‘There is no place for terrorism or extremism’
SourcE: gazette.net When I look at the Middle East, I cannot help but think why individuals are running towards ISIS. As an Ahmadi Muslim, we have always been taught to love, […]
French Director Finds Islam After Charlie Attacks
OnIslam Staff CAIRO – French director Isabelle Matic has announced her decision to revert to Islam on her FaceBook account, making the unexpected announcement only a few days after Charlie […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invites all to Understand Islam at Wanstead Library
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is holding a peace exhibition at Wanstead Library to address misconceptions surrounding Islam Source: guardian-series.co.uk A Muslim peace exhibition is due to be held which […]
Canadian Muslim community urges calm
Source: kelownadailycourier.ca Canadian Muslim community urges for calm and prayers as Charlie Hebdo publishes millions of copies defaming Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada holds special prayers across Canada for world […]
Islam upholds freedom of speech
SourcE: ahmadiyyamalta.org Like every sane and rational person, Muslims around the world are shocked and deeply hurt by the Paris attacks which left so many dead and injured. It is even […]
#WhoIsMuhammad? Muslims Debate The True Meaning of Islam
Source: uk.sputniknews.com With copies of Charlie Hebdo’s first post-terror attack version to go on sale in London on Friday, many Muslims are taking to social media to reclaim the image of […]
Vaughan’s Ahmadi Muslims hold special prayer service Friday in wake of Charlie Hebdo’s latest edition
Source: yorkregion.com Canada’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community is calling for calm following the release of the latest edition of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo featuring a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad on […]
Charlie Hebdo and France’s Irreligious Tradition
Source: The American Interest By Kenneth R. Weinstein Public irreligion in France, from the 16th century to Charlie Hebdo. Charlie Hebdo has suddenly become the best-known example of a venerable French […]
No, I am not Charlie …
Publication in TMT is courtesy of Munir Varaich Dear Charlie, It was a pleasant surprise to receive a message from you after ages. However, I was disappointed that there were […]
For Whom the Muezzin Calls
The Atlantic: by David A. Graham — Duke University announced it would broadcast the Muslim call to prayer from its iconic chapel, then backed down after threats of violence. When I was working on the student paper at Duke, we’d get a letter to the editor once a year or so […]
Malian hero in Paris supermarket attack to be given French citizenship
Source: france24.com Lassana Bathily, the Malian Muslim employee who helped save the lives of several customers during last week’s deadly attack on a kosher supermarket in Paris, will be awarded French nationality, France’s Interior Bernard Cazeneuve announced Thursday. More……http://www.france24.com/en/20150115-france-malian-hero-lassana-bathily-kosher-supermarket-attack-citizenship/
France to protect all religions, vows Francois Hollande
Source: bbc.co.uk French President Francois Hollande has vowed that his country will protect all religions, saying that Muslims are the main victims of fanaticism. Speaking at the Arab World Institute, he said Islam was compatible with democracy and thanked Arabs for their solidarity over terrorism in Paris. More…http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30829733
Charlie Hebdo: Pope Francis says if you swear at my mother – or Islam – ‘expect a punch’
Source: independent.co.uk Pope Francis has said there are limits to the freedom of expression – and that anyone who swears at his mother deserves a punch. Francis spoke about the Paris attacks while on his way to the Philippines, where around 1,500 Muslims protested yesterdayagainst the depictions of the Prophet […]
Welcome back to School
Source:ET Editor Note: An extremely moving video specially for those having school going children. Video
Shifting paradigms
Source: ET General Raheel Sharif is a very busy man. In particular, he is seen as advancing parts of the National Action Plan (NAP) that sit in his bailiwick. Currently, he is in London for three days and he is meeting people who make things happen. On his first day […]
Prophet Muhammad’s Example Is the Key to Stopping Terrorism
Huff Post: by Qasim Rashid — It is imperative humanity remains united against all forms of extremism with education, compassion, and justice. Prophet Muhammad’s example demonstrates how we can peacefully overcome terrorism. Unfortunately, with the world still reeling from the horrific attacks in France that left twelve innocent people dead, […]
Video: History of God
Additional Reading Book Review: Muslim, Christian and Jew: Finding a Path to Peace Our Faiths Can Share How Islam has Influenced Christian understanding of God
Muslims in the news only when they’re behind the gun The story of the police officer killed in the Charlie Hebdo attack is no longer in the headlines – why?
by Khaled A Beydoun Khaled A Beydoun is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Barry University Dwayne O Andreas School of Law. He is a native of Detroit. French Islamophobia stands to become far more severe and strident, writes Beydoun [Reuters] Ahmed Merabat was the first of the 12 […]
Europe Rediscovers Nationalism
Source: Stratfor: In his latest novel, French writer Michel Houellebecq presents a controversial situation: The year is 2022, and France has become an Islamicized country where universities have to teach […]
Muslim-owned shops attacked with ‘guns and hammers’ in Birmingham
Eight Muslim-owned businesses were attacked in two separate incidents in Birmingham on Saturday night and Monday night. Witnesses claim groups of men shot at and used hammers to attack the shops, restaurants and boutiques in the Small Heath and Sparkbrook areas of the city. There were no reported injuries. On […]