Famous Muslim Travellers of the Past
Words: Juber Ahmed Muslim travellers were leading pioneers in broadening their horizons [through travel] not only because they desired to travel, but also because they had a religious incentive behind […]
Women of Value . From being homeless; Terrica Smith is now building $14m affordable houses
Mohammed Awal Mar 15, 2020 Terrica Smith went from being homeless to building affordable houses. Image credit: The Advocate Terrica Smith is the definition of perseverance and resilience, and overcoming many struggles of life including homelessness. She’s now on a mission to ensure no one goes through her experience. […]
Roche’s Test for Covid 19 Gives Result in 3 Hours
Epigraph: Whoever saves a life, it will be as if he or she has saved the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Source: Guardian Coronavirus tests being rushed to Australia […]
Every human life is sacred: Japanese man who killed 19 disabled people sentenced to death
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Source: BBC A Japanese man has been sentenced to death for […]
Saudi desert offers respite from virus lockdown
The site offers stunning views of the valley below, a lush grove of acacia trees teeming with wildlife. (Shutterstock) Short Url https://arab.news/2a766 Reuters March 15, 2020 Corona is negative, but […]
Saudi Crown Prince Salman, in quest for power, orders detention of 298 public officials
As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and next in line for the throne, appears anxious to take over his father’s legacy. The ongoing crackdown on […]
Multiple cruise ships are left stranded as coronavirus cases increase
(CNN) — Several cruise ships are stranded at sea, some with confirmed coronavirus cases on board, as the pandemic expands around the globe. Some ships have been denied port, leaving […]
Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque shut as precaution against coronavirus by Muslim clerics
Source: Swiss Info By Ali Sawafta and Ammar Awad JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock will shut their doors until further notice, religious authorities said […]
Manipulated media > How Swiss scientists are trying to spot deepfakes
By Geraldine Wong Sak Hoi Mar 11, 2020 Although the best-known deepfake videos are parodies featuring politicians and celebrities, there is growing concern the technology could be deployed to interfere in political processes or manipulate public opinion. (Shutterstock) As videos faked using artificial intelligence grow increasingly sophisticated, experts in Switzerland […]
CDC recommends canceling events with 50 or more people for the next eight weeks throughout US
Source: CNBC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people across the U.S. to cancel or postpone events with 50 or more attendees for the next eight weeks […]
The Serenity Prayer: One of the Best Prayers
The Serenity Prayer is the common name for a prayer written by the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr[1][2] (1892–1971). The best-known form is: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to […]
UK has the Best Proposition: Isolate the Vulnerable, Older than 70 Years
Epigraph: Every human life is sacred and precious and saving one is like saving the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Coronavirus: Isolation for over-70s ‘within weeks’ Source: BBC Every […]
OIC calls on UN to declare March 15 as solidarity day against Islamophobia
Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, secretary-general of the OIC, reiterated his call for the UN to declare March 15 as the International Day of Solidarity against Islamophobia. (File/AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/5jswg Arab […]
What happened during Christchurch pilgrims’ moving Hajj journey
Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh consoles a pilgrim whose husband died during the Christchurch attack last year. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/zfuzj Updated 14 March 2020 Mohammed Al-Sulami King Salman invited 200 Muslims […]
The universe may be conscious, say prominent scientists
Epigraph He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Coronavirus: 35 companies and academic institutions are racing to create a vaccine
Epigraph: Every human life is sacred and precious and saving one is like saving the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32/33) When will a coronavirus vaccine be ready? Source: The […]
Christchurch marks anniversary of mosque shootings
By NICK PERRY, Associated Press © Provided by Associated Press Survivor of the Al Noor mosque shootings, Temel Atacocugu, center, exchanges a hongi with a member of the […]
France to close restaurants and cafes and the latest about Corona
Epigraph: Every human life is sacred and precious and saving one is like saving the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32/33) France to close restaurants and cafes Herd immunity: will […]
Switzerland: Islamic Council leaders face retrial for Jihadist propaganda
Mar 13, 2020 – swissinfo.ch Switzerland’s Supreme Court has overturned the acquittal of two Islamic Central Council of Switzerland (ICCS) leaders accused of terrorist propaganda. Islamic council president Nicolas Blancho and its spokesman Qassim Illi were accused of broadcasting propaganda videos in support of the terrorist group al-Qaeda. But they were acquitted in […]
Iraqi religious authorities say U.S. air strike hit civilian airport
Mar 13, 2020 – swissinfo.ch KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) – A U.S air strike hit an Iraqi civilian airport under construction in the holy Shi’ite Muslim city of Kerbala and […]