Electoral map for USA President: Pick your scenario
The Muslim Times’ Editor comments: Hillary Clinton has high likelihood to win and save the country and the world. But, it is not guaranteed yet. Go out and vote or […]
Human Values – The Foundation for a Peaceful World
No Comments | November 2016 Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba) On 17th October, 2016, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, delivered a historic address at a special reception at Canada’s National Parliament in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. The Review of […]
Why Canada is still at ease with openness
Canada The last liberals Oct 29th 2016 | WINNIPEG MOST people “would give anything to trade places with you,” Dwight MacAuley, the province of Manitoba’s chief of protocol, tells his audience. No one disagrees. In a packed hall in Winnipeg’s century-old train station, 86 immigrants from 31 countries are becoming […]
Anti-blasphemy in the digital age: When hardliners take over
REPORT Joelle Fiss September 2016 Download the full report Given the rise of media and information technology, the debate over anti-blasphemy laws has become one of international importance. Cutting across different regions and faiths, blasphemy laws have triggered instability, empowered extremists, and increased sectarian violence. With frequently vague wording, they are […]
Six projects awarded Aga Khan architecture prize
ABU DHABI, Nov 7 — A dome-less mosque designed by a Bangladeshi woman architect and a Beirut institute by the late Zaha Hadid were among six projects awarded the Aga […]
Napoli host 25 young migrants at a football match against Lazio
The young migrants were set to meet players including defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Elseid Hysaj after the match, which finished 1-1. By: AP | Naples | Updated: November 6, 2016 Naples’ mayor Luigi De Magistris, center, poses for a photo with a group of refugees hosted by the city, during […]
1st Regina mosque built from the ground up opens today
New Mahmood Mosque to be inaugurated Friday by the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community CBC News Posted: Nov 04, 2016 Men work on new mosque in east Regina (Adam Hunter/CBC) Related Stories New mosque on the prairie in Regina Ahmadiyya Muslim leader denounces extremism, promotes tolerance New prayer […]
Shia rights activist Gul Zehra Rizvi opposes equal rights for Ahmadis
November 6, 2016 | by Rabwah Times | A prominent Pakistani Shia rights activist has come under fire after her views against a persecuted Muslim sect were made public. Gul e Zehra Rizvi who is the central president of Imamia Student Organization(ISO) has been active in organizing protests against the targeted […]
How much Europe do Europeans need?
Nov 06,2016 – JORDAN TIMES – JOSCHKA FISCHER In his final address to the European Parliament in 1995, then-French president François Mitterrand, whose failing health was evident to all, found the following indelible words to characterise Europe’s great scourge: “Le nationalisme, c’est la guerre!” Nationalism and war were the defining […]
Syria conflict: Rebel force targets IS ‘capital’ Raqqa
Image captionCommanders from the rebel forces warned civilians to leave militant-occupied areasA US-backed Kurdish and Arab force says it has begun an operation to capture Raqqa, so-called Islamic State’s “capital” in Syria. The Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) will be aided by US-led coalition air strikes. They have warned civilians to […]
In Mosul and beyond
Nov 06,2016 – JORDAN TIMES – EDITORIAL As the battle for Mosul rages on, now in its third week, progress is being made on the battlefield but, as expected, at a slow pace. Daesh, which has been controlling this second largest city in Iraq since 2014, is resorting to all […]
Muslim association suspends Winterthur mosque
AFTER THE RAID Muslim association suspends Winterthur mosque NOV 6, 2016 – 13:07 Police raided the mosque premises on Wednesday and temporarily cordoned off the immediate area (Keystone) The umbrella association of Islamic organisations in Zurich (VIOZ) has suspended a mosque that was raided by police on Wednesday. An […]
Waterfall with soothing music
Relaxing music with nature sounds of forest and zen waterfall for relaxation, sleeping, meditation music and yoga. Relaxing rainforest music with birds and water sound nature meditation and nature background […]
Jordan a safe haven in a region of turmoil — Polish president
King, Duda talk military, economic cooperation, prospects of expansion By JT – Nov 07,2016 – JORDAN TIMES Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda in Amman on Sunday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — Stability and valuing […]
FBI declares it is finally done investigating Hillary Clinton’s email
Source: USA Today WASHINGTON — In a stunning last-minute announcement, FBI director James Comey said Sunday the agency is still not recommending charges against Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton after […]
India: Khidmat-e-Khalq Event at Orphanage organized by Lajna Ima’illah Manjeshwar, Kerala
Report by Rahmath Rafieq, Secretary Khidmat-e-Khalq, Lajna Ima’illah, Manjeshwar, Kannur- Kasaragod Zone, Kerala By the grace of Almighty Allah, LAJNA IMA’ILLAH (Women’s Wing of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) MANJESHWAR (Northern Kerala) JAMAAT organized a Khidmat-e-Khalq (Serving Mankind) event at Bhagini Samaaj Orphanage, Mangalore on the 5th of November 2016. 11 Lajna & […]
How This Former Extremist Embraced The Real Meaning Of Jihad
Source: Huffington Post BY Carol Kuruvilla Associate Religion Editor A British man who once preached violence in the name of religion is now using his voice to spread peace. Manwar Ali, a former extremist who claims he was involved in radicalizing “thousands” of young Muslims in the 1980s and 1990s, talked about how […]
Here’s Proof It’s Just Plain Ridiculous To Be Fearful Of Muslims
Source: Huffington Post BY Carol Kuruvilla Associate Religion Editor “Whether it’s through Christianity, whether it’s through Buddhism or if you’re an atheist, Islam is just one of those paths to help us connect with the world around us.” “If you’re scared of Islam, I would say meet a Muslim,” another woman […]
Donald Trump Has Caused A Historic Drop In The Stock Market
Source: Huffingotn Post By Ben Walsh Business Reporter, The Huffington Post Shortly after the first presidential debate, former Obama adviser David Axelrod said on CNN that the commander in chief “can send armies marching and markets tumbling.” Investors, it seems, are being reminded of this as polls show Hillary Clinton’s numbers […]
The mantle of religious interpretation needs to be taken away from the clergy
By Raza Habib Raja Published: November 6, 2016 blogs/tribune.com.pk I have often been more amazed not at the religious fanaticism of the few, but at passivity of the moderate majority. And although sceptics will cast their doubt, the fact is that Pakistan on the whole has a moderate population. In Pakistan, comparable […]