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By Salma Javid Khan on August 9, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

UK: Thirty Thousand Converge to attend the Golden Jubilee of Britain’s Biggest Annual Islamic Gathering Organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Source: benzinga.combenzinga.com London, UK (PRWEB UK) 8 August 2016 – 50th annual Convention celebrates Golden Jubilee in Britain Interview and Photo Opportunities: 5-14 August Convention Dates: 12-14 August Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim leader Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad to renew calls for freedom, peace and justice – and for Muslims to redouble efforts […]

By Salma Javid Khan on August 9, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

UK: Martyred Ahmadi Muslim Asad Ahmad’s killer Tanveer Ahmed Given Life For ‘Execution’

Mr Shah and his family had moved to Scotland from Pakistan in the 1990s to escape persecution. His final Facebook update offered Easter greetings “to my beloved Christian nation”. A statement released on behalf of Mr Shah’s family said: “Asad’s family have lost a peaceful, kind and loving brother, son and uncle who […]

By Zubair Khan on August 9, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Who deserves the blame for making the world such a dangerous place?

Source: Asia Times: Gen. Hayden was perhaps the most prominent signator of a letter from fifty former national security officials who served in Republican administrations, declaring that Donald Trump “lacks the character, values and experience” required of a president and, if elected, “would put at risk our country’s national security and […]

By Zubair Khan on August 9, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Pokemon Go eludes cloning attempts by big game studios: Executives

Source: Asia Times. The success in getting players onto their feet was seen as brilliant but difficult to replicate, and the deft use of mapping technology also sets a high bar. Pokemon Go developer Niantic Inc, spun off from Google Inc, had no comment. Analysts calculate the game is on […]

By zakariavirk on August 9, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

U.S. Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad’s Dad: Women Should Never Argue With Men

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad has become Team USA’s most outspoken Trump-slayer, but her dad says women shouldn’t embarrass or stand up to men. RIO DE JANEIRO—The first U.S. Olympian to compete in a hijab had just made her competition debut, but Ibtihaj Muhammad’s father had other things on his mind. He’s overwhelmed with pride […]

By Zia H Shah on August 9, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Putin offers Turkey’s Erdogan closer ties

Source: BBC Russia is ready to restore economic co-operation and other ties with Turkey, President Vladimir Putin has told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in St Petersburg. It is […]

By Zia H Shah on August 9, 2016 ( 2 Comments )

To My Muslim-American Friend: About Your Hijab

Source: Huffington Post By Jennifer Reinharz, M.S.Ed: Writes for children. Blogs for grown ups. Teacher. CrossFitter. Interfaith Mom. Thank you for introducing yourself to me on the school yard when […]

By rabyam on August 8, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

As a psychiatrist I’ve seen how culture affects views of mental illness

Source: The Guardian The UK has become more ethnically diverse in the past 20 years. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/LNP/Rex/Shutterstock By Yasir Abbasi Clinical director and consultant psychiatrist for addiction services, Mersey […]

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Family of boy arrested over homemade clock sues Texas school officials

Source: The Guardian The family of a Muslim boy who was arrested after bringing a homemade clock to school filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against Texas school officials and […]

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Ukip’s Lisa Duffy wants to ban Muslim veil in public venues

Source: The Guardian A Ukip leadership candidate is calling for a ban on Muslim women wearing a veil in public buildings, shopping centres and on buses and trains. Lisa Duffy […]

By rabyam on August 8, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

China may be the future of genetic enhancement

Source: BBC By G Owen Schaefer, National University of Singapore From The Conversation 8 August 2016 Would you want to alter your future children’s genes to make them smarter, stronger […]

By Salma Javid Khan on August 8, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

USA: Meriden’s annual Puerto Rican festival recognizes the Ahmadiyya Muslim community

Source: myrecordjournal.com Meriden’s annual Puerto Rican festival recognizes and celebrates the community August 8, 2016 12:21PM | By John Pettit Special to the Record-Journal MERIDEN — The city’s 49th annual Puerto Rican Festival was not only a celebration of food, music and culture, but a day of recognition. Platt’s state championship girls […]

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Rio Olympics 2016: Ibtihaj Muhammad on hijab, Donald Trump & Muhammad Ali

Source: BBC By Shamoon Hafez Olympic Games on the BBC Hosts: Rio de Janeiro Dates: 5-21 August Rio time: BST -4 Coverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, […]

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Fareed’s Take: Why I called Trump a BS artist

Source: CNN By Christina Manduley, CNN)Fareed Zakaria says he wasn’t using the label “bullsh** artist” lightly when he used it to describe Donald Trump. Zakaria, host of GPS on CNN, received both flak and praise earlier in the week when he said Trump continuously tries to clarify his positions with […]

By Salma Javid Khan on August 8, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

“Indian government has rightly included Ahmadis as a Muslim sect”, Yasser Latif Hamdani

Source: dailytimes.com.pk Persecution of Ahmadis hurts Pakistan more By Yasser Latif Hamdani Our belief in Islam has been made subject to our denunciation of the Ahmadis. This is a bigoted policy […]

By rabyam on August 8, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

In ‘Scopes monkey trial’ home, an evolution debate rages on

Source: Associated Press DAYTON, Tenn. (AP) — In 1925, two of America’s most renowned figures faced off in the southeast Tennessee town of Dayton to debate a burning issue — […]

By rabyam on August 8, 2016 ( 2 Comments )

Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital

Source: Reuters A suicide bomber in Pakistan killed at least 70 people and wounded more than a hundred on Monday in an attack on mourners gathered at a hospital in […]

By Salma Javid Khan on August 8, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

“Actions of the so-called Islamic State are the very definition of un-Islamic actions”, Ahmadi Muslims

Source: nydailynews.com | By Mirza Ghulam Haseeb The heart of Islam Jamaica: As a 14-year-old practicing Ahmadi Muslim, I can tell you that the actions of the so-called Islamic State are the very definition of un-Islamic. As Ahmadi Muslims, we condemn the killing of any and all innocent people. Our prayers are with […]

By Salma Javid Khan on August 8, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Islam Ahmadiyya’s reaction to Pope’s position on transgender issues

Source: telegram.com Ijaz Ahmed, a WPI postdoctoral researcher and member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Fitchburg, wrote that he believes dialogue between faith leaders and members of the transgender community is necessary for better understanding. He said violence and ill-treatment in any form toward any member of the LGBT community […]

By rabyam on August 8, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

Narendra Modi, India’s Leader, Condemns Vigilante Cow Protection Groups

Source: The New York Times By ELLEN BARRY NEW DELHI — As his party prepares for elections in key states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has distanced himself from right-wing cow […]

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