Finding the Living, Loving, Hearing and Talking God of Islam
Epigraph: He who surrenders himself completely to Allah, and is of service to others, he has surely grasped a strong handle. And with Allah rests the end of all affairs. (Al Quran […]
Livni and Lapid appeal ministerial approval of bill applying Israeli law to settlers
Ariel: They want settlers to fight and die for the country but not have normal lives; Gal-On says bill will bring apartheid. Finance Minister Yair Lapid (L) and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni. (photo credit:REUTERS) Two ministers on Sunday blocked legislation they believe is tantamount to a de facto annexation […]
Why Richard Dawkins is no scientist, the survival of the least selfish, and what ants can tell us about humans
There is a terrifying beauty in the bustling activity of an ants’ nest. The selfless sacrifice of the sterile workers to the fertility of queen and colony appears to be an act of supreme altruism. It is both commendable and disturbing. If only ants could grow to the size of […]
What is Pakistan’s ideology?
Daily Times: The Two Nation Theory, therefore, is a distant part of our history, a lawyer’s clever argument that unfortunately has become a blanket we cannot seem to rid ourselves of The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has laid another egg. This time, a certain Professor Kundi of the HEC was […]
International Community Charged to flush out Islamist extremist groups
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation: The Spiritual Head of the Ahmadiyya Community Worldwide Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmed has tasked the International Community to practically demonstrate its renunciation of terror by flushing out Islamist extremist group ISIS which continues to torment and destroy innocent lives in Iraq and other parts of the Middle […]
What does Isis look like from the air? I buckled up my seat belt and found out From the air, the Isis heartland stretches out in a grey-black desert while smoke plumes from the sky
by Robert Fisk, The Independent Syrian Arab Airlines flight RB131 took off from Damascus International Airport to far-away Qamishli at 8.35am for its journey over Isis country, flying at an altitude of 17,000ft. Just how an airline can still function amid Syria’s tragedy – it has five working airbus A320s […]
Editorial: Indonesia: A return to Tolerance
Source: Jakarta Post For many Indonesians who were anxious about the direction the country was heading, the words of the new Home Minister Tjahjo Kumolo came like a cool breeze. […]
Wearing Hijab for Modesty in All Things
Source: Santa Barbara Independent By Ramla Malhi Society has conditioned us to believe that a woman who wears hijab must be oppressed. Due to this, a lot of Muslim women […]
Religious Fundamentalism and the Backlash to Women’s Equality
Huff Post: One issue involving religion and its relationship to violence that is gaining greater attention in the media and in academic research is the threat by fundamentalist religious groups to women’s rights and equality. From sexual violence in South Sudan and by the Islamic State, to the abduction of […]
Ahmadiyya Barrie speaks out against violence and terrorism
Canadian Muslims hold a Solidarity Rally in front of Barrie City Hall to Condemn the Recent Acts of Terror on Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial in Ottawa The […]
Obama signals ‘new phase’ against Islamic State in Iraq
BBC News: President Barack Obama has said the deployment of 1,500 more US troops to Iraq marks a “new phase” against Islamic State militants. He told CBS TV that the new troops, although non-combat advisers, could help Iraq go on the attack against IS. A US-led coalition has been helping […]
China’s economic risks ‘not scary’ – President Xi Jinping
BBC News: The risks facing China’s economy are not “scary”, President Xi Jinping has told global business leaders. In a speech to chief executives ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit he sought to dispel concerns about the economy. “There are indeed risks (to growth), but it’s not […]
A Saudi View: Dialogue identifies causes of extremism
RIYADH: ABDUL HANNAN TAGO Published — Sunday 9 November 20 Family negligence and a rigid approach to dealing with children were identified as part of the main cause of extremism in the Saudi society, according to resolutions adopted at first forum of this year’s King Abdul Aziz Center for National […]
Qur’an lesson for today: 288. Commandment to “when you judge between men, judge with justice”
288. Commandment to “when you judge between men, you judge with justice” [4:59] Verily, Allah commands you to make over the trusts to those entitled to them, and that, when you judge between men, you judge with justice. And surely excellent is that with which Allah admonishes you! Allah […]
Editor’s Pick: Biological Evolution and Religion
Epigraph: What is the matter with you that you expect not wisdom and staidness from Allah? While He has created you in different forms and ever varying states? (Al Quran 71:14-15) Lead […]
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says a global strategy required to stop radicalisation
Source: pressahmadia.com Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says a global strategy required to stop radicalisation On 8 November 2014, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa, His […]
Breaking News: Islamic State ‘caliph’ killed in air strike?
Source: Arab news: “The information is from unofficial sources and was not confirmed until now, and we are working on that,” the official said. More:
Who is Muslim in Pakistan? Moulana Aziz (Lal Masjid fame) VS Tyyaba of Shia community.
An intresting and must watch video. LINK
Alien hand syndrome
Alien hand syndrome, (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder that causes hand movement without the person being aware of what is happening or having control over the action. The afflicted person may sometimes reach for objects and manipulate them without wanting to do so, even to the point of having […]