Mediterranean migrants: Libya rejects EU military plans
Epigraph: And what is the matter with you that you struggle not in the cause of Allah and of the weak — men, women and children — who say, ‘Our […]
Secular Pakistan
Daily Times: How does one go about making Pakistan a secular state? It does not require a revolution as much it does an evolution. The fundamental rights of citizens must be safeguarded at all costs Last week, the justices of the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan had a very interesting […]
The left has Islam all wrong: Bill Maher, Pamela Geller and the reality progressives must face
Salon: Whatever her views on other matters are, Pamela Geller is right about one thing: last week’s Islamist assault on the “Draw Muhammad” cartoon contest she hosted in Texas proves […]
People of Faith United: Open Letter Regarding the Events in Garland, Texas
Source: North Texas Interfaith Dear Community, As faith leaders from the Dallas/Fort Worth area we respond to the events of May 3rd in Garland. We are grateful for the officers […]
USA: Muslim call to prayer in 50 states ends in Michigan
Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press1:30 a.m. EDT May 9, 2015 In 35 days across America, Jameel Syed delivered the Islamic call to prayer and delivered the last speech of Islam’s prophet, engaging with Muslims and non-Muslims to bridge faiths and cultures (Photo: Safina Lone Mahmood) 3229CONNECT 140TWEET 23LINKEDIN 107COMMENTEMAILMORE From […]
Danish culinary school fined $6,000 for forcing Muslim student to taste pork
Published time: May 10, 2015 16:17 Source: Reuters and the Russian Times A Danish court has ordered a culinary school to pay around $6,000 in damages to its Muslim […]
State persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community demonstrated once more.
Source:Press and Media Office AMJ As part of the long running State-backed persecution of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan, Ahmadiyya Mosques have long been targeted by religious clerics and official authorities. On Monday 4th May 2015 the Punjab Police once again raided the Ahmadiyya Mosque in Pachnand, District Chakwal, […]
‘Million Moms March’ Walks Washington To Protest Police Violence
Source: NPR Mothers from around the country gathered in the nation’s capital Saturday to protest police brutality in a march from Capitol Hill to the Justice Department. The Facebook page […]
'Million Moms March' Walks Washington To Protest Police Violence
Source: NPR Mothers from around the country gathered in the nation’s capital Saturday to protest police brutality in a march from Capitol Hill to the Justice Department. The Facebook page […]
Hundreds of Myanmar Muslims wash to shore in Indonesia
Ethnic Rohingya women and children whose boats were washed ashore on Sumatra Island board a military truck to be taken to a temporary shelter in Seunuddon, Aceh province, Indonesia, on Sunday. (AP Photo/S. Yulinnas) MARGIE MASON | AP Published — Sunday 10 May 2015 Last update 10 May 2015 […]
(Yes, in an Arab country: Jordan) Saint George anniversary brings Christians, Muslims to share memorable moments of harmony
BY RULA SAMAIN, MAY 09, 2015, THE JORDAN TIMES The faithful gather to mark Saint George’s anniversary at a shrine in Mahis on Wednesday (Photo courtesy Facebook page of Jeryes Samawi) FUHEIS — The scout band played, people swayed and clapped to the sound of music, with some […]
Rasheed’s remarks against seminaries are blasphemous: Mufti Naeem
ARY News: ISLAMABAD: Renowned Pakistani religious figure, Mufti Muhammad Naeem said on Friday that Federal Information Minister Pervez Rasheed is no more a Muslim, ARY News reported. Mufti Naeem issued the above statement in response to Pervez Rasheed’s derogatory remarks about Madaris (Religious Schools). Pervez Rasheed, while addressing a ceremony […]
Amnesty International declared Bannu’s Yasmeen Gul one of the bravest women in the world
Newsweek Pakistan: When Yasmeen Gul started teaching, she had only one goal in mind: ensure young girls in Pakistan’s northern areas were not denied access to the education that is their fundamental right. Little did she realize that her attempts would put her at odds with the Pakistani Taliban—or that […]
Amnesty International declared Bannu's Yasmeen Gul one of the bravest women in the world
Newsweek Pakistan: When Yasmeen Gul started teaching, she had only one goal in mind: ensure young girls in Pakistan’s northern areas were not denied access to the education that is their fundamental right. Little did she realize that her attempts would put her at odds with the Pakistani Taliban—or that […]
Muslim daughter and Christian mother celebrate unity on Mother’s Day
By Colleen O’Connor For The Denver Post When Alana Raybon converted to Islam, her mother, Patricia, — a devout Christian — was devastated, feeling that she had failed her faith […]
Muslim daughter and Christian mother celebrate unity on Mother's Day
By Colleen O’Connor For The Denver Post When Alana Raybon converted to Islam, her mother, Patricia, — a devout Christian — was devastated, feeling that she had failed her faith […]
The Daily Star Lebanon Editorial: A lesson in democracy
Editorial May. 09, 2015 | 12:19 AM A lesson in democracy The Daily Star Thursday’s election in the United Kingdom – held on time and transparently – was a true display of democracy at its finest, the product of a system which allows its citizens to decide who will represent […]