Libraries of the Muslim World
Libraries of the Muslim World (859-2000) By Zakaria Virk, Toronto, Canada I cannot live without books – Thomas Jefferson Public Libraries were first introduced by the Greeks. Libraries are considered […]
Islamic State-inspired Philippine rebels stage mass jailbreak
Source: Asia Times: About 50 heavily armed members of the Maute group, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, raided the local jail in the southern city of Marawi on Saturday, freeing eight comrades who were arrested barely a week ago, police said.Twenty other detainees, held for other […]
Joe Biden came, saw, but failed to conquer Turkey
Source: Asia Times. If US Vice President Joe Biden hoped for a trade-off with Turkish President Recep Erdogan – US assurances over Euphrates River ‘red line’ for Kurdish militia in lieu of Turkey’s acquiescence with Islamist preacher Fetullah Gulen remaining in Pennsylvania – that was not to be. ‘Euphrates Shield’ pre-empted Biden’s bidding. […]
Pakistan embarrassed as Baloch activists in Germany chant anti-Pakistan, pro-Modi slogans
Source: TOI NEW DELHI: Even as Pakistan has begun to internationalize its Kashmir campaign+ , the country was hugely embarrassed after dozens of exiled Baloch activists in Germany came out on Saturday to chant anti-Pakistan protests and to laud Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his stirring call to end atrocities […]
N. Korea Threatens to Fire at U.S. Troops’ Equipment
Source: The Daily Beast The North Korean People’s Army has threatened to attack lighting equipment used by South Korean and American troops in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas. North Korean authorities claim U.S. and South Korean troops have been carrying out “deliberate provocations” by aiming their lights at […]
49ers QB Refuses to Stand for National Anthem
Source: The Daily Beast San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew boos from the crowd at a preseason game on Friday after refusing to stand for the national anthem, but the NFL has expressed support for his decision. After the game in Santa Clara, California, Kaepernick explained his decision by […]
Poland criticizes Germany’s ‘self-serving’ foreign policy
Source: The Local. The Polish foreign minister has said that Germany all too often follows its own interests at the expense of its partners, as Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to visit Warsaw. More:
Vast majority of Germans in favour of burqa ban
Source: The Local A survey found that the vast majority of respondents were in favour of Germany passing a ban on the full-body veil sometimes worn by Muslim women. Teachers’ […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Canada’s nationwide tour dispelling Islamophobia reaches Abbotsford
Mobile Muslims came to counter Islamophobia, say thanks in Abbotsford A group of ‘Mobile Muslims’ stopped in Abbotsford last week, bringing a message of peace, friendship and thanks. — Image Credit: Kelvin Gawley by Kelvin Gawley – Abbotsford News A nationwide tour aiming to combat Islamophobia with education and discussion stopped […]
Canada: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community prays for stability in Italy
Source: http://www.ahmadiyya.ca/public/press/20160825
“The doctor couldn’t hide the grin from his face,”
Source: The Local At first the man thought he had just become tangled in some weeds, but when he looked down he noticed in horror that a fishing hook was tugging at the most sensitive part of his body. More:
11-year-old boy assaults sister, becomes UK’s youngest convicted rapist
Source: ET An 11-year-boy is believed to have become Britain’s youngest rapist after admitting to abusing his nine-year-old sister at their home in Plymouth. District Judge Diane Baker told the court that if the boy had been older, he would have received a prison sentence. “I’ve read all about you. […]
USA: NTFB assisted by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to distribute free food on September 10th
Source: https://islamindallas.org/2016/08/25/need-help-with-food/ Need help with food? AUGUST 25, 2016Posted in GENERAL North Texas Food Bank and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food supplies to the needy family in North Texas. If you are in need of supplies, or if you know a family in need, please note that NTFB will be distributing […]
The roots of religious radicalism
Source: Dawn In his 2011 book Pakistan in Search of Identity, veteran historian Dr. Mubarak Ali wrote that the roots of Muslim religious radicalism in South Asia can be found in what came to be known as the Khilafat Movement (1919-1922). Eminent scholar and professor of political science, late Khalid […]
Chinese city hotels asked to turn away people from five Muslim countries
Source: Dawn BEIJING: Police have ordered some low-end hotels in the Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou not to allow guests from five Muslim-majority countries to stay, though China’s foreign ministry said it had never heard of the policy. Three hotels with rooms costing about $23 a night said they had received […]
Nigeria: Ahmadiyya Muslim women group meets on national peace
Ahmadiyya women group meets on national peace The Ahmadiyya women group, Lajnal Immaillah, is set to hold the 2016 yearly Islamic conference in commemoration of its 100 years of existence. The conference is scheduled to hold from 26th to 28th August 2016 at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Dutse […]
Nigeria: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community honours & awards the Nigerian Tribune in appreciation of the newspaper’s contributions to Islam
AHMADIYYA MOVEMENT THANKS TRIBUNE WITH AWARD AUGUST 26, 2016 / : NURUDEEN ALIMI THE Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Nigeria (AMIIN), Ibadan Mission, has honoured the Nigerian Tribune with an award in appreciation of the newspaper’s contributions to its cause and Islam in general. Presenting the award on behalf of AMIIN […]
Ultra-Orthodox rabbis ban women from going to university in case they get ‘dangerous’ secular knowledge
Source: Independent By Siobhan Fenton, Dina Rickman Ultra-Orthodox Jewish rabbis have banned women from going to university, The Independent has learned. The strict Satmar sect issued the decree, seen by The […]
BURKINI BAN LIFTED, BUT SHOCK OF ISLAMOPHOBIA REMAINS
Source: World Religion News The world was recently shocked by the decision of certain French cities to ban the burkini, swimwear specially designed for use by Muslim women during a beach trip. The burkini is a swimsuit that covers the whole body, including the hair. The French authorities justified their […]
The Hidden Influence of Clinton and Trump’s Religion
Source : The New York Times Michael Barbaro A quick quiz about presidential candidates and their religions. John F. Kennedy? Easy: A Catholic. George W. Bush? A born-again Christian, who found God in midlife and frequently talked about it. Mitt Romney? A Mormon, the first to clinch his party’s nomination. […]