eDigest: Turkey calls on UN to intervene against Israel
Epigraph: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be […]
Australian Islamic preacher arrested in Philippines over alleged Isis links
theguardian: by Kate Hodal — An Australian Islamic preacher suspected of rallying support for Isis militants in Syria has been arrested in the Philippines, where he has been preaching radical Islam and recruiting militants since February, according to Australian police. Melbourne-native Robert Cerantonio, 29, who goes by the alias of Musa, […]
Ottawa Muslim found guilty of 2 terrorism charges
Ottawa hospital worker convicted of terror charges Misbahuddin Ahmed has been found guilty of two terrorism-related offences, and not guilty on a third charge. The Toronto Star 2014/07/11 Tammy Hoy / THE CANADIAN PRESS Misbahuddin Ahmed, seen in a courtroom sketch, has been convicted of conspiring to facilitate a terrorist […]
Pakistan – Recapturing North Waziristan: A tragic necessity
Recapturing North Waziristan: A tragic necessity 27 ‘Progressive Pakistanis should openly support the operation against a barbaric foe. Specious objections will merely serve to strengthen them,’ says Pervez Hoodbhoy in an interview with Viewpoint on the military operation going on in Waziristan. Noted intellectual and scientist, Pervez Hoodbhoy has […]
Turkey calls on UN to intervene against Israel
Epigraph Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be […]
World’s deafening silence over Gaza – URI AVNERY
Bombs are raining on Gaza and rockets on Southern Israel, people are dying and homes are being destroyed. Again. Again without any purpose. Again with the certainty that after it’s all over, everything will essentially be the same as it was before. But I can hardly hear the sirens, which […]
Jordan ‘cool to Syria rebel training plan’ US sources say kingdom reluctant to host expanded programme proposed by President Obama for fear of violent retaliation.
Jordan, where the US Central Intelligence Agency has been covertly training Syrian rebels for more than a year, is reluctant to host an expanded rebel instruction programme, US officials say. Jordan’s reticence, confirmed by four US officials, is a potentially serious setback for President Barack Obama’s proposed $500m initiative, announced […]
Jordan 'cool to Syria rebel training plan' US sources say kingdom reluctant to host expanded programme proposed by President Obama for fear of violent retaliation.
Jordan, where the US Central Intelligence Agency has been covertly training Syrian rebels for more than a year, is reluctant to host an expanded rebel instruction programme, US officials say. Jordan’s reticence, confirmed by four US officials, is a potentially serious setback for President Barack Obama’s proposed $500m initiative, announced […]
Woman helps over 1,000 Belgians accept Islam
Epigraph: He (Allah) it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad), with guidance and the Religion of truth, that He may make it prevail over all other religions. And sufficient is Allah […]
UN questions legality of Israel’s Gaza offensive
Netanyahu dismisses intl pressure RT: The legality of Israel’s Operation Protective Edge, which entered its fifth day on Saturday, has been questioned by the UN’s humanitarian chief. But Israel’s prime […]
Iran, Indonesia, Turkey, Kuwait Call for Immediate Halt in Israeli Attacks on Gazans
Fars News: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, in separate phone conversation with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, his Indonesian counterpart Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip […]
Pictures of the Day: Opening of Fast in the Holy Mosque of Madinah
By Rohail Khan, Senior Banker, Media Adviser, Philanthropist Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
World Cup final pits pope against (former) pope
First, there were humanitarian efforts from Brazil’s churches. Then, official World Cup prayers published by the Church of England. And, most recently, Buzzfeed’s promotion of goalie Tim Howard to the position of America’s “Savior” (in spite of a U.S. team loss.) And now, just days before the tournament’s end, the World Cup has […]
Caliphornia dreamin’
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declares himself leader of all Muslims—who don’t buy it A FEW details looked out of place: the watch on the speaker’s right wrist, a fan whirring behind him and machine guns propped against the walls. Otherwise, as a thickly bearded, black-robed preacher slowly mounted the pulpit of […]
New exhibition shows scientific miracles of Quran
Dubai: A new exhibition on the ‘Scientific Miracles of the Holy Quran’ is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre until Monday. READ MORE…
China Xinjiang: Muslim students ‘made to eat’ at Ramadan
Several university students from China’s western region of Xinjiang have told the BBC that they are being banned from fasting during the month of Ramadan. The three Muslim students we spoke to the BBC did not want their identities revealed as they fear government reprisals for speaking about a sensitive […]
China Xinjiang: Muslim students 'made to eat' at Ramadan
Several university students from China’s western region of Xinjiang have told the BBC that they are being banned from fasting during the month of Ramadan. The three Muslim students we spoke to the BBC did not want their identities revealed as they fear government reprisals for speaking about a sensitive […]
Ghanaian Soccer Fans, Claiming To Be Muslims, Request Asylum In Brazil During World Cup
About 200 Ghanaian soccer fans have requested asylum after they entered Brazil on tourist visas to watch the World Cup, media reports said Thursday, citing federal police… The Ghanaians reportedly said that they are Muslims and are “fleeing the violent conflicts between different Muslim groups,” in their home country. READ […]
US Muslims support Obama more than any other religious group
Nearly three quarters of American Muslims like the job President Obama is doing — by far the largest backing of any religious group, a new survey released Friday reveals. READ MORE…
Why I’m on the brink of burning my Israeli passport
The Independent: She is young. She is pretty. She is a university graduate and a computer engineer. She is also an Israeli Parliamentarian – and the reason why I am on the brink of burning my Israeli passport. Because behind that wide-eyed innocent face lurks the Angel of Death. Ayelet […]