theguardian: by Peter Walker and Susan Schulman — Shepperd said his involvement changed his view about the religion’s take on several subjects, for example the position of women. He said: “If you look at the popular misconceptions about Islam, that isn’t the case at all. It’s great to be working […]
Washington Post: by Sandra Fluke — A pair of potentially catastrophic cases will be argued before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. These cases are brought by privately held, for-profit corporations that are arguing their religious convictions should preclude them from offering employees the health insurance required by law. Specifically, these private employers […]
The NewYork Times: by Michael D. Shear — RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Obama ended his weeklong trip to Europe and Saudi Arabia on Saturday morning with a brief private ceremony in which he presented an International Women of Courage award to a Saudi woman who works to prevent domestic […]
Epigraph The Originator of the heavens and the earth! How can He have a son when He has no consort, and when He has created everything and has knowledge of […]
Epigraph And if you are in doubt as to what We have sent down to Our servant, then produce a Chapter like it, and call upon your helpers beside Allah, if you are truthful. But if you do it not — and never shall you do it — then guard against the Fire, whose […]
Source: vimeo.com Urdu Rahe Huda 29th March 2014 – Ask Questions about Islam Ahmadiyya from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on Vimeo.
Source: ghananewsagency.org and ahmadiyyatimes.blogspot.in Daboase (W/R), March 29, GNA – Maulvi (Dr) Abdul Wahab Bin Adam, Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana, on Friday said the mission would continue to partner […]
Source: host.madison.com Dear Editor: Progress is marvelous, especially when it is in regard to extending basic human rights such as religious freedom and tolerance for all. On Feb. 28 the Ahmadiyya Muslim Caucus was launched with the purpose of fighting religious persecution of not only Ahmadi Muslims, but people around the world. The […]
http://www.canpakvoice.net/ A new monthly magazine CanPak Voice is now available online for readers of The Muslim Times. Click on http://www.canpakvoice.net and then click in the center on the down arrow. The editor and publisher Naseer-Uddin is a firm believer in multiculturalism, pluralism, inter-faith harmony, love and brotherhood among all adherents […]
The Star: Quebec party leaders sidestepped opportunity to have an adult conversation with Quebecers about the charter of Quebec values. An important question went unanswered Thursday night in the Quebec election’s second televised leaders’ debate. Opening the segment on the infamous charter of Quebec values, host Pierre Bruneau noted that […]
By Faisal Kutty (about the author) The Spanish government’s offer of the “right of return” to the descendants of Jews expelled in 1492 is a “bit late, but nevertheless worthy […]
81. ‘And seek, in that which Allah has given thee, the Home of the Hereafter [28:78] ‘And seek, in that which Allah has given thee, the Home of the Hereafter; and neglect not thy lot in this world; and do good to others as Allah has done good to thee; and seek not […]
Story Summary The case of the bishops kidnapped in Syria for almost a year is complicated, Maj. Ibrahim, who helped secure the release of the Maaloula nuns earlier this month, as well as the Lebanese hostages last year, has also been following up on the case of the bishops. […]
AFP | Mar 29, 2014 | 23:03 inShare WASHINGTON – Being married makes for a healthy heart, while being divorced or widowed is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, according to a study of 3.5 million people released Friday. The study is the largest of its kind to show […]
Source.Daily Times: There are a few points that are never considered when the Lahore Resolution is discussed. Foremost is the fact that there is no reference to Islam or a state for Islam. It speaks of Muslim India and a settlement between the major communities of British India. Second and more […]
Source: Editorial by Express Tribune Another voice of sanity was attacked on March 28. Another journalist assaulted. Another member of the Express Group family saw his life flash before his […]
Source: ET It was some consolation to see most political leaders condemn it. However, some introspection and perspective is required. Mr Imran Khan recently came up with the remarkable assertion that the “Taliban do not want to enforce Sharia on gunpoint and only want to liberate us from America’s war”. […]
Source: ET A military radar. PHOTO: WIKICOMMONS QUETTA: A group of armed men disguised in security forces’ uniform attacked the international radar in the coastal town of Pasni, Gwadar district on Saturday evening killing one Balochistan Constabulary official and injuring another. At least 12 armed men attacked the Constabulary personnel guarding […]
Epigraph And if you are in doubt as to what We have sent down to Our servant, then produce a Chapter like it, and call upon your helpers beside Allah, […]
Epigraph: “Love of your country or patriotism is part and parcel of your faith.” The Holy Prophet Muhammad Huff Post: The recently formed U.S. Council for Muslim Organizations is intended to represent […]