Migrant crisis: Spain arrivals triple compared with 2016
Source: BBC News Three times as many migrants have arrived in Spain so far this year compared to the same period in 2016, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says. […]
Modern slavery more common in UK than thought, police say
REUTERS LONDON A taxi travels along Oxford Street during a bus strike in London January 13, 2015 (Reuters File Photo) Modern slavery and human trafficking are more prevalent across Britain than previously thought as more international gangs realize they can make significant sums from it, the National Crime Agency (NCA) […]
‘Everything is Fine’A Syrian Family’s Quest to Become German
The Muatis are one of hundreds of thousands of refugee families who have come to Germany from Syria since the war broke out. They desperately want to fit in and contribute to society, but even as the children relish their newfound freedoms, the parents worry about their future. By Claas Relotius […]
‘Nazis, Spies and Terrorists’: Can the German-Turkish Relationship Be Saved?
In recent months, relations between Germany and Turkey have reached a new low. After a series of escalating spats, tourism and investment in the country have collapsed. Will it finally drive Turkish President Erdogan to change course? By Katrin Elger, Maximilian Popp, Christian Reiermann and Michael Sauga Photos DPA August […]
UK: Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association to hold its 33rd ‘Mercy for Mankind’ event in Keswick on Saturday
Young Muslims who helped in Cumbria in the aftermath of the December 2015 floods will return to the area to raise money for charity. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association will hold its 33rd Mercy for Mankind event in Keswick on Saturday, August 18, featuring a half marathon and a 5k […]
New Zealand: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invites fellow Kiwis to Mosque Open Day
Source: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1708/S00142/ahmadiyya-muslim-community-invites-kiwis-to-mosque-open-day.htm The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand is inviting fellow Kiwis to come and visit its central mosque at 20 Dalgety Drive in Wiri Manukau, on Saturday the 12th of August 2017. This ‘open to public’ event will run from 10 am till 4 pm, with walk in and invited […]
‘Europe must not follow Trump’s military build-up logic’: a chat with Merkel’s main election rival
Source: The Local Angela Merkel’s main rival in the upcoming election opened up this week in an interview about the balance between freedom and security, as well as about what Europe’s military strategy should be. Six weeks before Germany’s national election in which Merkel will seek a fourth term, her main […]
Lightning strikes set houses on fire in Bavaria and Saxony
Source: The Local Lightning strikes in Bavaria and Saxony overnight between Wednesday and Thursday sent several houses and buildings up in flames. In the eastern Saxon town of Lauta, lightning hit a house and set the roof truss on fire, according to police. The same happened in Thalmässing, Bavaria near Nuremberg. Also […]
THE POETESS: Swiss burka ban challenged at Locarno Festival
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 9, 2017 In the documentary The Poetess, Hissa Hilal always wears a niqab.(pardo.ch) The screening of a documentary film in Locarno about a Saudi poetess criticising patriarchal Arab society became embroiled in polemics when the woman featured in the film, The Poetess, covered […]
When you watch Dunkirk, remember that it’s a whitewashed version which ignores the bravery of black and Muslim soldiers
Even in this early stage of the Second World War, ethnic minority British citizens did show enormous courage – one of the bravest ARP men during the Blitz was black, although we have yet to see a film about him Robert Fisk @indyvoices In my mother’s family scrapbook, there is […]
UK: Women of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Newcastle raised funds for people with Dementia
Source: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/your-charity-news-veterans-go-13410500#r3z-addoor Providing volunteers Shafia Saeed of Gateshead said: “On 15th of July 2017, Women Auxiliary of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Newcastle chapter, helped in fundraising for Equal Arts to support people with Dementia. Shafia Saeed, the communication Secretary of Women auxiliary, provided four ladies including Khalida, Arahmata, Iffat and Ayesha. The […]
Air passenger is found guilty of trying to smuggle a working pipe bomb onto Ryanair flight from Manchester to Bergamo in his hand luggage
Source: The Mail An air passenger has been found guilty of trying to smuggle a pipe bomb onto a Ryanair flight, from Manchester to Bergamo, in his hand luggage. Nadeem Muhammad, 43, was attempting to board a flight to Bergamo, Italy, on January 30 when security officers at Manchester Airport […]
Duisburg anti-litter campaign accused of racism over use of Turkish names
Source: The Local Some members of Duisburg’s Turkish community say a new trash can campaign encouraging “Mehmet” and “Gülcan” to throw away garbage is racist. The western German city of Duisburg launched a campaign about a month ago to encourage people to throw away their trash, posting motivational slogans on […]
“Islam guarantees peace & security in the world | Considers all people equal”, the Caliph of Islam Ahmadiyya
Source: http://rozscott.com/ On a cold, wet July day I joined the international Ahmadiyya Community to discuss peace, justice and security while wading through mud in our wellies at East Worldham (previously Oaklands Farm.) The event was the Ahmadi Muslim’s annual convention known as the “Jalsa Salana.” Unsure what to expect, I […]
Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community encouraged Men to acknowledge sacrifices made by women | Highlighted their crucial role in shaping the World
Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/Prophet-Mohammed-always-helped-his-wives-learn-from-him-Muslims-urged-566882 The worldwide leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad has urged Muslim men to be supportive towards women particularly their wives in any endeavor . Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad says considering women’s vital role in ensuring balance and shaping the socio-economic development of every sector […]
Under Arrangements Ahmadiyya Mission Croatian Participates in UK Jalsa-2017
By: Zubair Khan By the grace and blessings of Almighty God, Ahmadiyya Mission Croatia was able to participate with 21 member delegation in UK Jalsa Salana 2017. In the group were 19 Croats representing multi facets of life. Mr Domagoj Hajdukovic, member of Croatian parliament with 4 youth members represented […]
‘I Cannot Breathe.’ Heat Wave Dubbed ‘Lucifer’ Kills at Least 2 People in Europe
Source: Time BY Jovana Gec / AP (BELGRADE, Serbia) — No wonder it’s been dubbed “Lucifer.” A relentless heat wave that gripped parts of Europe this week has sent temperatures […]
Humbled by a Muslim gathering
Source: The Jewish Chronicle By Rina Wofson Rina Wolfson didn’t know what to expect when she joined 40,000 Muslims at the annual Jalsa Salana meeting. She was impressed – but […]
UK: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Jalsa Salana calls for rejection of ISIS
Source: https://www.religionworld.in/jalsa-salana-calls-rejection-isis/# The 51st Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the United Kingdom concluded on Sunday 30 July 2017 with a call for believers to reject all forms of extremism” in the last of his five speeches by the World Head the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth […]
UK attitudes towards Islam ‘concerning’ after survey of 2,000 people
Source: BBC By Divya Talwar | BBC Asian Network reporter he majority of Britons questioned in a survey believe Islam is not compatible with British values. The poll also found […]