Iranian film on prophet Muhammad set for premiere
A multimillion-dollar biopic about the childhood of the prophet Muhammad – Iran’s most expensive and lavish film to date – is set to premiere on Sunday. Tehran’s Fajr international film […]
Muslim-Canadian peace rallies to be held in 4 Ontario cities today
Rallies follow introduction of new anti-terrorism legislation Women hold placards reading “Je Suis Charlie” during a solidarity rally in Montreal. Canadian Muslims in four Ontario cities will hold peace rallies against extremism Saturday, Jan. 31. Photo: Marc Braibant/AFP/Getty Ishmael N. Daro Published: January 30, 2015, 1:05 pm Updated: 1 […]
Moroccan weekly defends depicting France’s Hollande as Hitler
Source: france24.com A Moroccan magazine said Friday it had chosen to depict President François Hollande as Hitler on its cover in order to draw attention to escalating anti-Muslim acts in France. More…..http://www.france24.com/en/20150130-morocco-france-hollande-hitler-cover-diplomacy/
Egyptian court bans Hamas’ armed wing, lists as terrorist organization
(Reuters) – An Egyptian court on Saturday banned the armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas and listed it as a terrorist organization. Hamas is an offshoot of Egypt’s Muslim […]
Halakah: A Tool to Demystify Shariah Law in Our Politicized and Polarized World
Editor’s note: The Muslim Times is working for Secularism in every country of the world, for our extensive collection of articles on the issue please click here. Shariah Law and […]
Commandment: Qur’an lesson for today: Eliminate the slavery
365. Commandment – Eliminate the slavery “And what should make thee know what the ascent is? It is the freeing of a slave.” (Al Quran 90:13-14)
Behind The Walls Of Pakistan’s Most Religious Madrassas
The Huffington Post | By Kira Brekke What goes on behind the walls of Pakistan’s most religious schools is kept relatively secret. However, BBC journalist Mobeen Azhar gained unprecedented access, […]
Terrorism: Swiss join EU in fight against Islamist Radicalisation
Jan 30, 2015 – 15:37 Simonetta Sommaruga (second from right) alongside other world leaders in Paris on January 11 to honour victims of the shootings (Keystone) Jihadists who return to Europe having fought abroad pose a danger to all of Europe, according to Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga at an informal […]
I’m no sultan, but more like British Queen: Erdogan
Source: The Arab News ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan brushed off criticism that he’s trying to amass sultan-like powers, saying he really just wants to be more like Britain’s […]
Meet seven young entrepreneurs changing the world for the better
The winner of the Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards, an international programme which discovers and nurtures the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs under the age of 30, was announced this week. Unilever, working with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), awards the winner a cash prize of $50,000 and a […]
Just another day: Occupation Destroys 1000 m Water Pipe Under Construction
PNN/ Tubas Israeli occupation bulldozers on Thursday destroyed water pipe being constructed, which connects Atoof village West Tubas district, with Khirbet Yezra in the northern Jordan valleys. Aaref Daraghmeh, head […]
Ambassador of Peace: His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifa-tul Masih V Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Mytelegraph.co.uk: It is often and at times rightly said that there is no proper leadership among Muslims. Communities need leadership at the best of times and Muslims are going through […]
New threat to religious liberty and free speech in universities
eauk.org: We have recently become aware that the government is intending to rush through dangerous new legislation under the guise of commitment to so-called ‘British values’ and guidance relating to […]
Pakistan: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns the attack against Shias in Shikarpur
Dozens of innocent Pakistanis were killed in Friday’s bomb blast. Source: pressahmadiyya.com The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community categorically condemns the attack against a Shia mosque in Shikarpur, Pakistan earlier today, where it […]
UK: Major redevelopment planned for Ahmadi Muslim group site in Farnham
Source: getsurrey.co.uk Plans include a sports hall, two wind turbines and a new mosque for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association (AMA) building A new mosque will form the centrepiece of a major […]
Indonesia govt fails to protect religious minorities: rights group
There has been a “steady increase” in violent incidents against religious minorities, including persecution against Ahmadiyya and Shia Muslims, as well as some Christian communities, Kine said. Source: ucanews.com | Katharina R. Lestari […]
Rep Molly Asks Muslims to renounce Islamic Terrorism & Pledge Allegiance to American Laws
Source: texastribune.org Freshman state Rep. Molly White, R-Belton, is not in Austin today to celebrate Texas Muslim Capitol Day. But she left instructions for the staff in her Capitol office on […]
Nigeria: Preach Islam Well, Emir & Aregbesola Urge Muslims
Source: allafrica.com The Emir of Kano, His royal Highness, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has urged Muslims to preach Islam in the correct manners and reflect its true teachings in their lives. Also, […]
Did Muhammad command Muslims to defend his honor? No.
Source: dallasnews.com | SAIMA SHEIKH Anti-blasphemy laws that punish profane or contemptuous speech, writing or actions concerning God or anything held as divine are nothing new. They’ve been around for centuries. According to […]
Edmonton’s Ahmadiyya mosque reaching out, spreading peace
We just want to tell people that Islam means peace, and we practice peace. Source: edmontonsun.com A busy Edmonton mosque is reaching out to all citizens to show that Islam is […]