Comet landing: Organic molecules detected by Philae
The Philae lander has detected organic molecules on the surface of its comet, scientists have confirmed. Carbon-containing “organics” are the basis of life on Earth and may give clues to […]
Why Won’t Major Media Report on Muslims Combatting Terrorism?
Source: Huffington Post By Qasim Rashid, Lawyer, Speaker, Best-Selling Author of “EXTREMIST” There exist two scenarios where no one can hear you scream. The first is of course, in space because […]
U.N. Urges Arab World to Denounce Islamic State
NY Times; UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations’ top human rights official called on the Muslim world to denounce the “monstrous” crimes of the extremist group that seeks to establish an Islamic state in Iraq and Syria, calling its actions both a violation of international law and Islamic tenets. Zeid Ra’ad […]
Christians and Muslims have co-existed peacefully before and must do so again
Source: The Guardian By Fuad Nahdi, who is the founding editor of Q News, and runs the Radical Middle Way I hope my presence as the first Muslim to address the […]
Pakistan: A Tale of Two Countries
Huff Post: Some moons ago, during perhaps the best of times, I fell in love with a country called Pakistan — and not only because I was born there. From biking on its streets under the shade of the mulberry trees to running out in the welcomed monsoon rain, from […]
9 reasons why India is one of the most diverse countries in the world
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Preparing for ‘the end of life
Source: Dawn Funeral arrangements are normally left to those who have been left behind but a latest trend is seen in Japan of preparing one’s own funeral. This trend, which literally translates to “End of life” preparations, is for the elderly to prepare their own funerals and graves before they […]
The Fall of the Berlin Wall and the Multiplication of Western Walls
Introduction On November 9, 2014, Germany and its Western Allies, celebrated the ‘Fall of the Berlin Wall’ and the subsequent‘re-unification’of the ‘two Germanys’. Prime Minister Merkel described the ‘historic event’ […]
How Being Humble, Kind, and Calm Will Make Your Life Easier
You’ve heard it all your life: Being humble, kind, and calm is the “right thing to do.” But if that isn’t enough to convince you, consider this: humility, kindness, and […]
[Urdu Artcile] Naseehato’n ka Guldasta (33) by Imam Shamshad A. Nasir
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Why Won’t Major Media Report on Muslims Combatting Terrorism?
Source: huffingtonpost.com There exist two scenarios where no one can hear you scream. The first is of course, in space because there’s no oxygen. And the second is on Earth, but only if you’re a global Muslim leader condemning ISIS and promoting universal religious freedom. Such was the result of the […]
Indiana Muslims Speak Out Against Kassig Murder
Source: wbaa.org The beheading of an Indiana native by the terrorist group known as ISIS, or the Islamic State, is again putting American Muslims on the defensive. As they mourn the […]
No, Religion Does Not Cause All Wars – A Conversation With Karen Armstrong
Source: huffingtonpost.com Welcome to this week’s ALL TOGETHER, the podcast dedicated to exploring how religious ideas and spiritual practice inform and shape our personal lives, our communities and our world. The […]
Ghana: Ameer of Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Visits Eastern Region
Source: allafrica.com Newly appointed Ameer and Missionary in charge of Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana, Maulvi Alhaji Mohammed Bin Salih has visited the Eastern Region to officially meet members and interact with […]
Ken Ham: There was no Disease or Death Before Original Sin
Christian concept about Original Sin has been evolving in the last couple of centuries. But, every so often, we get to hear the traditional or the original concept of Original […]
Tyranny of Piety in Pakistan’s Constitution
Written by Khaled Ahmed | Posted: November 15, 2014 12:02 am The world will be surprised to know that the constitution of Pakistan has a provision for piety, the one thing that the nation-state in the 18th century had begun thinking was not measurable. Today, crime is described in […]
Toronto: Racial slurs against Muslim Students in a private school
Officials at Toronto private school ignored racial slurs against Muslim students, court hears The Toronto French School is seen above in this photo taken from Google Street View. The Canadian Press Published Monday, November 17, 2014 6:04PM EST TORONTO — Officials at a private French school in Toronto waged a […]
Refuting Islamophobia: Demystifying ‘the Other’ by Harris Zafar
Published on Nov 17, 2014 This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Our global and national history has shown a dangerous human […]
Jabhat al-Nusra blows up Armenian church in Deir el-Zour: A savage blow that echoes through Armenian history
By Robert Fisk in Qamishli In the most savage act of vandalism against Syria’s Christians, Islamists have blown up the great Armenian church in Deir el-Zour, which is dedicated to […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 296. Commandment to offer a better gift in return when you receive a gift
296. Commandment to offer a better gift in return when you receive a gift [4:87] And when you are greeted with a prayer, greet ye with a better prayer or at least return it. Surely, Allah takes account of all things Note: The verse point to the social duty.