Why Are Ahmadiyah Followers in Indonesia Attacked?
By : Sarah Yuniarni | on 2:40 PM May 29, 2018 Jakarta. The government must ensure the freedom of religion for its citizen, including for Ahmadiyah believers in […]
Persecution of Ahmadis: A problem in the DNA of Pakistani society
Source: Asia Times By Imad Zafar, who is a columnist/commentator for newspapers. He is associated with TV channels, radio, newspapers, news agencies, and political, policy and media related think-tanks. Life […]
US liberal Islamophobia is rising – and more insidious than rightwing bigotry
Guardian: When will Muslims step up and reform Islam?” asked the self-identified “progressive and intersectional” college student, following a presentation of my book, American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear, at New York University. The student wore a Black Lives Matter T-shirt and a colorful assortment of pins and […]
The Story of Corah in the Quran: The Worldly Success Versus the Real Success?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Who was Corah and what is his Quranic story? Without any editorializing, I want to simply quote the […]
Persecution watch: Anti-conversion bills aimed primarily at Christians increasing in Asia
The laws, which regulate the act of converting to another religion, are aimed primarily at Christian missionary work. Several nations in the region also prohibit blasphemy and apostasy. Times […]
Chelsea owner Abramovich becomes Israeli citizen after problems with UK visa
COMPILED FROM WIRE SERVICES JERUSALEM Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich sits in his box before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge stadium […]
Granada mosque attracts Muslims in Ramadan
ANADOLU AGENCY GRANADA A mosque in the Andalusian city of Granada in southern Spain that overlooks the famous Alhambra Palace attracts more Muslims during the month of Ramadan. The mosque, […]
Britain should welcome more Ahmadiyya Muslims from Pakistan
Britain should welcome more refugees from a community of Muslims who have fled “abhorrent” abuse in Pakistan, a former cabinet minister has said. Sir Ed Davey called on the Home […]
From the Judaic tradition to Zionism
May 28,2018 – JORDAN TIMES I was a boy of l6, a student in high school, when Israel was created in l948. Over these 70 years, the frustration and puzzlement […]
Exercising during Ramadan can help for ‘notable weight loss’
By Maram Al Kayed – May 28,2018 -JORDAN TIMES The participation in sports classes before Iftar is on the rise, according to local gyms representatives (Photo courtesy of CrossFit Crescent) […]
Taking the US commission on international religious freedom from bad to worse
May 28,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – The GOP’s appointment of prominent purveyors of anti-Muslim hatred to positions on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is both disturbing and […]
Ted Talk: Robert Wright: The evolution of compassion
Robert Wright uses evolutionary biology and game theory to explain why we appreciate the Golden Rule (“Do unto others…”), why we sometimes ignore it and why there’s hope that, in […]
Democrats are less likely to say they believe in the God of the Bible than Republicans (45% vs. 70%)
Key findings about Americans’ belief in God Source: Pew Research Center By Dalia Fahmy, who is a senior writer/editor focusing on religion at Pew Research Center. In recent years, the […]
Abuse and Violence Against Women Are There Any Solutions?
By Dr. Lutf ur Rehman. Nashville, TN Breaking News: Harvey Weinstein arrested for alleged rape. We are all aware of the “Me Too” movement. Basically, women are coming forward to […]
This Is the Best Park in Every U.S. State
Source: Time By MONEY STAFF May 25, 2018 This summer, get yourself, your family, or even your pet outdoors and explore the hidden natural wonders in your own backyard. With the […]
Mamoudou Gassama: Mali ‘Spiderman’ to be made French citizen
Source: BBC News A Malian migrant, hailed as a hero after mounting a daring rescue to save a small boy dangling from a balcony in Paris, is to be made […]
Saudi Arabia Told The World Its Problem Was Islam. It’s Actually Tyranny.
Source: Huffington Post Saudi authorities have arrested more than 10 prominent activists, many of them women, and are describing them as “traitors.” By Akbar Shahid Ahmed CHRIS J RATCLIFFE VIA […]
Book Review: Islam in Pakistan: A History
Princeton University Studies in Muslim Politics Source: Amazon By Muhammad Zaman (Author), Augustus Norton (Series Editor), Dale Eickelman (Series Editor) The first modern state to be founded in the name of Islam, Pakistan was the largest […]
Saudi House of Cards: Why Mohammed bin Salman sees rivals everywhere
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is determined to eliminate dissent before it becomes too political Madawi Al-Rasheed Thursday 24 May 2018 11:51 UTC Monday 28 May 2018 8:05 UTC Three waves […]
Prophethood and Persecution: A Believers Story
By Wajid Mahmud ibn Bashir York/Harrisburg Jammat United States of America In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. And when thy Lord said to the angels: ‘I am […]