India to ‘divert rivers’ to tackle drought
Source: BBC By Navin Singh Khadka Environment reporter, BBC World Service India is set to divert water from its rivers to deal with a severe drought, a senior minister has […]
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman: Chance or Providence?
Season one, the sixth episode My Commentary on the documentary Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times There used to be a “holy man” […]
BBC is ‘too Christian,’ more room should be granted to Muslims, Hindus & Sikhs
Source: RT BBC is ‘too Christian,’ more room should be granted to Muslims, Hindus & Sikhs – internal report An internal review within the BBC has concluded that the network […]
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Suggested reading by the Muslim Times’ Chief Editor: Answering the Question of Suffering for Sir David Attenborough Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology […]
China killed thousands of Maine jobs. Now it’s eating up the state’s lobsters.
Source:The Washington Post A tiny American town is staking its future on Chinese foodies. By Ylan Q. Mui LITTLE CRANBERRY ISLAND, MAINE — The long journey from this remote island […]
RNC Chair Says Donald Trump Will Have to ‘Answer for’ Reported Treatment of Women
Source: Time By Melissa Chan The report revealed several alleged unwelcome advances from Trump in the past Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus on Sunday saidDonald Trump would have to “answer […]
President Obama Targets Donald Trump in Rutgers Graduation Speech
Source: Time By Melissa Chan President Barack Obama on Sunday indirectly slammed Donald Trumpduring his commencement address at Rutgers University in New Jersey. The Commander in Chief did not specifically name the presumptive Republican nominee while speaking before the graduating class, but he did mention many of the mogul’s controversial ideas, […]
Practice of faith strengthens doctor-patient relationship
Source: Public Opinion By Amatul Khalid Amatul Khalid is a Chambersburg physician. In my 31 years of medical practice, I have felt humble and helpless at times. At other times, I have felt accomplished – or felt I could have done better. Doctors are just human beings who sometimes can provide […]
Video: Inside Story – Is Sadiq Khan the face of multicultural Britain?
Source: Aljazeera Voters in London have made history by electing the Labour party’s Sadiq Khan as their mayor, giving him the largest political mandate in British history with more than […]
What we would actually do to stop a ‘doomsday’ asteroid
Source: BBC By Jesse Emspak Lumps of rock flying through space could cause catastrophic damage to our planet. What could we do if we found one on a collision course? […]
Video Debate: Birmingham AMSA – Should Humanism Replace Religion?
Religion has always been at the forefront of discussions of ethics, spirituality and the meaning of life. However the rise of Humanism, a completely secular ideology, has highlighted the possibility […]
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: My Very Muslim Christmas
Source: Time By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar TIME columnist Abdul-Jabbar is a six-time NBA champion and league Most Valuable Player. He is also a celebrated author, filmmaker and education ambassador whose life and […]
U.S. and Mexico Considering Joint Bid to Host 2026 World Cup
Source: Time By Katie Reilly The United States and Mexico are in talks about a possible joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has already voiced support for the idea. “Mr. Infantino was very enthusiastic about my idea for a joint bid and wants me […]
Smithsonian Offers Sneak Peek of Museum of African-American History
Source: Time By Maya Rhodan On the lowest level of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, set to open this September, there is a series of inscriptions on a […]
Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims Report Shows Denial of Religious Freedom, Human Rights in Pakistan.
Source: Christian Today By Jeffrey Imm Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports the universal human rights of freedom of religion for all. But for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, such […]
The Beautiful Reasons Why These Women Love Wearing A Hijab
Source: Huffington Post By Yasmin Nouh;Blog Editor, The Huffington Post The New York Times recently published a “guide“ to Muslim headscarves. The article intended to illuminate an Islamic concept that […]
Refugee Wrangling: Merkel’s Deal with Turkey in Danger of Collapse
REUTERS Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan The conflict between Europe and Ankara over visa freedoms for Turkish citizens is escalating and Chancellor Merkel’s refugee deal is in danger of collapse. Neither side is willing to back down. By SPIEGEL Staff On Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was standing on […]
Reception Held To Mark Inauguration Of Mahmood Mosque In Malmo, Sweden
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivers keynote address. On 14 May 2016, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark the inauguration of the Mahmood Mosque (Mosque of the Praiseworthy) […]
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman: The human struggle of good and evil
The Story of God With Morgan Freeman | S01 E05 | Why Does Evil Exist? Source: ET Oscar winner Morgan Freeman is embarking on a religious exploration into the […]
Iran and Saudi Arabia: The art of Islamic tolerance
The escalating rivalries and animosities between Iran and Saudi Arabia have nothing to do with the Sunni-Shia divide. Visitors relax on the grounds of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar [Getty] by Hamid Dabashi @HamidDabashi Hamid Dabashi is the Hagop Kevorkian Professor of Iranian Studies and Comparative Literature […]