NSA Australia allies ‘spied on US law firm’ in Indonesia row
Source: BBC Australian spies tapped a US law firm representing Indonesia in a trade dispute with the US, new leaks say. The 2013 document obtained by the New York Times does not […]
Muslim convert who agitated for sharia state in UK given groundbreaking asbo
Guardian: A Muslim convert who targeted members of the public as part of a campaign for a sharia state in Britain has been given a groundbreaking asbo, police have said. […]
The Supreme plan for the Universal regeneration of Islam?
Part 15 of a Review of the Pakistani Government’s “White Paper”: Qadiyaniyyat — A Grave Threat to Islam In 1984 the Islamic government of Pakistan set aside all Islamic injunctions […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community starts Tabligh Activity in Croatia
By Zubair Khan Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Germany has also been entrusted almost two dozen neighbouring countries to spread the message of real Islam. All the activities in these countries are administered and monitored by Amir of Germany through national shoba tabligh. In Balkan area Croatia is also included in the entrusted countries. By […]
Historic Conference of World Religions Held at Guildhall, London
Epigraph: Those who believe and do good deeds — the Gracious God will create love in their hearts. So We have made it (the Qur’an) easy in thy tongue that […]
The Conference of World Religions
Source:Telegrpahandargus via Wasim Sr The community hosted The Conference of World Religions at the Guildhall in London where the head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community spoke alongside other faith leaders. President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association for Bradford North Dr Mohammed Iqbal attended with others from the mosque. More:
Can you dissuade fanatical jihadis using theological argument?
Guardian: How much of what jihadis do is religiously motivated? At one extreme are those who claim their beliefs are entirely explained by oppression and reaction to social circumstances; at […]
Pakistani-born Imam charged in Australia over child marriage
Source: ET SYDNEY: A Muslim cleric was Tuesday charged in Australia with conducting an illegal marriage between a 26-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl.It follows the arrest of a Lebanese national – the “husband” – last week on child sex offences.Police said the imam, reportedly Pakistan-born, was arrested in Sydney on […]
Swiss Immigration Vote Raises Alarm Across Europe
Source: NY Times: BERLIN — Swiss and European leaders reacted warily on Monday to the narrow approval by Swiss voters of a proposal to limit the number of foreigners allowed to live and work in Switzerland. A bare majority voted in a referendum on Sunday to cut immigration quotas and […]
Message of Khalifa of Islam to Delegates of Conference of Religions
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Russian Muslims In Spotlight As Sochi Olympics Begin
Source: Huffington Post Security concerns have been a major aspect of this year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, due to current unrest in nearby regions. A Pew Research survey revealed […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina could face a “tsunami” of popular anger
Source:Devevni Awaz via Wasim Sr Bosnia braced Saturday for fresh protests amid warnings the country could face a “tsunami” of popular anger over its dire economy after days of riots left several hundred people injured. The acrid smell of smoke hung over the capital Sarajevo where firemen spent the night […]
Why Sochi Has No Mosques?
loonwatch: Russian President Vladimir Putin calls Sochi, site of February’s Winter Olympics, “the biggest construction site on the planet,” and for good reason. Since being awarded the games in 2007, the subtropical […]
Australia’s first Islamic Museum to open in March
Source: Muslimvillage.com: The museum will explain the tenets of the Islamic faith, and the meaning of misunderstood terms such as jihad and sharia. Patrons can stand in a minaret and […]
Earliest footprints outside Africa discovered in Norfolk, UK
By Pallab Ghosh: Science correspondent, BBC News http://www.bbc.co.uk/emp/worldwide/player.swf Dr Nick Ashton shows Pallab Ghosh where the footprints were found Related Stories Earliest stone tools to go on show Remains are ‘earliest Europeans’ […]
Turkey passes law tightening control of internet
Source: BBC Turkish protesters used the internet to spread pictures and information in last year’s demonstrations Related Stories Twitter under pressure in Turkey BBC concern at Turkey ‘intimidation’ Dozens arrested over protest tweetsWatch The Turkish parliament has approved a bill that would tighten government controls over the internet. The new […]
UN watchdog slams Vatican’s child abuse record
Daily Times: GENEVA: The UN denounced the Vatican on Wednesday for failing to stamp out systematic child abuse and called on the Church to remove all clergy suspected of raping […]
Vatican ‘must immediately remove’ child abusers – UN
Epigraph: Then We caused Our Messengers to follow in their (Noah and Abraham) footsteps; and We caused Jesus, son of Mary, to follow them, and We gave him the Gospel. […]
Wish for others what you wish for yourself
By Laiq Ahmed Atif, Malta Due to the ever-new modes of transportation and means of communication available today, the world is now known as a global village. In this global village human immigration is becoming an increasing phenomenon worldwide. In almost every part of the globe we find people of […]
Vladimir Putin’s remarkable comeback
Source: CNN As Russian President Vladimir Putin opens the Winter Olympics in Sochi on February 7, there will be relief hidden behind his characteristically guarded smile. For Putin, the past two years have witnessed a remarkable recovery. Two years ago, Putin seemed to be on the ropes. Tens of thousands […]