Emperor Hongwu: The Peasant Who Built an Empire and Embraced Islam’s Place Within It
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Abstract Zhu Yuanzhang (1328–1398), known by his reign title Hongwu, The Muslim Times remains one of the most extraordinary figures in world history Wikipedia […]
Buddhism in China: Demographics, Influence, and Interactions
Promoted post: From Buddha to Allah: A Chinese Buddhist’s Journey to Islam Presented by Zia H Shah MD Demographics of Buddhists in China Current Statistics: Measuring the Buddhist population in […]
From Buddha to Allah: A Chinese Buddhist’s Journey to Islam
Promoted post: Buddhism in China: Demographics, Influence, and Interactions A Path of Compassion and Peace: An Invitation to Islam for Buddhist Friends Presented by Zia H Shah MD IntroductionIn the […]
One Of the Best Self-Help Videos, I Watched This Year
Epigraph: “Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort. Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of God.” (Al Quran 13:28) Presented by […]
Buddhist leader in Bhutan fully ordains 144 women, resuming ancient tradition: When would the Muslims and Catholics follow?
Buddhist leader in Bhutan fully ordains 144 women, resuming ancient tradition By Haley Barker Damcho Diana Finnegan, an American Tibetan Buddhist nun, called the ordination ceremony ‘a major step towards […]
Was Buddha a Prophet: At least these 15 quotes are very profound and prophetic?
Epigraph: We sent forth among every nation a Messenger; saying: ‘Serve your God, and eschew idols.’ Then some. of them God guided, and some were justly disposed to error. So […]
Buddhist chaplains on the rise in US, offering broad appeal
BY GOSIA WOZNIACKA PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Wedged into a recliner in the corner of her assisted living apartment in Portland, Skylar Freimann, who has a terminal heart condition and […]
Video: The Story of God With Morgan Freeman – Who Is God?
Surah Rome: A Powerful Case for Our Creator God The Muslim Times, Perhaps the Only Medium Presenting the Creator God of the Holy Quran 12 Famous Scientists On The Possibility Of God Happy […]
Ted Talk: Expanding your circle of compassion by a Buddhist teacher
By Robert Thurman; Buddhist scholar The first American to be ordained a Tibetan Monk by the Dalai Lama, Robert A.F. Thurman is a scholar, author and tireless proponent of peace. […]
‘Inclusivity of all faiths defines the strength of a country’s human rights’ – Lord Ahmad visits Buddhist monastery
‘Inclusivity of all faiths defines the strength of a country’s human rights’ – Lord Ahmad visits Buddhist monastery 21 January 2022 As part of a three-day tour of Sri Lanka, […]
Unholy battle to decide Tibet’s next Dalai Lama
Source: AT The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, the spiritual leader of Tibet, turns 86 on July 6. With his advancing age, the question of who will succeed him has become more pressing. One of the most recognizable faces of Buddhism, the dalai lama is an important figure bringing Buddhist teachings to […]
Concerns rise over Sri Lanka’s move to ban burqas
By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Pakistani diplomat and a U.N. expert have expressed concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed move to ban the wearing of burqas. Sri […]
Almost 300 Rohingya found on beach in Indonesia’s Aceh
By YAYAN ZAMZAMI, Associated Press © Provided by Associated Press Ethnic Rohingya people rest after the boat carrying them landed in Lhokseumawe, Aceh province, Indonesia, early Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. […]
International Poll About Intersection of Religion and Science, in Different Religions
On the Intersection of Science and Religion Source: Pew Research Center BY COURTNEY JOHNSON, CARY LYNNE THIGPEN AND CARY FUNK Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and […]
The Dalai Lama on Earth Day: COVID-19 is ‘a lesson in universal responsibility’
Source: Religion News Service (RNS) — On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, our planet is facing one of the greatest challenges to the health and well-being of its people. […]
Covid 19 is Not, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu or Buddhist
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times As soon as the Covid 19 raised its ugly head some conservative Hindu pundits were ready to declare […]
Arrest warrant issued for Myanmar hardline monk Wirathu
May 29, 2019 – 06:23 By Zaw Naing Oo YANGON (Reuters) – A court in Myanmar has issued an arrest warrant for a nationalist Buddhist monk, Wirathu, on a charge […]
Populist Buddhist Politics Shaping up in Sri Lanka Against the Muslims and the Christians
Freed Sri Lanka Buddhist monk vows to expose Islamist militancy Souce: Reuters COLOMBO (Reuters) – A hardline Buddhist monk accused of inciting violence against minority Muslims in Sri Lanka said […]
The Guardian view on religious freedom: protect believers
Religion Editorial Across much of the world, millions of people are persecuted for their beliefs Mon 22 Apr 2019 Christians and Muslims in Lahore, Pakistan, hold candles at a tribute […]