Muslim missionary calls for peace at Barrie interfaith breakfast
Source: simcoe.com Peace on Earth and goodwill toward all people. That might be a common phrase in a Christmas carol, but one many at Coun. Peter Silveira’s third annual Barrie Interfaith […]
Israeli Ahmadi Muslim Sheikh Says Attacks on Jews ‘Stain Islam’
Source: Arutz Sheva, Israel Israeli Sheikh, Sheikh Muhammad Sharif Odeh, visits Har Nof synagogue, says terror attacks against Koran. By Ari Yashar Sheikh Muhammad Sharif Odeh, a leader of the […]
Mirrors could replace air conditioning by beaming heat into space
theguardian: by Ian Sample — Researchers have created a mirror that not only reflects 97% of light but also radiates heat into the cold depths of the universe When the mirror is warmed up, it releases heat at a specific wavelength of infrared light that passes easily through the atmosphere […]
Save the Children staff furious over ‘global legacy’ award for Tony Blair
Guardian: The charity Save the Children faces a backlash from staff after it presented Tony Blair with a “global legacy award” in New York last week – despite privately acknowledging […]
Former Tory PM Sir John Major says ‘we would not have an NHS without migrants’
ADAM WITHNALL Sunday 16 November 2014 The former Prime Minister Sir John Major has warned that Britain would not have an NHS without migrants and faces a “lesser future” if […]
What is the Muslim Times Doing to Diffuse Islamophobia
Epigraph: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be […]
Jabhat al-Nusra blows up Armenian church in Deir el-Zour: A savage blow that echoes through Armenian history
By Robert Fisk in Qamishli In the most savage act of vandalism against Syria’s Christians, Islamists have blown up the great Armenian church in Deir el-Zour, which is dedicated to […]
Makkah beauty pageant thwarted
Authorities in Makkah have thwarted plans for a beauty pageant in the holy city, citing the Shariah law that prohibits such a show as reason for the decision. The pageant, […]
USA: Religious Leaders gathered to clear the misconceptions in Religions
Glen Ellyn Area Religious Leaders gathered at Faith Lutheran Church at 41 North Park Boulevard in Glen Ellyn. The event was hosted by The Rev. George D. Smith, Rector and […]
A Muslim Reflection on Global Crisis
BY AMAAR AHMAD As conflicts rage around the world and innocents suffer in the Gaza crisis, Ukraine-Russia tension continues, and sectarianism boils over in Iraq and Syria , one wonders if history is repeating itself. Just as in 1914, now a hundred years after Word War I, small conflicts have […]
Mecca under threat: Outrage at plan to destroy the ‘birthplace’ of the Prophet Mohamed and replace it with a new palace and luxury malls
The site in Mecca where the Prophet Mohamed is said to have been born is about to be “buried under marble” and replaced by a huge royal palace. The work […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 290. Commandment if you desire to punish the oppressors, then punish them to the extent to which you have been wronged
290. Commandment if you desire to punish the oppressors, then punish them to the extent to which you have been wronged [16:127] And if you desire to punish the oppressors, then punish them to the extent to which you have been wronged; but if you show patience, then, surely, that […]
War against Isis: PKK commander tasked with the defence of Syrian Kurds claims ‘we will save Kobani’
BY PATRICK COCKBURN, THE INDEPENDENT Kobani cannot now be captured by the fighters of Isis but a million people in another Kurdish enclave in Syria are facing a mounting threat […]
UK: Remembrance Day 2014 marked by patriotic British Ahmadiyya Muslims [News Video]
Source: youtube.com Published on 10 Nov 2014 Ahmadiyyat is a minority sect within the religion of Islam that rejects religious violence and holds the motto ‘Love for All, Hatred for None’. […]
Participating member of Pakistani terror group was on a military mission
Nationalpost.com Active participating member’ of Pakistani terror group recorded in Canada saying he was on ‘military mission’ Stewart Bell | November 7, 2014 | Last Updated: Nov 7 4:52 PM ET More from Stewart Bell | @StewartBellNP TORONTO — An “active participating member” of a Pakistani terrorist organization was recorded at […]
The rise of unreason
DAWN.COM The rise of unreason Pervez Hoodbhoy Updated about 14 hours ago Some 300 years ago the age of reason lifted Europe from darkness, ushering in modern science together with modern scientific attitudes. These soon spread across the world. But now, running hot on its heels is the age of […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 287. Commandment to Say: ‘Deem not your embracing Islam a favour unto me’
287. Commandment to Say, ‘Deem not your embracing Islam a favour unto me’ [49:18] They think they have done thee a favour by their embracing Islam. Say, ‘Deem not your embracing Islam a favour unto me. On the contrary, Allah has bestowed a favour upon you in that He has […]
Erdogan presidential palace cost soars for Turkey – Ak Saray picture in the daytime
A controversial new 1,000-room palace built for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will cost about £385m ($615m) – nearly twice the previous estimate, Turkish officials say. Known as Ak Saray […]
Ashura of Muharram, a burdon on Pakistani economy?
Source: LUBP LINK While Deobandi and Wahhabi Islamists due to sectarian reasons and their inherent intolerant and violent nature are opposed to the Muharram-Ashura and Milad rituals, they and their fake liberal comrades also present seemingly rational arguments, e.g., law and order, economic implications, in order to support their demand […]