Belgium minor first to be granted euthanasia
Source: BBC A terminally-ill 17-year-old has become the first minor to be helped to die in Belgium since age restrictions on euthanasia requests were removed two years ago, officials say. […]
At the Hajj, Facing Islam’s Inconsistent Embrace of Women
Source: The New York Times By DIAA HADID Our correspondent Diaa Hadid is one of millions of Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca MECCA, Saudi Arabia — “Sister, where are […]
Reimagining Europe as a drama between priest, sinner and infidel
Source: Economist PLENTY of people have tried to use Christian imagery to portray or even explain the multiple strains suffered by the European Union and its monetary system. For example, […]
The moment hijabs dazzled the New York Fashion Week catwalk
Source: BBC By Saira Asher A collection presented at New York Fashion Week is the first time every model walked the event’s runway wearing a hijab. Muslim designer Anniesa Hasibuan’s […]
Suspension of controversial Palestine class at UC Berkeley sparks debate
Source: The Guardian By Sam Levin The University of California, Berkeley has suspended a course dedicated to studying Palestine “through the lens of settler colonialism”, sparking international debate about academic freedom. […]
Jewish agencies condemn church groups’ resolution on Israel
Source: RNS By Kirkland An (RNS) Two major Jewish advocacy groups denounced as one-sided and unfair a resolution by the World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches urging Israel to withdraw from territories it occupies. The American Jewish Committee and the Anti-Defamation League characterized the resolution as […]
Carter urges faith leaders to combat ‘resurgence of racism’
Source: Associated Press By KATHLEEN FOODY Former President Jimmy Carter speaks at a Baptist conference in Atlanta, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter says the United States […]
How a Christian business tycoon used his depression to help tens of thousands
Source: The Washington Post By Patton Dodd In the early 1960s, Howard E. Butt Jr. was both a prominent Texas business executive and a rising star in Christian preaching. On […]
Shariah and Constitution: A Personal Journey
Source: Muslim Sunrise, the oldest Muslim publication of America, Winter 2013 volume By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times After my training of six years to […]
Family of Taylor Muslim Marine: Death wasn’t a suicide
Source: Detroit Free Press By Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press The family of the Taylor man who died during Marines Corps training is pushing back against claims by military officials that he committed suicide. […]
Long daytime naps are ‘warning sign’ for type-2 diabetes
Source: BBC Napping for more than an hour during the day could be a warning sign for type-2 diabetes, Japanese researchers suggest. They found the link after analysing observational studies […]
New Zealand: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community calls for peace; continues to strive for interfaith dialogue
Source: http://auckland.scoop.co.nz/2016/09/ahmadiyya-muslim-community-new-zealand-calls-for-peace/ Press Release – Ahmadiyya Muslim Community NZ Media Release: 16th Sep 2016 Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand calls for Peace Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continues to strive for interfaith dialogue,and advocates peace, tolerance and understanding among various religions. In order to promote this concept, Peace Conferences are held in a […]
The Puerto Rican Wave That Could Boost Hillary Clinton in Florida
Source: Time By Sam Frizell/Kissimmee, Fla Anibal Camacho stood in a soupy-hot central Florida backyard on a recent Wednesday, making calls from his Puerto Rican-area code cell phone. “Papi, someone in Puerto Rico is calling!” someone on the other end of the line called out. Camacho left the island two years […]
UK: Pan-African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association (PAAMA) hosts the annual Post Jalsa Salana UK Reception
Source: http://paama.org.uk/post-jalsa-salana-reception-2016/ POST JALSA SALANA RECEPTION 2016 SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 | 0 | Post Jalsa Salana Reception In accordance with tradition, the Pan-African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association (PAAMA) UK hosted the annual Post Jalsa Salana UK Reception in honour of Jalsa Salana delegates from Africa, and other senior members of the Jamaat. This year’s […]
Coral Reefs Are Dying. Here’s Why You Should Care
Source: Time BY JUSTIN WORLAND Richard Vevers has traveled the globe to photograph coral reefs since quitting his advertising job. In 2011 he cofounded the XL Catlin Seaview Survey, a […]
USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Rochester host a “Muslims for Life” blood drive
Source: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2016/09/11/911-tragedy-remembered-rochester/90016344/ the doors opened at the Baitun Naseer Mosque, housed in an inconspicuous structure on East Main Street in Rochester. For the sixth straight year, the mosque was hosting a Muslims for Life blood drive, part of a nationwide effort by the Ahmadiyyah Muslim Community to give back. “On 9/11, other […]
Ghana: Ahmadi Muslims celebrate the feast of Eid-ul-Adha
Source: http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/muslims-observe-eid-ul-adha-in-the-regions.html Muslims observe Eid-ul-Adha in the regions DAILY GRAPHIC 13 SEPTEMBER 2016 Muslims in Tamale observing the day with prayer PREVIOUS ARTICLEWomen advised to vote on issues NEXT ARTICLELow patronage of Accra’s beaches on Eid-ul-Adha SHARE THIS Muslims in Ghana yesterday celebrated the feast of Eid-ul-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, […]
Bratislava EU meeting: Merkel says bloc in ‘critical situation’
Source: BBC The European Union is in a “critical situation”, the German chancellor has said, as leaders meet in Slovakia to discuss ways to regain trust after the UK’s vote to leave the bloc. Angela Merkel said they needed to show they could improve on security, defence co-operation and the […]
USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community gathered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to donate blood in the “Muslims For Life” Blood Drive
Source: http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/muslim-community-holds-annual-blood-drive-honor-911-victims/ Muslim Community Holds Annual Blood Drive in Honor of 9/11 Victims Photo of the Day by McKinley Corbley – Sep 12, 2016 0 For the sixth year in a row since the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, this Islamic community has been saving lives one needle at a time. The Ahmadiyya Muslim […]
Brazil TV star Domingos Montagner drowns on set of soap opera
Source: BBC Brazilian soap opera star Domingos Montagner will be buried in his native city of Sao Paulo on Saturday following his tragic death. He drowned in a river where […]