Haj shows Muslim unity
Haj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims declare that there is no god worthy of worship but Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger; they pray, they […]
Ex-fighter exposes IS lies
A Saudi citizen who recently returned from Syria after fighting with the “Islamic” State (IS) terror organization has posted an online video urging fellow youth not to fall victim to the group’s rhetoric. Fahad Al-Zaidi stressed that he had been brainwashed and deluded into thinking this was a legitimate form […]
German Muslims Turn Out In Force For Nationwide Protest Against Islamic State
Huff Post: by Carol Kuruvilla — German Muslims are fighting extremism with prayer. Muslims from more than 2,000 mosques across Germany came out in force on Friday, using their traditional […]
The Constitution of Medina: A Symbol of Pluralism in Islam
The Constitution or Charter of Medina pre-dated the English Magna Carta by almost six centuries. It was executed and implemented for 10 years (622-632 A.D.) and applied to 10,000 citizens […]
While Most Kids Wrapped Up 1st Week Of School, 31 Million Girls Were Kept Out Of Classrooms
Huff Post: by Eleanor Goldberg — Across the globe, students stocked up on fresh supplies and caught up with old classmates last week. But for 31 million girls, there were no teachers to meet, no first-day jitters to quell and no new homework to get cracking on. The issue of girls […]
If You Want Peace, You Have to Plan for It
Foreignpolicy.com: Sept. 21 will mark the annual observation of the International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace and to focus attention on the purpose of promoting peace by the world community. Marking a day of peace […]
Europe’s Jewish Problem
Foreignaffairs.com: many European countries, including France and Germany, the number of anti-Semitic crimes committed this year already exceeds the total for 2013. It would be an exaggeration to say that […]
Europe's Jewish Problem
Foreignaffairs.com: many European countries, including France and Germany, the number of anti-Semitic crimes committed this year already exceeds the total for 2013. It would be an exaggeration to say that […]
Muslims rally against extremism in Germany
BERLIN: Muslims across Germany held a day of prayer and rallies on Friday to condemn both Islamic extremism and a backlash against their faith that has seen arson attacks on […]
Pakistan world’s worst in religious freedom: US government commission
ibnlive.in.com: Washington: Expressing concern over the deteriorating religious freedom in Pakistan, including attacks on minorities like Hindus and Christians, an independent, bipartisan US government commission has told lawmakers that Pakistan represents the worst situation in the world for religious freedom. In her testimony before the Committee on House Oversight and Government […]
Pakistan world's worst in religious freedom: US government commission
ibnlive.in.com: Washington: Expressing concern over the deteriorating religious freedom in Pakistan, including attacks on minorities like Hindus and Christians, an independent, bipartisan US government commission has told lawmakers that Pakistan represents the worst situation in the world for religious freedom. In her testimony before the Committee on House Oversight and Government […]
China’s war on terror becomes all-out attack on Islam in Xinjiang
Washington Post: SHACHE COUNTY, China – The month of Ramadan should have been a time of fasting, charity and prayer in China’s Muslim west. But here, in many of the towns and villages of southern Xinjiang, it was a time of fear, repression, and violence. China’s campaign against separatism and terrorism […]
China's war on terror becomes all-out attack on Islam in Xinjiang
Washington Post: SHACHE COUNTY, China – The month of Ramadan should have been a time of fasting, charity and prayer in China’s Muslim west. But here, in many of the towns and villages of southern Xinjiang, it was a time of fear, repression, and violence. China’s campaign against separatism and terrorism […]
Security stepped up at Vatican over fears of terror attack
Dailynewsen.com: Security has been tightened in Saint Peter’s Square following intelligence services intercepted a feasible program to attack the Vatican, Italian media reported Saturday, escalating fears Pope Francis could be […]
HEARD ON THE LONDON UNDERGROUND TUBE (subway train)
HEARD ON THE LONDON UNDERGROUND TUBE A list of actual announcements that London Tube train drivers have made to their passengers… 1) ‘Ladies and Gentlemen, I do apologize for the delay to your service. I know you’re all dying to get home, unless, of course, you happen to be married […]
Mayor de Blasio blasts anti-Islamic ad campaign as ‘outrageous, inflammatory and wrong”
Source: New York Daily News: Calling them “outrageous, inflammatory and wrong,” Mayor de Blasio on Friday blasted an incendiary new ad campaign that bashes aspects of Islam. One of the […]
Mayor de Blasio blasts anti-Islamic ad campaign as 'outrageous, inflammatory and wrong''
Source: New York Daily News: Calling them “outrageous, inflammatory and wrong,” Mayor de Blasio on Friday blasted an incendiary new ad campaign that bashes aspects of Islam. One of the […]
Ireland: Persecuted Ahmadi Muslims build first Irish mosque in Galway
Source: irishtimes.com Adhmadiyya Muslim leader urges imams in Ireland to ‘speak out’ against Islamic State When Imam Ibrahim Noonan began celebrating the Qu’ran in a housing estate in Galway, his hope was that the […]
Anti-Islamic Ads To Be Featured On New York Transit System and the Muslim Times’ Response
NEW YORK (AP) — Anti-Islamic ads will begin appearing on 100 New York City buses and two subway entrances next week, but transit officials have rejected an ad from the […]
Anti-Islamic Ads To Be Featured On New York Transit System and the Muslim Times' Response
NEW YORK (AP) — Anti-Islamic ads will begin appearing on 100 New York City buses and two subway entrances next week, but transit officials have rejected an ad from the […]