The Fading Turkish Model for the Arab World
Aina.org: My personal experiences in Egypt — a country I have visited countless times over the past three decades and have strong feelings about, due to historic family connections — […]
10 shameful ways the United States is failing to preserve basic human rights
salon.com: Recently, Human Rights Watch released its World Report evaluating each country’s human rights practices around the globe. The United States fared poorly in safeguarding the rights of its own population, with those hit hardest by abuse typically the most vulnerable in the society, including racial and ethnic groups, minorities, the poor, immigrants, prisoners […]
ISI chief knew whereabouts of Osama bin Laden’s hideout: NYT
ET: According to The New York Times, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha knew where the late al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was hiding. The newspaper alleges that a Pakistani official stated that United States had direct evidence about the ISI chief knowing Bin Laden’s presence in Abbottabad at the time. “He […]
Dayton Mosque Welcomes Visitors and Announces Muhammad – the Messenger of Peace Symposium
By Mirza Mahmood Ahmad, Dayton, Ohio On March 15, we had 3 visitors from Columbus and one from Charity Baptist Church of Kettering, Ohio. They paid visit to us at our invitation […]
Islam, modernity and women’s rights
Express Tribune: by Ayesha Ijaz Khan — The question has often been asked: does Islam give women rights or take them away? Surely, the concept of justice and equality for all are repeatedly mentioned in the Holy Quran and are fundamental to the spirit of Islam, with rights for women […]
First lady Tonette Walker speaks to Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Oshkosh
the Northwestern.com: by Nathaniel Shuda — Women from all walks of life can make meaningful contributions and take on leadership roles no matter what their background or beliefs. That was the message Wisconsin’s first lady Tonette Walker shared Monday with about two dozen members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of […]
Women’s Power
Suppressed History Archives — by Max Dashu What does that mean? Women who openly display their power, knowledge, and skill, receiving public recognition and honor. But also females who manage to wield power in societies that try to limit it or decree female submission; where their leadership is stigmatized and […]
Second Coming of Jesus already here
By Imam Shamshad A. Nasir of Baitul Hameed Mosque – 11941 Ramona Ave., Chino, CA 91710 After the death and resurrection of Jesus (peace be upon him) as believed by Christians, […]
Ron Paul: US shouldn’t meddle in Ukraine
Source: Russia Today Former presidential hopeful and long-time lawmaker Ron Paul told RT that he doesn’t think the United States should get involved any further in the escalating situation in […]
Pakistan PM approves new counter-terrorism measures
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approved the formation of a rapid response force and a national intelligence directorate Tuesday to boost efforts against a decade-long Islamist insurgency, his office said. Sharif confirmed the measures during a meeting with Pakistan’s top civil and military officials, and said the establishment of […]
Russia: New Family Code to protect traditional family, religious values – key lawmaker
Published time: March 04, 2014 13:41 RIA Novosti / Maksim Blinov The head of the lower house committee for family issues has described a new set of legislative amendments protecting the values shared by basic religions, and inspiring young people to choose marriage over cohabitation. MP Yelena Mizulina of […]
Collection of Articles: Religion and Science Conflict?
Epigraph And those who disbelieve say, ‘It (Quran) is naught but a lie which he (Muhammad) has forged, and other people have helped him with it.’ Indeed, they have brought forth an injustice and an untruth. And they say, ‘These are fables of the ancients; and he has got them written down, and they are […]
Is the Bible Literally True? No, of Course Not!
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5 things you didn’t know about Islam and Europe
Source: The Wandering Musulman We are all just distant relatives. Why not share this with some Europeans or Muslim friends of yours and watch the bridging of that fictionalized ‘gap’ between […]
New Christian Survey Suggests Science & Religion Are Compatible
Source: The Huffington Post By David Freeman Are science and religion incompatible? That seems like a rational conclusion, especially in the wake of last month’s combative evolution-vs.-creationism debate, which pitted “Science […]
D I H A D – Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition 25 – 27 March 2014
تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشــيخ محـمـد بن راشــد آل مـكـتوم، نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي “رعاه الله” Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President, Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai THEME: “WOMEN AND AID”; women, on whom disasters & crises […]
No motive found to explain disappearance of Malaysian plane
A man stands in front of a board with messages of hope and support for the passengers of the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 at the departure hall of the Kuala Lumpur International (reuters tickers) March 18, 2014 – 06:00 By Anshuman Daga and Niluksi Koswanage KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Intensive background […]
An Experience of War: Story of a Palestinian Student in Syria
PNN/ Exclusive “I was tired…I became trapped between staying or leaving…” these words were uttered by Dr. Bilal Hroub, 24, from Deir Samet village south of Hebron, a Palestinian student who graduated from the University of Aleppo (Halab in Arabic) in Syria and one of many who experienced the Syrian […]
Study to test ‘chocolate’ pills for heart health
AP | Mar 17, 2014 | 22:59 In this April 6, 2004 file photo, a worker collects sun-dried cocoa beans to be put into sacks for export in Guiglo, Ivory Coast. A large-scale study is being launched in 2014 to see if pills containing the nutrients in dark chocolate can […]
Sierra Leone: Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at has concluded their 53rd Jalsa Salana Annual Conference in Bo City
Source: sierraexpressmedia.com The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Sierra Leone has concluded their 53rd Jalsa Salana Annual Conference in Bo Southern Sierra Leone. The three day congregation which brought together thousands of Muslims […]