Malaysia King says ‘Allah’ is only for Muslims
Epigraph Say, ‘O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with […]
In Harlem, Catholics and Muslims Hold Interfaith Celebration to Remember Dr. King’s Non Violent Resistance
Source: Huffington Post By Sarah Sayeed, Ph.D.: Director of Community Partnerships, Interfaith Center of New York For the fourth year in a row, Catholics in Harlem convened an ecumenical and interfaith celebration […]
Education: practical maths in schools is a formula for future success
theguardian — Students should be allowed to use computers to solve problems in class and in exams, according to one education expert ‘In the UK why do we introduce coding in primary schools but ban calculators? Instead, why not allow pupils to solve problems using computers in class and […]
Picture of the Day: Pope Francis and Economy
“And help one another in righteousness and piety; but help not one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allah; surely, Allah is severe in punishment.” (Al Quran 5:3)
Edward Snowden bids to become Glasgow University rector
Source: BBC Intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden is to stand for the post of student rector at Glasgow University. The nomination of the former US intelligence officer, who has temporary asylum […]
The Suleymaniye Mosque and the great architect Sinan
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Islamic Waqf Revises History: ‘Temple Mount, Kotel are Muslim’
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Opinion: Revival of the Idea
Author: Munir A.Varraich In July 2011 one of the Republicans from Reagan Era – (1979-1988) wrote an article titled: “Revival of the Idea-Islam”. Thanks for this article coming from a Republican from Reagan times. That was the time (1979 to 1988) when the US Administration and the UK made the […]
eDigest: Evolution is Not a Matter of ‘Belief’
Epigraph: What is the matter with you that you expect not wisdom and staidness from Allah? And He has created you in different forms and different conditions. Have you not seen how Allah has created seven heavens in perfect harmony, and has placed the moon therein as a light, and […]
Global economic recovery feeds growing inequality
The economic recovery is gathering pace but too few people are feeling the benefits, and experts warn that rising inequality is the single biggest risk the world economy faces. The top line numbers are looking brighter: The global economy should grow by 3.2% this year, up from 2.4% in 2013, […]
National Council of Canadian Muslims (CAIR-CaN) slammed by PM office
Prime Minister Harper’s director of communications slams the National Council of Canadian Muslims for “documented ties to a terrorist organization such as Hamas” Écrit par Point de Bascule on 17 Janvier 2014. Posted in Articles par Point de Bascule Version française ICI While Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is getting […]
Syria and Iran come to fore at Davos summit
The bloody civil war in Syria and Iran’s efforts to come in from the diplomatic cold will drive the agenda this week as world leaders, business chiefs and celebrities gather […]
London barman attempts citizen’s arrest on ex-UK PM Blair over Iraq ‘war crimes’
Russia Today: What began as an ordinary Friday night for a barman at an upscale London steakhouse ended on a more dramatic note after former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair […]
Les ahmadis, un islam “tabou” (Ahmadis, an Islamic “taboo”)
Source: fait-religieux.com Les ahmadis, un islam “tabou” Julien Vallet | le 20.01.2014 à 08:00 Il y a tout juste un mois, le 19 décembre dernier, la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme […]
The radical MLK we need today
Salon.com: When Nelson Mandela died last month, I envied South Africans who had worked alongside him for freedom: Americans haven’t gotten to see many of our icons of justice get that old. My immediate thought was of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated at 39, though Bobby and John Kennedy, […]
Ahmadiyya Columnist reaches out for some answers on Christianity
Source: muslimwriters.org My column last month entitled “Focus on God should not be split” generated a few letters in response. You can read my Dec. column here. One letter came from Mr. George C. in Ontario and another from Mr. Tom V. in Chino Hills. Thank you both for your letters — […]
Muslim Leader Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Source: muslimwriters.org Last week, the Grand Mufti of Kyrgyzstan was forced to resign amidst allegations of adultery with a woman he says is his second wife. He claimed he had the proper Islamic marriage ceremony with her, but since Article 153 of Kyrgyzstan’s criminal code forbids polygamy, this woman could not have legally been […]
Israel produces pro-circumcision short film to fight opposing sentiments
Russia Today: As Council of Europe parliamentarians brace for a clash, the Israeli Knesset prepares a short film praising circumcision to be shown in response to other elements within the council actively seeking to fight the practice on human rights grounds. The pro-circumcision film will be presented on Monday at […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Zion, USA: Goal – To Serve!
Source: muslimwriters.org Originally published in Zion-Benton News It is unfortunate that Islam is a misunderstood religion. As a practicing Muslim living in America, I feel it is my responsibility to clear […]
Israel: National Ahmadiyya Muslim leader meets Canadian Prime Minister in Holy Land
JERUSALEM—Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, arrived in Israel Sunday as he kicked off his tour of the Middle East. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed his Canadian counterpart […]