Hiroshima and Nagasaki: the single greatest acts of terrorism in human history?
Surely 70 years is long enough for us to put to rest the tired canard of the atomic bombings on Japan being “the lesser of the two evils”, and recognise […]
Canada’s controversial terrorism law criticised by UN human rights group
United Nations committee expresses concern that lack of oversight and safeguarding measures could lead to rights abuses and unlawful deportations A UN human rights body has joined a chorus of […]
Media Ignores Successful Canadian Muslim Stories
As media focuses on the news about “radicalized” Muslim youth, a Huffington Post article has shed some light on stories of successful Canadian Muslims, focusing on the positive contribution Muslim […]
551. Commandment – And fight them until there is no persecution, and religion is freely professed for Allah. But if they desist, then remember that no hostility is allowed except against the aggressors
551. Commandment – And fight them until there is no persecution, and religion is freely professed for Allah. But if they desist, then remember that no hostility is allowed except against the aggressors [2:194] And fight them until there is no persecution, and religion is freely professed for Allah. But if they desist, then remember that no hostility […]
15 Things You’re Getting Wrong About Pakistan
Buzz Feed: 1. People in Pakistan do not speak Arabic. Zainab Shah / Via ethnologue.com 2. None of the neighboring countries speak Arabic either. Zainab Shah / Via acdemocracy.org 3. And while we have our maps open: Pakistan is not in the Middle East. Middle East Zainab Shah / Via […]
David Cameron needs to approach statement on Islam in a careful and considered manner: Ahmadiyya Perspective
Press Ahmadiyya: Minister laid out his ‘comprehensive’ plan in Birmingham as part of his renewed effort to up the ante against the crisis of extremism. I thought Cameron’s concern to do […]
German TV presenter sparks debate and hatred with her support for refugees
A television presenter in Germany has triggered a huge online debate after calling for a public stand against the growth of racist attacks on refugees. Anja Reschke used a commentary slot on Tagesthemen, the nationwide news bulletin of German public broadcaster ARD,to lambast hate-filled commentators whose language she said had […]
Photo of Palestinian men protecting Israeli policewoman goes viral
By Staff writer | Al Arabiya News Friday, 7 August 2015 A picture of two Palestinian men shielding an Israeli policewoman from rocks being thrown by Israeli settlers has gone […]
Indonesia: With God on whose side?
With God on whose side? Indonesia’s guarantee of religious freedom looks hollow Aug 8th 2015 | JAKARTA | From the print edition The economist image: http://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/all/modules/custom/ec_bookmark/assets/timekeeper-btn.png image: http://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/290-width/images/print-edition/20150808_ASP004_0.jpg Ahmadis: always under threat LAST month, just days before Idul Fitri, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, worshippers at the An-Nur mosque in southern […]
The Mystery of Neanderthals Massive Eyes
Source: BBC Presented by Melissa Hogenboom Our extinct cousins had eyes much larger than ours. Were these giant peepers the reason for the Neanderthals’ demise, or the secret of their […]
Canadian Muslims Must Use Their Votes This Election
The Huffington Post Canadians are about to witness one of the longest election campaigns in the country’s history as Stephen Harper asked the governor general to dissolve parliament last Sunday. […]
The Religious Roots of Domestic Terror
Epigraph: Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? (Matthew 7:3) Source: The Daily […]
Bangladesh blogger Niloy Neel hacked to death in Dhaka
Source: BBC A Bangladeshi blogger known for his secular views has been hacked to death by a gang armed with machetes in the capital Dhaka, police say. Niloy Neel was […]
4th Blogger Hacked to Death in Bangladesh and Freedom of Speech: A Core Islamic Value!
Epigraph: And if you are in doubt as to what We (Allah) have sent down to Our servant (Muhammad), then produce a Chapter like it, and call upon your helpers […]
With God on whose side? Indonesia’s guarantee of religious freedom looks hollow
Source: Economist LAST month, just days before Idul Fitri, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, worshippers at the An-Nur mosque in southern Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, had a […]
When we give up a faith, we grieve for the community we leave behind
theguardian: by Brandon G Withrow — Stepping away from a faith isn’t just a belief sea change. It’s also a large loss – of culture, and sometimes family You’ve likely heard the numbers by now. Approximately 23% of Americansare religiously unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic and “nothing in particular”). This demographic is expected […]
Kurd separatists or Islamic State: Who is Turkey’s actual target?
As Turkey recently ‘joined’ the US assault on the IS militant group in Syria, their renewed attacks on PKK separatists have resulted in an end to a two-year peace treaty with the Kurdish Workers’ Party Bassem Aly , Wednesday 5 Aug 2015 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (C), flanked by Prime […]
New Suez Canal boosts Egyptians’ confidence during tough times: Sisi
Ahram Online , Thursday 6 Aug 2015 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi waves as he arrives to the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal, in Egypt August 6, 2015 (Reuters) Egypt President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi announced on Thursday that the New Suez Canal, apart from its expected economic and strategic […]
Making home a peaceful abode
ARAB NEWS Published — Friday 7 August 2015 Strong family ties built on the teachings of Qur’an and Sunnah provide the necessary foundation for a happy and joyous household and in turn contribute to the overall health of a society. On the other hand, members of troubled families struggle to […]
The pleasures of learning
IBRAHIM B. SYED Published — Friday 7 August 2015 The rise of Muslims to the zenith of civilization in a period of four decades was based on Islam’s emphasis on learning. This is obvious when one takes a look at the Qur’an and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (peace […]