FGM an un-Islamic Practice
What is Female Genital Mutilation? According to World Health Organization, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other […]
Jesus, a Muslim Prophet?
By SUFYAN BIN UZAYR Every year in December, Christians all around the world celebrate Christmas, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. In fact, when it comes to venerating Christ, most […]
Best Muslim Scientific Achievements in 2014
Source: OnIslam.net Seems that 2014 was a fruitful year from a scientific point of view for Muslim scientists and Muslim countries. This is a summary review of some of the […]
Another Hate Crime on Geo TV
A 27 year old Ahmadi Luqman Shehzad in Gujranwala was made victim of target killing on 27 Dec 2014. The incident is the aftermath of blatant incitement to violence […]
14 Religious Moments In 2014 That Give Us Hope For 2015
Huff Post — It has been a difficult year around the world with wars, conflicts and disease afflicting far too many people. Religion has too often played an unhelpful or even harmful role. However, throughout the year there have been people of all different religions standing up for what is […]
Hijab in the Bible and Torah
Part 1 – Hijab in Christian Denominations By Aisha Stacey- The literal meaning of hijab is to veil, to cover or to screen. It encompasses more than just a dress […]
Let’s Teach About Islam in Our Schools in USA
Source: The Times December, 2014 By Eric Yoffie, he was President of the Union for Reform Judaism from 1996 to 2012. We Americans need to teach about Islam in our […]
Will religion ever disappear?
BBC: Atheism is on the rise around the world, so does that mean spirituality will soon be a thing of the past? Rachel Nuwer discovers that the answer is far […]
‘Terror has no religion’: MP urges ban on phrase ‘Islamic terrorist’ in mass media
RT: A Russian lawmaker proposes a ban on expressions such as ‘Islamic terrorist’ and ‘Islamist militant’ in the mass media, claiming they give people the wrong impression about Islam and […]
Australian PM: ISIS ‘Has Nothing to Do With Any Religion’
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott declared that ISIS “has nothing to do with any religion” during a press conference on Tuesday. He said: “The point I keep making is that […]
Forum: A Muslim’s reaction to torture reports — tactics are just wrong
Source: New Haven Register By Sohail Z. Husain Halloween was over a month ago — a day to revel over ghoulish characters and hideous images. And now we are supposed to be in a season of merry. These days, though, it seems like scenes reminiscent of Halloween continue to haunt […]
The evangelical giftwrapping of Islamophobia marches on
theguardian: Giles Fraser —- It’s depressing that a decade after I wrote about a Christian charity’s thinly disguised Islamophobia, they’re still at it Franklin Graham (second from right) leads his father Billy, flanked by former US presidents George HW Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, on the campus of the […]
Jihad in Qur’an
By Dr Amtul Qudoos Farhat National Secretary Publications, Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Association, Canada Jihad is mentioned in 35 versus of the Holy Qur’an. The word means striving in the way […]
Karen Armstrong: “Religion does not beget violence.”
Source: CBC From ISIS beheadings, to the kidnapping of 200 girls in Nigeria, the news brings us a steady diet of horrifying images of violence inspired by religion. In her […]
Barrie: Faiths come together to say ‘Peace for All’
Building Better Bridges in Barrie, Ontario-5 Crossing boundaries of ethnicity, race and religion Faith is building better bridges in Barrie Ontario 3rd Annual Peter Silveira’s Barrie Interfaith Breakfast For […]
64 countries have religious symbols on their flags.
Some of the most “secular” countries in the world continue to have religious symbols on their flags, according to the Pew Research Center.…………. Canada’s flag contained a religious symbol prior […]
60 Imams, Rabbis Meet In Washington For Muslim-Jewish Interfaith Summit
Frustrated by dangerously high tensions between Jews and Muslims in the Holy Land, 60 imams and rabbis gathered Sunday (Nov. 23) to hatch concrete plans to bridge the gulf between […]
80 Turkish universities to have mosques
Turkey is planning to build 80 mosques inside university campuses across the country, Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) head Mehmet Görmez has announced. “Mosque constructions are ongoing at more than 80 […]
Women’s contributions to World Peace
By Dr Amtul Qudoos Farhat National Publications Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Association, Canada Close to 300 women gathered Saturday afternoon to recognize women’s contributions to world peace and celebrate the […]
Women’s Contribution to Peace Conference Today in Canada – What Does Your Religion Say
By Dr Amtul Qudoos Farhat National Publications Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Association, Canada Epigraph: Allah forbids you not, respecting those who have not fought against you on account of your […]