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 […]
Muslim Personal Law Board should be abolished for the sake of Muslims, says Taslima Nasreen
Source: India TV News Terming AIMPLB an exclusive organisation of Sunni fundamentalists, Taslima Nasreen has advocated its abolition in the interest of the Muslim community itself. Terming All India Muslim […]
Why catwalk Hijabs are upsetting some Muslim women
Source: BBC There’s a growing number of fashion brands and multinational companies showcasing women wearing an Islamic headscarf. But, for various reasons, some women from Muslim backgrounds aren’t happy with […]
For Muslim women, a home to call their own
Source: Boston Globe By Lisa Wangsness The shingled Victorian house on Intervale Street has a purple door, a symbol of hope. The Basmala — a phrase recited when reading the […]
My Journey to Islam – Myriam Francois-Cerrah
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Suggested Reading A British Convert to Islam: ‘I found Qur’an mother of all philosophies’ Hollywood […]
‘Religiously neutral’: German parliament approves partial ban on full-face veil
Russia Today: German MPs have approved a partial ban on full-face veils, saying it’s the country’s duty to present itself “in an ideologically and religiously neutral manner.” The ban will […]
Wearing A Hijab, A Young Muslim Boxer Enters The Ring
Source: NPR BY LAUREL WAMSLEY In November, young boxer Amaiya Zafar traveled from Minnesota to Florida to fight her first competitive bout. But before Zafar even had her gloves on, officials […]
“In our religion we’re taught to bring humanity together”, says SU Ahmadiyya Muslim Student
Source: theslateonline.com | By Ali Laughman – Asst. Copy Editor ‘United In Verse’ brings students together through poetry “United in Verse,” a program to join the many languages that are spoken on Shippensburg University’s campus with poetry, was held in the Cora L. Grove Spiritual Center on April 18. Robert Lesman, associate professor […]
California mosque led by women opens doors to all
Source: Reuters By Lisa Fernandez | BERKELEY, CALIF. The second mosque in the United States led solely by women held its inaugural service in California on Friday, but unlike a […]
Women’s Contribution to Classical Islamic Civilisation: Science, Medicine and Politics
Source: Muslim Heritage By Salim Al-Hassani While there are numerous works on the role of Muslim women in jurisprudence (fiqh) and literature and there are also studies on Muslim women in […]
United States’ first female Muslim judge found dead in Hudson River
Source: Dawn A groundbreaking black jurist who became the first Muslim woman to serve as a US judge was found dead in New York’s Hudson River on Wednesday, police said. […]
Malala Yousafzai to address Canadian Parliament today
Source: CBC Malala Yousafzai will become Canada’s sixth honorary citizen today, a rare gesture of respect for her bravery in overcoming a brutal Taliban attack to become a champion for […]
Malala named youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace
(CNN) Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has been named the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace, with a special focus on girls’ education. The 19-year-old Pakistani activist became known […]
Putting Faith into Action Women gather to share their wisdom.
connectionnewspapers.com: In today’s political climate, women can often feel powerless. But more than 100 women of various faiths came together recently to learn how they can and are making a difference in the world around them. #Hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the event was held […]
Lahore: How Jamia’at Tulaba terrorized students of Punjab University
لڑکیاں پنجاب یونیورسٹی لاہور کی اسلامی جمعیت طلبہ, پنجاب یونیورسٹی, جمعیت By Salim Malik Source: http://www.humsub.com.pk/25917/saleem-malik-26/ پنجاب یونیورسٹی لاہور چھوڑے ہوئے 30 سال ہونے کو ہیں مگر زخم آج بھی تازہ کے تازہ ہیں۔ کریدنے کی ضرورت ہی نہیں۔ جن لوگوں نے پنجاب یونیورسٹی میں پڑھا نہیں وہ اسلامی جمعیت طلبہ کی […]
Why Wearing a Hijab Should Be No One’s Decision But My Own
Source: Teen Vogue By Mariam Ansar In celebration of Muslim Women’s Day on March 27, Teen Vogue is highlighting the real stories of Muslim women. In this op-ed, Mariam Ansar talks […]
London attack: Women gather on Westminster Bridge in silence to remember victims
Source: ABC.net Dozens of women have come together on London’s Westminster Bridge to link hands in a silent vigil for the victims of last week’s terror attack. View image on […]
Woman photographed in hijab on Westminster Bridge responds to online abuse
Source: The Guardian BY Elle Hunt and David Pegg A woman whose image became an Islamophobic meme after the Westminster terror attack has told of her horror and distress at the […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader claims gender equality is ‘Zionist plot’ aiming to corrupt role of women in society
Source: Independent UK By Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden Ayatollah Khamenei claims West makes women an ‘object of gratification’ Iran’s Supreme Leader has claimed gender equality is a “Zionist plot” aiming to corrupt […]