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 […]
Coffee Shop Refuses To Serve Man After Racist Rant Against Woman In Niqab
Source: Yahoo Life Style and Huffington Post By Tanya Edwards In a frightening video posted to Twitter, a man is shown making very racist, offensive remarks to a woman in […]
Why I Left an Evangelical Cult | Dawn Smith | TEDxNatick
With humor and piercing observations, Dawn Smith sheds light on growing up in a religious cult and what it takes to leave everything you’ve ever known. This poignant story will […]
How Gaslighting Affects Your Mental Health
Source: Time By JULIA NAFTULIN / HEALTH.COM June 20, 2017 Once in a while, it’s normal to have a fleeting moment where you question your own sanity, like when you’re severely sleep […]
Man Faces Charges After Pulling Knife, Stun Gun On Muslim Students At McDonald’s
Source: Huffington Post By Jenna Amatulli A man is facing criminal charges after threatening Muslim students with a knife and stun gun this week while they were eating outside a McDonald’s in St. Augustine, Florida. John Jay Smith, 60, is facing two third-degree felony charges of aggravated assault with […]
Europe’s New Privacy Law Takes Effect Today. Here’s How the World Is Handling Digital Rights
Source: Time By IAN BREMMER May 25, 2018 The European Union’s much-vaunted General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force this week. But Europe isn’t the only entity trying to balance […]
Harvey Weinstein Could Face Even More Charges. Here Are All the Investigations Looking Into Sexual Assault Allegations
Source: Time By SAMANTHA COONEY May 25, 2018 Harvey Weinstein turned himself in for arrest in New York on Friday on charges of rape, criminal sex act, sex abuse and sexual misconduct in […]