Source: The Local As the academic year begins at the University of Geneva (Unige), a new programme is on offer that aims to help imams in Switzerland integrate into Swiss […]
(RNS) Nabeel Qureshi, an author and apologist who wrote about his conversion from Islam to Christianity in several best-selling books, has died. He was 34. Qureshi died on Saturday (Sept. […]
ASEAN/East Asia Sunday, 10 Sep 2017 by rory asyari IT was inspiring to see thousands of people staging vigils and peaceful rallies in Charlottesville in the United States to pay tribute to those killed during the violence instigated by white supremacists on Aug 12. They denounced the act of white […]
By Amanda Roberge, Correspondent Posted Sep 15, 2017 For many Muslims, the American stereotypes of their cultures and lives are a barrier to the freedom they, too, seek in their daily lives. A group of local organizers has found that the best way to combat those preconceived notions is to invite people […]
“We have to demolish the wall of hatred and prejudice and built the bridge of love, respect, tolerance and harmony in the society” said Imam Nasir. Report by: Mashhood Mirza Chicago The interfaith outreach committee of Congregation ETZ Chaim, Lombard, IL, Hosted a very productive and interactive interfaith event in […]
Source: Huffington Post By William C. Chittick, Ph.D. Professor of Religious Studies, State University of New York, Stony Brook In the field of religious studies, the word “religion” is commonly understood […]
Source: Malaymail Online KOTA KINABALU, Aug 8 — The Sabah state fatwa council has today banned 16 “deviant teachings”, which not only included hardliners Hizbut Tahrir and the minority Shiites […]
Source: Religion News Service By Kelsey Dallas SALT LAKE CITY — Thomas McConkie sits in a tall, straight-backed chair, the sleeves of his crisp, button-down shirt rolled up to his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]