Research examines Muslims’ experiences in Canada
One of the examples she shares is of a local Muslim who works in the health-care sector. He typically works each year over the Christmas holidays to allow his Christian […]
Innovations by Muslims that shaped the modern world
Most people have the erroneous opinion that Coffee comes from Italy when in reality, Yemen is where the ubiquitous brew has its true origins. Along with the first university, and […]
Pressing Questions on The Relationship Between Religion and Daily Life
Huff Post: by Amr Khaled — We are witnessing a clear attempt to eviscerate Islamic heritage and demolish Islam, all taking place under the guise of a move to reinstate religious discourse. It’s plain for all to see that what they are doing is so far off from this goal. […]
Pew Research Center: How people in Muslim countries prefer women to dress in public
BY JACOB POUSHTER 523 COMMENTS UPDATE: Read our Q&A with the author of the Univ. of Michigan study for more information on survey methods and to see how responses differed by gender, age, education […]
540. Commandment – And strive in the cause of Allah as it behoves you to strive for it
540. Commandment – And strive in the cause of Allah as it behoves you to strive for it [22:79] And strive in the cause of Allah as it behoves you to strive for it. He has chosen you, and has laid no hardship upon you in religion; so follow the faith of your […]
The Oldest Qur’an Controversy
The oldest Qur’ans are actually in Yemen, in danger being bombed By: Juan Cole The discovery of a couple pages [apparently actually 18] of a very old Qur’an (the Muslim […]
Scientists answer Questions about Science and Religion
These answers have been taken from the workshop, organized by Christine Legare at the University of Texas at Austin, aimed to encourage a sophisticated, evidence-based look at the psychology behind […]
Video: Muslims in Moscow Work to Break a Stereotype
The New York Times: Dozens of women dressed in colorful hijabs and floral dresses gathered under gray skies recently in the garden of a four-star hotel here for a charity […]
Children at risk of radicalisation to double
Source: Telegraph By Tom Whitehead, Security Editor Lure of Syria and Isil blamed for sharp increase in children referred to Channel counter-radicalisation programme The number of children and teenagers being […]
Cameron in southeast Asia visit to talk trade, Islamist extremism
JUL 26, 2015 – SWISSINFO.CH By Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday he wanted to use a four-day trade mission to southeast Asia to spur lucrative business deals and to forge new political alliances to counter Islamist extremism. The trip, which begins in earnest […]
Pope calls for release of priest, bishops abducted in Syria
JUL 26, 2015 – 13:05 VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for the release of an Italian Jesuit priest and two Orthodox bishops kidnapped in Syria two years ago, asking leaders to work for the freedom of all those abducted there. Father Paolo Dall’Oglio, a Jesuit […]
15 Anti-Corruption Hadiths
By Muhammad Fathi Source: OnIslam.net Monday, 27 July 2015 Corruption is one of the worst predicaments that haunt many countries around the world. The abuse of power, authority and resources by governments and public servants hinders the progress of nations, alienates ordinary citizens and blocks them from […]
Arab ministers plan talks in Cairo after Jerusalem clashes
ATROCITY: Israeli security forces arrest a Palestinian woman during clashes at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in old city of Jerusalem. (AFP) AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE ARABNEWS.COM Published — Tuesday 28 July 2015 CAIRO: Arab League foreign ministers will meet in Cairo early next month to discuss clashes involving […]
Iran unlikely to spend most of its post-sanctions funds on militants, CIA says
By BRIAN BENNETT A secret U.S. intelligence assessment predicts that Iran’s government will pump most of an expected $100-billion windfall from the lifting of international sanctions into the country’s flagging economy and won’t significantly boost funding for militant groups it supports in the Middle East. Intelligence analysts concluded that even […]
CVE in the US — does more harm than good
Jul 27,2015 – Jordan Times Congress is currently considering legislation that would create a whole new bureaucracy within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to deal with “countering violent extremism” (CVE). According to the proposed bill, DHS will be required to reallocate funds for a new office with expanded powers […]
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s Remarkable List of Achievements and Awards
The Logical Indian — Abdul Kalam will remain one of the finest human beings to have ever lived. He lived an illustrious and successful life, and his legacy will continue to inspire people around the world in the coming years. Below is a list that tries to do justice to […]
Jewish Americans support the Iran nuclear deal
Source: Washington Post By Scott Clement July 27 at 3:25 PM GOP presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee says President Obama’s Iran nuclear deal will “take the Israelis and march them to […]
Video: Obama Blasts GOP Critics of Iran Nuclear Deal
http://video-api.wsj.com/api-video/player/iframe.html?guid=8EE45B6E-30E9-4F7A-8425-1D29ABD45F0E President Barack Obama said during a news conference in Ethiopia that Republican leaders are employing political rhetoric that “would be considered ridiculous if it weren’t so sad.”
India Mourns the death of its former president Abdul Kalam
One of India’s most popular presidents, Abdul Kalam, died Monday after he collapsed during a lecture to business management graduate students in the northeastern city of Shillong. The 83-year-old Kalam, who was president from 2002 to 2007, was affectionately called the “missile man,” “scientist-patriot” and “people’s president” of India. Many […]
USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Chicago Reaches Out #Promotes Peace
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Chicago Reaching Out for Peace “We should be all cooperative with TSA and law enforcement agencies. Safety of all citizen is Paramount”, said Imam Shamshad. Ahmadiyya Muslim […]