Reflecting On Religious Freedom This Independence Day
Source: Huffington Post By Whitney Buchanan, who is an American analyst and commentator on MENA affairs. She is also the founder of Middle East Collective. Whitney is currently based between […]
PM Justin Trudeau: The Best Ambassador for Interfaith Tolerance
Eid Mubarak! My best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr tonight. https://t.co/HD5iqu5tIV — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 25, 2017 The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles on the […]
Sikhs celebrate B.C. woman’s ‘inspiring’ appointment as first turbaned judge in Canada
By Lien Yeung, for CBC News Justice Palbinder Kaur Shergill appointed to B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster Sikhs from Canada to India are celebrating a B.C. woman’s historic appointment […]
UK PM May says Islamophobia is a form of extremism, marking shift in rhetoric
Source: The Guardian By Alan Travis Home affairs editor The prime minister had previously made it clear her ‘drive against extremism’ was aimed at radical Islamist ideology Theresa May’s Downing […]
Muslim and Latino groups unite during Ramadan, breaking fast with tacos at mosques
Source: Los Angeles Times BY Anh Do Contact Reporter Activists Rida Hamida and Ben Vazquez wanted to find a way to promote unity among the region’s Muslim and Latino communities, so they […]
Ansari family’s $15 million gift to Notre Dame aims to unite global religions
Source: Notre Dame University website By Dennis Brown Rafat and Zoreen Ansari and their family, of South Bend, Indiana, have made a $15 million gift to the University of Notre […]
Stop Calling Indonesia a Role Model. It’s Stopped Being One.
“It’s over for Indonesia’s tradition of moderation… In ten years, Indonesia could be Pakistan.” By Benedict Rogers May 29, 2017 The 15-year-old school girl’s eyes filled with tears as she put down her mobile phone. Her best friend at school, the friend she did […]
Canada: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community applauded for launching Ask Islam campaign through B.C
Source: http://www.delta-optimist.com/opinion/letters/open-discussions-lead-the-way-to-acceptance-1.20212077 Open discussions lead the way to acceptance DELTA OPTIMIST | MAY 26, 2017 12:00 AM Editor: Re: Ask Islam campaign launches with ride from Delta mosque, May 17 I applaud the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association for launching their campaign through B.C. I hope that their efforts inspire others across […]
Faith education
Source: Dawn By Jan-e-Alam Khanki, who is an educationist with an interest in the study of religion and philosophy. RELIGIOUS education is an integral part of all faith communities, who try […]
USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT invites ALL to join their unifying interfaith symposium & Iftar Dinner on June 04, ’17
Source: https://allevents.in/meriden/fasting-across-the-faiths-symposium-and-ramadan-iftar-dinner/649145428610494 Fasting Across the Faiths Symposium & Ramadan Iftar Dinner TIME Sun Jun 04 2017 at 07:30 pm VENUE Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT Baitul Aman House of Peace Mosque Meriden, 410 Main Street, Meriden, United States EVENT DETAILS The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT cordially invites you and your family to […]
Canada: Ahmadiyya Muslim community at Calgary’s Baitun Nur Mosque to host World Religions Conference in Cochrane
Source: http://www.cochraneeagle.com/article/Four-faiths-on-justice-forgiveness-for-world-out-of-tune-20170511 Four faiths on justice, forgiveness for world out of tune Justice and forgiveness are essential for global harmony, agree the four faiths presenting at World Religions Conference in Cochrane. Graphic by Warren Harbeck For many, justice means little more than getting even, “an eye for an eye.” But as […]
Book Review: Muslims Learning Secularism from Jesus Son of Mary
Book reviewed by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The Islamic Jesus: How the King of the Jews Became a Prophet of the Muslims Book written by […]
Interfaith Healer: The Surprising Role of Jesus in Islam
Source: The New York Times Book Review by Lesley Hazelton, who is the author of “The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad” and, most recently, “Agnostic: A Spirited Manifesto.” THE ISLAMIC […]
Politics divides societies – not religion, sect or tribes
Source: Khalij Times By Amira Agarib / Dubai Coexistence can’t be achieved without respecting the values, cultures and norms of others, Dr Rashid Al Khayoun says It’s politics that divides […]
Francis and Benedict: Two popes, two divergent approaches to Islam
Epigraph: And thou shalt assuredly find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ to be the nearest of them in love to the believers. That is because amongst them are savants […]
SA: “Introduction to Integral” an interfaith event by the Cape Town Interfaith Initiative and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
Source: https://allevents.in/events/introduction-to-integral-lecture-and-conversation/423820177998560 Event: Introduction to Integral (lecture and conversation) Time: Fri May 05 2017 at 07:30 pm VENUE: Baitul Awal Masjid (round the back of the Ahmadiyya Mosque) 39 Manly Rd cor. Athlone Street Athlone/Rondebosch East https://www.google.co.z INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRAL (LECTURE AND CONVERSATION) “Integral” is a framework pioneered by American philosopher Ken […]
Pope Francis preaches tolerance at Mass in Cairo
Source: CNN By Sarah Sirgany and Delia Gallagher, Cairo (CNN)Pope Francis sent a message of tolerance and co-existence Saturday in a Mass at a Cairo stadium before concluding his two-day […]
The Buddha – PBS Documentary
Suggested Reading Can You Chant from the Bible or the Quran to Bliss and Happiness? 5 Mantras to Help You Become Calm and Confident Albert Einstein: ‘Everything is A Miracle!’ The Question of […]
Mormon history scholars file court brief over Trump travel ban
Source: CNN By Hunter Schwarz Washington (CNN) A group of 19 scholars of Mormon history filed a brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals over President Trump’s blocked travel […]
The Muslim Times: A Relatively Silent Revolution of Knowledge and Compassion
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times This is an age of democratization of knowledge. In the past only a few big news channels, […]