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 […]
Meet Egyptian president’s new economics adviser – Tony Blair
Russia Today: Tony Blair has reportedly agreed to advise Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as part of a United Arab Emirates-funded program that promises lucrative “business opportunities” to those involved. The former British prime minister is set to give Sisi advice on economic reform in tandem with a UAE-financed task […]
Meet Egyptian president's new economics adviser – Tony Blair
Russia Today: Tony Blair has reportedly agreed to advise Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as part of a United Arab Emirates-funded program that promises lucrative “business opportunities” to those involved. The former British prime minister is set to give Sisi advice on economic reform in tandem with a UAE-financed task […]
Religion is a toxic brand in some UK cities – but it’s not about atheism
Guardian: Oliver O’Brien and James Cheshire’s extraordinary and illuminating heatmaps of Britain’s religious fervour look as if they have a lesson for people interested in religion, and this is that it is […]
Religion is a toxic brand in some UK cities – but it's not about atheism
Guardian: Oliver O’Brien and James Cheshire’s extraordinary and illuminating heatmaps of Britain’s religious fervour look as if they have a lesson for people interested in religion, and this is that it is […]
American Muslim Group Condemns Violence, Celebrates America on Independence Day
http://wesa.fm/: As people set off fireworks, wave flags and eat their American flag-decorated cake this Fourth of July, a group of American Muslims is doing some of the same things — with an added message — that their religion is a peaceful one and they are also patriotic Americans. “We […]
Open Invitation to Murder Ahmadis in Pakistan
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POLL: Should Houses Of Worship Display The American Flag?
The Huffington Post | By Antonia Blumberg The question of whether houses of worship should display American flags is no small matter for some believers, regardless of which side they fall on. Some say that doing so mixes religion with American nationalism — a slippery slope bordering on idolatry. “How is […]
eDigest: China bans Muslims from fasting during Holy Ramadan
Epigraph: There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has […]
Interfaith program organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas to celebrate Independence Day
Source: starlocalmedia.com As we celebrate Independence Day, we show our patriotism in many different ways such as waving flags, wearing red, white and blue, or singing the national anthem, to name a few. To show patriotism to […]
5 Ways To Stay Healthy While Fasting For Ramadan
The Huffington Post: During Ramadan, practicing Muslims change their eating habits dramatically. Questioned by Relaxnews, nutritionist Charlotte Debeugny provided her recommendations to religious fasters looking to make the most out […]
Why Churches Should NOT Celebrate Independence Day
By Brandan Robertson I love America. I really do. I am proud to live in the “land of the free and the home of the brave”. I have been to […]
Philippines urges its Muslims to abort Hajj
ET: MANILA: The Philippines urged its large Muslim minority on Thursday to reconsider plans to join pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia this year due to a deadly virus outbreak there. About 6,500 Filipinos who are set to join the annual Hajj pilgrimage in October are being urged to go next year instead, […]
From Prison to Jihad: Islamists Seek Supporters among German Inmates
by Lisa Schnell The evening sun shines through the barred windows onto the 18 men. They’re wearing ruby-colored T-shirts and black pants. Some nudge each other’s shoulders out of sheer […]