Gay Marriage: A Christian Response
Source: The Huffington Post By Barbara Kay Lundblad; Ordained minister, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America We asked people about the relevancy of marriage. “The court now holds that same-sex couples may […]
Pope Francis has become a Muslim, at least on the divorce issue. But, 1400 years too late …
Epigraph: And when you divorce women and they reach the end of their period, prevent them not from marrying their husbands, if they agree between themselves in a decent manner. […]
How White Christians Used The Bible To Oppress Black People
The Huffington Post | By Carol Kuruvilla Posted: 06/22/2015 4:43 pm How White Christians Used The Bible — And Confederate Flag — To Oppress Black People On Jan. 4, 1861, […]
Obama hosts Iftar dinner to mark Ramadan — and reach out to Muslims
http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/c/embed/76129302-1950-11e5-bed8-1093ee58dad0 Source: Washington Post President Obama hosted an Iftar dinner Monday night to mark the Muslim holiday of Ramadan and to reach out to the roughly 1.5 billion Muslims around […]
Forty Hadiths or Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad about Compassionate Living
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The world appears to be a more dangerous place since September 11, 2001, more so than any time […]
Obama uses N-word, says we are 'not cured' of racism
Washington (CNN)—President Barack Obama used the n-word to make a point about the reality of racism in America during an interview released Monday with comedian Marc Maron. Obama weighed in […]
Obama uses N-word, says we are ‘not cured’ of racism
Washington (CNN)—President Barack Obama used the n-word to make a point about the reality of racism in America during an interview released Monday with comedian Marc Maron. Obama weighed in […]
One in 35 men in Britain are potential paedophiles according to shocking new crime figures
Epigraph: And whoso honors the sacred things of Allah, it will be good for him with his Lord. … Remaining ever inclined to Allah, not associating anything with Him. And […]
An Islamic Response to Pope Francis' Encyclical on Environment
Epigraph: The sun and the moon run their courses according to a fixed reckoning. And the stemless plants and the trees humbly submit to His will. And the heaven He […]
How did the Turin Shroud get its image?
Source: BBC On Sunday, Pope Francis will “venerate” the famous Shroud of Turin, which is thought by some to be the burial wrapping of Jesus Christ – and by others […]
Morgan Freeman's and Every One's Obsession with God
Epigraph: When your Lord brought forth offspring from the loins of the sons of Adam, He made them witness against their own selves by asking them: Am I not your […]
Morgan Freeman’s and Every One’s Obsession with God
Epigraph: And He (Allah) gave you all that you wanted of Him; and if you try to count the favors of Allah, you will not be able to number them. […]
Why Muslims in Anchorage will fast 9 hours more than Muslims in Cape Town
Source: Religion News Service By Tom Heneghan | June 16, 2015 | 3 Comments When the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan begins later this week, some Muslims around the world will […]
Iran: Let the women take off their hijabs, give the right to choose
Let the women of Iran take off their hijabs, give them the right to choose! By Faraz Talat 13 minutes ago, tribune.com.pk CommentsShare thisPrintEmail Where citizens are forced to abide by the […]
Scientists Develop Chips Made Mostly From Wood
http://video-api.wsj.com/api-video/player/iframe.html?guid=283B67C7-29CF-4C4A-A6DB-1A0CEFD97163 6/12/2015 6:52PM Scientist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have created a new type of semiconductor chip that’s almost entirely made of wood.Photo: Yei Hwan Jung
The Heart of Ramadan: A Conversation With Imam Khalid Latif
By Paul Brandeis Raushenbush; Executive Religion Editor, The Huffington Post Over the next month, Muslims around the world will refrain from food or drink during daylight hours. While the physical restrictions of […]
How long a Muslim should fast?
Ramadan 2015: As holy month approaches, debate emerges over how long northern European Muslims should fast Source: The Independent By Doug Bolton; Sunday 14 June 2015 As the Muslim holy month […]
Video: Mecca to soon hold the world’s largest hotel
http://www.cnn.com/video/api/embed.html#/video/travel/2015/05/23/orig-pkg-worlds-largest-hotel-mecca-abraj-kudai.cnn World’s largest hotel to be built in Mecca The biggest hotel in the world is being built in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, offering 10,000 rooms, helicopter pads and convenience for […]
Video: Mecca to soon hold the world's largest hotel
http://www.cnn.com/video/api/embed.html#/video/travel/2015/05/23/orig-pkg-worlds-largest-hotel-mecca-abraj-kudai.cnn World’s largest hotel to be built in Mecca The biggest hotel in the world is being built in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, offering 10,000 rooms, helicopter pads and convenience for […]
Collection of Ideas to Overcome Sectarian Divide Among the Muslims
Epigraph: And We (Allah) have sent thee (Muhammad) not but as a mercy for all peoples. (Al Quran 21:107) Reconciling Muslim Fragmentation with Universal Message of Islam Source: The Daily Times: […]