The world’s first university was founded by a woman
Fatima bint Muhammad Al-Fihriya Al-Qurashiya (فاطمة بنت محمد الفهرية القرشية) founded the world’s first university in 895 CE in Fez, which is now in Morocco. She is more usually known […]
From The Archives : The blessings of being attached with Khilafat
22nd May 2020 alhakam.org After reciting Tashahud, Ta‘awuz and Surah al-Fatihah, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra recited the following verses of the Holy Quran and commenced with the Eid Sermon: قُلۡ […]
30 years after unity dream, fragmented Yemen faces reality
By AFP – May 21,2020 – JORDAN TIMES General view of the historical quarter of the Yemeni capital Sanaa, listed as one of the world heritage sites by UNESCO (AFP […]
‘I miss my homeland’: fearful Uighurs celebrate Eid in exile in Turkey
Istanbul has become world’s largest diaspora hub for Uighurs fleeing Chinese persecution Bethan McKernan in Istanbul Sun 24 May 2020 Uighur childen attend a Uighur-language school in Istanbul. The […]
Singapore’s Muslims to skip Hajj pilgrimage this year
Source: AA By Islam Uddin Decision taken due to coronavirus pandemic, registration of 900 pilgrims deferred to 2021 Singapore on Friday announced its citizens will not perform the annual Islamic […]
Video: Prime Minister Trudeau delivers a message on Eid al-Fitr
Suggested reading Eid Mubarak to all and what is the Muslim Times doing for You? Why Muslims celebrate Eid on different days? @JustinTrudeau for Nobel Peace Prize for refusing burkini ban […]
Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court
Epigraph: So go on reminding; surely, reminding is profitable. (Al Quran 87:9/10) Source: BBC Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu goes on trial for corruption on Sunday, the first time a serving […]
Eid Mubarak to all and what is the Muslim Times doing for You?
Suggested reading: Bringing the Muslims to the Same Day Eid in UK: Letting Royal Observatory in Greenwich Decide By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor Happy Eid to all our readers, […]
Hertz files for U.S. bankruptcy protection as car rentals evaporate in pandemic
A large portion of Hertz’s revenue comes from car rentals at airports, which have all but evaporated as potential customers eschew plane travel. The more than a century old car […]
Global report: Muslims face curfews ahead of Eid amid Covid-19 crisis
Emma Graham-Harrison 15 hrs ago Muslims worldwide prepared to celebrate Eid under lockdown, with the strictest governments bringing in 24-hour curfews for the holiday – but across the world the […]
Eid al-Fitr: One of the happiest times for Muslims will be a somber affair, just like the month that preceded it
Source: CNN It’s no secret that Ramadan this year looked very different for Muslims around the world.The coronavirus pandemic took praying in congregation and breaking fast with loved ones off the table, leaving many feeling lonely this holy month.And now that Ramadan has ended, Eid al-Fitr, one of the most […]
Is tolerance for Judaism and Christianity at the heart of Islam?
Source: Arab News Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL d)uring his visit to the Church of Notre Dame in Paris. (Supplied) By Irina […]
This Eid, technology will ease loneliness and bring people together online. But not for all Muslims
The last 10 days of Ramadan are special ones for Muslims in which we seek salvation and forgiveness, but they are also filled with hope for a better world Rabina […]
Eid: An Oft-Returning Festival
Eid Mubarak! It’s a greeting that echoes throughout Muslim households and mosques around the world at this time of year; though this year it may echo more so over the […]
Coronavirus economics gives an out to crown prince recklessness in Saudi Arabia
By Debra Cagan and Sasha Toperich, opinion contributors — 05/23/20 The hopes of many were placed in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a progressive leader of the next generation […]
NBA in talks with Disney about resuming season at ESPN complex in July
Source: CNBC The National Basketball Association is engaged in “exploratory conversations” with its media partner Walt Disney about resuming its season suspend by Covid-19, the league said on Saturday. In a statement […]
Gilead Sciences Statement on NEJM Publication of Remdesivir Data From NIAID Study
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and saving one is like the saving of the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Foster City, Calif., May 22, 2020 – Gilead […]
INOVIO’s COVID-19 DNA Vaccine INO-4800 Demonstrates Robust Neutralizing Antibody and T Cell Immune Responses in Preclinical Models
Read the full publication in Nature Communications: DNA based vaccine against Covid 19 Source: WSJ Publication in Nature Communications demonstrates generation of robust neutralizing antibodies and T cell responses against […]
Fauci says it’s still possible that a coronavirus vaccine will be available in the U.S. by December
Source: CNBC PUBLISHED FRI, MAY 22 20209:17 AM EDTUPDATED FRI, MAY 22 202011:25 AM EDT By William Feuer; @WILLFOIA It is “conceivable” the U.S. could begin to roll out a coronavirus vaccine by December, the White House’s top infectious disease expert said. Dr. Anthony Fauci added that any timeline […]
Polish culture is full of Arabic influences, says fascinating new research
Joanna Jasińska March 13, 2020 The research looked at Arabic influences in customs, traditional clothing, arts, science and language. Jacek Turczyk/PAP From the traditional clothing of the nobility, to designer […]