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By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 14, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

As the former British Ambassador to the UAE, I know Brexit will fail if we don’t change our attitude toward the Middle East

Repeating the American line with a British accent (which was Blair’s particular skill) no longer impresses anybody, especially with President Trump in the White House. The Emiratis could be key to our financial success, but only if Boris Johnson pulls his socks up Anthony Harris https://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIndependentVoices%2F&width=450&layout=button&action=like&size=large&show_faces=false&share=false&height=35&appId=235586169789578 ‘This Government is now […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 14, 2017 ( 1 Comment )

Indonesia: Ahmadiyya Jama’at Sues For Changes in Religious Defamation Law

The Constitutional Court is asked to revoke article 1,2,3 of Act number 1 of PNPS in 1965 and to declare it contradictory to the 1945 Constitution. Times of Ahmad | News Watch | Source/Credit: Viva.co.id By Viva News | September 11, 2017 The Ahmadiyya sued Law no. 1 / […]

By Dr. Abdul Alim on September 14, 2017 ( 2 Comments )

The UN is failing – states must back off and give its leader the power to act

Guardian: In a world facing many grave challenges across many spheres, people look to the United Nations to play a key role in resolving them. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images Yet there is broad appreciation that the UN is failing in vital areas, not least on peace and security. It is at […]

By zakariavirk on September 13, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

USA: Want to Make a Prophecy? Then Follow These Rules

This is a guest post by James Zimmerman. He’s the author of the book Deliverance at Hand!: The Redemption of a Devout Jehovah’s Witness. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/09/11/want-to-make-a-prophecy-then-follow-these-rules/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Nonreligious&utm_content=44 In novels, plays, and motion pictures, it’s a well-known trope. From Star Wars to The Matrix, Lord of the Rings to Battlestar Galactica to Harry Potter and even Julius Caesar, there’s a prophecy, and the characters have […]

By rabyam on September 13, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Hurricane Irma: New Tampa mosque opens as shelter for first time

Source: Tampa Bay Times BY Christopher O’Donnell, Times Staff Writer TAMPA — For now it’s their hurricane shelter, but Muslim rules about removing your shoes are still being observed at a […]

By rabyam on September 13, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

China facing intensified threat of religious infiltration, extremism: official

Source: Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) – China is facing heightened threats from foreign infiltration via religion and from the spread of extremism, a top official for religious affairs said on Tuesday, […]

By rabyam on September 13, 2017 ( 1 Comment )

Decades After Alcohol Ban, Iran Admits It Has a Problem

Source: The New York Times By THOMAS ERDBRINK SEPT. 11, 2017 Photo Nasser, a taxi driver who has been sober for three years, serving tea at an Alcoholics Anonymous association meeting […]

By rabyam on September 13, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

India’s Vigilante Cow Protectors: ‘If Police Did Their Job, We Wouldn’t Have To’

Source: The Wall Street Journal By Niharika Mandhana Sept. 11, 2017 5:30 a.m. ET PANIPAT, India—Across this northern town, clusters of young men embarked on patrols one recent night, some […]

By rabyam on September 13, 2017 ( 3 Comments )

The Contradictions of Hajj, Through the Lens of a Smartphone

Source: The New York Times By Wajahat Ali Is it permissible to take a selfie in front of the Kaaba during hajj? With spotty internet, I was unable to Google the […]

By rabyam on September 13, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Faith groups provide the bulk of disaster recovery, in coordination with FEMA

Source: USA Today BY Paul Singer, USA TODAY If you donate bottles of water, diapers, clothing or any other materials to hurricane victims in Texas or Florida, your donation will likely […]

By rabyam on September 13, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Supreme Court allows broad enforcement of travel ban — at least for a day

Source: The Washington Post By Matt Zapotosky September 11 U.S. officials can at least temporarily continue to block refugees with formal assurances from resettlement agencies from entering the United States after the […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 13, 2017 ( 10 Comments )

Switzerland moves a step closer to voting on nationwide burqa ban

The Local news@thelocal.ch 13 September 2017 A woman wearing a burqa in Vevey. Photo: erix3005/Depositphotos The Swiss may get the chance to vote on the introduction of a nationwide […]

By zakariavirk on September 13, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Canada: Jury selection complete at terrorism-related trial for two young Quebecers

MONTREAL — Fourteen jurors were selected Tuesday at the terrorism-related trial of two young adults, with particular attention in the vetting process paid to race and religion. El Mahdi Jamali, 20, and Sabrine Djermane, 21, each face four charges: attempting to leave Canada to commit a terror act abroad; possession […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 13, 2017 ( 2 Comments )

Jordan demands Israel to keep hands off Al Aqsa Mosque

Momani says no Israeli court has jurisdiction over Jerusalem’s holy sites By JT – Sep 12,2017 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Jordan on Tuesday condemned an Israeli court decision to […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 13, 2017 ( 1 Comment )

MK’s controversial plan nixes two-state solution, calls for annexation

Bayit Yehudi MK Bezalel Smotrich hopes to use his powers of persuasion, as in this November 2015 photo, to sell a new right-wing diplomatic plan.. (photo credit:MARC ISRAEL SELLEM) MK […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 13, 2017 ( 1 Comment )

As the UN Human Rights Council elections draw close, we have to ask, is it still fit for purpose?

The lack of action in both Venezuela and the Philippines is of no surprise considering that the actions of the Council are dictated by its membership, which currently includes both of these countries GRAHAM WATSON Tuesday 12 September 2017 14:29 BST The United Nations Human Rights Council has a varied and […]

By Salma Javid Khan on September 13, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Congregation Committee ETZ Chaim invites Ahmadiyya Muslim Imam to Interfaith Event in their Synagogue

“We have to demolish the wall of hatred and prejudice and built the bridge of love, respect, tolerance and harmony in the society” said Imam Nasir. Report by: Mashhood Mirza Chicago The interfaith outreach committee of Congregation ETZ Chaim, Lombard, IL, Hosted a very productive and interactive interfaith event in […]

By rabyam on September 12, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

The Muslim Times

Fostering Universal Brotherhood in Our Global Village

As the former British Ambassador to the UAE, I know Brexit will fail if we don’t change our attitude toward the Middle East

Indonesia: Ahmadiyya Jama’at Sues For Changes in Religious Defamation Law

The UN is failing – states must back off and give its leader the power to act

USA: Want to Make a Prophecy? Then Follow These Rules

Hurricane Irma: New Tampa mosque opens as shelter for first time

China facing intensified threat of religious infiltration, extremism: official

Decades After Alcohol Ban, Iran Admits It Has a Problem

India’s Vigilante Cow Protectors: ‘If Police Did Their Job, We Wouldn’t Have To’

The Contradictions of Hajj, Through the Lens of a Smartphone

Faith groups provide the bulk of disaster recovery, in coordination with FEMA

Supreme Court allows broad enforcement of travel ban — at least for a day

Switzerland moves a step closer to voting on nationwide burqa ban

Canada: Jury selection complete at terrorism-related trial for two young Quebecers

Jordan demands Israel to keep hands off Al Aqsa Mosque

MK’s controversial plan nixes two-state solution, calls for annexation

As the UN Human Rights Council elections draw close, we have to ask, is it still fit for purpose?

Congregation Committee ETZ Chaim invites Ahmadiyya Muslim Imam to Interfaith Event in their Synagogue

The Pope’s Shrink and Catholicism’s Uneasy Relationship with Freud

The disestablishment of the church is now necessary and inevitable

‘Anti-Semitic’ gang robbed Paris Jewish family