Arafat Day on Oct. 25
ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: The Arafat Day, when millions of Muslim pilgrims will stand in prayer on the mount of Arafat near Makkah at the peak of the annual pilgrimage, will […]
Islam’s sectarian divide has turned from mistrust to bitter violence
My childhood ignorance of differing Shia and Sunni prayer customs once caused humiliation where today it might risk death Nushin Arbabzadah GUARDIAN CO UK In the Kabul of the 1980s, […]
AHMADIYYA MUSLIM RESPONSE ON MALTA TV
Dear readers peace be on you all. In several of my interactions with the mainstream Muslims, the question has been posed, “What are Ahmadis doing about the Anti-Islam You Tube movie”. Their objection being why Ahmadis are not seen on the streets smashing properties and assaulting people. They fail to […]
Peaceful Approach draws converts to Muslim Group: NZ HERALD
Peaceful approach draws converts from across spectrum to Muslim group By Lincoln Tan, New Zealand Herald Catholicism only mainstream church experiencing growth, especially amongethnic minorities, as study shows other Western religions, such as Anglicanism, ‘fail to connect’ with diversifying cultures. EXPAND Shafiq Ur Rehman, cleric Shafiq Ur Rehman and Christopher Bradley […]
At UN: The Limits of Free speech divides the West and the Muslim Nations
At UN, free speech divides West and Muslim nations Los Angeles Times Prompted by the anti-Islam video produced in California that has stirred deadly riots around the world, delegations from major Muslim nations have arrived at the U.N. prepared to demand international curbs on speech or media that they believe defame … […]
Persecution in Malaysia – Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malaysia promoting peace
Purpose: An appeal to the Islamic religious authorities especially the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to stop all agitations and incitements against the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malaysia and to hold […]
And now another movie: Scholars, Al-Azhar demand Iran refrain from screening film on beloved Prophet
RIYADH: NAWAL KSAR ARABNEWS With the announcement almost three years ago about the production of a film portraying the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Iranian director Majeed Majeedi sparked a controversy all over the Islamic world. Now, as the film is ready for viewing, the temperature […]
The collapse of Ibn Khaldoun’s theory
KHALED AL-DAKHEEL Monday 10 September 2012 ARABNEWS Modern Arab political thought has, for the most part, relied heavily on the theories of Ibn Khaldoun to explain whatever concerns the “modern […]
Tolerance vs. Sept. 11 terrorism — a victory of pluralism over prejudice
Source: Washington Post By Qasim Rashid Germano Riviera walks with the “Flag of Honor,” which displays the names of all of the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, across from […]
Thousands visit Ahmadiyya Muslim convention in Alton
Photo Credit: ahmadnabeel12 Thousands of Ahmadiyya Muslims from around the world have been holding their 46th annual convention in Hampshire over the weekend. The event in Alton is Britain’s largest […]
King of Saudi Arabia backs dialogue center
CASABLANCA: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah received members of the board of directors of King Abdullah International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue here yesterday. “King Abdullah […]
ISLAM IN JAPAN – BY SHIEKYERMANI
Islam in Japan by SHEIKYERMAMI on SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 Japan is not immune. There are major efforts to Islamize the sons of the Samurai. Islam is Encroaching on Japan? …the native converted Japanese are of a particularly aggressive strain, they see in Islam a facsimile of the Bushido, the samurai blind obedience essence which somehow appeals […]
Islam strictly forbids cheating and deception
Cheating and deception are despicable characteristics that are beneath a decent person. Intentionally distorting the truth in order to mislead others contradicts the values of honesty, which requires an attitude of sincerity, straightforwardness, and fairness that leaves no room for cheating, lying, trickery, or deceit. There are many texts from […]
The thinker: Sampang revisited (Indonesia: relations between Sunnis and Shiahs and Ahmadi-Muslims)
Yanto Soegiarto | August 29, 2012 JAKARTA GLOBE It is so sad to see Indonesia steadily becoming a pariah country. There are simply too many evils coupled with weak leadership which in turn produces prevalent cynicism and apathy in this country. The attack on the Shia community in Karanggayam village […]
GREAT EXHORTATION – MIND YOUR LANGUAGE
Mind your language during campaigns – Maulvi Wahab advises politicians Mankessim, Aug 27, GNA – Maulvi Wahab Adam, Head and Missionary in charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana, has advised on political leaders and their supporters to engage in a clean electioneering campaign. He said it was […]
Saudi Shia Clerics Demand Interfaith Dialogue Center
Source: Ahlul Bayt News Agency Prominent Saudi clerics issued a statement to demand for launching an interfaith dialogue and also confrontation with religious discrimination. (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) – Seven Shia clerics from Saudi Arabia released a statement announcing their support for the proposal by Saudi King Abdullah for launching […]
Islamic summit questioned: Can they make Amends?
Eight Islamic Sects Meet in Saudi, But Can They Make Amends? Leaders of Islamic countries pose during the official photo taking session of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) summit in Mecca August 14, 2012. Leaders of Muslim countries are expected to suspend Syria’s membership of the OIC at a […]
Islam – Pakistan is for Islam, General
‘Pakistan is for Islam’ By: The Nation Monitoring | August 14, 2012 | 14 ABBOTTABAD – Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Monday said Pakistan came into being in the name of Islam and no power could dare eliminate Islam from the country, reported a private TV channel. Addressing a special […]
Islam’s global diversity
Report highlights Islam’s global diversity Source: The Washington Post By Chris Lisee| Religion News Service, Updated: Monday, August 13, 3:02 PM WASHINGTON — Nearly all Muslims can agree on the basic beliefs of Islam: There is one […]
King Abdullah’s Islamic Unity Vision Applaued
King Abdullah’s Islamic unity vision lauded Faheem Al-Hamid and Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Faal Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Islamic unity vision of King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and his initiative to convene the Islamic solidarity summit in Makkah this week has come for all-round praise from Arab and Muslim […]