The stunning home of a ruthless king Timur
Source: BBC By Tim Johnson Explore imperial, exotic Samarkand, home to one of the world’s most feared conquerors and kings. Tamerlane (Timur) was once one of the world’s most feared […]
Vatican Newspaper Denounces Charlie Hebdo Latest Cover
REUTERS – The Vatican newspaper has criticized French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo for depicting God as a Kalashnikov-carrying killer, saying it was “woeful” and disrespectful to true believers of all faiths. The cover was an anniversary edition, commemorating the attacks a year ago when Islamist militants killed 12 during an […]
When Muslims Admired the West and Were Admired Back Lessons on Coexistence from Jane Austen’s London
zocalopublicsquare.org: Is it right to talk about friendship in a time of hatred? More specifically, is it right to consider Muslim affection for the West when, from London to Boston to Paris and now perhaps San Bernardino, Muslims appear to be saying we hate you? In trying to make sense […]
Why I converted: The transformation of Dilip Kumar into AR Rahman
Source: Scroll.in Becoming a Muslim gave the musician a new name, a fresh identity and a renewed sense of purpose. By Nasreen Munni Kabir When AS Dileep Kumar decided to […]
What Would a True Islamic State Look Like?
A new propaganda video was recently released by ISIS, addressing the UK specifically in its depraved, chilling rhetoric. Among other things, the video spoke of ‘waging jihad,’ ‘breaking borders,’ and ‘ruling by the sharia.‘ Though they may have chosen ‘Islamic State’ as their name, both history and scripture testify to […]
If Donald Trump was a Muslim in Pakistan
http://dailykashmirimages.com: A month ago, an 81-year-old Muslim bookseller in New York was caught with a copy of the Holy Quran. The FBI arrested him promptly, and just two days back, an anti-terrorism court in Washington DC sentenced him to eight years in prison with a hefty fine. Christian leaders across […]
Charlie Hebdo anniversary cover disrespects all faiths, Vatican newspaper says
theguardian — Osservatore Romano says cartoon shows sad paradox of world that is increasingly careful to be politically correct yet does not respect believers’ faith The anniversary edition of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo at a printing house near Paris. Photograph: Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images The Vatican’s newspaper on Tuesday […]
Christian college moves to fire professor who said Muslims worship same god
theguardian: by Ryan Felton — Larycia Hawkins, a tenured associate professor at Wheaton College, made headlines after wearing headscarf following San Bernardino shooting Wheaton College has taken steps to fire Larycia Hawkins. Photograph: Stacey Wescott/AP A Christian college in suburban Chicago has launched termination proceedings against a tenured professor who […]
Despite firing threat, Christian college’s hijab-wearing prof supports Muslims
Source: The Star CHICAGO—The professor of a suburban Chicago Christian college who asserted Christians and Muslims worship the same God is disputing the university’s account of interactions with administrators who’ve initiated steps to fire her. Larycia Hawkins, who’s Christian, posted her views on Facebook and wore a headscarf to show […]
A United States Without Muslims Has Never Existed
The Huffington Post The idea that all Muslims should be blocked from entering the U.S. plays well with people who think adherents to Islam are relatively recent arrivals on the American scene. Yet Muslims have been in this country from its inception. Far from being a foreign element, Muslims have […]
How news about Muslims shapes public opinion-University of Michigan study
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Original Study Posted by Jared Wadley-Michigan on January 6, 2016 News stories depicting Muslims as terrorists have fueled racism and anger among many non-Muslim Americans, who support civil restrictions and military action in Muslim countries, according to a new study. Other research has shown that minorities are subject […]
A new estimate of the U.S. Muslim population
Pew Research Center estimates that there were about 3.3 million Muslims of all ages living in the United States in 2015. This means that Muslims made up about 1% of […]
Pakistan: Our Wonder deficit
Source: Dawn By Pervez Hoodbhoy — Published Jan 02, 2016 06:58am I WONDER’. These two words have incalculable power. It’s because of this innocuous phrase that humans stand at the top […]
The end of religion as we know it: Why churches can no longer hide the truth
Source: Salon If Daniel Dennett is anything, he is a champion of the facts. The prominent philosopher of science is an advocate for hard-nosed empiricism, and as a leading New […]
The world’s most beautiful worship places
Source: BBC With their awe-inspiring architecture, magnificent facades and sheer size, places of worship are often some of the most beautiful buildings in the world. No matter the religion, travellers […]
Where new dads are encouraged to take months off work
Source: BBC In some countries the idea of paternity leave – when a father takes time off work to stay at home with a new child – has yet to […]
Accidental hero: the Muslim who saved Jews in Paris attack
Source: Yahoo News Paris (AFP) – Lassana Bathily was an undocumented migrant from Mali until he became an unlikely hero by saving shoppers’ lives during the jihadist attack on a […]
Navy’s Islamic Twitter account shut down after anti-Islam group complains
Source : The Guardian The official Twitter account of the Australian navy’s adviser on Muslim affairs was shut down within days of an official complaint by an anti-Islam group about […]
Czarist echo? Russian Orthodox Church drives to restore its political clout
The Muslim Times’ collection, promoting secularism in every country of the world Source: The Christian Science MOSCOW — Baikonur Cosmodrome may lie in Kazakhstan, but it is an iconic symbol […]
Mormon leaders to Oregon militia: Your religion isn’t with you
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune If Ammon Bundy and other Mormons involved in taking over a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon believe their religion is backing them, they should reconsider. […]