The myth of the Indian vegetarian nation
Source: BBC By Soutik Biswas, India correspondent What are the most common myths and stereotypes about what Indians eat? The biggest myth, of course, is that India is a largely vegetarian […]
Can you be spiritual if you do not believe in God? 21st Century Spirituality
source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/spirituality More than half of the UK population identify as having no religion. But many have a spiritual side. Ten people explain what spirituality means to them. Barbara My […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Communtiy – Affiliated Websites
Since Al Islam aims to be both broad and international in its scope, we recognize that sometimes visitors have a special interest in a particular topic or country. As a […]
We need to examine the reasons why we equate criticism of Israel with antisemitism
When approaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one should stick to ruthless and cold standards, suspending the urge to try to ‘understand’ the situation Slavoj Zizek To claim that this antisemitism articulates in […]
Jordan’s regional risks and options
Apr 09,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh The current chaos in the Middle East has created a need for realism in assessing new strategies and tactics for countries […]
Straight men need to stop using polyamory as an excuse to manipulate women into casual dating
It’s easy to see why someone interested in dating multiple women with zero commitment might see this as the perfect excuse, but polyamory in fact requires more commitment and trust than monogamy […]
Baghdad’s infrastructure in ruins 15 years after Saddam fell
By AFP – Apr 09,2018 A US soldier watches as a statue of Iraq’s President Saddam Hussein falls in central Baghdad, Iraq, on April 9, 2003 (Reuters file […]
Ted Talk: What we can do about the culture of hate
Watch the video in the Ted website or watch it below in the Muslim Times: Additional Reading and Viewing Two Hundred Verses about Compassionate Living in the Quran A Message […]
Aga Khan Development Network: The “Mahdi-ist” Mission of the Ismaili Imamat
Posted on February 12, 2016 by Ismaili Gnostic To the Imamat, the meaning of “quality of life” extends to the entire ethical and social context in which people live, and […]
Mi‘raj: Spiritual Ascension of Prophet Muhammad in Ismaili Thought ~ Ismaili Gnosis
“The night of mi’raj is the one on which the Prophet revisited his original abode … It is not that only Hazrat ‘Ali’s progeny can attain this status. Whoever is […]
UK: ‘Hello, I am Muslim’
International event aims to encourage mutual understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. 7 Apr 2018 The “Hello I am Muslim” event has been launched in London’s King’s Cross station [Anadolu] more […]
Muslim fashion designer creates conservative, affordable clothes
Lisa Vogl sees her clothes as solutions. For Muslim women like herself in the United States, affordable, fashionable, and conservative apparel is hard to come by, says Ms. Vogl. So […]
Hungary’s Fidesz signals swift NGO crackdown after Orban victory
Reuters International This content was published on April 9, 2018 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses the supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in […]
Cycling in Jeddah: Saudi women embrace change
Reuters International This content was published on April 9, 2018 2:09 PMApr 9, 2018 – 14:09 Amirah al-Turkistani, a graphic design lecturer at Jeddah International College, rides her bicycle […]
More awareness: Record number of reported discrimination incidents in Switzerland
This content was published on April 8, 2018 The number of incidents reported in schools and training centres also increased (Keystone) The number of reported cases of discrimination based […]
Facebook data: How it was used by Cambridge Analytica
Source: BBC News Facebook has said it believes that up to 87 million users’ data was improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica. Cambridge Analytica claims its data and research helped Donald […]
Ancient Finger Bone Found in Saudi Arabia Reveals a New Clue About Early Humans
Source: Time By MALCOLM RITTER / AP (NEW YORK) — An ancient human finger bone found in Saudi Arabia provides a new clue about when and how our species migrated out […]
Kim Jong-Un Has Offered to Talk Denuclearization With President Trump, U.S. Official Says
Source: Time By NICK WADHAMS / BLOOMBERG April 8, 2018 The U.S. has confirmed that Kim Jong Un is willing to talk to President Donald Trump about getting rid of his […]
Outer Hebrides to get its first mosque after crowdsourcing campaign
Source: The Guardian By Harriet Sherwood; Religion correspondent Leeds businessman Aihtsham Rashid has raised more than £63,000 to renovate derelict building in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis The Outer Hebrides is to get […]
Hidden gems: Rare religious treasures go on show in Lucerne
https://tp.srgssr.ch/p/inline?urn=urn:swi:video:44020262&locale=en Embed code This content was published on April 6, 2018 On its 1,250th anniversary, the Court Church of St. Leodegar in Lucerne is opening up its treasure trove […]