UN appoints special envoy to combat Islamophobia
New position will be filled by Miguel Angel Moratinos of Spain. (File/AFP) Updated 36 sec ago Caspar Webb May 07, 2025 NEW YORK CITY: The UN has appointed a special […]
What we know about India’s strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
2 hours ago Flora Drury BBC News Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan […]
Pakistan downs 5 Indian jets as retaliation for late-night strikes at 6 sites: officials
Pakistan downs 5 Indian jets as retaliation for late-night strikes at 6 sites: officials Political leadership condemn cowardly act; DG ISPR says eight people slain, 35 injured; Trump calls India […]
Trump golf course deal announced in Qatar ahead of US president’s visit
The real estate deal will be built in partnership with local firm Qatari Diar, as well Dar Global, a Saudi entity Locals look at the 3D model of Trump International […]
For Muslims in France, there is no safe place
Hania Chalal 5 May 2025 09:52 BST | Last update: 1 day 3 hours ago The violent killing of Aboubakar Cisse during prayers inside a mosque highlights the normalisation of Islamophobia across Europe A […]
The Portuguese rediscovering their country’s Muslim past
Historians and archaeologists are showing just how integral Islam is to the country’s identity. By Marta Vidal Published On 10 Jun 202010 Jun 2020 Lisbon, Portugal – After fleeing war in his […]
Illinois professor examines lasting legacy of al-Andalus for Arabs, Muslims today
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Before it was home to Spain and Portugal, much of the Iberian Peninsula was ruled by a succession of Islamic dynasties for almost 800 years during the […]
A former Catholic church in St. John’s is being converted into a mosque
Father Paul Lundrigan says he’s thrilled the building will continue to be used for worship Abby Cole · CBC News · Posted: Mar 11, 2025 A former Catholic church in St. John’s is undergoing […]
In Dhaka, Makkah Route facility eases Bangladeshi pilgrims’ Hajj journey
Previous 0 of 1 minute, 29 secondsVolume 0% Special A Saudi immigration official assist Bangladeshi pilgrims under the Makkah Route initiative at Dhaka airport, May 3, 2025. (AN Photo)Next Updated […]
Prophecies – The Holy Qur’an and Cosmology
MAGAZINE: EDITION JANUARY 2025 Science, Medicine and Technology 5th May 2025 © Unsplash Our deep fascination with the universe we live in has existed for millennia, dating back to ancient […]
A message of hope: Why every one of us is worthy of God’s love
5th May 2025 alhakam.org Daanish Malik, Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada In a world where mistakes seem to multiply with each passing day, there are many who carry the heavy burden of […]
Qur’anic Guidance on Reality, Causality, and Divine Unity
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Introduction The Qur’an is not a book of abstract philosophy, yet it offers profound guidance on […]
The Roman–Persian War: Commentary on Qur’an 30:1–7: Historical, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives
Epigraph The Byzantines have been defeated in a nearby land. They will reverse their defeat with a victory in a few years’ time –– God is in command, first and […]
Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa
23 hours ago Khanyisile Ngcobo BBC News, Zuurbekom The bride, Evelyn Sekgalakane, sparkled in white as she walked down the aisle hand-in-hand with Shirley Molala, who was about to become […]
Phillipines: Bangsamoro Shari’ah Board Issues Islamic Finance Guidelines
May 5, 2025 The Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has issued formal guidelines for stakeholders seeking Shari’ah opinions on Islamic finance matters. The guidelines, released through SSB Circular No. 1, set out procedures for submitting requests and identify which entities are eligible to […]
Nigeria: Faith must inspire good deeds, not just appearances, Fashola tells Muslims
By : Suliyat Tella Date: 4 May 2025 Former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has called on Muslims to practise a type of faith that inspires good deeds, justice, and positive impact in society. He said this during the 30th anniversary lecture of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), […]
“No Hate Against Muslims”: A Owaisi Recounts Navy Officer’s Wife’s Appeal
Calling Pakistan a “failed state”, Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Party, urged the Indian government to take “strong” and decisive action against it for supporting terrorism. […]
Prophetic Visions and the Hypnagogic State: Altered Consciousness in Abrahamic Tradition
Epigraph It is not granted to any mortal that God should speak to him except through revelation or from behind a veil, or by sending a messenger to reveal by […]
The Quran and Biological Evolution: Towards a Theistic Evolutionary Model
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Introduction The relationship between Islam and Darwinian evolution has often been misunderstood as inherently conflictual. However, […]
What does it really mean to destroy a mosque?
4th May 2025 alhakam.org Kashifa Mehak Idrees, BA in the study of Religion & Politics, UK The phrase “our rooms are a reflection of our minds” is something that is […]