Niqab issue about what it means to be Canadian, not about Islam
The controversy surrounding the niqab, or full-face covering, worn by some Muslim women is not going away soon. This controversy ironically has come to reflect more what it means […]
May God reward the #London Fire Brigade & Emergency Services for their brave efforts
Baitul Futuh Mosque, London fire: official statement ● SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2015 Earlier today, Saturday 26 September 2015, at approximately 12pm (BST), a fire suddenly broke out in one part […]
As Baitul Futuh Burns, the Bigotry of Some Muslims Towards Ahmaddiyas Comes Out
http://tellmamauk.org/: “Love for All, Hatred for None“, is the motto of the Ahmaddiya community globally. It is a community that is openly persecuted in Pakistan where the State structures are built to discriminate against them after the dictator Zia Ul Haque introduced stringent laws into the country as a way of […]
Saudi prince’s convoy triggered Hajj stampede: report
Tribune: A convoy of the son of the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz prompted the stampede that killed hundreds of pilgrims in Mina on Thursday, Iran’s Press TV reported. Citing a report published in a Lebanese daily, Press TV claims the convoy of Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud played […]
Five reasons why the majority of refugees reaching Europe are men
Global Citizen: by Anna Strindberg — I come from a very, very tiny village in the Southern part of Sweden. About 14% of the population around my village voted for a party with right wing and xenophobic roots last time there was an election, to mine and many people’s dismay. […]
Rivals accuse Canadian PM of pushing ban on veils to win votes
Canada’s two main opposition leaders have accused the prime minister, Stephen Harper, of trying to win votes by pushing a ban on Muslim women’s face coverings during citizenship ceremonies. Harper’s Conservatives, locked in a tight race with the New Democrats and the Liberals ahead of an election on 19 October, […]
Pakistan remains tongue-tied over switch to Urdu
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is in danger of jumping the gun after ordering that English be replaced with Urdu as Pakistan’s new official language, following a supreme court landmark verdict seeking the change Read more…….http://gulfnews.com/news/asia/pakistan/pakistan-remains-tongue-tied-over-switch-to-urdu-1.1584819
Morden mosque fire: huge blaze breaks out at Baitul Futuh mosque in south London
London: A huge fire today broke out at a mosque in south London. Fire crews were called to tackle the blaze at the Baitul Futuh mosque in Morden just after midday. More than 58 firefighters […]
Canada: Stephen Harper waging phony jihad on the Niqab
Stephen Harper waging phony jihad on the niqab: The niqab is to Harperites what abortion is to right-wing Republicans — a flag to rally followers. Share on Facebook RYAN REMIORZ / THE CANADIAN PRESS Conservative leader Stephen Harper says women should be banned from wearing the niqab at citizenship […]
Humanity First Germany and Ahmadiyya Croatia on Qurban Eid
On the eve of Qurban Bajram (Eidul Azha) Humanity First Germany and Ahmadiyya Mission Croatia arranged slaughtering and presenting 300 kg (20 goats) of halal meat with 600 kg rice. Donation came from Humanity First Germany. Food was prepared at Zagreb Dobri Dom kitchens on ID day and almost 4000 […]
Ahmadiyya and Humanity First side by side
In order to spread the peaceful message of Islam, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Croatia in cooperation with Humanity First International keeps on undertaking various welfare projects. Similar project was launched on 19.09.2015 for the blood and other related tests of needy people. With kind courtesy of Mr Drazenko Pandek, the Croatian […]
Robert Fisk on Syrian crisis: 5 things you need to know
Robert Fisk on Syrian crisis: 5 things you need to know Veteran journalist says the situation in Syria is the most devastating thing he has ever witnessed By The Early Edition, CBC News Posted: Sep 21, 2015 7:22 PM PT Last Updated: Sep 21, 2015 7:23 PM PT More than 200-thousand […]
Journalist Robert Fisk explains why Canada should abandon ISIS war: Walkom
Journalist Robert Fisk explains why Canada should abandon ISIS war: Walkom Veteran Middle East journalist says U.S.-led bombing campaign in Iraq and Syria does no good FISK The Hamilton Spectator Veteran Middle East journalist Robert Fisk calls the U.S.-led bombing campaign in Iraq and Syria “preposterous.” nextplay/pausepre1/2 OurWindsor.Ca By Thomas […]
Texas teen arrested over homemade clock to visit UN and Makkah
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE ARABNEWS.COM Published — Wednesday 23 September 2015 CHICAGO: A Muslim teenager who became an overnight sensation after a Texas teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb […]
(Saudi) Citizen offers free use of taxis to Hajis
SERVING PILGRIMS: One of the taxi units in Makkah which is offering free rides to pilgrims. (Sabq) RODOLFO C. ESTIMO JR. Published — Saturday 26 September 2015 ARABNEWS.COM RIYADH: A concerned Saudi citizen has joined collective efforts of both the government and private sectors in rendering service to […]
Ancient Nabataean rituals uncovered and explored at IFPO workshop
By Saeb Rawashdeh – Sep 23,2015 – JORDAN TIMES A photo of the Urn Tomb in Petra, probably constructed around 70AD (Photo courtesy of visitpetra.jo) AMMAN (JT) — Under the patronage of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan, the French Institute for the Near East (IFPO) held on September 17th […]
Pope Francis Wishes Muslim Community A Happy Eid
Huff Post: Pope Francis, in an unscripted moment during his address at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Thursday night, wished Muslims a happy Eid and offered sympathy for the hundreds of pilgrims who died in a stampede in Mecca. “I am thinking of them,” the pontiff said. “I’m close to them in the […]
Gambia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Provides Food to 38 Disaster Affected Families
By Abdou Rahman SallahThe Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at on Sunday distributed rice, oil, onion and cash worth over D100,000 to 38 disaster affected families in Salikene in the North Bank […]
Holy Quran and Science Conference in Toronto on September 26
Conference Program Session-1 Time Topic Presenter 10:00 am Recitation from the Holy Qur’an Sheikh Abdul Hadi, National Secretary Ta’lim ul Quran and Waqf-e-A`rdi Translation English Munawar Ahmed 10:15 am Introductory Remarks […]
2nd Holy Quran and Science Conference in Toronto
The international conference on the Holy Qur’an and Science 2015 highlights novel research carried out on the Holy Qur’an to discover the treasures buried in the Holy Book. The speakers […]