Abuse and Violence Against Women Are There Any Solutions?
By Dr. Lutf ur Rehman. Nashville, TN Breaking News: Harvey Weinstein arrested for alleged rape. We are all aware of the “Me Too” movement. Basically, women are coming forward to […]
Autophagy and Fasting: Its effect on disease and how fasting may help
By Dr. Lutf ur Rehman, Nashville, USA We believe as Muslims that God’s creation is perfect. God has made this claim in the Holy Quran: You see not any imperfection […]
Here’s a solution to Britain’s gambling problem – nationalise the industry- (No, Really?)
Epilogue: Islam banned gambling and alcohol 1400 years back. The Qur’an, the Muslim Holy Book, speaks of these quite clearly and prohibits them. Modern civilization is only coming to learn […]
Hindu priests burn hundreds of mango trees in prayer ritual to curb ‘pollution’
Source: The Washington Post By Swati Gupta More than 350 Hindu priests have gathered in India this week for a multiday religious ceremony to pray that the gods deliver them […]
Joel Osteen Very Articulate about Avoiding Pork
The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles on the theme of utilitarian value of Islamic teachings Joel Osteen Very Articulate about Avoiding Pork https://t.co/ErsLkud5eh via @wordpressdotcom — TheMuslimTimes […]
Study finds alcohol use to be the biggest risk factor for dementia
Source: Lancet Courtesy: Bilal Aslam, Germany Summary Background Dementia is a prevalent condition, affecting 5–7% of people aged 60 years and older, and a leading cause of disability in people […]
Iceland law to outlaw male circumcision sparks row over religious freedom
Source: The Guardian By Harriet Sherwood Iceland is poised to become the first European country to outlaw male circumcision amid signs that the ritual common to both Judaism and Islam may be a […]
How the teachings of Islam could help us prevent more sexual abuse scandals
Source: The Independent By Qasim Rashid Harvey Weinstein is just another case of a powerful man abusing women because we live in a society that lets him get away with […]
Fetal Alcohol Disorder May Be More Common Than Previously Thought
Source: Time By AMANDA MACMILLAN In a new JAMA study of more than 6,000 first-graders, researchers estimate that between 1.1% and 9.8% of American children have developmental or neurological problems caused by fetal alcohol spectrum […]
Women and men in both parties say sexual harassment allegations reflect ‘widespread problems in society’
Epigraph Say to the believing men that they restrain their eyes and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Surely, Allah is well aware of what they do. […]
Las Vegas Shooter Had Recent Large Gambling Transactions
Source: NBC News The suspected gunman behind the Las Vegas massacre made several large gambling transactions in recent weeks, according to law enforcement officials. The transactions by Stephen Paddock, who […]
One in five children in the UK are said to be negatively affected by their parents’ drinking
When mum or dad is an alcoholic Source: BBC One in five children in the UK are said to be negatively affected by their parents’ drinking, and the effects can […]
Triple Talaq: The Best Example Against ‘Sharia Law’ and Literalism
India Supreme Court to commence hearing on triple talaq from tomorrow Source: Times of India NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will commence hearing from tomorrow on a batch of pleas […]
‘We are not burqa’: German government sets out 10-point plan to define national identity
Source: Independent Germany’s government has launched a 10-point plan to define the country’s culture, starting with the statement: “Wir sind nicht Burka” (“We are not burqa”). The interior minister, Thomas […]
Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model
Cameron Russell admits she won “a genetic lottery”: she’s tall, pretty and an underwear model. But don’t judge her by her looks. In this fearless talk, she takes a wry […]
Reading the Quran and the Bible Literally Means Demons and Jinns Will Rule Humans
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Jesus had taken seven demons out of Mary Magdalene, according to the Gospels. (Luke 8:2) Have you […]
King Mswati III of Swaziland wants to ban divorce across African nation
Source: Independent The king of Swaziland is attempting to ban divorce and has instructed religious leaders to inform citizens of the decree, according to reports. King Mswati III issued the […]
CNN’s Misrepresentations About Benefits of Alcohol
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times An article Is Wine Healthy, by Lisa Drayer, a nutritionist, author and health journalist, in CNN on […]
Divorce and Child Custody in Islam
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