Source: The Economist Mustafa Akyol’s arrest in Malaysia has been linked to his views on coercion NOT long ago, Turkey and Malaysia were often bracketed together as countries that inspired […]
Source: http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/wimbledonnews/15589718.Women_of_different_faiths_unite_for_international_peace_day/ In celebration of International Peace day, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s association, Raynes Park Branch, held an interfaith event attended by Deputy Mayor of Merton Judy Saunders. The event was attended by women from any faith or no faith to explore the subject of ‘Why there is suffering’ in the […]
Source: http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/let-them-eat-cake-muslim-women-s-group-joins-in-world-s-biggest-coffee-morning-in-clayhall-1-5230059 | Rosaleen Fenton Ladies from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association raised hundreds of pounds for Macmillan at a coffee morning last week. Attendees shared tasty treats at the event in Monkswood Gardens, in Clayhall, last Friday, which raised vital funds for the cancer charity. About 30 members, friends and neighbours […]
Source: DEUTSCHE WELLE A man dressed as a shark has been fined under new anti-burqa laws in Austria. The shark was advertising the opening of a new electronics store called McShark. […]
Source: BBC News India’s Supreme Court has banned fireworks in the capital Delhi, in the run-up to the Hindu festival of Diwali. The court said it wanted to test if […]
Source: Reuters By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis will meet Myanmar’s top Buddhist monks, its military generals and civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in November when […]
Source: Reuters BY Shoon Naing 5 MIN READ YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar on Tuesday launched its first bid to improve relations between Buddhists and Muslims since an eruption of deadly […]
Source: Dawn Human rights lawyer and activist Asma Jahangir on Tuesday demanded former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to take notice of retired Capt Muhammad Safdar’s tirade against the persecuted Ahmadi […]
Source: http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/local-mosque-to-host-disease-bio-terrorism-preparedness-forum/article_874e0555-b636-5db0-b901-1040193d411a.html | From Staff Reports A local mosque will help host an informational session teaching the faith-based community how to react to a possible disease outbreak or bio-terrorism attack. The session, titled Love God, Serve Together, will be held at the Baitul Ata mosque at 1800 Willow Trail Parkway in Norcross […]
Source: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/amid-vigilante-threats-ahmadis-offer-olive-branch-to-ppim | BY SHAZWAN MUSTAFA KAMAL KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Followers of the Ahmadiyyah community in Selangor have invited the Malaysian Muslim Consumers’ Association (PPIM) to an open dialogue, after a threat was made against them during the latter’s press conference last month. In a letter written by Ainul Yakin […]
“They shall have the freedom to manifest their religion or belief in worship, observance, practice and teachings… Further, no one shall be subject to coercion which would impair his freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice” Source: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/10/05/suhakam-defends-religious-freedom-as-ahmadis-face-threats/ | Robin Augustin Suhakam chairman Razali Ismail’s statement […]
Source: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/10/04/ahmadiah-community-live-in-fear-after-veiled-threats-from-ppim/ | Sheith Khidhir Bin Abu Bakar and Farhan Darwis A recent press conference by the Muslim consumer group is being taken as a veiled threat of violence against members of the minority Muslim sect. PETALING JAYA: A small community of Ahmadiah followers in Selangor is living in fear following threats and warnings issued […]
Source: Time BY Jeff Chiu and Ellen Knickmeyer / AP Updated: 12:26 PM ET | Originally published: 5:15 AM ET SANTA ROSA, Calif. — An onslaught of wildfires across a […]
Source: The Washington Post By Matt Zapotosky and Sarah Pulliam Bailey October 6 Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued sweeping guidance to executive branch agencies Friday on the Justice Department’s interpretation of how the government […]
Source: The Independent By Rachel Roberts Hate crimes targeting mosques across the UK more than doubled between 2016 and 2017, new figures have revealed. Police forces recorded 110 hate crimes directed at Muslim places […]
Source: The Atlantic By MATT FORD Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a government-wide memo to bolster federal protections for religious liberties on Friday, a move that could also weaken the […]
Source: The Atlantic BY KATELYN BEATY Many Americans seem eager this week to see the phrase “thoughts and prayers” die a good platitude’s death. After the worst mass shooting in U.S. […]
Source: https://thecroydoncitizen.com/politics-society/hope-warm-heartedness-takeaway-third-annual-interfaith-symposium-ahmadiyya-mosque-sept-10th/ | By Katie Rose Hindus, Christians and Muslims stood as one in a memorable exploration of faith On a wet September evening, I find my way to the serene prayer room of the Baitus Subhan Mosque. There is a warm atmosphere of anticipation and keen conversation as people start to meet, […]
Source: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/10/10/ahmadis-in-penang-live-a-peaceful-life/ | Predeep Nambiar However, there are worries about an active campaign against the sect elsewhere on the peninsula. GEORGE TOWN: Ahmadi Muslims in Penang continue to live in peace with other Muslims despite a resurgence of anti-Ahmadi sentiment elsewhere in Peninsular Malaysia, particularly in the Klang Valley. According to Abdul […]
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/3792534/ahmadiyya-muslim-conference-saskatoon/ | By Rebekah Lesko It was a weekend of faith, reflection and learning for Saskatoon’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community during their 37th annual convention at the Henk Ruys Soccer Centre. The convention hosted 3,000 attendees from across Western Canada, with some coming from as far as Vancouver. READ MORE: Ahmadiyya Muslim Caliph visits Saskatoon during […]