The Islamic Khilafat – Its Rise, Fall, and Re-emergence
Rafi Ahmad In this essay, we will examine the concept of the khilafat, its rise, fall, and reemergence, and discuss its relevance in modern times. The Arabic word khalifa means successor. […]
Khilafat – successorship of prophethood
After Prophethood, Khilafat is the most important institution in Islam. Khulafa are ultimately appointed by God through His Divine guidance. Though Khilafat had disappeared, it has been re-established as prophecied […]
The Shadowy Arms Trade: A Look Back at a Questionable Tank Deal
An intermediary received a commission of almost $200 million for the sale of battle tanks to United Arab Emirates. Some of that money, though, may have been used to bribe […]
Former U.N. Human Rights Chief Outlines The State Of The Geopolitical Climate
September 18, 20184:37 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Zeid Raad Al Hussein, who recently stepped down from his United Nations post, about […]
Ahmadiyya scholars for ban on ‘nikah halala’
Vishal Joshi Tribune News Service Kurukshetra, September 30 Welcoming the Centre’s approval of an ordinance making instant triple talaq a punishable offence, scholars from the Ahmadiyya sect demanded government’s intervention […]
Pakistani Government Removes Ahmadi Economist From Advisory Council
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Kurds vote for regional Parliament as Barzani draws battle lines in fight for Iraq presidency
Previous 1 / 2 2 / 2 SUADAD AL-SALHY October 01, 2018 Voters chose from more than 700 candidates to win 111 seats in autonomous Kurdistan’s Parliament, a year […]
End deepening conflict
Sep 30,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL The World Bank (WB) says that the economy of Gaza is collapsing and has cited the well-known reasons that most, if not all, of […]
‘We are scared, but we have Jesus’: China and its war on Christianity
Source: The Guardian By Benjamin Haas Crackdown on unofficial churches comes as Vatican and Beijing sign controversial deal on appointment of bishops. A man waits outside during a mass at the […]
Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll
Source: BBC News At least 832 people were killed in the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the national disaster agency says. Many people were […]
Hundreds of cases a day and a flair for drama: India’s crusading Supreme Court
Source: The New York Times By Jeffrey Gettleman, Hari Kumar and Kai Schultz NEW DELHI — Following the headlines, you might get the feeling that India’s Supreme Court is everywhere at once, all […]
Germany announces €116m for UN refugee agency
AFP news@thelocal.de @thelocalgermany 29 September 2018 German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas addressed the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday. Photo: Angela Weiss / AFP […]
Scouts: A colonial-age movement formed by Christians, cherished by millions of Muslims worldwide
Previous 1 / 4 2 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 4 Next Updated 29 September 2018 ANNA PUKAS September 29, 2018 It is 57 years since the first […]
Out Damned Spot ! Oh Pakistan …
Out Damned Spot! Asif M Basit Change is probably the one thing that consistently happens to Pakistan. One day there is a democratically elected government (as democratic as possible in […]
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives in Madinah during maiden visit to Saudi Arabia
Previous 1 / 4 2 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 4 Next Updated 19 September 2018 ARAB NEWS Although bilateral relations and regional security are on the […]
Indian Expat wins first prize in Qur’an memorization contest
Prince Mishaal Bin Majed, governor of Jeddah, presents Abdullah Abdul Mateen Usmani the key of the car he won as first prize in the Qur’an memorization contest. — Courtesy photo […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia signed three agreements: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed “three grant agreements”, saying that the country is bringing a major investment in the China-Pakistan […]
Why Saudi Arabia and Iran are desperately trying to court Imran Khan
For the first time in their modern relations, neither Iran nor Saudi Arabia have a political pawn in Islamabad that they can manipulate Kamal Alam Thursday 27 September 2018 […]
Tehran to host Inter-Islamic Network on Virtual Universities General Assembly
September 24, 2018 TEHRAN – Iran will host the 1st General Assembly of the Inter-Islamic Network on Virtual Universities on September 24. Tehran’s Payam-e Noor University will host the event, […]
Indonesia searches for survivors after powerful quake, tsunami
Reuters International SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 People injured or affected by the earthquake and tsunami wait to be evacuated on an air force plane in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, […]