Myths about Terrorism and Islam in Western Europe
Religion is rarely the cause of terrorism but the portrayal of Islam suggests otherwise. Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, Islamist terrorism has remained in the focus […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo and What is the Muslim Times doing for You?
Epigraph: So go on reminding; surely, reminding is profitable. (Al Quran 87:10) By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor Happy Cinco de Mayo to all our readers, from the whole of […]
This is What Happened on the First Cinco de Mayo
Source: Time By Lily Rothman @lilyrothman The annual celebration traces its origins back to a time when France tried to invade Mexico These days, the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo is considered […]
The former head of Germany’s anti-Islam Pegida movement says ‘sorry’ to Muslims
Washington Post: Only few months ago, nobody would have imagined that one of the most emotional pro-tolerance speeches would one day come from one of Germany’s fiercest critics of Islam and immigrants. Yet it was Kathrin Oertel – once the leader of Germany’s anti-immigrant Pegida movement, which drew tens of thousands of supporters […]
US report assails Pakistan over state of ‘religious freedom’
Dawn: WASHINGTON: Violent attacks on religious minorities in India have increased after the Modi government came to power, according to a US congressional report released on Friday. The latest US Commission on International Religious Freedom report also noted that “Pakistan represents one of the worst situations in the world for […]
On Public Transport: Support Free Speech, Not Hate Speech
Source: Huffington Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier; President, Foundation for Ethnic Understanding I am a strong supporter of the right to free speech guaranteed in the First Amendment to the […]
The role of religion in development
Euro Active News: Fire source and peace force: The role of religion in development Since 9/11, religion has been considered a source of conflict. But Germany’s Development Ministry wants to […]
Why images of Mohammed offend Muslims
(CNN) Violence over depictions of the Prophet Mohammed may mystify many non-Muslims, but it speaks to a central tenet of Islam: the worship of God alone. The prohibition began as […]
Prophet Muhammad recognized as a great law-giver by US Supreme court, since 1935
Epigraph: Have We not opened for thee (Muhammad) thy bosom, and removed from thee thy burden, Which had well nigh broken thy back, and We exalted thy name? (Al Quran […]
Redefining civilians and legitimate targets: Israeli soldiers testify on Gaza war
By Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man |Published May 4, 2015 SOURCE: http://972mag.com/israeli-soldiers-testify-on-gaza-war-redefining-who-is-a-civilian/106311/ Two themes are present in almost all of the 60-plus testimonies collected by Breaking the Silence from Israeli soldiers who fought in the last Gaza war: loose rules of engagement and systematic, wanton destruction. But can the new documentation serve […]
IMEMC Report: The Plight of Africa’s Exiles in Israel
Friday May 01, 2015 15:50 by IMEMC News & Agencies Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews protested Thursday evening [April 30, 2015], near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s residence in Jerusalem, against racism, discrimination and continuous violence suffered at the hands of Israeli police. PNN file photo The ongoing anger of the […]
IMEMC Report: The Plight of Africa's Exiles in Israel
Friday May 01, 2015 15:50 by IMEMC News & Agencies Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews protested Thursday evening [April 30, 2015], near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s residence in Jerusalem, against racism, discrimination and continuous violence suffered at the hands of Israeli police. PNN file photo The ongoing anger of the […]
Nepal Urges Foreign Rescue Workers in Kathmandu to Go Home
Nepal Urges Foreign Rescue Workers in Kathmandu to Go Home KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s government urged foreign rescue workers in the quake-hit capital to return home Monday as hundreds of people visited Buddhist shrines and monasteries to mark the birthday of Gautam Buddha. Information Minister Minendra Rijal said the major […]
King Abdullah: “what we ask is other religions and societies across the world, stand with us. “
01:39 PM ET King Abdullah: “what we ask is other religions and societies across the world, stand with us. “ CNN’s FAREED ZAKARIA GPS features an interview with King Abdullah […]
King Abdullah: "what we ask is other religions and societies across the world, stand with us. "
01:39 PM ET King Abdullah: “what we ask is other religions and societies across the world, stand with us. “ CNN’s FAREED ZAKARIA GPS features an interview with King Abdullah […]
Robert Fisk: Who is bombing whom in the Middle East? It amazes me that all these warriors of the air don’t regularly crash into each other
Let me try to get this right. The Saudis are bombing Yemen because they fear the Shia Houthis are working for the Iranians. The Saudis are also bombing Isis in Iraq and the Isis in Syria. So are the United Arab Emirates. The Syrian government is bombing its enemies in […]
Is India still secular?
Source: The Tribune Express By Shamim Ahmad; Published: May 3, 2015 “We the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic Republic…” — […]
2 Gunmen Reportedly Killed Outside Dallas Muhammad Cartoon Contest
(GARLAND, Texas) — Two armed men who opened fire on a security officer outside of a provocative contest for cartoon depictions of the Prophet Muhammad have been killed, authorities in the Dallas suburb of Garland said Sunday night. The City of Garland said in a statement posted on its Facebook […]
Free Speech : theirs and ours
Free Speech: Theirs and Ours By Hussain Nadim May 02, 2015 What’s the cost of free speech in the ‘free world’? Scott McIntyre, a sports journalist for Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) in Australia, recently had a taste of it. Not only was he fired from SBS, but was also put […]
بھارت – لجنہ اماءاللہ قادیان کے زیر انتظام ایک ادبی مشاعرہ
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم مورخہ 30/4/15کو لجنہ اماءاللہ قادیان کے زیر انتظام ایک ادبی مشاعرہ زیرے صدارت صدر لجنہ اماءاللہ قادیان منعقد کیا گیا. جس میں 15شاعرات نے حصہ لیا. محترمہ رابعہ نسیم صاحبہ محترمہ منصورہ فضل صاحبہ محترمہ مسرت مبارکہ صاحبہ محترمہ طیبہ ملک صاحبہ محترمہ امتہ الحئ کے […]