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 […]
US to seize Iran-owned skyscraper in New York
STORY SUMMARY US prosecutors unveiled plans Thursday to sell an Iran-owned Manhattan skyscraper in the largest terror-related seizure ever, and distribute proceeds to families affected by attacks linked to Tehran. Among the creditors are families and estates of victims of the 1983 bombings of US Marine barracks in Beirut that […]
Iranian mother spares life of son’s killer with slap
TEHRAN — An Iranian mother spared the life of her son’s convicted murderer with an emotional slap in the face as he awaited execution with the noose around his neck, a newspaper reported Thursday. The dramatic climax followed a rare public campaign to save the life of Balal, who at 19 […]
One-a-Day Commandments of the Holy Quran – He alone can keep the Mosques of Allah in a good and flourishing condition who believes in Allah, and the Last Day
98. He alone can keep the Mosques of Allah in a good and flourishing condition who believes in Allah, and the Last Day, and observes Prayer, and pays the Zakat, and fears none but Allah [9:18] He alone can keep the Mosques of Allah in a good and flourishing condition […]
Global views on morality
The Pew Research Center’s 2013 Global Attitudes survey asked 40,117 respondents in 40 countries what they thought about eight topics often discussed as moral issues: extramarital affairs, gambling, homosexuality, abortion, premarital sex, alcohol consumption, divorce, and the use of contraceptives.1 For each issue, respondents were asked whether this is morally acceptable, […]
Feminism in Islam
Observer: by Rohi Sarbaz Khan — Friday, April 18, 2014 – Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, cultural, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in educationand employment. Feminist advocates or supports the rights and equality of women.Whereas Islamic […]
30 political and religious parties joined hands with citizens to denounce violence unleashed in the name of religion
Dawn: Ulema’s call EDITORIAL WITH Pakistan being sucked into a vortex of militancy since the past decade or so, the fallout is all too evident: tens of thousands of lives lost, massive damage to infrastructure and a state administration left wobbling. But these are far from the only disservices that the […]
Astronomers spot most Earth-like planet yet
Dawn: LOS ANGELES: Astronomers have discovered what they say is the most Earth-like planet yet detected, a distant, rocky world that’s similar in size to our planet and exists in […]
84 Square Feet House
Epigraph: And this life of the world is nothing but a pastime and a sport, and the Home of the Hereafter — that indeed is Life, if they but knew! […]
Islam is the final expression of Adam’s religion
A winner of the 2003 Wilbur Award for best book of the year on a religious theme, author and poet appearing on Ted Koppel’s “Nightline” documenting the Haj, Michael Wolfe […]
When Islam shone its light on Europe
One thousand years ago, Muslims, Christians and Jews sauntered down the same cobbled pathways in the sun-drenched cities of southern Spain, living, flourishing and contributing to Andalusia’s fashionable society and […]