With marriage out of favour, Iran turns to matchmaking
By AFP – Jun 17,2015 – JORDAN TIMES TEHRAN — An alarming rise in the number of young Iranians who are shunning marriage prompted an unprecedented step from the government […]
Further fracturing Arab countries
Jun 17,2015 – JORDAN TIMES BY MICHAEL JANSEN The battle between Kurdish militiamen and Daesh over the strategic Syrian border town of Tel Abyan has been a crucial test for both sides; Daesh is certain to try to regain control. The town, across from the Turkish city of Akcakale, is […]
Angelina Jolie’s Feminist Speech on Sexual Violence Deserves a Standing Ovation
mic.com: by Natasha Noman — Late last week, Angelina Jolie gave a rabble-rousing speech on sexual violence at the African Union summit in Johannesburg. She said, in no uncertain terms, that ending […]
Angelina Jolie's Feminist Speech on Sexual Violence Deserves a Standing Ovation
mic.com: by Natasha Noman — Late last week, Angelina Jolie gave a rabble-rousing speech on sexual violence at the African Union summit in Johannesburg. She said, in no uncertain terms, that ending […]
Charleston church shooting: 9 blacks killed in what officials call a hate crime
Epigraph: Whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the land — it shall be as if he had killed all […]
Obama wishes Muslims a happy Ramadan
Source: The Hill President Obama marked the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, offering his “warmest greetings” to those celebrating in the United States and abroad. […]
Imagine if the media covered alcohol like other drugs
Vox.com; What if the media covered alcohol like it does other drugs? This was a question that came up in my coverage of flakka, a synthetic drug that made headlines after law enforcement blamed it for people running in the streets naked in delusional paranoia. What follows is a satirical […]
Nine Killed in Shooting at Charleston Church
Source:NY Times: Police gathered outside the Emanuel A.M.E. Church after a shooting on Wednesday in Charleston, S.C. Credit Richard Ellis/European Pressphoto Agency A white gunman opened fire Wednesday evening at a historic black church in downtown Charleston, S.C., before fleeing, the police said, and nine people were killed. The Charleston Police […]
Americans Are Less Confident In Organized Religion Than Ever Before: Gallup Survey
Religion News Service | By Cathy Lynn Grossman Posted: 06/17/2015 (RNS) Americans have less confidence in organized religion today than ever measured before — a sign that the church could […]
One Name to Know for Muslim Heritage: Prof. James al-Khalili
Book Review: Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science by Jim al-Khalili Source: The Guardian Book reviewed by Tim Radford The ‘bubbling invention’ of the Islamic world lit up the […]
With marriage out of favour, Iran turns to matchmaking
With marriage out of favour, Iran turns to matchmaking 16 June 2015 Tribune.com.pk TEHRAN: An alarming rise in the number of young Iranians who are shunning marriage prompted an unprecedented step from the government on Monday — the launch of a matchmaking website. The move has been triggered by deep […]
Ramadan is a Spiritual Flight. Check in Now!
1. Print your “boarding pass to heaven” We have made customized Ramadan calendars for 30 major US cities. Each calendar includes local salat times and the 30-day spiritual fitness challenge […]
China bans Muslims from fasting during Ramadan, say Uighur community
Source: The Independent China has, once again, banned Ramadan in parts of the far western Xinjiang district for Muslim party members, civil servants, students and teachers. Muslims throughout the district […]
Islam To Stay In France: Prime Minister Manuel Valls
Source: OnIslam In a bid to improve dialogue with the Muslim community, the French government has hosted a conference to show that Islam is a part of the French society […]
Canadian Muslims Launch “Fast with a Muslim Friend” Campaign to Share their Ramadan Experience with Canadians
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada connects Canadians with their fellow Muslims through a unique National Campaign, during the Holy month of Islam The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada has launched a national […]
Canadian Muslims Launch "Fast with a Muslim Friend" Campaign to Share their Ramadan Experience with Canadians
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada connects Canadians with their fellow Muslims through a unique National Campaign, during the Holy month of Islam The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada has launched a national […]
Indonesia: Ahmadis in Tebet Call for Reconciliation With FPI
Source: thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com Jakarta. Ahmadiyah Muslims in Tebet have urged the South Jakarta mayor to help mediate a peaceful settlement with a hard-line Muslim organization after an incident on Friday raised already […]
Germany: New Ahmadiyya Mosque opened in Vechta by Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: alislam.org Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says mankind must work towards peace to safeguard future generations The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is pleased to announce that on 9 June 2015, the World […]
Ramadan – a Muslim month of fasting, sacrifice, prayers and self-purification
Source: ahmadiyyamalta.org By: Laiq Ahmed Atif, President Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Malta Email: amjmalta@gmail.com Who can understand the importance of food and water more than those who have ever passed through hunger, thirst or any kind […]
Philippine Muslim rebels hand over weapons
The Philippines’ largest Muslim rebel group has handed over dozens of firearms to authorities, as part of a peace deal signed last year. The handover of assault weapons, including mortar and rocket launchers, was attended by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III at a ceremony on Tuesday at a rebel camp […]