Why Are There No New Major Religions?
Source: The Atlantic BY JON EMONT Cipinang prison stands like a huge fortress in East Jakarta, its massive walls and guard towers separating the city’s bustling traffic from the criminals held […]
Pakistan names first Hindu minister in government for more than two decades
Source: Independent BY Jeff Farrell A Hindu politician has been ushered into the highest level of government in Pakistan for the first time in more than two decades in the predominantly […]
‘Mark of the beast?’ Microchipping employees raises apocalyptic questions
Source: USA Today BY Holly Meyer, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee The apocalyptic “mark of the beast” prophecy in the Bible makes some wary of a Wisconsin company’s recent decision […]
Minnesota mosque explosion ‘deeper and scarier’ than threats
Source: Associated Press By JEFF BAENEN MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in suburban Minneapolis, like other U.S. mosques, occasionally receives threatening calls and emails. Its leaders say […]
Dayton calls Bloomington mosque blast “act of terrorism”
Source: Star Tribune By Rochelle Olson The attack on a Bloomington Islamic center is “an act of terrorism” and a hate crime, Gov. Mark Dayton declared Sunday during a visit to […]
“Islam guarantees peace & security in the world | Considers all people equal”, the Caliph of Islam Ahmadiyya
Source: http://rozscott.com/ On a cold, wet July day I joined the international Ahmadiyya Community to discuss peace, justice and security while wading through mud in our wellies at East Worldham (previously Oaklands Farm.) The event was the Ahmadi Muslim’s annual convention known as the “Jalsa Salana.” Unsure what to expect, I […]
After the bomb: SURVIVORS OF THE ATOMIC BLASTS IN HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI SHARE THEIR STORIES
Source: Time PHOTOGRAPHS BY HARUKA SAKAGUCHI | INTRODUCTION BY LILY ROTHMAN When the nuclear age began, there was no mistaking it. The decision by the United States to drop the world’s first atomic weapons on two […]
Learning true Islam from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: http://www.mystatesman.com/news/opinion/commentary-have-questions-about-islam-let-talk-about-them/tAHlHJPPmGrY6XlMaDrdIJ/ | By Ateya Qureshi Courage is facing fear head on. One does not have to go through heroic situations to show courage; it can be found in the simple everyday actions. In this day and age, when the words “Islam” and “terrorism” have unfortunately become synonymous, I had a unique […]
11 Ways to Really, Truly Relax
Source: Time By Ellen Seidman / Health.com The other night, I meant to chill on the couch with a book. First, though, I decided to neaten up the family room. On […]
Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community encouraged Men to acknowledge sacrifices made by women | Highlighted their crucial role in shaping the World
Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/Prophet-Mohammed-always-helped-his-wives-learn-from-him-Muslims-urged-566882 The worldwide leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad has urged Muslim men to be supportive towards women particularly their wives in any endeavor . Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad says considering women’s vital role in ensuring balance and shaping the socio-economic development of every sector […]
The Poem on the Statue of Liberty Was ‘Added Later’ But There’s More to That Story
Source: Time BY Olivia B. Waxman The history of the Statue of Liberty became the focus of a back-and-forthbetween Stephen Miller, an aide to President Donald Trump, and CNN’s Jim Acosta during the […]
Here, heroin spares no one, not even the sheriff’s wife
Source: CNN (CNN)Robert Leahy was sitting on his couch, watching TV, when his wife, Gretchen, walked through the front door. It was about 10 p.m. She’d left for the grocery store […]
Advocating US counter terrorist intervention in Pakistan?
Source: Dawn Second, the US appears to be seriously overestimating its power. Although the US is no longer the global hegemon, it continues to behave as if it is. Coercion and force seem to be Washington’s preferred option to address almost every challenge it confronts. Unless such belligerence is moderated, […]
Iran signs its biggest-ever car deal with France’s Renault
Source: Dawn Iran signed the country’s biggest-ever car deal worth several hundred million dollars with French manufacturer Groupe Renault on Monday to produce 150,000 cars a year, the latest advance by a European company into Iran’s sizeable consumer market. The 660 million or $778 million deal follows the lifting of […]
Marriage between first cousins doubles risk of birth defects, say researchers
The Muslim Times’ Chief Editor’s comment: Please see my views in the comment section below to find solutions to the problems posed by cousin marriages. Source: The Guardian By Sarah […]
North Korea vows to ‘make the US pay dearly’ as sanctions tighten
Source: CNN The UN Security Council unanimously adopted new sanctions Saturday in response to Pyongyang’s long-range ballistic missile tests on July 4 and July 28. The measures aim to make it harder for North Korea to make money across the globe. They target North Korea’s primary exports — including coal, […]
Under Arrangements Ahmadiyya Mission Croatian Participates in UK Jalsa-2017
By: Zubair Khan By the grace and blessings of Almighty God, Ahmadiyya Mission Croatia was able to participate with 21 member delegation in UK Jalsa Salana 2017. In the group were 19 Croats representing multi facets of life. Mr Domagoj Hajdukovic, member of Croatian parliament with 4 youth members represented […]
CNN Video: Chemical Warfare on our Children — Is Islam the Answer?
(CNN) Robert Leahy was sitting on his couch, watching TV, when his wife, Gretchen, walked through the front door. It was about 10 p.m. She’d left for the […]
Someone Threw a Bomb Through a Mosque Window in Minnesota
Source: Time Someone apparently threw a bomb through the window of a suburban Minneapolis mosque on Saturday as people were preparing for morning prayers, damaging the imam’s office but not […]
‘I Cannot Breathe.’ Heat Wave Dubbed ‘Lucifer’ Kills at Least 2 People in Europe
Source: Time BY Jovana Gec / AP (BELGRADE, Serbia) — No wonder it’s been dubbed “Lucifer.” A relentless heat wave that gripped parts of Europe this week has sent temperatures […]