Venice church transforms into mosque for seven months
Source: ET VENICE, ITALY: The Santa Maria della Misericordia church in Venice, which closed to worshippers 40 years ago, has been transformed into a mosque as part of the Venice Biennale — […]
469. Commandment – And on us lies only the plain delivery of the Message
469. Commandment – And on us lies only the plain delivery of the Message [15:95] So declare openly that with which thou art commanded and turn aside from those who ascribe partners to God. [36:18] ‘And on us lies only the plain delivery of the Message.’ [29:19] ‘And if you reject, then generations before […]
471. Commandment – Convey the message of Peace and Love (ISLAM) to the nearest kinsmen
471. Commandment – Convey the message of Peace and Love (ISLAM) to the nearest kinsmen [26:215] And warn thy nearest kinsmen, [46:18] But the one who says to his parents, ‘Fie on you both! do you threaten me that I shall be brought forth again, when generations have already passed away before me?’ […]
470. Commandment – And thus have We made you an exalted nation, that you may be guardians over men, and the Messenger of God may be a guardian over you
470. Commandment – And thus have We made you an exalted nation, that you may be guardians over men, and the Messenger of God may be a guardian over you [2:144] And thus have We made you an exalted nation, that you may be guardians over men, and the Messenger of God may be a […]
EU threatens Israel with economic and diplomatic sanctions
Source: Middle East Monitor The European Union has threatened to impose economic and diplomatic sanctions against Israel if it does not resume peace talks with the Palestinians. According to Yedioth […]
10 of the best museums in Europe
Museum Kampa, Prague A line of yellow penguins and a group of giant, faceless crawling babies marks the site of Museum Kampa, a modern art gallery on Prague’s leafy Kampa Island. The giant babies – by Czech sculptor David Černý – and the surreal penguins,which glow brightly at night, are […]
French mayor suspended after calling for Islam to be banned
Source: Independent A French mayor has been suspended from his party after calling for the country to ban Islam. Robert Chardon, the UMP mayor of Venelles in southern France, tweeted: […]
Indonesian fishermen ‘told not to save migrants’
South East Asia migrants’ crisis Why are so many Rohingya migrants stranded at sea? Burma’s unwanted people Perilous journey out of Bangladesh Video Migrant rescue: ‘Boat journey from hell’ Fishermen […]
Indonesian fishermen 'told not to save migrants'
South East Asia migrants’ crisis Why are so many Rohingya migrants stranded at sea? Burma’s unwanted people Perilous journey out of Bangladesh Video Migrant rescue: ‘Boat journey from hell’ Fishermen […]
Aung San Suu Kyi is a bust
There was so much hope for her as a moral leader in Myanmar, but power (or politics) has changed her ZAFAR SOBHAN 03.23.15 TOMAS MUNITA/THE NEW YORK TIMES In the face of scathing criticism from international human rights groups, supporters of the sainted Aung San Suu Kyi are left with […]
Draw Mohammed Day: Free Speech Or Hate?
Draw Mohammed Day is approaching — the sixth anniversary of the first one, though the event hasn’t been widely held every year. This year, it’s expected to garner a great […]
Why religion will dominate the 21st century
Source: The Week By Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry, who is a writer and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His writing has appeared at Forbes, The Atlantic, First Things, Commentary Magazine, […]
Troops flee as Ramadi falls to IS
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Omaima Azouz designs modern abayas inspired by Saudi heritage
NADIA AL-FAWAZ Published — Wednesday 13 May 2015 Omaima Mahmoud Azouz is an abaya designer and plastic artist who likes to proceed forward with well-studied large steps in her career, whether in decoration or abaya design. She has promising future plans, which she began with the first abaya show that […]
Clashes reported as Israel marks 1967 East Jerusalem occupation
AFP | May 17, 2015 | JORDAN TIMES Palestinian demonstrators hold up flags as they protest near Damascus Gate outside Jerusalem’s Old City, during a march marking Jerusalem Day, on Sunday. Israeli police on horseback confronted dozens of Palestinian protesters who threw stones at forces protecting thousands of flag-waving Jewish […]
Robert Fisk: Canada’s plan to make boycotting Isreal a ‘hate crime’ is stupid and counterproductive . The new law would put Jews and civil society groups on trial for anti-Semitism
I’ve never been keen on boycotts. The one against Italy for invading Abyssinia didn’t work. Nor did the arms blockade on Spain. I’m still not sure that boycotting South Africa really brought down apartheid. I rather suspect that the old racists simply realised they were hopelessly outnumbered by the blacks […]
Robert Fisk: Canada's plan to make boycotting Isreal a 'hate crime' is stupid and counterproductive . The new law would put Jews and civil society groups on trial for anti-Semitism
I’ve never been keen on boycotts. The one against Italy for invading Abyssinia didn’t work. Nor did the arms blockade on Spain. I’m still not sure that boycotting South Africa really brought down apartheid. I rather suspect that the old racists simply realised they were hopelessly outnumbered by the blacks […]
Is Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law licence to kill? Activist Jibran gives the answer: Fiji Sun TV
FREMONT, CA – Speaking to American Pakistanis at a Sunday luncheon meeting hosted by TALK4PAK group at Mehran Restaurant yesterday, social activist dissented from the common belief and cited examples of life of the Holy Prophet to argue that there is no punishment for death for Taheene Risalat – insulting […]
Is Pakistan's Blasphemy Law licence to kill? Activist Jibran gives the answer: Fiji Sun TV
FREMONT, CA – Speaking to American Pakistanis at a Sunday luncheon meeting hosted by TALK4PAK group at Mehran Restaurant yesterday, social activist dissented from the common belief and cited examples of life of the Holy Prophet to argue that there is no punishment for death for Taheene Risalat – insulting […]
The Detail in Seymour Hersh’s Bin Laden Story That Rings True
BY CARLOTTA GALL, MAY 12, 2015 THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE Seymour Hersh in Leipzig, Germany. CreditPeter Endig/Associated Press From the moment it was announced to the public, the tale of how Osama bin Laden met his death in a Pakistani hill town in May 2011 has been […]