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Jordanian General: ‘We Are Defending Not Only Our Country But Our Faith’
BY KEIR SIMMONS NBC NEWS The head of Jordan’s Air Force on Sunday said that his country’s fighters have done 56 bombing raids on ISIS in the past three days, […]
The impact of the Ahmadiyya community in The Gambia
In the early 1960s, a very important event took place in The Gambia. Granted, it was considered by many to be insignificant. A missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, Hafiz Gibreel Sa’eed visited the country to follow up on literature that had filtered through the country by chance, or by […]
Former US sniper: We had no idea who enemy was
A former American sniper says US soldiers had no clear understanding of who the enemy was in Iraq and often “went off the playbook” when opening fire in the battlefield. “We weren’t fighting a common uniformed enemy and there was actually a lot of confusion on who our enemy was, […]
Iran says opportunity for nuclear deal is now
Foreign Minister Zarif appears to rule out new extension to negotiations, saying parties need to “seize opportunity”. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has appeared to rule out any new extension to negotiations with world powers over his country’s nuclear programme after meeting US Secretary of State John Kerry for […]
Nigeria’s former bank chief crowned Emir of Kano – Government critic Lamido Sanusi expected to play key role in fight against Boko Haram in addition to religious duties.
Nigeria’s ex-central bank governor, Lamido Sanusi, has been officially confirmed as Emir of Kano in a coronation ceremony in the northern state. The coronation on Saturday attracted high-profile personalities and former presidents of Nigeria, but there were no representatives of the current government. Sanusi was named Emir of Kano in […]
65% of Saudi Arabia secondary schoolgirls smoke
Source: Arab News: The number of smokers among Saudi secondary schoolgirls reached 65 percent, while the rate among intermediate schoolgirls stands at 45 percent, a recently-published survey said. The survey, conducted by the Faculty of Medicine at the Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz University, said the phenomenon poses a real threat to […]
ISIS– Largest, Richest $2Billion Terror-Based Enterprise
Source:bizshift-trends.com ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ) is the world’s largest, richest terrorist organizations, ever. It’s a self-sustaining enterprise that runs mainly on extortion and crime networks, hostages, oil, donations… According to Martin Chulov; ISIS has grown from a ragtag band of extremists to perhaps the most […]
500 rabbis urge Israel to stop demolition of Palestinian homes
RT: Over 500 rabbis from Israel, Britain, the US and Canada have called on the Israeli prime minister to stop demolishing Palestinian homes. Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) say Benjamin […]
‘A deficit of common sense’
Source:Dawn KARACHI: While challenges such as terrorism and religious extremism were among the country’s major concerns, there was a “deficit of logic and common sense in governance” that was compounding such issues, senior lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir said here on Saturday. She was addressing a panel discussion […]
Prince Charles: My fears of radicalization of young British Muslims
The Prince of Wales has spoken of his anxiety at the number of young British Muslims being radicalized by extremist preachers and the internet and the continued persecution of Christians in the Middle East 145 98 0 0 243 Email Prince Charles arrives at Marka Airport, Amman Photo: Sam Tarling By […]
3 Qur’anic Verses That Prove ISIS Is Un-Islamic
Since ISIS emerged on the scene last year, Muslims worldwide have been bombarded with the claim that this terrorist group represents an interpretation of Islam “as legitimate as any.”Therefore, the […]
Vatican abuse commission to recommend action against bishops
Global Post: VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – A commission advising Pope Francis on how to root out sexual abuse of children by clergy in the Catholic Church is studying sanctions for bishops suspected of cover-ups or of failing to prevent abuse, members said on Saturday. “There have to be consequences,” Cardinal […]
US Senate Resolution Proposes to Repeal Blasphemy Laws Internationally
Source: sputniknews.com According to US Senator Jim Inhofe, a new US Senate resolution urges the United States to work toward repealing existing blasphemy laws internationally. WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — A new US Senate […]
Daily Inspiration: One in the Sight of God
Source: syracuse.com | Safeta Cerimovic By InterFaith Works of Central New York This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard and InterFaith Works of CNY. We are progeny of the same Father. The Prophet […]
USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Commends President Obama’s Prayer Breakfast Remarks
Source: ahmadiyya.us Supports President’s call to remain united against all religious extremism The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA commends President Obama’s powerful remarks against extremism at the annual prayer breakfast. In recognizing […]
VISIT TO BASEL: Dalai Lama examines religion and draws protest
Protesters and supporters gathered in Basel as the Dalai Lama held a Buddhist ceremony there on Saturday, in which some 7500 people took part. Some 500 protesters from the Shugden […]
Saudi women cannot drive in Switzerland
Saudi women can no longer drive in Switzerland because changes to local laws require all drivers to have licenses issued in their home countries, according to the Kingdom’s embassy in […]
Prince Charles arrives in Jordan
AMMAN — Prince Charles of Wales arrived in the Kingdom on Saturday for an official two-day visit during which he is scheduled to meet with His Majesty King Abdullah to […]