Racist attitudes
Source: Dawn ONE of the most beautiful images of George Floyd that I have seen is painted in an unexpected place: on the wall of truck artist Haider Ali’s home in Karachi. Floyd’s portrait is adorned with the bright flowers and fluorescent flourishes typical of truck art, and the words […]
Islamic Legal System: MNEWS
Evolution of Islamic Legal System By Dr. H. Koya 1.0 Introduction This is a brief overview of what I believe began in the right way with right intent. However, the process of evolution was cut short due in main for the fall of Islamic Khilafat. The credit in fact […]
UK supports international court after Trump approves sanctions
Source: Daily Times Britain said on Saturday the International Criminal Court should be able to work independently, without fear of sanction, two days after US President Donald Trump approved economic […]
Poland invaded the Czech Republic last month, but says it was just a big misunderstanding
Source: CNN The Polish military has admitted it accidentally invaded the Czech Republic last month, but it insists its brief occupation of a small part of the country was simply a “misunderstanding.” Polish soldiers mistakenly crossed the country’s border with Czech Republic in late May before setting up there, the […]
Paradise in Islam
Fahd Peerzada- Canada Facts From Fiction • Islamic Concepts and Beliefs Paradise in Islam 11th June 2020 The Review of Religions It is often alleged that the religion of Islam entertains a concept of Paradise which is filled with eternal, lustful and worldly desires. Sadly, confused youngsters are lured […]
Muslim World League secretary-general honored for interfaith work
Arab News Sunday . June 14, 2020 Secretary General of the Muslim World League Mohammad Abdulkarim al-Issa gives a speech during a visit to the Nozyk Synagogue on January […]
Has coronavirus killed off shisha cafes forever?
Arab News Sunday . June 14, 2020 A street vendor makes a hookah or smoking pipe at a roadside shop in Lahore on January 15, 2019. (AFP/File Photo) Short Url […]
Armenian Patriarch calls for Hagia Sophia to become place of worship
SOURCE: DAILY SABAH The Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, Patrik Sahak II, has joined the discussion over the potential re-transformation of the Hagia Sofia into a mosque, voicing his support for […]
Egypt accuses Ethiopia of holding it ‘hostage’ in Nile dam talks
By AFP – Jun 13,2020 – JORDAN TIMES An Egyptian fisherman rows a boat off the island of Warraq in the Nile River in the Egyptian capital Cairo on […]
UK’s racism legacy goes deeper than a few statues
Source: CNN On Tuesday, London mayor Sadiq Khan announced a review of the capital’s landmarks, with a view to remove any with links to slavery. Khan’s decision follows the toppling […]
Switzerland ‘regrets’ US sanctions against ICC employees
A US marine searches an Afghan man in Helmand Province (2009) Keystone / Kevin Frayer June 13, 2020 – 11:37 Switzerland on Friday urged the United States to revoke sanctions […]
Armenia and Islam: How Armenia’s Historical Connections with Islam can Shape its Diplomacy Today
by Shahid Hussain The Blue Mosque is situated in the old city, flanked by a towering minaret and adorned with a large blue dome that sits above its central prayer […]
Saudi Arabia considers cancelling hajj for the first time in modern history
Source: Financial Times Religious pilgrims were expected to generate $12bn for the kingdom before the pandemic struck By Ahmed Al Omran in Riyadh Saudi Arabia is considering cancelling the hajj […]
‘We’re going to have a catastrophe’: US faces November election fiasco
The fight to vote US elections 2020 The chaotic scenes in Georgia’s primary this week could be a foretaste as states fail to take urgent action to secure the vote […]
The Top 10: Rulers who single-handedly changed a nation’s religion
Source: Independent A list that surprisingly doesn’t even include Constantine or Henry VIII By John Rentoul; @JohnRentoul This list was suggested by Cole Davis, who started with Constantine, who was […]
More Christians are saying black lives matter. But faith-based support for the police runs deep
Epigraph: O people! We created you from a male and a female, and made you races and tribes, that you may know one another. The best among you in the […]
BLOG: The post-coronavirus world will look at sustainability through a new lens
Written by: Maisam Fazal 11/06/2020 Ethical and sustainability issues have been on the agenda for a while, but this year, they’ve seen an unprecedented level of attention. As we emerge […]
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince continues crusade against opponents
In recent years, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched a lawless crusade against critics and possible rivals. The case of a detained prince has shed light on […]
Saudi Arabia’s radical new oil strategy
Earlier this year, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman introduced a new strategy that was designed to further monetise the country’s oil reserves. If it continues, the dynamics of […]