BBC: The Big Questions: Is God the problem?
Suggested Reading Ten Raised to Five Hundred Reasons for Our Gracious God Longing for consolation: A Dilemma for Dawkins Two Hundred Verses about Compassionate Living in the Quran God of […]
First the Netherlands, now Pakistan’s high court comes to defence of climate
theguardian: by Julien Bouissou — A minor revolution in climate justice has just taken place in one of the countries most affected by global warming, reports Le Monde Villagers clear flood water from their houses in Jhado near Hyderabad, Pakistan. The high court of justice in Lahore has ordered the […]
Why is the Nobel prize in chemistry given for things that are not chemistry?
Source: Economist THIS year’s Nobel prize in chemistry was awarded to three researchers who helped to discover how cells repair damaged DNA. It is unquestionably important work—without such repair mechanisms, […]
At least 30 killed after airstrikes hit wedding in Yemen, officials say
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and of infinite value; killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Derived from 5:33) By Hakim Almasmari and Jethro Mullen, CNN Updated 6:36 AM […]
American Muslims are bracing for a wave of anti-Islam rallies this weekend
American Muslims are bracing for a wave of anti-Islam rallies outside mosques this weekend, upping security measures at houses of worship as “patriots” gather across the country to decry their religion. In August, a Facebook page appeared calling for a “Global Rally for Humanity” outside mosques all over the world on October […]
Optics: The True Nature of Light – Physicist Jim al-Khalili reveals how Islamic thinkers played a crucial role in explaining light and optics
Aljazeera.com: Playing a vital role in our everyday lives, technologies based on light are in use all around us. From art and science to modern technology, the study of light – and […]
Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivers historic address at Dutch National Parliament
khalifaofislam.com: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says Islam guarantees universal freedom of religion and calls for world powers to act with justice On 6 October 2015, World Head of the Ahmadiyya […]
Religion in the Public Schools
Patch.com: Some parents in Walton County are up in a furor because their children are allegedly being forced to learn about Islam which goes against their principles. According to themedia reports, Walton county schools are teaching the middle school students the tenets of Islam and “Talk of Allah”. Parents think […]
From ‘Dracula’ fish to snub-nosed monkeys: New species found in Himalayas
(CNN) Most people hate rainy weather. It can put a damper on plans and keep you cooped up indoors. But spare a thought for the Burmese snub-nosed monkey. The furry fellow […]
Buhari, Sultan of Sokoto in Top 50 Muslims’ List
OnIslam & Newspapers Saturday, 03 October 2015 00:00 The Muslim 500 recognized Buhari’s past military career, his anti-corruption credentials and his war on Boko Haram. CAIRO – Nigerian President Muhammadu […]
An emerging Third Intifada
Oct 07,2015 – JORDAN TIMES – MICHAEL JANSEN The Third Intifada has been around for some time but both Palestinians and Israelis are in denial. This rising has been called the “Lone Wolf Intifada”, an Intifada of individuals frustrated and furious over the continuation of the Israeli occupation, the inability […]
Daesh executed 70 Sunni tribesmen in Iraq’s Anbar: elder, UN
By AFP – Oct 08,2015 – JORDAN TIMES In this Tuesday photo Iraqi anti-terrorism forces watch enemy movements after regaining control of the Ramadi Stadium and the neighbouring Al Bugleeb area (AP photo) BAGHDAD — The Daesh terror group executed 70 members of a Sunni tribe allied to the […]
Islamic halal economy set to grow — experts
By Agencies – Oct 07,2015 – JORDAN TIMES Majudi (left), with her chaperone Norwati (2nd from left), smile at Halal Speed Dating, a matchmaking event, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last week […]
TRAVEL RISKS : Swiss abroad to register and pay kidnapping costs
OCT 7, 2015 – 16:23 Swiss law will require hostages to reimburse the costs of freedom (Keystone) Starting in November, Swiss living abroad must register their whereabouts and reimburse government costs of coming to their aid if they are kidnapped or taken hostage. The cabinet decided on Wednesday that […]
Kunduz Tragedy: Swiss-based body ready to probe hospital bombing
KUNDUZ TRAGEDY Swiss-based body ready to probe hospital bombing By Matthew Allen OCT 7, 2015 – 11:00 At least 22 people were killed in the Kunduz hospital strike (Keystone) The Bern-based International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) believes the bombing of a Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Afghanistan by United […]
Brampton candidate Grewal dumped by Tories who touts therapies to turn gay youth straight
Tories dump candidate who touts therapies to turn gay youth straight ‘Is it wrong for a homosexual to become a normal person?’ Jagdish Grewal wrote in editorial By Jennifer Ditchburn, The Canadian Press Posted: Oct 06, 2015 4:08 PM ET Last Updated: Oct 07, 2015 7:24 AM ET The Conservatives have dumped Jagdish Grewal, a candidate […]
Arabia: rejects international ‘interference’ in protester’s crucifixion
Ali Mohammed al-Nimr crucifixion: Defiant Saudi Arabia rejects international ‘interference’ in protester’s crucifixion By Gianluca Mezzofiore October 7, 2015 17:51 BST Updated 3 hr ago 61 17 Human rights groups are calling for the European Union to intervene with Saudi Arabia to prevent the executionFacebook The Saudi Arabian embassy in the UK […]
Scientists invent chocolate so healthy ‘it could be eaten as medicine’
The Independent Alexandra Sims14 hrs ago © CorbisChocolate so healthy it could be eaten as medicine has allegedly been invented by scientists. Scientists at an American chocolate company specialising in herbal technologies claim to have developed the “medicinal” chocolate, which contains only 35 per cent fat. Cacao, the key ingredient […]
India: Kashmir: Islamic scholars cautions Govt over Ahmadiya’s conference
Islamic scholars cautions Govt over Ahmadiya’s conference Published at 05/10/2015 Rising Kashmir News Srinagar: Kashmir based Islamic scholars have sharply reacted to the reports that Ahmadiyya Jama’at Srinagar has sought permission from district magistrate to hold a “Peace Symposium at SKICC”, on October 10 and cautioned the government not to […]
Danny Williams – this has been the most racist election – ABConservative
Anything But Conservatives. Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams is once again asking voters to choose anyone but Conservatives in the federal election. The former Progressive Conservative leader popularized the term “ABC” during the 2008 election campaign, after he said Stephen Harper broke a promise on transfer payments. Williams […]