Ramadan public wakers face arrest, fines in Jerusalem
Source: Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian men who chant and beat drums to wake up the faithful during Ramadan in Jerusalem’s Old City say they are being unfairly […]
Man arrested over fires at mosque and Sikh temple in Leeds
Source: The Guardian Frances Perraudin North of England reporter A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a mosque and a Sikh temple in Leeds were set on fire, in what […]
1st Muslim in Congress wants to take on Trump in court
Source: Associated Press By KYLE POTTER ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress and a top official with the Democratic National Committee, […]
#DroneFrontier: How drones are transforming humanitarian aid
By Celia Luterbacher in Boston This content was published on June 5, 2018 Unmanned aerial vehicles can help provide relief in disaster situations, but there are logistical challenges as well as […]
India: 21 out of 29 states have prison sentences for slaughtering cows
5 facts about religion in India Source: Pew Research Center By Samirah Majumdar, who is a research analyst focusing on religion at Pew Research Center. India is home to 1.4 […]
USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Detroit’s Mahmood Mosque to have a Minaret similar to Minarat-ul-Maseeh
Report by Muhammad Ahmad Detroit By the Grace of Allah, the Holy month of Ramadhan brought the good news of the start of the construction of Minar of Masjid Mahmood. On May 17, 2018, after the Dars-ul-Quran, a brief ceremony was organized by Detroit Jama’at. Imam Shamshad Nasir, Property Secretary […]
June 8 is the Anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad and We have the Best Collection
According to Encyclopedia Britannica: Muhammad, in full Abū al-Qāsim Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib ibn Hāshim, (born c. 570, Mecca, Arabia [now in Saudi Arabia]—died June 8, 632, […]
Pakistan: ‘Mirzai’ — the biggest enemy
Source: The Daily Times How painfully helpless would one feel when one cannot even defend oneself? When one’s so-called ‘protectors’ are complicit in the crime being committed By Hassaan Khan Niazi As the world watches the drama unfold in Jerusalem, al-Aqsa mosque is once again the centre of our attention. […]
1001 Cures: Contributions in Medicine and Healthcare from Muslim Civilisation
By: The Editorial Team 1001 Cures: Contributions in Medicine and Healthcare from Muslim Civilisation tells the fascinating story of how generations of physicians from different countries and creeds created a medical […]
Mahathir says his govt will safeguard Islam as he pushes back against critics
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on June 1, 2018.PHOTO: AFP Published Jun 5, 2018, 4:18 pm SGT PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s Prime Minister […]
The Far-Right Has Capitalized on the West’s Population Problem. These Policies Could Help
Source: Time By CHARLOTTE MCDONALD-GIBSON/BRUSSELS When it comes to debating declining birth rates, it seems like everyone is a winner—no matter your political allegiances. When the National Center for Health Statistics revealed […]
The Vast World of Islam, in 300 Recipes
The writer and chef Anissa Helou has just released her ninth cookbook: “Feast: Food of the Islamic World.”CreditVincent Tullo for The New York Times By Mayukh Sen June 5, 2018 […]
Islamophobia – what Islamophobia?
Anti-Muslim sentiment cuts across vast swathes of social, economic, cultural and political life in Britain today Tahir Abbas Monday 4 June 2018 Leading figures in the Conservative Party, such […]
Making most of the third ashra of Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan is about to leave but its blessings will remain throughout the year if we make it best by offering maximum worship of Allah Almighty. Last […]
Unveiling Judicial Neutrality: Do Headscarves belong in German Courtrooms?
ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk: In 2015, the FCC declared a general headscarf ban for teachers in public schools unconstitutional and held that the mere wearing of a headscarf on behalf of a State official (a teacher in that case) does not jeopardise the neutrality of the state. Yet, the FCC, justifying its recent rejection of […]
The reason Trump will be re-elected:
Source: CNN The Colorado Civil Rights Commission (CCRC) initially ruled against Phillips but the case was eventually heard by the Supreme Court — the highest court in the US — which overturned the decision by a 7-2 majority in favour of Phillips. The ruling said the CCRC had violated Phillips’ […]
The power of forgiveness: How an Arab Christian learned to love Jews
Source: CNN Sharbel’s grandparents had lived in the village of Bir’im in the north of Israel. In October 1948, Bir’im was captured by the Jewish Haganah during their operation in the northern Galilee region. A few days later, all the villagers were expelled until the military operation was complete. Having […]
Trump’s Travel Ban Is in Trouble at the Supreme Court
Source: Politico By RICHARD PRIMUS In a much-anticipated decision Monday morning, the Supreme Court ruled – by a vote of 7 to 2 – in favor of a Colorado baker […]
May resists Tory calls to act on Northern Ireland abortion
Source: The Guardian BY Jessica Elgot Political correspondent Theresa May is unwilling to act to change restrictive abortion rules in Northern Ireland, telling a private meeting of Conservative MPs that the political climate […]
Crocodile kills Ethiopian pastor during lake baptism
Source: BBC News A crocodile has killed a Protestant pastor who was baptising followers near a lake in southern Ethiopia. Docho Eshete was conducting the ceremony for about 80 people […]