Defensive War in the Holy Quran in 600 Words
By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times When the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace be on him, claimed Monotheism in the polytheistic society of Mecca they turned against […]
Education can inoculate young Muslims against radicalism
theguardian: by Giles Fraser — US President George Bush aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in May 2003, declaring the war to topple Saddam Hussein over – with a banner declaring ‘mission accomplished’ behind him. Photograph: J Scott Applewith/AP Remember “mission accomplished”? President George Bush, standing on the deck of […]
Islamic State crisis: ‘More than 3,000’ Europeans join IS
The number of Europeans joining Islamist fighters in Syria and Iraq has risen to more than 3,000, the EU’s anti-terrorism chief has told the BBC. Gilles de Kerchove also warned that Western air strikes would increase the risk of retaliatory attacks in Europe. US-led forces have launched nearly 200 air […]
Islamic State crisis: 'More than 3,000' Europeans join IS
The number of Europeans joining Islamist fighters in Syria and Iraq has risen to more than 3,000, the EU’s anti-terrorism chief has told the BBC. Gilles de Kerchove also warned that Western air strikes would increase the risk of retaliatory attacks in Europe. US-led forces have launched nearly 200 air […]
Feds: NY store owner plotted to send jihadists to Syria, kill U.S. troops himself
By Greg Botelho, CNN Wed September 17, 2014 (CNN) — A man who owns an upstate New York food store funded ISIS, tried to send jihadists to Syria to fight with the […]
Uganda police seize ‘explosives from al-Shabab cell’
Police in Uganda say they have seized large amounts of explosives during raids on suspected al-Shabab militants. Authorities said the terrorist cell was planning to carry out imminent attacks in the capital Kampala. Nineteen people have been arrested and are being interrogated about their intentions, a police spokesman said. READ […]
Uganda police seize 'explosives from al-Shabab cell'
Police in Uganda say they have seized large amounts of explosives during raids on suspected al-Shabab militants. Authorities said the terrorist cell was planning to carry out imminent attacks in the capital Kampala. Nineteen people have been arrested and are being interrogated about their intentions, a police spokesman said. READ […]
Islamic State crisis: World leaders pledge Iraq support
BBC News: Thirty countries have pledged to help Iraq fight Islamic State (IS) militants “by all means necessary”. A joint statement by foreign ministers taking part in a major conference in Paris talks said support would include “appropriate military assistance”. The talks had been called to agree a strategy to […]
Islamic State: John Kerry in Egypt for coalition talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Egypt amid US attempts to form a broad coalition to tackle Islamic State (IS) militants. Mr Kerry will meet Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi in Cairo on the latest leg of his Middle East tour. He has enlisted the support of […]
Rand Paul: ‘Civilized Islam Will Have To Step Up’ To Take On ISIS
WASHINGTON (CBSDC) — Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is calling on “civilized Islam” to help take on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terror group. President Barack Obama laid out his plan to deal with ISIS during an address to the nation Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. will expand […]
Australian Muslims fear fallout from terror warnings
There’s concern within some of Australia’s Muslim communities about the impact of a possible elevation in Australia’s terrorism threat rating. READ MORE…
Antisemitism and criticism of Israel
theguardian: A protest against Israeli food products sold in Sainsbury’s supermarket. Photograph: Guy Corbishley/Alamy/Alamy I do not need Michael Gove to explain to me what antisemitism is (Gove attacks ‘antisemitic’ Israel boycotts, 10 September). I have been the object of antisemitism by two Conservative MPs, Sir Charles Taylor, who told […]
5 takeaways from Obama’s ISIS speech
http://www.cnn.com/video/api/embed.html#/video/us/2014/09/11/orig-jag-potus-on-isis.cnn By Z. Byron Wolf, CNN updated 9:46 AM EDT, Thu September 11, 2014 (CNN) — When President Obama announced his plan Wednesday night to launch air strikes in Syria against ISIS, he […]
5 takeaways from Obama's ISIS speech
http://www.cnn.com/video/api/embed.html#/video/us/2014/09/11/orig-jag-potus-on-isis.cnn By Z. Byron Wolf, CNN updated 9:46 AM EDT, Thu September 11, 2014 (CNN) — When President Obama announced his plan Wednesday night to launch air strikes in Syria against ISIS, he […]
Facilitators- A Refutation of Chapter 11 of Geert Wilders book “Marked for Death: Islam’s war against the West and me”
Chapter 11 Facilitators By Dr. Amtul Qudoos Farhat Who are Facilitators? According to Geert Wilders, all those who even slightly accommodate Islam; the leftists, the liberals, the politically correct and elitists are the facilitators for Islamization of Europe. Equating them to Ansar e Medina he writes: “Throughout its entire history, […]
Facilitators- A Refutation of Chapter 11 of Geert Wilders book "Marked for Death: Islam’s war against the West and me"
Chapter 11 Facilitators By Dr. Amtul Qudoos Farhat Who are Facilitators? According to Geert Wilders, all those who even slightly accommodate Islam; the leftists, the liberals, the politically correct and elitists are the facilitators for Islamization of Europe. Equating them to Ansar e Medina he writes: “Throughout its entire history, […]
The Muslim Times' Collection on Islam’s Condemnation of Terrorism
Two Hundred Verses about Compassionate Living in the Quran Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times As only the Islamophobes, who hate Islam or those […]
The Muslim Times’ Collection on Islam’s Condemnation of Terrorism
Did Prophet Muhammad teach Muslims to use terrorism and Jihad to spread Islam? Source: Muhammad Fact Check Critics claim that “the crux of Islam is an ideology of global war” […]
Iraqi Christians Fight for Survival Against Islamic State Militants
Voice of America: Religious leaders warn that Sunni militants of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria are trying to ethnically cleanse the region. The ancient Yazidi communities have been particularly targeted for brutal treatment. Christians also are fleeing their homes, prompting fears that religions and sects that have […]
Is Human Life Sacred: The Body and the Spirit?
Epigraph: On account of this, We prescribed for the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in […]