Is There Coercion in Islam and Christianity?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times A silver lining from the gravely tragic event of September 11, 2001, is that a verse […]
When the Quran spoke English
The story of George Sale and his Qur’an translation: Source: Al Jazeera by Alexander Bevilacqua The first Muslim member of Congress assumed office in January 2007. For his swearing-in ceremony, […]
Lal Khan Malik: Quebec’s ‘values’ debate sows seeds of intolerance
The Muslim Times’ has slightly modified the title of the Op-Ed By: Lal Khan Malik, the National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Canada. Source: The Star: Continued proliferation […]
Harvard recognises Quranic verse as one of the greatest expressions of justice
Cii News | 24 January 2013 Harvard Law School, one of the most prestigious institutions of its kind in the world, has posted a verse of the Holy Quraan at […]
Moral implications of ‘values charter’ not limited to Quebec
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Shariah and Constitution: A Personal Journey
Source: Muslim Sunrise, Winter 2013 volume By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times After my training of six years to be a physician, as a lung and […]
Muslim staff at Marks & Spencer can refuse to sell alcohol and pork
The Muslim Times’ Editor’s comment: Marks & Spencer has revisited their stance, since this news. Source: The Telegraph, UK: Muslim staff working for Marks & Spencer have been given permission to […]
Ban of Quran Translation Overturned
The Moscow Times: The Krasnodar Regional Court overturned a local court’s decision to ban a widely read Russian translation of the Quran on Tuesday, quieting fears of unrest among the […]
Judge strikes down part of Utah polygamy law
By Bill Mears, CNN Supreme Court Producer updated 5:43 PM EST, Sat December 14, 2013 (CNN) — A federal judge in Utah has struck down part of that state’s law banning polygamy, […]
British Man arrested in Pakistan for reading Qur'an
Katharine Houreld/ REUTERS: saultstar.com: LAHORE – A 72-year-old British doctor is in prison in Pakistan for “posing as a Muslim”, charges that reveal an escalating ideological fight that often spills over into violence. Masood […]
British Man arrested in Pakistan for reading Qur’an
Katharine Houreld/ REUTERS: saultstar.com: LAHORE – A 72-year-old British doctor is in prison in Pakistan for “posing as a Muslim”, charges that reveal an escalating ideological fight that often spills over into violence. Masood […]
House of Commons presented study on Islamophobic attacks on Muslim women in UK
World Bulletin / News Desk A study conducted by Dr Chris Allen, a social policy lecturer at the University of Birmingham, has detailed the feelings of British Muslim women about […]
Serial killer Joseph Franklin executed after hours of delay
(CNN) — White supremacist serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin was executed Wednesday morning after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final requests for a stay, the Missouri Department of Public Safety said. The execution, which had been scheduled for shortly after midnight Wednesday, was delayed for hours because of court appeals. […]
Women Catholic Cardinals A Possibility With Pope Francis?
Source: The Huffington Post Pope Francis has said repeatedly that he wants to see greater roles for women in the Catholic Church, and some argue that he could take a […]
Freedom of Speech: A Core Islamic Value!
Epigraph: And if you are in doubt as to what We (Allah) have sent down to Our servant (Muhammad), then produce a Chapter like it, and call upon your helpers […]
PTI’s Javed Hashmi demands amendment in Blasphemy Law-Pakistan
The News Tribe: by Masroor Ahmed Khan – ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi said that the current blasphemy law in the country is against Islamic principles and must be amended. During a session at National Assembly Javed Hashmi responded and said that Pakistan was created by […]
China to execute parking-row toddler killer
Epigraph: And there is life for you in the law of retaliation, O men of understanding, that you may enjoy security. (Al Quran 2:184) Source: BBC A court in China has sentenced a […]
Wayne Stilwell jailed for ten months for mosque bacon attack
BBC: A man who threw bacon into an Edinburgh mosque has been jailed for 10 months. Wayne Stilwell, 25, was caught on security cameras attaching the bacon to the handles […]
Legal Limbo: Lawyers Seek Clarity on Headscarves in Court
Source: Spiegel International By Joachim Wagner The German court system has a patchwork of rules and regulations about whether female lawyers should be permitted to wear the hijab, or Muslim […]
Pew Research: 7% Pakistanis accept Ahmadis as fellow Muslims
In Pakistan, most say Ahmadis are not Muslim By Neha Sahgal ………… Two-in-three Pakistani Muslims say Ahmadis are not Muslims, according to a Pew Research poll conducted in November 2011. […]