Three Hijabis: The Three Muslim Women, Who Received Nobel Prize
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Shirin Ebadi was the first and only Iranian to receive a Nobel Prize in 2003. She was also the first […]
Video: Languages — The Best Proof for Guided Evolution As Opposed to Blind Evolution
The presentation by Zia H Shah MD about languages starts at 42 minutes mark in this video. Additional reading A Revealed Mother Tongue: Evidence for Guided Evolution
Most Dramatic Quarantine: Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people
Coronavirus: Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people Source: BBC Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus. Anyone living […]
Islam and Women: International Women’s Day
Epigraph: But whoso does good works, whether male or female, and is a believer, such shall enter Heaven, and shall not be wronged even as much as the little hollow […]
Protesters in Germany call on EU to accept refugees at Greek border Migration-crisis
Rallying in the German capital Berlin on Saturday, thousands of protesters called on the European Union to accept asylum seekers waiting desperately at Greece’s border while enduring ill-treatment under harsh […]
A new Islamic-based platform called Labayk is hosting a competition
A new Islamic-based social media platform called Labayk is hosting a competition on their platform where users can earn a chance to win USD 1,000 for themselves as well as USD 1,000 to a charity of their choice. All users need to do is simply post engaging, interesting and inspiring […]
I was abused by the US in Afghanistan and am still detained in Guantanamo Bay – the ICC are right to hold them to account
if the United States will not allow its own people to be subject to the rule of law in such cases, how can others be held to account? Ahmed Rabbani […]
Saudi Arabia in royal purge over ‘coup plot’
Saudi authorities have detained three princes including King Salman’s brother and nephew for allegedly plotting a coup, three sources told AFP Saturday, signalling the de facto ruler’s tightening grip on […]
Everything you thought you knew about UK immigration is wrong
In the first piece of a new series, Minnie Rahman explains why we shouldn’t be afraid to stand up for migrants’ rights by telling the truth. And there’s no better […]
‘Star of the East’ Umm Kulthum returns to light up Cairo
By AFP – Mar 08,2020 – JORDAN TIMES A hologram of legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum is projected on stage at Cairo Opera House in Cairo, late on Friday, about 45 years after the singer’s death (AFP photo) CAIRO — Revered Arab singer Umm Kulthum returned to light up the […]
Saudi Arabia reopens Mecca, Medina holy sites after coronavirus closure – state TV
Mar 6, 2020 – 03:46 CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia reopened two of the most holy religious sites in Islam, Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca and Al-Masjid al Nabawy in Medina, […]
‘Look beyond the veil’, says Israel’s first hijab-wearing lawmaker
Source: Swiss Info By Mustafa Abu Ganeyeh NAZARETH, Israel (Reuters) – A female Muslim lawmaker from Israel’s Arab minority is set to become the first in parliament to wear a […]
BBC: Recreating Muslim sailors’ first voyages to Australia
Additional reading suggested by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times, to see the silver lining and a message of hope Germany officially recognizes ‘InshAllah’ as Deutsch word In […]
Seventh Annual National Quran and Science Symposium Today and A Keynote Presentation about Languages
“You should stay in contact with one another and particularly with those who are working in similar areas of research and learn from each other. Through mutual discussion and coordination, […]
For Australia’s Muslims, Indonesian seafaring history gives a sense of belonging
Mar 6, 2020 – 03:53 An undated aerial handout photo of a traditional Indonesian ‘Prau’ vessel going through waters, from the Anu Hanifa Institute. Anu Hanifa Institure/Handout via REUTERS (reuters_tickers) […]
Modern Switzerland was not made in a day, but over centuries.
Switzerland as we know it developed over several centuries, emerging out of a loose alliance of autonomous entities to eventually become a more centralised federal state. Here are ten […]
UNESCO chief hails King’s role in safeguarding Jerusalem holy sites
By JT – Mar 05,2020 -JORDAN TIMES Director General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay visits Luminus Technical University College on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of UNESCO) AMMAN — UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay […]
Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince orders arrests of senior royal family members: Reports
Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz and Mohammed bin Nayef are among those arrested at behest of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Mohammed bin Nayef, right, had been first in line for the throne until 2017, when Mohammed bin Salman, left, was elevated over him (AFP) By MEE staff Published […]
’42 Knees in One Day’: Israeli Snipers Open Up About Shooting Gaza Protesters
Over 200 Palestinians were killed and nearly 8,000 were injured during almost two years of weekly protests at the Israel-Gaza border. Israeli army snipers tell their stories I know exactly […]
Building Bridges in Morinville AB
Morinville Community Library to hold International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2020 from 12-4 PM Hosts: Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Association (AMWA) Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Info Booths Fact learning games […]