swissinfo.ch and agencies February 5, 2014 – 17:16 Syrian refugees have been welcomed into homes in cantons Basel City and Aargau for the first time, a move that could soon follow in other parts of the country, according to the Swiss Refugee Council. The council made a public appeal last […]
STORY SUMMARY Syrian opposition leader Ahmad Jarba said Wednesday that rebels would soon receive advanced weapons because they have been waging a two-front war against regime troops and militant extremists from the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS). In Washington, Kerry admitted that Assad was making gains […]
ARABNEWS.COM SIGNPOSTS NEEDED: A massive Umrah pilgrimage rush continues in Makkah as large crowds come from abroad to perform their religious rituals. JEDDAH: FOUZIA KHAN Published — Thursday 6 February 2014 The vast expansion of the Grand Mosque at Makkah has made it difficult for pilgrims to find their […]
A man stands on a bridge where huge posters of Egypt’s Army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are hanged in central Cairo on February 3, 2014. (Reuters/Asmaa Waguih) Michael Georgy | Reuters Published — Thursday 6 February 2014 Last update 6 February 2014 5:03 am CAIRO: Egyptian […]
Gerard Batten wrote paper sent to members of Christian group saying religious slaughter of animals should be outlawed Rajeev Syal, Rowena Mason and Daniel Foggo The Guardian, Wednesday 5 February 2014 20.16 GMT Ukip MEP Gerard Batten in action in Strasbourg. Photograph: Jean-Marc Loos/Reuters/Corbis A Ukip MEP […]
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theguardian: by Theo Hobson — In the previous article, I considered Rousseau’s political radicalism, at some speed. I want to offer a summarizing reflection on that theme, before moving on to his religious thought. Political justice, said Rousseau, depends on an understanding that state power belongs to the people, exists to […]
The Muslim Times’ has slightly modified the title of the Op-Ed By: Lal Khan Malik, the National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Canada. Source: The Star: Continued proliferation […]
Opinion/Editorial How “historic” Israel-Jordan water deal leaves Palestinians high and dry Clemens Messerschmid and Muna Dajani The Electronic Intifada 4 February 2014 The Dead Sea’s unique ecology could be further damaged – along with Palestinian water rights – by new Israeli-Jordanian deal. (Colin Tsoi/Flickr) World media recently lauded a new […]
Epigraph: Surely, men who submit themselves to God and women who submit themselves to Him, and believing men and believing women, and obedient men and obedient women and truthful men and truthful […]
It was a debate for the ages — although in this case, the ages in question are either 6,000 or several billion. Bill Nye, TV’s “Science Guy,” debated the age […]
[56:75] So glorify the name of thy Lord, the Great. [87:2] Glorify the name of thy Lord, the Most High, Explanation: The Divine attribute Rabb (Lord Who make things grow and develop by stages) disposes of the objection: Why was the perfect Law not revealed in the beginning of creation? The word […]
There has been a boom in the number of tempting international residency schemes being offered in return for property investment. Here are some of the best … By Laura Henderson 10:37AM GMT 04 Feb 2014 Ten years ago, if you were looking to invest in a bolt-hole in a country […]
31. Remember Allah with much remembrance [33:42] O ye who believe! remember Allah with much remembrance; Explanation: The remembrance of God will play a great part in the wonderful revolution that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) will bring about among his people by his noble example. [8:46] O ye who […]
The Muslim Times’ Position: Shariah and Constitution: A Personal Journey ET: ISLAMABAD: There is no chance of peace in Pakistan until the government embraces Sharia law and US-led forces withdraw completely from Afghanistan, said negotiators representing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) on Wednesday. The tough conditions appear to deal a blow to hopes that […]
BBC Radio: Beyond Belief: When is a Muslim not a Muslim? Officially anyone who declares that “There is one God and Muhammed is his prophet” is a Muslim. But many Muslims argue that the beliefs of the Ahmedi community mean they… Twenty5: A Tribute to My Wife on […]
Source: CNN Money Standard & Poor’s announced Tuesday that it had cut Puerto Rico’s credit rating to junk, as the island’s government struggles to get its finances in order. Puerto […]
Epigraph: Then We caused Our Messengers to follow in their (Noah and Abraham) footsteps; and We caused Jesus, son of Mary, to follow them, and We gave him the Gospel. […]
Source: Connecticut: Religious Founders Day 2014 In a time of rising religious intolerance interfaith action proves an enlightening remedy. The worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community began Religious Founders Day over a century ago […]
Officially anyone who declares that “There is one God and Muhammed is his prophet” is a Muslim. But many Muslims argue that the beliefs of the Ahmedi community mean they […]