Millions of Middle East children out of school, UN warn
Agence France Presse BEIRUT: More than 12 million children in the Middle East are not being educated despite advances in efforts to expand schooling, the UN children’s agency UNICEF said […]
The hidden tricks of powerful persuasion
Source: BBC By David Robson Are we always in control of our minds? As David Robson discovers, it’s surprisingly easy to plant ideas in peoples’ heads without them realising. Hidden messages that promote products in films once caused a moral panic. But is the much-feared technique really effective? Are we […]
‘I am an immigrant’ posters aim to celebrate, not demonise immigration
Posted by Matthew Champion in news Posters celebrating immigrants’ contribution to life in the UK are being put up across the country after a successful crowd-funding appeal. The “I am an immigrant” campaign was launched by Movement Against Xenophobia, part of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, and features 15 […]
'I am an immigrant' posters aim to celebrate, not demonise immigration
Posted by Matthew Champion in news Posters celebrating immigrants’ contribution to life in the UK are being put up across the country after a successful crowd-funding appeal. The “I am an immigrant” campaign was launched by Movement Against Xenophobia, part of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, and features 15 […]
436. Commandment – As to elderly women, who have no desire for marriage — there is no blame on them if they lay aside their outer clothing without displaying their beauty
436. Commandment – As to elderly women, who have no desire for marriage — there is no blame on them if they lay aside their outer clothing without displaying their beauty [24:61] As to elderly women, who have no desire for marriage — there is no blame on them if […]
437. Commandment – Lawful women for a Prophet (O Prophet, We have made lawful to thee)
437. Commandment – Lawful women for a Prophet (O Prophet, We have made lawful to thee) [33:51] O Prophet, We have made lawful to thee thy wives whom thou hast paid their dowries, and those whom thy right hand possesses from among those whom Allah has given thee as gains […]
Turkey’s Erdogan condemns Pope over Armenia ‘genocide’
Source: BBC The Turkish president has sharply criticised Pope Francis for describing the mass killing of Armenians under Ottoman rule in WW1 as “genocide”. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he condemned […]
Turkey's Erdogan condemns Pope over Armenia 'genocide'
Source: BBC The Turkish president has sharply criticised Pope Francis for describing the mass killing of Armenians under Ottoman rule in WW1 as “genocide”. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he condemned […]
Obama and Congress reach deal over Iran nuclear talks
Source: BBC Iran nuclear crisis Iran nuclear crisis: Six key points Iran nuclear deal has hungry investors circling Can US Congress kill the Iran deal? Iranians celebrate nuclear deal in […]
Scottish Sikhs in solidarity with the Muslims
Source: Times of India CHANDIGARH: Instead of crying foul after being target of yet another hate crime due to mistaken identity, the Sikh community in Glasgow city of Scotland has […]
Establishing the Sanctity of Human Life, Regardless of Nationality, Race or Faith
Epigraph: We (Allah) prescribed for the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the land — […]
Anti-Semitism in Germany: ‘I Don’t See Any Reason for Jews Here To Emigrate’ (and: does Islam belong to Germany?)
Gregor Zielke In an interview, the heads of Germany’s Protestant and Jewish communities discuss Martin Luther’s anti-Semitism, growing fears after the Paris attacks and whether Islam truly belongs to the country. SPIEGEL: Mr. Bedford-Strohm, Mr. Schuster, when you took over your posts at the end of last year, Europe was […]
Anti-Semitism in Germany: 'I Don't See Any Reason for Jews Here To Emigrate' (and: does Islam belong to Germany?)
Gregor Zielke In an interview, the heads of Germany’s Protestant and Jewish communities discuss Martin Luther’s anti-Semitism, growing fears after the Paris attacks and whether Islam truly belongs to the country. SPIEGEL: Mr. Bedford-Strohm, Mr. Schuster, when you took over your posts at the end of last year, Europe was […]
No Zamzam water without passport
AUTHENTIC: The official Zamzam water booth at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport.( AN photo by Fouzia Khan) JEDDAH: FOUZIA KHAN Published — Sunday 12 April 2015 Zamzam water has a special place in the hearts of Muslims as something revered and unique. Every year millions of pilgrims travel to […]
Iran suspends Saudi pilgrimage flights over sexual assault allegations
Source: Dawn.Com DUBAI: Iran has suspended flights to Saudi Arabia for the year-round Umrah pilgrimage over allegations that Saudi security officers sexually assaulted two Iranian boys, Culture Minister Ali Jannati said on Monday. The move is likely to deepen tensions between the two regional powers, who are at odds over […]
Thunder glorifies His praise
By Harun Yahya, Arabnews.com HARUN YAHYA Published — Friday 10 April 2015 Last update 9 April 2015 10:04 pm Three billion thunders a year… a source of energy that moves at a speed of 96,000 km per hour and releases 30,000 degrees of heat. Have you ever thought how thunder, […]
A unique whale song is recorded in Antarctica, perhaps from a new species
Source: BBC A new species of whale may be cruising the icy cold waters of the Antarctic. Scientists have recorded a unique whale song, which they can’t identify, in the […]
Coming to Terms With the American Empire
Source: Stratfor: “Empire” is a dirty word. Considering the behavior of many empires, that is not unreasonable. But empire is also simply a description of a condition, many times unplanned and rarely intended. It is a condition that arises from a massive imbalance of power. Indeed, the empires created on […]
Ex-Blackwater Guards Sentenced to Long Prison Terms in 2007 Killings of Iraqi Civilians
Epigraph: We (Allah) prescribed for the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the land — […]
Women: Equal Space in Islam, Equal Space in the Mosque
Source: patheos.com | By Ayesha Noor Today I happened to read an article titled “Why are women not made more welcome in mosques” written by Nabeelah Hafeez of Muslim Women Council, UK. The […]