What ISIS and the ‘caliphate’ mean for Pakistan
Source: Dawn.com By Muhammad Amir Rana Among many factors, the Pakistani state’s protracted apathy and inaction on the issue of security has provided non-state actors the spaces to grow and expand […]
What ISIS and the 'caliphate' mean for Pakistan
Source: Dawn.com By Muhammad Amir Rana Among many factors, the Pakistani state’s protracted apathy and inaction on the issue of security has provided non-state actors the spaces to grow and expand […]
eDigest: Shariah and Constitution: A Personal Journey
Epigraph: O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and sub-tribes that you may recognize one another. Indeed, the […]
German Arrested on Suspicion of Passing Secrets
Source:NY Times: BERLIN — A 31-year-old German man was arrested this week on suspicion of spying for a foreign power, and Chancellor Angela Merkel was informed on Thursday, her spokesman said. An official statement from the federal prosecutor’s office did not identify the country involved, but German media, quoting government […]
Chimpanzee language: Communication gestures translated
By Victoria Gill: Science reporter, BBC News Researchers say they have translated the meaning of gestures that wild chimpanzees use to communicate. They say wild chimps communicate 19 specific messages to […]
Happy July Fourth
Source: CNN Moscow (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he hoped for better ties with the United States in a July Fourth message to his U.S. counterpart, Barack Obama. The Independence Day wishes come at a time when relations between the two nations are at their lowest ebb […]
Canada’s Health Care System Should Incorporate Alternative Medicine
By Dr. Divi Chandna Health care is something that most of us have opinions about. Having just celebrated Canada Day, there is nothing closer to a proud Canadian’s heart than […]
Canada's Health Care System Should Incorporate Alternative Medicine
By Dr. Divi Chandna Health care is something that most of us have opinions about. Having just celebrated Canada Day, there is nothing closer to a proud Canadian’s heart than […]
Two reasons I love America: her immigrants and religiosity.
Why I’m Thankful for America’s Immigrants and Religion this Fourth of July Eric H. Yoffie Americans are informal and down-to-earth. We introduce ourselves by our first names to practically everyone. […]
Most Muslims don’t care about the ISIS Caliphate
By Ed Husain, 03 Jul 2014 Most Muslims don’t care about the Isis Caliphate: The Muslim world cares more about the World Cup than about the brutal so-called Caliphate. Al-Baghdadi does not represent Islam I am sorry to spoil the party, but the caliphate fantasy being peddled by ISIS in […]
Most Muslims don't care about the ISIS Caliphate
By Ed Husain, 03 Jul 2014 Most Muslims don’t care about the Isis Caliphate: The Muslim world cares more about the World Cup than about the brutal so-called Caliphate. Al-Baghdadi does not represent Islam I am sorry to spoil the party, but the caliphate fantasy being peddled by ISIS in […]
Happy 4th of July, 2nd Annual Interfaith Independence Day
Dear Friends you are cordially invited to celebrate Interfaith Independence Day with your families Muslims and Christians Celebrate America’s Independence Day Contact: Pastor Annelda Crawford, pastor@pmupumc.org 214-299-3310 Dr Jari Khan Jari.khan@ahmiayya.us 214-364-7011 […]
No peace in Palestine in 2014: As violence escalates, the hope for peace between Palestinians and Israelis in 2014 has disappeared
Daoud Kuttab Daoud Kuttab, an award-winning Palestinian journalist, is a former Ferris professor of Journalism at Princeton University Even though the United Nations has declared 2014 as the year of solidarity with the Palestinian people, there are indications that this year will not bring the peace that Palestinians and Israelis […]
The Middle East: The tragedy of the Arabs : A civilisation that used to lead the world is in ruins—and only the locals can rebuild it
A THOUSAND years ago, the great cities of Baghdad, Damascus and Cairo took turns to race ahead of the Western world. Islam and innovation were twins. The various Arab caliphates were dynamic superpowers—beacons of learning, tolerance and trade. Yet today the Arabs are in a wretched state. Even as Asia, […]
‘Malaysia Islamic even if it does not practise hudud’ – Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
Source: The Rakyat Post KUALA LUMPUR, July 4, 2014: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad remains adamant that he is not wrong in calling Malaysia an Islamic state and […]
Shariah and Constitution: A Personal Journey
Source: Muslim Sunrise, Winter 2013 volume By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times After my training of six years to be a physician, as a lung […]
July 4: A Momentous Day for a Great Nation
By Saeed Qureshi, who is a senior journalist and a former diplomat Today the American nation is celebrating its 237th independence day. It was on this momentous day that the Declaration of […]
Brain Exercises: 10 Ways To Get A Sharper, Active Noodle
Huff Post: by Arti Patel — It may start to feel like your brain is slowing down, that you’re becoming forgetful or are just unable to solve word puzzles as quickly as you used to. While we can’t reverse the process of aging, health experts say it’s never too late […]
UK terror alert: body searches at British airports
The Telegraph: by Tom Whitehead, Nick Collins and David Millward — Holidaymakers face invasive physical checks and lengthy delays at Britain’s airports amid fears that jihadists returning from Iraq and Syria plan to target transatlantic flights with laptop explosives and “body bombs”. A tough new security regime was imposed on […]
Vatican gives official backing to exorcists
Associated Press in Vatican City The Guardian, Wednesday 2 July 2014 13.38 EDT Head of International Association of Exorcists says Vatican approval is cause for joy for those who suffer demons Exorcists now […]