Islam in the modern age
Source: Daily Times By Yasser Latif Hamdani His Highness Aga Khan-IV, the hereditary imam of the Ismaili Aga Khani community, is on a visit to Pakistan. To my mind he represents […]
Islam in the modern age
Daily Times: His Highness Aga Khan-IV, the hereditary imam of the Ismaili Aga Khani community, is on a visit to Pakistan. To my mind he represents the true spirit of Islam: progress, humanity, education, and economic progress as ethical imperatives and dictates of Islamic doctrine. As a religious leader can […]
For many evangelicals, Jerusalem is about prophecy, not politics
By Diana Butler Bass (@dianabutlerbass) holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of 10 books on American religion and culture, including “Grateful: The Transformative […]
The Future of Muslims in the West
Written by Tariq Ramadan SOURCE: https://tariqramadan.com/english/the-future-of-muslims-in-the-west/Muslims in the West bear an enormous responsibility, and it falls to them to commit themselves to building their future. There is no doubt that some […]
Are Trumps, Presidents, Kings, Queens, and Khalifas Above the Law?
Epigraph: Indeed, Allah enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and giving like kindred; and forbids indecency, and manifest evil, and wrongful transgression. He admonished you that you […]
Triple talaq: India considers jail for ‘instant divorce’
Source: BBC Husbands who attempt “instant divorce” could be sentenced to three years in prison under draft legislation being considered in India. The traditional practice involves a Muslim man saying […]
Know Khadim Rizvi @KhadimRizviReal to Whom Pakistan Government Surrendered
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times I suggest that a few of these videos in Urdu below should give you insight into who we […]
Archbishop Of Canterbury: ‘I Genuinely Do Not Understand’ Christians Who Back Trump
Source: Huffington Post By Ed Mazza Most Rev. Justin Welby is baffled by Christians who back the president. The head cleric of the Church of England says he’s perplexed by […]
How better education has built a more secular Britain
Source: Independent By James Williams It’s official: the people of Great Britain have lost faith. New research from the British Social Attitudes survey reveals that 71 per cent of young people […]
Roy Moore Is Guilty Of Abusing Girls And Religion
Source: Huffington Post By James Zogby, Contributor President, Arab American Institute; Author, “Arab Voices” In the philosophy of language, we learn the simple truth that the meaning of a word is […]
The Family Behind a $500 Million Bible Museum Hopes to Change Washington
Source: Time By Elizabeth Dias The new Museum of the Bible three blocks from the Capitol has a political ambition. The Bible, says the museum’s chairman and the president of […]
A New Bill Passed by Pakistan National Assembly: Finality of Prophethood restored to its original form
Source: Pakistan Today Finality of Prophethood restored to its original form Law minister says amended bill will make clauses relating to Khatm-e-Nabuwwat more effective ‘Separate voters’ list will be created […]
Who is a Muslim; Time to Learn from the Christians?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, the Chief Editor of the Muslim Times I bet you that even the most informed Muslims, including the majority of the Muslim […]
Relationships between religion and government by country
Source: Pew Research Center See the report card of 199 countries: Relationships between religion and government by country Methodology Pew Research Center measured relationships between religion and government in 199 countries […]
Islam is a Religion for Personal Life and Statehood is Messy: Billionaire prince among dozens arrested in Saudi sweep
Billionaire prince among dozens arrested in Saudi sweep Source: MSN RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia has arrested dozens of princes, senior military officers, businessmen and top officials, including […]
Human Rights, the Just Law and the Islamic Law
Source: Muslim Sunrise Fall 2017 By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Human rights have been defined. Yes, they were defined very precisely and agreed upon […]
The latest volume of the Muslim Sunrise: System of Justice in Islam
Editorial: Source: The Muslim Sunrise From the high echelons of international relations down to the smallest domestic level, fairness and justice among members of human society are essential requirements for […]
India: Why Pluralism and Secularism Are Essential for Our Democracy
The Wire: In his final address as vice president, Hamid Ansari spoke at the annual convocation ceremony at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, on August 6. Reproduced below is the text of his speech. It is a privilege to be invited to this most prestigious of law schools in […]
Nepal Criminalizes Christian Conversion and Evangelism
Source: Christianity Today President approves new sanctions targeting non-Hindus and foreign missionaries. Last week, Nepal enacted a law to curb evangelism by criminalizing religious conversion, joining neighboring countries like […]
No British Muslim man has the ‘right’ to a second (or even third) wife
Source: The Telegraph By Shelina Janmohamed Secondwife.com now has 100,000 users I’m not a second wife, and I have no plans to ever be one. There is only really one reason […]