‘There are ways to make home attractive afresh for Christians in exile’
by Rula Samain | Apr 07, 2014 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Before the Arab Spring started, Majda Ayoub, a Jordanian Christian, decided to leave the US, where […]
UK teachers’ union to discuss changing UK exam timetable to accomodate Muslims and Ramadan
Source: Jihad Watch. GCSE and A-level examinations could be brought forward for hundreds of thousands of pupils to avoid a clash with Ramadan under controversial proposals.Teachers and lecturers in England and Wales are pushing for the summer exam timetable to be altered to help Muslim students who will be fasting when they […]
The state and the CII
Source: ET An amendment was also added to the Constitution a year later which proclaimed Ahmadis non-Muslims. Bhutto’s government went on to make Islamiat compulsory in schools and banned alcohol in Pakistan. Ultimately, his government’s policies led to the empowerment of Islamist groups. Add in Ziaul Haq’s inclusion of the […]
India votes: Biggest democratic exercise begins today
Source: ET Supporters of India’s ruling Congress party cheer at a rally ahead of general elections in New Delhi April 6, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS DELHI: Millions of voters will head to the polls in India today (Monday) as general elections kick off in the country of 1.2 billion. India has a bicameral legislature, […]
Noah COULD have floated his boat, say scientists: Ark really could have coped with two of every animal -claim-physicists
Source: Daily Mail via Wasim Sroya Noah was provided with exact dimensions for the boat which should be 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high.It was built to hold Noah, his family, and at least two of every species of animal for the duration of the flood.Using […]
Pathway To Peace
Guardian.co.uk — An informal get together and Q&A session is being organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK. The purpose of this event is to open our doors to the wider community and to promote peace, mutual understanding and tolerance for all. Established in the UK since 1913, ”LOVE FOR […]
ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE: A RESOUNDING WOMEN’S CALL FOR JUSTICE
Pinoy Weekly —- Thousands march and dance from Quezon City Memorial Circle to UP Diliman for the One Billion Rising for Justice on Feb. 14. Macky Macaspac Upping the ante in its call to action to end violence against women, this year’s One Billion Rising for Justice (OBR4J) in the […]
ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE: A RESOUNDING WOMEN’S CALL FOR JUSTICE
Pinoy Weekly —- Thousands march and dance from Quezon City Memorial Circle to UP Diliman for the One Billion Rising for Justice on Feb. 14. Macky Macaspac Upping the ante in its call to action to end violence against women, this year’s One Billion Rising for Justice (OBR4J) in the […]
No Women Allowed
Huff Post: by Jennifer Dobner — SALT LAKE CITY, April 5 (Reuters) – Hundreds of Mormon women who want ecclesiastical equality were denied admittance to a male-only session of their faith’s spring conference on Saturday, in their bid to promote the ordination of women into the lay priesthood. Adorned in […]
Activists to start Syria peace movement from Iran
A group of international peace activists has arrived in Tehran to start a movement aimed at providing humanitarian aid to Syrians and the establishment of peace in Syria, Press TV reports. The convoy, dubbed “Pilgrims of Peace,” includes activists from countries such as Britain, Canada, Germany, Lebanon, Australia, Pakistan, India […]
Pro-Russian protesters seize govt buildings in Ukraine’s Donetsk, Lugansk and Kharkov
Thousands of people waving Russian flags flooded the streets of eastern Ukraine on Sunday. Demonstrators in the cities of Donetsk, Lugansk, and Kharkov seized state offices, while in Donetsk they also demanded an independence referendum. Over 2,000 people gathered in Lenin Square in the center of Donetsk to petition for […]
Book Review: The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad with the Christians of the World
Source: The Muslim Sunrise, the oldest Muslim publication of North America, spring 2014 volume – Muslim Sunrise 2014 spring By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Epigraph: […]
Scottish Independence: Role of religion ‘should be recognised’
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Losing our religion and Internet
Daily Mail, New research has shown a correlation between the rise of the Internet and the decline of Americans claiming religious affiliation. Other factors, such as an increase in higher […]
eDigest: ‘Jesus is Muslim’ billboards stirring controversy among Christians
Epigraph The Messiah, son of Mary, was only a Messenger; surely, Messengers like unto him had indeed passed away before him. And his mother was a truthful woman. They both […]
Iron ore Reserve found near Chiniot / Rabwah
Iron ore deposits to bring about industrial revolution Aurangzeb Malik, DAWN.COM CHINIOT: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif sees an industrial revolution coming to Chiniot after the exploration of iron ore reserves in the district. He said Punjab was rich in mineral resources which remained unexplored in the last 64 years. “If […]
Rice leads call to scale down U.S. role in Mideast Administration frustrated with stance of both Israel and Palestinians, but privately mostly blames Israel.
Kerry: US Reconsiders Role in Mideast Peace Talks CASABLANCA, Morocco April 4, 2014 (AP) By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer The Obama administration will reevaluate its role in foundering Middle East peace talks following actions by both Israel and the Palestinians that have brought the negotiations to […]
Glee meets Bollywood in OMNI TV’s Bollywood Star
Judge Richie Mehta sees underdogs with lots of conviction in reality series, which debuts April 6 at 8 p.m. on OMNI. Share on Facebook, Toronto Star April 6th 2014 View 2 photos zoom ANDY VANDERKAAY Hopefuls await their turn to audition for OMNI’s Bollywood Star. By: Tony Wong Staff Reporter, […]
Worst breakfast options to start your day
Source: TOI We all know that breakfast is the most important meal for us. Eating a healthy breakfast every morning can reduce the risk for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. But do you know that some of the a.m. choices that we make is completely wrong. Here go the foods to avoid for […]