar scandal […]
Hajj – In the Eyes of the Caliph
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Review of Religions, July 2020 volume Compiled by Shahzad Ahmed and Ahmad Nooruddeen […]
Israel preparing for the worst in ICC war crimes investigation
RAMZY BAROUD July 27, 2020 Short Url https://arab.news/cwqgt Benny Gantz, right, and Benjamin Netanyahu attend a memorial ceremony in Jerusalem, November 10, 2019. (Reuters) When International Criminal Court (ICC) […]
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 […]