The Bigotry That Armed the Quebec Mosque Attacker
Source: The New York Times By HAROON SIDDIQUI TORONTO — On Sunday night, a gunman opened fire in a mosque in Quebec City, killing six people and wounding eight. Our […]
Trump ban will hurt Christian refugees fleeing conflict, say Iraqi Catholic leaders
Source: Religion News Service By Josephine McKenna ROME (RNS) As confusion continued over President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers from seven Muslim countries, Catholic leaders from Iraq are […]
Baba Guru Nanak – A Muslim Saint
By Ansar Raza Thomas Patrick Hughes was a British missionary who worked in India from 1865 to 1884. He wrote many books including “Dictionary of Islām” wherein he added an article about “Sikhism”. The reason offered by him for adding an article about Sikhism in a book about Islam is […]
Quebec Mosque Attack Forces Canadians to Confront a Strain of Intolerance
Source: The New York Times By IAN AUSTEN and CRAIG S. SMITH QUEBEC — In a world often hostile to migration, Canada has stood out, welcoming thousands of refugees fleeing […]
Some of the U.S.’s most important Catholic leaders are condemning Trump’s travel ban
Source: The Washington Post By Sarah Pulliam Bailey President Trump, who won the majority of Catholic votes, is facing fierce opposition from Catholic bishops and nonprofit leaders who are issuing […]
I Am A Muslim Refugee, And America Is My Home
It was not an easy transition. It is never easy. But it was necessary. 01/30/2017 Kashif N Chaudhry Physician, Writer, Human Rights Activist Like many other Americans, I am struck with disbelief over the new executive order by President Trump restricting Muslim refugees. I have a personal reason to be […]
With His Power Unchecked, Michael Flynn Could Lead Trump Into War With Iran
Flynn, who recently consolidated national security power, sees Iran as the U.S.’s number one enemy. 02/01/2017 09:46 am ET Jack MilesAuthor, forthcoming “God in the Qur’an” (Alfred A. Knopf 2018) ROBYN BECK VIA GETTY IMAGESFlynn addresses delegates on the first day of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2016 […]
Syria anti-Daesh forces say US sent them armored cars
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE | Published — Tuesday 31 January 2017 This file photo taken on December 13, 2016 shows fighters from the Kurdish-Arab alliance known as the Syrian Democratic Forces siting on a heavily armed vehicle near the village of Khirbet al-Jahshe, on the western outskirts of Raqa as they […]
Sura Al-Ikhlas – English with short commentary
SOURCE: https://www.alislam.org/quran/tafseer/?page=1327®ion=EN select any Sura from here: https://www.alislam.org/quran/tafseer/guide.htm?region=EN
US embassy move to Jerusalem will hurt peace: Jordan
Jordan’s King Abdullah II makes assertion during talks with Trump administration officials 01.02.2017 Mahmoud Barakat Jordan By Laith Junaidi AMMAN, Jordan The relocation of the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem would undermine Middle East peacemaking efforts, Jordan’s King Abdullah II has warned. The […]
The Story of God With Morgan Freeman: ‘The Chosen One’
The Story of God With Morgan Freeman Season 2 Episode 1 The Chosen One The Story of God with Morgan Freeman will take viewers on a trip around the world […]
Extremist who murdered Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah releases chilling message from jail
Extremist who murdered Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah releases chilling message from jail David Leask, Chief Reporter Extremist killer Tanveer Ahmed has sent a new message to his supporters from behind bars. The 32-year-old is serving life for murdering Asad Shah last year because he believed theGlasgow shopkeeper was a “false […]
Donald Trump Eyes Nukes to Eradicate Terror
Source: The Daily Beast Let’s step back and take a calm look at President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel to America by residents of seven predominantly Muslim countries and giving preference to religious minorities in those countries, specifically Christians. As the libertarian Cato Institute has pointed out, since 1975 […]
Trump Trip Canceled Over Protest Fears
Source: The Daily Beast President Donald Trump will not go to a Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee for a previously scheduled visit on Thursday after the company said it was concerned about planned protests. Trump was expected to tour the facility and sign an executive order. According to an administration official […]
Saudi oil minister welcomes Trump era
Source: BBC Saudi Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih has told the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet he is pleased that US President Donald Trump plans to pursue a more fossil fuel-oriented energy policy. He insisted he was unconcerned by Mr Trump’s promise to pursue energy independence and said Saudi Arabia had […]
Morocco’s king hails ‘return home’ to AU after 33 years
Morocco’s king hails ‘return home’ to African Union after 33 years By AFP – Jan 31,2017 – Moroccan King Mohammed VI delivers a speech to the assembly of the African Union heads of state and government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday (Anadolu agency photo) ADDIS ABABA — […]
Top Trump aide blasts Germany for ‘exploiting’ US on trade
Source: The Local A top economic adviser to US President Donald Trump bashed Germany for exploiting an undervalued euro to take advantage of its trading partners, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. The public rebuke of a major trading partner is the latest example of the brash tactic that has become […]
Problems ‘resolved’ for German dual citizens under Trump’s travel ban
Source: The Local American President Donald Trump’s travel ban initially looked to block more than 100,000 German dual citizens from entering the US, but now the two allies say they have found a solution. Acting commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection, Kevin McAleenan, said on Tuesday that travelers would […]
Afghan government controls less than 60 percent of country – watchdog
Reuters International FEB 1, 2017 – An Afghan policeman keeps watch in front of shipping containers that blocked streets leading to Kabul’s government and diplomatic area in Kabul, Afghanistan May 16 , 2016. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani (reuters_tickers) By Josh Smith KABUL (Reuters) – The Afghan government controls less than 60 percent […]
Talk radio, intolerance in focus as Quebec seeks answers after shooting
Reuters International FEB 1, 2017 – Azzedine Najd (R) and his wife Fadwa Achmaoui look at the memorial near the site of a fatal shooting at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City, Canada January 31, 2017. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger (reuters_tickers) By Kevin Dougherty QUEBEC CITY (Reuters) – In […]