Refuting the ‘westernisation’ narrative
Enlightenment in the Islamic world Refuting the ‘westernisation’ narrative In his latest work, essayist and seasoned correspondent Christopher de Bellaigue presents the Islamic world in the 19th century in […]
Goethe and ISLAM: Religion has no nationality
Source Qantara.De By Melanie Christina Mohr Translated from the German by Ruth Martin Johann Wolfgang von Goethe may have had his reservations about Islam – as he did about Christianity […]
Do Ahmadis consider Sunni and Shia Muslims as non-Muslims?
Source: Al Hakam By Tahir Nasser, UK Sunnis and Shias, as well as all other sects in Islam, claim that as Ahmadis (in their view) do not consider the Holy […]
Lawyers ‘painted as villains by Home Office’ over migrant crossings
By Michael Drummond, PA South East Correspondent 8 hrs ago © Gareth Fuller Small boats thought to be used by migrants are towed into Dover, Kent, by Border Force officers following […]
The death of Mercy Baguma is a tragic reminder of why asylum seekers should be allowed to work
Lauren Crosby Medlicott 5 hrs ago © Provided by The Independent Last weekend, a young Ugandan mother was found dead in her flat in Glasgow while her one-year-old son screamed beside […]
Istanbul mansion of Jewish architect who fled Nazis on sale for $13 million
BY DAILY SABAH WITH IHA ISTANBUL ISTANBUL AUG 26, 2020 An aerial view of Bruno Taut’s Villa (C) in Istanbul, Aug. 26, 2020. (IHA Photo) The Istanbul mansion of renowned Jewish […]
Greece has a deadly new migration policy – and all of Europe is to blame
Daniel Trilling Every time Athens pushes a refugee boat away, it’s the result of an entire continent acting in its perceived self-interest A dinghy carrying refugees from Gambia and the […]
The past, present and future of European Muslims – Part II
Muslim men attend Friday prayers near Rome’s ancient Colosseum. PHOTO: A European Muslims need a reconstruction of religious thought, socio-economic integration, and dialogue with non-Muslims Hassan Mirza March 28, 2020 […]
The past, present and future of European Muslims – Part I
Is Muslim integration in secular European societies possible? Hassan MirzaMarch 27, 2020 This article is the first in a two part series which explores the history, current status and future of Muslims […]
Germany’s FM Maas calls for thaw in Turkey-Greece tensions in Mediterranean
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Daily Sabah German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas Tuesday called for direct dialogue between Turkey […]
Why cash-strapped Turkey’s gas grab is a lot of hot air
FAISAL FAEQ August 26, 2020 Turkey’s drilling ship, Fatih, is sailing through Bosphorus toward Black Sea in this May. 29, 2020 file photo, in Istanbul. Turkish President Recep […]
What does Turkey’s natural gas discovery mean for its foreign policy?
BY YAHYA BOSTAN COLUMNS AUG 24, 2020 Turkey’s drillship, Fatih, crosses the Bosporus as it heads toward the Black Sea with the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in the background, Istanbul, […]
Dog tag sheds light on Britain’s Gallipoli defeat in Turkey
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL TURKEY AUG 24, 2020 Seyit Ahmet Sılay shows the dog tag and photo of British soldier Robert Chadwick in front of a monument with the […]
Religious leaders’ role to confront challenges stressed
Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/5a6uq SPA August 25, 2020 01:03 VIENNA: Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar, secretary-general of the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz International Center […]
‘Gothic’ architects brought Islamic world to Europe
Source: Arab News Early Syrian churches, notably the 5th century Qalb Lozeh in Idlib, used many features that were replicated at Notre-Dame. The Muslim Times has the best collection for […]
Libya ceasefire first step on ‘arduous’ path to peace
By AFP – Aug 24,2020 – JORDAN TIMES This file photo taken on June 18, shows members of the self-proclaimed eastern Libyan National Army (LNA) special forces gather in the […]
Time to put an end to discrimination against religious minorities: UN chief
PTI Updated Aug 23, 2020 | “This extraordinary moment calls on all of us to work together as one human family to defeat a disease and put an end to […]
Turkey’s bid to become maritime powerhouse unsettles Mediterranean
By AFP – Aug 23,2020 – JORDAN TIMES Retired Turkish admiral and author Cem Gurdeniz speaks to AFP about his vision for Turkey in the Mediterranean Sea (AFP photo) ISTANBUL […]
The Third Pillar of Islam: Zakat, the Distribution of Wealth
Azhar Goraya THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM 22nd August 2020 18 Min Read ©Pixabay Azhar Goraya, Mexico At their heart, all economic systems seek to allocate and distribute resources amongst […]
We need to look beyond social media to tackle the scourge of disinformation
Blaming social media ignores the importance of untrue or misleading information spread by political actors or traditional media Thomas Colley @ThomasColley 18 hours ago Disinformation is widely perceived as a great threat to liberal […]