No, Islam Is Not Inherently Misogynistic. Here’s Why.
Epigraph: “But whoso does good works, whether male or female, and is a believer, such shall enter Heaven, and shall not be wronged even as much as the little hollow […]
536. Commandment – Hast thou not seen how thy Lord lengthens the shade? And if He had pleased, He could have made it stationary. Then We make the sun a guide thereof
536. Commandment – Hast thou not seen how thy Lord lengthens the shade? And if He had pleased, He could have made it stationary. Then We make the sun a guide thereof [25:46] Hast thou not seen how thy Lord lengthens the shade? And if He had pleased, He could have […]
Book Review: Saving the Original Sinner: How Christians Have Used the Bible’s First Man to Oppress
Saving the Original Sinner: How Christians Have Used the Bible’s First Man to Oppress, Inspire, and Make Sense of the World Source: Amazon Book by Karl W. Giberson (Author) A […]
As German Church Becomes Mosque, Neighbors Start to Shed Unease
Source: NY Times By JESSE COBURN; JULY 23, 2015 HAMBURG, Germany — There were cracks in the steeple, and the southeastern wall would somehow have to accommodate a niche pointing toward […]
Please re-visit the Humanity First Jordan’s Fundraising page for its educational projects!
The target for the fundraising has not yet been met. Yes, there are many emergencies and needs world-wide, but a lack of education for Syrian Refugees will mean a lost generation! Do not forget the Syrian Refugees! Donate now! https://www.justgiving.com/help-syrian-children/ Humanity First Campaigns Donate
Compilation of the Holy Quran into a text
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times This is a short article to introduce the subject to fellow Christians. The Holy Quran says about […]
Daesh bans private Internet access in Syria bastion — activists
By AFP – Jul 20,2015 – Jordan Times BEIRUT — The Daesh terror group is banning private Internet access in its Syrian bastion Raqqa, forcing residents and even its own fighters to use Internet cafés where they can be monitored, activists say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and activist […]
God or No God? — The Real Fairytale
Huff Post: I recently wrote a blog post demonstrating no conflict exists between science and faith. The perceived conflict exists only in the minds of those who misunderstand one or the other. This is why ignorant Mullahs in the religious world feel threatened by science, just the same way as […]
General Odierno speaks half the truth needed to defeat Daesh
Jul 23,2015 – by Rami G. Khouri, Jordan Times I listen carefully when a senior American armed forces officer speaks about current events, because men and women in the military who put their lives on the line to fight wars initiated by their political leaders tend to be more sensible about […]
Extremism Has No Place in Our Faith or Our Country
LONDON, July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Ahmadi Muslims in UK Support Measures to Tackle Extremism and Protect Freedoms The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK welcomes efforts to counter extremism. Rafiq Hayat, […]
Muslim NGO in India gives scholarships to Hindus
Tribune: A popular Muslim non-governmental organisation (NGO) in India on Thursday distributed scholarships among Muslim and Hindu students. The NGO, Jamiat Ulama-e-Maharashtra, gave out scholarships amounting to INR5 million to students from Class VI to graduation level as well as engineering and medical students from various schools and colleges in […]
Original Americans came from Siberia 23,000 years ago
Daily Times: The first people to reach the Americas came from Siberia, now in Russia, in a single group around 23,000 years ago, at the height of the last Ice Age, says a new study. After reaching Alaska, they apparently hung out in the north – perhaps for thousands of […]
535. Commandment – You may know the computation of years and the science of reckoning
535. Commandment – You may know the computation of years and the science of reckoning [17:13] And We have made the night and the day two Signs, and the Sign of night We have made dark, and the Sign of day We have made sight giving, that you may seek bounty from […]
For Ahmadiyah in Indonesia, Persecution Remains Unaddressed
By Andreyka Natalegawa on Jul 22, 2015 Residents in Bukit Duri, South Jakarta, hold up a sign saying they refuse to accept any activities carried out by the Ahmadiyah community. (Antara Photo/Akbar Nugroho Gumay) Jakarta. Members of the Ahmadiyah community in Indonesia continue to be discriminated against and religious leaders say a comprehensive, multi-pronged […]
Swiss tourists warned of French burqa ban
Tourists in Annecy have been told that France banned veils back in 2011. Photo: AFP Swiss tourists warned of French burqa ban Published: 23 Jul 2015 11:11 GMT+02:00 Police in […]
A War Waged From German Soil: US Ramstein Base Key in Drone Attacks
A War Waged From German Soil: US Ramstein Base Key in Drone Attacks DPA The US Air Force base in Ramstein is a central and indispensible element in Barack Obama’s controversial use of drones in the war against terror. New documents are creating pressure for both Washington and the German […]
UK Date testing confirms ancient Quran in Birmingham library
Pages of Ancient Koran Among Oldest Yet Discovered London (CNN)For years, the two parchment leaves covered in an elegant early form of Arabic script were misbound with leaves of a similar Quran manuscript dating from the late seventh century. Now, with the help of radiocarbon analysis, the two fragments have […]
Month of Ramadan- a month of reflection for the Muslims?
By Munir Varraich The month of Ramadan ended last week. It had put the entire Muslim world in the “go slow” mode. The normal routine of life was altered with the sighting of the Ramadan moon. Of course that particular event is very special for the religious scholars who enjoy […]
USA, Gitmo, Torture and the Holy Prophet Muhammad
Epigraph: Now, when you meet in war those who are bent on fighting the truth, smite their necks until you overcome them fully, and then tighten their bonds; but thereafter […]