In Israel, Muslims Hold ‘American Idol’-Style Call-To-Prayer Contest
Source: NPR BY DANIEL ESTRIN Muslims in Israel held an American Idol-style competition for young men who chant the call to prayer. It was held in protest of an Israeli effort […]
Five Ways to Transform Your Kids’ Screen Time
Source: Time By Devorah Heitner Screen time is not what it used to be. The digital devices our kids are using today may frustrate us, annoy us, or even scare […]
Ulema of Pakistan should unanimously condemn misuse of Blasphemy Law
DAWN.COM Mufti Naeem, head of Jamia Binoria, on Saturday said ulema from all sects in the country should unanimously condemn acts of violence originating from the misuse of the blasphemy law. He also said the ulema should issue a statement stating that killing an individual over blasphemy allegations is “against […]
The Other Al-Andalus – When Muslims and Christians Flourished Side By Side in Sicily
craigconsidinetcd.com: I sometimes think about the glories of “Islamic Spain,” or Al-Andalus. Starting around 711 and ending in 1492, Muslim rulers maintained a spirit of convivencia, a Spanish term meaning “living in […]
‘The Media Coverage on Syria is the Biggest Media Lie of our Time’ — Interview with Flemish Priest in Syria
written by wierd duk saturday february 4, 2017 Flemish Father Daniël Maes (78) lives in Syria in the sixth-century-old Mar Yakub monastery in the city of Qara, 90 kilometers north of the […]
‘Turkey resolved historical conflict in its administrative system’
DAILY SABAH WITH ANADOLU AGENCY ISTANBUL AA Photo President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday evening claimed victory in the constitutional referendum with a margin of 1.3 million votes, and said […]
New York state to set aside $1M to fight hate crimes
ASSOCIATED PRESS ALBANY, N.Y. FILE – In this April 10, 2017, file photo, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs new legislation for free state college tuition and juvenile justice reform, during a signing ceremony in New York (AP Photo) New York state will use $1 million set aside in its […]
Iraqi Christians celebrate Easter, dream of returning home
Reuters International APR 16, 2017 – Believers take part in the Easter Mass in Mar Gewargis (St George) Chaldean Catholic church, which was damaged by Islamic State militants, in the […]
Iraqi police accuse IS of chemical weapons attack in Mosul
Reuters International APR 16, 2017 – A vehicle of the Iraqi forces drives along a street controlled by the Iraqi Federal Police during combat with Islamic State in western Mosul, Iraq, April 14, 2017. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares (reuters_tickers) By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi police on Sunday accused Islamic […]
Pakistan hate speech investigation against clerics after student killed for alleged blasphemy
Reuters International APR 16, 2017 – People demonstrate after the killing Mashal Khan, accused of blasphemy, by a mob at Abdul Wali Khan University in Mardan, during a protest […]
RELIGION AND POLITICS: Switzerland’s controversial Islamic leaders
By Marc-André Miserez, Samuel Jaberg APR 16, 2017 – The recent expulsion of Swiss Imam Hani Ramadan from France is a reminder that Switzerland is home to several controversial Muslims – some with a reach far beyond Swiss borders. Following are four examples. Hani Ramadan Hani Ramadan: stoning not as […]
Turkey’s President Erdogan claims victory in vote to give him sweeping new powers – but opposition cries foul
Eighteen constitutional changes would replace Turkey’s parliamentary system of government with a presidential one, abolishing the office of the prime minister Harriet Agerholm, Chris Stevenson @HarrietAgerholm Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in a referendum granting him sweeping new powers, hailing the result as an “historic decision”. The leader […]
These will be the 32 most powerful economies in the world by 2050
Will Martin, Business Insider Saturday 18 February 2017 By 2050, the world is likely to have changed drastically from what we know now, and the planet’s economic and financial landscape will be no exception. A report from professional services giant PwC looks at which economies around the world will be […]
Thousands of asylum seekers and migrants wrongly denied NHS healthcare
Exclusive: Cancer sufferers requiring urgent medical care erroneously turned away by NHS overseas departments amid crackdown on overseas patients accessing free healthcare May Bulman @maybulman Migrants with cancer and heart disease have been turned away from NHS hospitals, in a crackdown against overseas patients that has left vulnerable asylum seekers afraid of […]
An Ahmadiyya Muslim Doctor honoured.
By Zubair Khan Source: www.iaavr.org “Dr. Syed Basharat Ahmad Shah was Awarded the coveted Fellowship of the Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR) in recognition of his academic achievements and outstanding research contributions in the field of Veterinary and Animal Sciences coupled with his social, public and humanitarian services and achievements […]
Pope Francis Highlights Arms Trade in Easter Sermon
POSTED 11:45 AM, APRIL 16, 2017, BY CNN WIRE ROME — Pope Francis delivered the traditional Easter Sunday Mass sermon in Rome on Sunday with a call for an end to the “horror and death” in Syria and prayed for Jesus to help world leaders end the arms […]
Turkey 2017 Referendum Results
YES 51.37% (24,966,843 votes) NO 48.63% (23,636,067 votes) Opened Ballot Box Percentage : 99.45% Total Number of Ballot Boxes : 174,456 Opened Ballot Boxes : 173,490 Participation Rate : 85.55% Total number of voters : 57,818,214 Total Votes : 49,463,246
A strange case of divorce in Egypt ends with an amazing surprise
Public announcement that was published in a newspaper by an Egyptian husband apologizing to his wife. Staff writer, Al Arabiya English Saturday, 15 April 2017 A strange public announcement that was published in a newspaper surprised Egyptians yesterday. A man wanted to apologize to his wife: “I, Imad Mohammed Ahmed Lamama, […]
Turkey referendum: Erdoğan claims victory amid dispute over ballots – live updates
Turks narrowly vote in favour of president’s plan for sweeping constitutional changes, but opposition parties cry foul Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: is he a threat to Turkish democracy? LIVE Updated 2m ago Play Video Play Current Time0:00 / Duration Time2:49 Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Fullscreen Mute Alexandra Topping Sunday 16 April […]
Book Review: Paul and the Pharisee Conspiracy Against Jesus
Source: patheos.com | by Labeeb Ahmad This book caught my eye because of the numerous unresolved questions I had regarding the roots of Christianity. Based on my religious studies, it always seemed that the majority of the gospel of Christ – the teachings spoken by Jesus and promulgated by the apostles he commissioned […]