‘Europe must see Islam as family member not as guest’
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu said that Islam should be welcomed as a family member in Europe, not as a guest. ‘Europe must see Islam […]
Christopher Hitchens’ lies do atheism no favors
Salon.com: While a scientist like Richard Dawkins might be forgiven for not having his philosophic/aesthetic house in order, no such tolerance should be allowed for his notorious comrade-in-arms Christopher Hitchens. […]
Another view: First mosque in Switzerland celebrates its 50th anniversary
The Mahmood Mosque in the city’s Forchstrasse is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week and on Saturday it opened its doors to the public with guided tours on offer. Indeed the mosque was the first ever to be built in Switzerland. The mosque was actually built at the instigation of […]
Two burka-wearing women attacked near Paris
Rfi France. Several hundred residents of a working-class town near Paris took to the streets on Saturday in protest at two alleged Islamophobic attacks on young women wearing face-covering veils. Police have opened inquiries but not accepted that the assaults were hate crimes, according to lawyers. Up to 1,000 people […]
Mice games reveal why we sell out our morals
Source: The Local A German economist has worked out how a cheap deal can make people ignore their personal convictions – and says his study debunks the idea that market forces can iron out unethical practices. More:
Bangladesh orders war crime trial of top UK Muslim
ET: DHAKA: A Bangladesh war crimes court Monday ordered a British-based Muslim leader and a US citizen to be tried in absentia for the murder of 19 intellectuals during the 1971 […]
Today (24.06.2013) Khalifa of Islam to inaugurate a new Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque as well to lay foundation stone for another Mosque in Germany.
By Zubair Khan Pictures: Farzan Khan, National Secretary AMJ Germany. It is a great honour for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany to have its supreme head in the country. Khalifa of Islam arrived Germany on 22.06.2013. In a very colourful and emotional ceremony the community members welcomed their beloved Imam. […]
‘The community here are very well-known for working together with other communities’
itv Central: A mosque in Halesowen has also been showing its support of the armed forces by hosting its first ever Poppy Picnic to support the Royal British Legion. The event was organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association and officially opened by the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Alan Finch. There […]
Muslim association holds poppy picnic
itv Central: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association is inviting the Halesowen community to join in a big Poppy Picnic today to support The Royal British Legion’s work for the Armed Forces community. People are being invited to bring along food and drink to the event in Long Lane, where they can […]
Device outside mosque was bomb
theguardian: Ben Quinn. Residents heard loud bang as small home-made device went off but no one was injured and minimal damage was caused Police confirmed on Sunday that a suspicious object found near a mosque in Walsall was a small home-made explosive device. A loud bang heard by residents in […]
Britain plans visa bonds for ‘high-risk’ Pakistani visitors
ET: LONDON: Britain is planning to force visitors from Pakistan, India, Nigeria and other countries whose nationals are deemed to pose a “high risk” of immigration abuse to provide a cash […]
Do you know your history? Muslim colonies in France, Italy and Switzerland in Middle ages
The extracts below are abridged quotes from Reinaud’s French work entitled ‘Invasions des sarrazinz en france, et de france en savoie en piedmont et en suisse’ published in 1836, cited in a book entitled “Muslim Colonies in France, Northern Italy and Switzerland” by Haroon Khan Sherwani. ——- “And now the whole of Switzerland […]
Edward Snowden asks Ecuador for asylum
Source: BBC Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor who leaked classified documents revealing US internet and phone surveillance, has asked Ecuador for asylum. The request was confirmed by Ecuador’s […]
MIGRATION COOPERATION – Swiss and Nigerians approve migration plan
June 20, 2013 – Swissinfo.ch Nigeria has accepted an action plan proposed by Switzerland to prevent “irregular migration” and deal with other migration-related issues, the Swiss government announced on Thursday […]
Video-Press Point: Is Islam for the West? Loyalty and Love for Homeland
mta.tv: youtube: A live interactive programme exploring news stories from around the world relating to Islam and persecution. This one addresses the Woowich murder and clarifies the real Islamic […]
Spain uncovers al Qaeda network for Syrian jihadists
Source: LUBP In raids conducted earlier today, Spanish authorities arrested eight suspected members of an al Qaeda network who are allegedly involved in training, funding, and facilitating travel for jihadist fighters to Syria. The network is based in the Spanish territory of Ceuta and in the city of Fnideq in […]
State powerless to boost crawling birth rate
Source: The Local German women have on average 1.3 children, among the lowest rate in the industrialised world, resulting in a shrinking and ageing population that threatens long-term finances and the ability of companies to find workers. However Family Minister Kristina Schröder does not see the government’s annual €200 billion […]
Video: What is wrong with Islam today- Muslims? Discussion at Oxford Union
Source: aljazeera.com The controversial Canadian author Irshad Manji discusses Islamophobia and the need to reform Islam. Is there really a problem with Islam today? Critics see Muslim women as downtrodden and […]
Minister visits migrants on World Refugee Day – Ahmadiyya extends help and solidarity
Source: Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta “There cannot be a common refugee policy in the EU unless all states acknowledge that some immigrants have to be relocated to other member states.” This […]