Samuel Parsons Scott: A Gentleman and a Scholar
Suggested reading: Muhammad: the Light for the Dark Ages of Europe! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Samuel Parsons Scott (8 July 1846 – 30 May 1929), known as S.P. Scott, was an […]
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the occasion of Ramadan
June 27, 2014 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Ramadan: On behalf of the people of Canada, I would like to extend my […]
“Ramadan Kareem,” President Obama says to Muslim faithful
The News: June 29, 2014 United States President Barak Obama has extended his best wishes to the Muslim faithful as Ramadan begins all over the world, saying “Ramadan Kareem.” “On behalf of the […]
Qur’an lesson for today: Recite the Qur’an at dawn
164. Recite the Qur’an at dawn [17:79] Observe Prayer at the declining and paling of the sun on to the darkness of the night, and the recitation of the Qur’an in Prayer at dawn. Verily, the recitation of the Qur’an at dawn is specially acceptable to God.
Qur'an lesson for today: Recite the Qur'an at dawn
164. Recite the Qur’an at dawn [17:79] Observe Prayer at the declining and paling of the sun on to the darkness of the night, and the recitation of the Qur’an in Prayer at dawn. Verily, the recitation of the Qur’an at dawn is specially acceptable to God.
Ramadan spiritually energizes Muslims
JEDDAH: P. K. ABDUL GHAFOUR | ARAB NEWS STAFF The holy month of Ramadan comes to the Islamic world every year to remind the Muslim faithful on the need to […]
How to welcome the holy month of Ramadan
MUZAMMIL H. SIDDIQ ARABNEWS.COM God says in the Qur’an: “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) […]
OPINION: Switzerland could improve its direct democracy
By Matthew Feldpausch Zipf SWISSINFO.CH JUN 27, 2014 Since the minaret ban in 2009, a consistent battle cry of red, white, and black has accompanied every major conservative initiative. The formula – outsiders, coated in black, imposing on Swiss prosperity – seems to work: conservative parties continue to dominate the […]
No clear ‘Pope Francis effect’ among U.S. Catholics
pewresearch.org: In the first eight months of his pontificate, Pope Francis has impressed, charmed and inspired many people around the world with his outreach to non-Christians, his statements of concern for the poor and disabled, and his personal humility. At the same time, other Catholics have expressed dismay over the pope’s statements about homosexuality and his remarks that the […]
ITV News Video: Caliph of Islam Responds to Extremism
Published on June 28, 2014 An ITV report on the Caliph and Worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC), His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad. Broadcast journalist, Rags Martel, interviews […]
Women targeted in rising tide of attacks on Muslims
theguardian: by Mark Townsend — More than half of Islamophobic attacks in Britain are committed against women, who are typically targeted because they are wearing clothing associated withIslam, new data reveals. The figures of anti-Muslim attacks, compiled in the nine months following the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in May 2013, come […]
Fasting is good for body and soul
By Imam Shamshad A. Nasir Email: shamshadanasir@gmail.com Sunday, June 29th will be the first day of the Fast in Ramadan this year for all healthy Muslim men and women. The Fast, which […]
Marriages Could Contribute To Positive Heart Health
The Huffington Post: In a cross-sectional study of affairs of the heart — in both biological and sentimental terms — researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have linked cardiovascular health […]
Eat right: Tips for staying fit during Ramadan
Source: Khaleej Times STAY HYDRATED Keeping hydrated is evidently more challenging in the summer months. Usually, men are required to drink about 2.5 litres of water or 10 cups, whilst women are required to consume about 2 litres, or 8 cups a day. During Ramadan, it is advised to drink […]
Balloon surgery stops fatal bleeding at roadside
Source: BBC News London’s Air Ambulance crew have become the first team in the world to use a balloon device to control catastrophic bleeding at the roadside. They hope technique will also help prevent deaths and disability from road collisions and falls from height. The small balloon is inflated […]
The Khalifa Of Islam Is The Cure For The ISIS Crisis
The Khalifa Of Islam Is The Cure For The ISIS Crisis We’ve all heard the old adage – those who don’t learn from the lessons of history are doomed to […]
How charity makes us happier
By Selma Roth Saudi Gazette Ramadan is the perfect month of the year to spend some extra money and time on others, whether it be family and friends, neighbors, […]
Toronto: How A dream Dies
Construction worker who fell to death was refugee from Iraq Young construction worker dreamed of bringing his brother to Canada and reuniting his family. Toronto Star, 27/6/2014 / Sarmad Iskander, who died Monday in a construction site fall, loved soccer, said friends and family. By: Samuel Greenfield Staff Reporter, Published […]
Gender bias: Why we shouldn’t call girls ‘pretty’
Parentdish: by Isabelle Khoo — Verizon’s Verizon’s latest commercial proves that advertisements can have powerful messages. In the ad, “Inside Her Mind,” the communications company tells us why we shouldn’t call girls pretty, but pretty brilliant instead. In the ad, a statistic by the National Science Foundation sheds light on the fact that […]
Gender bias: Why we shouldn't call girls 'pretty'
Parentdish: by Isabelle Khoo — Verizon’s Verizon’s latest commercial proves that advertisements can have powerful messages. In the ad, “Inside Her Mind,” the communications company tells us why we shouldn’t call girls pretty, but pretty brilliant instead. In the ad, a statistic by the National Science Foundation sheds light on the fact that […]