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By Rafiq A. Tschannen on February 7, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

Why the Arabic World Turned Away from Science

On the lost Golden Age and the rejection of reason Hillel Ofek Contemporary Islam is not known for its engagement in the modern scientific project. But it is heir to a legendary “Golden Age” of Arabic science frequently invoked by commentators hoping to make Muslims and Westerners more respectful and […]

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German parties reach coalition deal in principle – sources

   Reuters International This content was published on February 7, 2018  Journalists during coalition talks at the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) headquarters in Berlin, Germany, February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt […]

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Why we should fear the ‘Washington establishment’ figures who are pulling the strings in the Trump administration

The poor judgement of the very people who are meant to be a restraining force on Trump was shown when Tillerson made a classic blunder that may have negative results […]

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Foreign policy for sale: Greece’s dangerous alliance with Israel

  Feb 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Ramzy Baroud For a brief historical moment, Alexis Tsipras and his political party, Syriza, ignited hope that Greece could resurrect a long-dormant Leftist […]

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The ‘ultimate deal’ keeps popping up

Jordan Times – Hasan Abu Nimah   Donald Trump began talking about his ability to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict even before he took office. He did not seem to believe that relentless failure of decades of efforts to deal with the issue, American or otherwise, were related to the complex […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on February 6, 2018 • ( 7 Comments )

First contestant to wear head covering on ‘The Voice France’ wows judges

ARAB NEWS | Published — Tuesday 6 February 2018 Mennel wore a colorful turban on the show instead of the more-traditional hijab. JEDDAH: French-Syrian singer Mennel has become the subject […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on February 6, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )

Denmark proposes ban on use of burqas, masks, fake beards

DAILY SABAH WITH DPA ISTANBUL AFP File Photo Denmark on Tuesday proposed a ban on the use of full-face veils as well as face-covering ski masks in public spaces, in […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on February 6, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

Turkey, Vatican agree on Jerusalem

Source: Daily Sabah Column by Ilnur Cevik The warm dialogue between President Erdoğan and Pope Francis is the sign of a new era for Turkish-Vatican relations to cooperate more on […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on February 6, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Aid groups warn against forced refugee returns

By AFP – Feb 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A child holds placard during the demonstration against discrimination of migrants in Cottbus, Germany, on Saturday. Sign reads ‘Thank you Cottbus’ (Reuters photo) BEIRUT — International aid groups on Monday warned countries hosting Syrian refugees in the Middle East and the West […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on February 6, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Black History Month: Recognising black contributions and atoning for our past

Feb 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – James J. Zogby This is Black History Month, an important time to reflect on the contributions African Americans have made to the history of the United States of America. It is important because, as we have discovered, in too many instances these contributions have […]

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Book Review: The Ahmadiyya in the Gold Coast

View Larger The Ahmadiyya in the Gold Coast Muslim Cosmopolitans in the British Empire Hanson, John H. Distribution: World Publication date: 10/16/2017 Format: Paperback 14 b&w illus., 7 maps ISBN: […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on February 6, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

Spread of Islam in West Africa (part 1 of 3): The Empire of Ghana

  Description: How Islam spread into sub-Saharan region of West Africa, and the great civilizations it established there, taking its inhabitants out of paganism to the worship of One God.  […]

By zakariavirk on February 6, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

UK: Trustees lose legal battle for construction of Tableeghi Markaz, mosque

Trustees lose legal battle for construction of Tableeghi Markaz, mosque in London  thenews.com.pk LONDON: Trustees of Tableeghi Markaz and Ilyas Mosque in East London have lost a legal battle against Newham Council regarding construction of their Tableeghi Markaz of Abbey Mills Mosque, also known as the London Markaz or Masjid-e-Ilyas, […]

By Zia H Shah on February 6, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Video: Keeping Strife Out of Your Life

We are saving this video in the Muslim Times here as well:   Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Joel Osteen has no […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on February 6, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

Turkish president meets pope, expected to discuss Jerusalem

   Reuters International This content was published on February 5, 2018 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (L) is welcomed by archbishop Georg Ganswein as he arrives to attend a private audience […]

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Impact Bonds : Switzerland: a hub for innovative social financing

  By Anand Chandrasekhar in Zurich This content was published on February 6, 2018  The UBS Optimus Foundation invested in a DIB to help girls attend school in rural India […]

By rabyam on February 6, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Trump nominee for U.N. migration post called Muslims violent, Christians top priority

Source: The Washington Post By Aaron C. Davis and Jack Gillum February 3 Email the author The Trump administration’s nominee to coordinate billions of dollars in assistance to migrants around the world has suggested in social-media […]

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Evangelicals may be driving Republican stance to embrace ‘DREAMers’

Source: USA Today BY Eliza Collins, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – As the debate over immigration rages in Congress without an agreement in sight, there is growing consensus over one piece of […]

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Judge temporarily halts deportation of Indonesian Christians

Source: Associated Press By DAVID PORTER HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily halted deportation proceedings against Indonesian Christians who are in the U.S. illegally but are seeking to gain legal status, including a man honored for his work helping to rebuild more than 200 homes after […]

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Holocaust denier running for Congress has no opponents in Republican primary

Source: The Wahsington Post By Amy B Wang February 5 at 9:10 AM Email the author The U.S. Capitol. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Like most candidates running for Congress, Arthur Jones has a campaign […]

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