BBC Documentary: Did Jesus Die On the Cross?
Epigraph: And their saying, ‘We did kill the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah;’ whereas they slew him not, nor crucified him, but he was made to […]
Refugee facing deportation from Sweden saved by fellow passengers refusing to let plane leave
A man facing deportation from Sweden has been granted a temporary reprieve after fellow passengers aboard his flight to Iran prevented it from taking off by refusing to fasten their seat belts. A Kurd fearing persecution in his home country of Iran, Ghader Ghalamere fled the country years ago and […]
10 Muslim- Friendly “Halal” Makeup products to Try
By: May Rostom “Halal” or “Muslim- friendly” makeup products are known to be free of alcohol and are popular amongst Muslim women living in strict countries like KSA and Indonesia. […]
Europe’s African Refugee Crisis: Is the Boat Really Full?
Since Italy began rescuing Africans from the Mediterranean after the last major tragedy in October, the number of refugees coming to Europe has risen dramatically. Fears of economic immigrants could […]
Why the Israeli-Palestinian talks fail
BY RAMI G. KHOURI Patient, serious diplomacy appears to be bearing fruit in many places simultaneously this week, except in the Israel-Palestine talks that have gone on for two decades since the 1993 Oslo peace accords. It is worth exploring why this is so. Two agreements announced Thursday comprised an American-Russian-Ukrainian-European […]
US calls on Myanmar to stop Rakhine violence
UNITED NATIONS: US Ambassador Samantha Power to UN called on Myanmar’s government Thursday to take urgent steps to stop the violence in the western region where thousands of Rohingya Muslims have fled their homes, warning that continuing unrest could imperil the country’s path to democracy and prosperity. Power linked the smooth […]
Repentance provides relief to the heart
One of the primary distinguishing features between unbelievers and believers is that believers frequently perform the religious obligation of repentance; since unbelievers try to regard themselves as free of sin, they feel no need to repent. Believers, on the other hand, are unwilling to commit any sin that will displease […]
Makkah authorities brace for increased number of pilgrims
Makkah is bracing for the increased number of visitors and pilgrims in the holy month of Ramadan. Authorities including the Presidency of the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque, the Civil […]
How the world gets drunk: Women who booze in Muslim-majority countries drink harder than American women
Global Post: BANGKOK — The Irish and Russians have long suffered under the stereotype that their men drink excessively. And they do. Health experts insist men should enjoy no more than two drinks per day. The average male Irish drinker has four. Russian guys? More than five. But World Health Organization […]
Why Blasphemy Laws Are Actually Anti-Islamic
Source: The Huffington Post By Faisal Kutty: Assistant Professor of Law, Valparaiso University and Adjunct Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation or […]
Is Easter ‘Happy’?
Source: Huffington Post By Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite; Professor of Theology, Chicago Theological Seminary ‘Happy Easter!’ You hear it everywhere, in malls, in streets, and in churches. But is […]
The Daily Quranic Lesson: And fix your attention aright at every time and place of worship
99. And fix your attention aright at every time and place of worship [7:30] Say, ‘My Lord has enjoined justice. And fix your attention aright at every time and place of worship, and call upon Him, making yourselves sincere towards Him in religion. As He brought you into being, so shall you return.’ [10:106] “And I have also […]
Muslim Controversy in Luton, in UK
Source: Friday Times Why did an ad in a local British paper create such a furore? Zenia Marufi looks into the reasons Who are they? It maintains an estimated 15,000 […]
Good Friday 2014 marked in Jerusalem, around world
April 18, 2014 (JERUSALEM) — Christians in the Holy Land are commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Good Friday prayers and processions through Jerusalem’s Old City. Good Friday 2014 in Jerusalem – Pictures Related Photos Good Friday 2014 in Jerusalem View all 5 photos Thousands of Christian pilgrims filled the […]
eDigest: Roti chef plans 1,000 free meals for Easter in Toronto
At Vena’s Restaurant on Bloor St. W., Mashud Siddique plans to hand out 1,000 free meals this Sunday in an annual charitable act inspired by two of his daughters. Lead post collected by Zakaria Virk, the Muslim Times’ Editor for Canada Roti chef plans 1,000 free meals for Easter in Toronto Source: […]
The legacy of Sir Ganga Ram, Lahore
The legacy of Sir Ganga Ram Sir Ganga Ram still lives in the hearts of millions of people in India and Pakistan through these two hospitals in Lahore and Delhi, where they treat all patients equally regardless of any socio-economic identities Ravi Nitesh April 17, 2014 Be First To […]
Three Videos: Debates about Jesus’ Crucifixion and ‘Resurrection’
Epigraph: And their (Jews of Jesus’ time) saying, ‘We did kill the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah;’ whereas they slew him not, nor crucified him, but […]
Study: US is an oligarchy, not a democracy?
Source: BBC The US is dominated by a rich and powerful elite. So concludes a recent study by Princeton University Prof Martin Gilens and Northwestern University Prof Benjamin I Page. This is […]
Liverpool: Imam Attaul Mujib Rashed on the topic of Islamic teachings on Ideal Family Life
Source: liverpoolecho.co.uk Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Liverpool arranged a talk with Imam Attaul Mujib Rashed (Imam of London Mosque) on the topic of Islamic teachings on Ideal Family Life. Event was also […]
Saudi spy chief ousted under U.S. pressure: experts
The exit of Saudi’s spy chief was the result of US pressure over his stance on Syria but does not signal a shift in Riyadh’s goal of toppling the Damascus […]