Narratives of Women’s Conversion to Islam in UK: Study
The reports of increasing conversion to Islam of women living in the UK brings to mind the prophecies of the Promised Messiah and Imam Mehdi (Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad- blessing […]
Dutch Catholic Girls Abused At Home, In Church
Source: The Huffington Post AMSTERDAM — A commission investigating abuse of children linked to Dutch Roman Catholic institutions says girls were sexually abused by members of the clergy in their homes and in church, while they suffered physical abuse and intimidation at the hands of nuns at homes for young […]
“Narratives of Conversion to Islam in Britain” Cambridge University Study
Source: American University of Sharjah Experts at American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the University of Cambridge presented their insights based on the report Narratives of Conversion to Islam in Britain […]
Antibiotics resistance ‘as big a risk as terrorism’ – medical chief
Source: BBC By Fergus Walsh – Medical correspondent The danger posed by growing resistance to antibiotics should be ranked along with terrorism on a list of threats to the nation, the government’s chief medical officer for England has said. Professor Dame Sally Davies described it as a “ticking time bomb”. […]
Peres Meets Jewish, Muslim Leaders in France
President Peres meets the heads of the Jewish community of France and a delegation of Imams, one year after attacks in Toulouse. President Shimon Peres met on Sunday with the heads of the Jewish community of France and with a delegation of Imams including the heads of the Egyptian, African, […]
Rise of Bosnian mayor with a head scarf challenging assumptions about Islam
Epigraph “Surely, men who submit themselves to God and women who submit themselves to Him, and believing men and believing women, and obedient men and obedient women and truthful men and truthful […]
Switzerland: Integrating Foreigners: Cabinet agrees criteria for permanent residency
by Urs Geiser, swissinfo.ch Mar 8, 2013 Foreigners seeking permanent residency in Switzerland must speak one of the country’s four national languages, according to a government proposal. The bill includes […]
‘Constructive journalism’ course aims to eliminate unnecessary negativity in the press
Sold out first run indicates journalists’ desire for more positive reporting A new course teaching journalists how to report news in a way that is relevant to society and not unnecessarily negative is proving popular in Denmark. The Constructive News course, run by Catherine Gyldensted, a Danish reporter who has […]
World Crisis and the Pathway to Peace
Author: His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifa-tul Masih V Source: Alislam.org Table of Contents of the Book About the Author ……………………………………………………………………ix Publishers’ Note ………………………………………………………………………xi Foreword ……………………………………………………………………………….xv Introduction ……………………………………………………………………….. xvii Speeches Islamic Perspective on the Global Crisis …………………………………… 3 Islam’s Teachings of Loyalty and Love for One’s Nation ………… 23 The […]
Papal conclave to begin March 12 for Benedict’s successor
By Jason Horowitz, Published: March 8 VATICAN CITY — The College of Cardinals will convene Tuesday to begin the formal process of selecting a new pope to lead the world’s […]
Selecting a pope
Source: CNN Technically, any Roman Catholic male can be elected pope. But since 1379, every pope has been selected from the College of Cardinals, the group casting the votes at the conclave. Many of the cardinals are bishops and archbishops appointed by the pope to assist in religious issues. Some […]
Conclave to Elect New Pope Will Begin Tuesday
Source: NY Times: The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church announced on Friday that the conclave to elect the next pope would begin on Tuesday.The transition was set in motion on Feb. 28 by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. More:
NEW HOMES : Switzerland takes in 37 more Syrian refugees
Mar 8, 2013 – 18:35 swissinfo.ch Thirty-seven refugees fleeing violence in Syria have arrived in Switzerland as part of a United Nations resettlement programme. This is the second such group […]
Viewpoint: What if women ruled the world?
BBC: Not so long ago, the idea that women might rule the world seemed slightly ridiculous – like something out of science fiction. But in an essay to mark International […]
RVC Bodley: A Biographer of the Holy Prophet Muhammad
The Messenger; the Life of Mohammed [Hardcover] Bodley R.V.C. (Author) 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review) Available from these sellers. 5 used from $6.99 1 collectible from $14.79 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Ronald Victor Courtenay Bodley Born March 1892 Died May 26, 1970 Allegiance United Kingdom Service/branch British Army Rank Colonel Battles/wars World War I Awards […]
Holland Calls to Label Products from ‘Settlements’
The Dutch decision comes one week after the EU formally recommended that its 27 member states “prevent” Israeli activity in Judea and Samaria through an economic boycott of Jewish communities […]
“Is the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Community the Promised Messiah?” Why the Debate was Cancelled
Source: AMSA: London: On the 7th of March 2013, the London Metropolitan Islamic Society (ISOC) and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association (AMSA) had planned to host a debate on the topic […]
This time Picking pope like ‘visiting the dentist’
Source: The Local A German cardinal on Thursday said the upcoming papal conclave to pick the next head of the Catholic Church would be as pleasant as a visit to the dentist. More:
Berlusconi gets year sentence over published wiretap
Rome (CNN) — Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been sentenced to a year in prison by a Milan court on Thursday over the publication of an illegally obtained […]
IMF to add AUD and CAD as reserve currencies; which one’s next?
Russian TV: IMF confirmed that the AUD and CAD will appear as reserve currency within three months. This emphasizes the spiraling demand for additional reserve currencies and the New Zealand […]