Islam in Japan by SHEIKYERMAMI on SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 Japan is not immune. There are major efforts to Islamize the sons of the Samurai. Islam is Encroaching on Japan? …the native converted Japanese are of a particularly aggressive strain, they see in Islam a facsimile of the Bushido, the samurai blind obedience essence which somehow appeals […]
A Conversation With: Author and Police Officer Nazrul Islam By ANURADHA SHARMA Amit Gupta/ReutersMuslim boys reading the Qoran at a madrasa in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, in this 2005 file photo. KOLKATA – Despite his reputation as a tough, no-nonsense police officer who has stood up to the government on several occasions, Nazrul Islam […]
Protesters Hope to Derail Controversial Ads A group of religious leaders, elected officials and community activists rally for solidarity with Muslims after controversial billboards were posted in area train stations in August. By Zach Oliva Email the author September 6, 2012 PHOTOS (4) Upload Photos and Videos Calling controversial billboards […]
VIEW : Science vs Islam — Syed Kamran Hashmi Muslim scholars from all over the world have attempted to explain Islamic concepts and practices on scientific grounds For centuries, Islam has fostered the message of equality, peace and patience to humanity. Through its inherent forbearance and magnanimity, it has won over the […]
JUSTICE EU court affirms asylum for religious persecution The Court of Justice for the European Union has decided that those unable to openly practice their religion have the right to seek asylum. The decision is likely to affect German asylum policies. Not every interference with free religious practice constitutes persecution, […]
Senior Islamic cleric defends Christian girl Date September 5, 2012 ” Our heads are bowed with shame” … Tahir Ashrafi’s verdict on the Rimsha Masih case. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The Christian girl who was allegedly framed for blasphemy by her local mullah was hailed as a ”daughter of the nation” by […]
Dinner with the Islamic Society of North America by Maureen Fiedler on Sep. 04, 2012 NCR Today On Sunday evening, I was honored to attend, as an invitee, an interfaith banquet sponsored by the Islamic Society of North America. It was part of their larger national convention with the theme, “One Nation […]
Islamic Revival in China: CCP Tolerance or Strategy? Posted: 09/04/2012 10:20 am Five years ago, when I considered the issue of Islamic practice in China, three things immediately came to mind: Xinjiang, restriction, and incompatibility with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, after a year of field research in southwest […]
American Muslim designer Nzinga Knight will show designs at New York Fashion Week that appeal to her fellow Muslim women. Knight describes her work as “sensual, mysterious and innovative”. Designers love to push boundaries in the search for that sexy catwalk look, but Nzinga Knight, an American Muslim, takes an even more […]
Cheating and deception are despicable characteristics that are beneath a decent person. Intentionally distorting the truth in order to mislead others contradicts the values of honesty, which requires an attitude of sincerity, straightforwardness, and fairness that leaves no room for cheating, lying, trickery, or deceit. There are many texts from […]
Source: The Express Tribune The abyss stares back By Feisal H Naqvi Published: September 3, 2012 What do you do when you look in the mirror and get scared? Between the Rimsha Masih case and the recent rise in sectarian killings, Pakistan has been forced to confront its dark side in a more concerted fashion […]
the guardian: by Nesrine Malik. A few years ago, the only “halal” signs one saw were on butchers’ shops. But now halal is turning into a global brand – as highlighted in a BBC documentary proclaiming that “The Future is Halal“. The Arabic word “halal” means simply, that which is […]
Ahmadis and Pakistan I tend to agree with Bashy Quraishy’s thoughts. Despite such severe atrocities and death meted out to Pakistani Ahmadi Muslims, they still love their country, if they adopt a foreign land they still go back to visit their homeland and are exceptionally loyal to the nation which […]
Executive authority for army Maciu Malo Saturday, September 01, 2012 A HINDU priest wants the President of Fiji to be selected by the Military Council. Moti Chand Maharaj said the involvement of the military in the government could provide solutions to stopping the coup culture in Fiji. The Ba resident […]
Channel 4 history of Islam sparks flood of complaints and presenter Tom Holland subjected to torrent of abusive tweets By ROBERT VERKAIK PUBLISHED: 19:44 EST, 1 September 2012 | UPDATED: 19:44 EST, 1 September 2012 Controversy: Presenter Tom Holland Channel 4 is at the centre of a storm over a programme it broadcast on […]
In the center of the alleged Civil War Among Muslims in Russia is said to be the push for the “Creation of an Islamic State -the Caliphate.” It is believed to be based on Wahhabism. This is the declared mission of the Khilafa Movement (Read Khalifa Magazine found on-line). The Khilafa […]
BBC facing investigation for Muslim sitcom ‘disrespectful’ to Islam email story to a friend print version Published: 31 August, 2012, 14:48 Edited: 31 August, 2012, 19:24 BBC sitcom Citizen Khan accused of being disrespectful to Muslims and Islam to face investigation (Image from http://www.bbc.co.uk) TAGS: Movies, Religion, Scandal, UK, Mass media,Media, Culture UK broadcaster BBC is facing an […]
Civil War’ Among Muslims Shakes Russia’s South Investigators work at the site of a suicide bomb attack in the Malgobek district in the north of Ingushetia, August 19, 2012. RELATED ARTICLES Opponent Claims Putin Acquired Millions in State Assets TEXT SIZE James Brooke August 30, 2012 MOSCOW — Three recent […]
Posted on August 31, 2012 President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian Hajj Mission on its 10th anniversary, and said that Islam has become integral to Russia’s religious, cultural and social fabric.“Traditions […]
Blasphemy and the Law By CHLOE BREYER Published: August 29, 2012 NEW YORK — A central charge against the three members of the Pussy Riot punk-rock band who were recently sentenced to two years in prison was “inciting religious hatred.” This they are said to have done by briefly dancing at the front […]