Alwaleed donates SR2 million for Syrians
The Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation–Global, which is chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, announced a SR2 million donation for the Syrian refugees to help them stay warm and dry in […]
America Could End Homelessness in One Year by Doing This
The Mind Unleashed: by Kevin E. Lake, Free Patriot — If America really cared about solving the problem of homelessness among it’s citizenry, here’s an idea that would work. Oh- and that opening line references the fact that as far back as 2011 empty houses in America outnumbered homeless families by five […]
Single GCC visa likely by mid-2014
GCC countries are planning to launch a European-style Schengen visa by mid-2014 to allow Gulf-based expats and foreign businessmen to move easily across the borders of the six-member bloc. The GCC interior ministers are working on the details of the project, which many believe will boost tourism and trade in […]
France’s Burqa Ban Gets New Scrutiny in European Court
Huff Post: by Elizabet Nicholas — While opposition to burqas might seem like an obvious position for feminists, the ban can have negative practical and psychological implications for Muslim women. The sad irony of a ban meant to give women a voice is that the ban makes them choose between […]
France's Burqa Ban Gets New Scrutiny in European Court
Huff Post: by Elizabet Nicholas — While opposition to burqas might seem like an obvious position for feminists, the ban can have negative practical and psychological implications for Muslim women. The sad irony of a ban meant to give women a voice is that the ban makes them choose between […]
Gauging the Jihadist Movement, Part 1: The Goals of the Jihadists
By Scott Stewart STRATFOR Editor’s Note: The following is the first installment of a five-part series examining the global jihadist movement. Part 2 analyzes insurgent and terrorist theory. Part 3 defines the jihadist movement and evaluates its various elements. Part 4 looks at franchises and grassroots jihadists and Part 5 […]
Hardline Al-Qaeda faction committing appalling atrocities in Syria to enforce Islamic law: Amnesty International
An Al-Qaeda faction in Syria is committing appalling atrocities in areas under its control, Amnesty International said in a report Wednesday that urged the group to end its “reign of […]
eDigest: Why All Blacks and Browns should be Muslim: Jesus and Santa were White?
Epigraph: O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and sub-tribes that you may recognize one another. Indeed, the most honorable among you, in the sight of Allah, is he who is the most righteous among you. Surely, Allah […]
Muslim Chef Forced to Taste Pork awarded money
Raveena Aulakh Published on Tue Dec 17 2013 http://www.thestar.com Toronto, Canada Restaurant staffers awarded nearly $ 100,000 Human rights tribunal found that workers at Le Papillon on the Park in Toronto had been forced to eat pork, mocked for speaking Bengali, and threatened with firing. Three Muslim workers at a […]
Mystery early human revealed by DNA data
Source: BBC DNA analysis of early human remains from a Siberian cave has revealed the existence of a mystery human species. A team of researchers speculates that this could have […]
Aga Khan IV: A visionary philanthropist and passionate champion of Muslim heritage
“In Islam, the Holy Quran offers explicit direction to share resources beyond one’s requirements, and to care for the poor and those in need.” These are the words of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, Aga Khan IV and spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, upon receiving the […]
A City In The Philippines Just Gave Us The Most Powerful Example Of Interfaith Cooperation
In September, Zamboanga City in the Philippines was ravaged by an armed conflict between the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the local government. The battle created tension between local […]
Taliban Revenge: The Plight of Germany’s Afghan Staff
By Nicola Abé, Matthias Gebauer and Anders Somme Hammer SPIEGEL.DE Berlin is under pressure following the murder of a former Afghan interpreter who worked for the German army. The Taliban […]
Taliban Revenge: The Plight of Germany's Afghan Staff
By Nicola Abé, Matthias Gebauer and Anders Somme Hammer SPIEGEL.DE Berlin is under pressure following the murder of a former Afghan interpreter who worked for the German army. The Taliban […]
IMMIGRANTS’ PERSPECTIVES: Iraq ‘is our responsibility; we are all Iraqis’
by Abdelhafidh Abdeleli, swissinfo.ch December 18, 2013 – 11:00 Iraq has seen a massive escalation in violence since April 2013, when 50 people were killed by Iraqi security forces at […]
IMMIGRANTS' PERSPECTIVES: Iraq ‘is our responsibility; we are all Iraqis’
by Abdelhafidh Abdeleli, swissinfo.ch December 18, 2013 – 11:00 Iraq has seen a massive escalation in violence since April 2013, when 50 people were killed by Iraqi security forces at […]
Saga of settlements
December 19, 2013 12:13 AM The Daily Star STORY SUMMARY The differences between American and European policies on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict are often remarked on by analysts and politicians, who […]
The leader of Iran’s ‘charm offensive’ speaks frankly
December 18, 2013 12:23 AM By David Ignatius The Daily Star STORY SUMMARY Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that despite hitting a “snag” in nuclear negotiations last week, Iran was committed “100 percent” to reaching a comprehensive final agreement. Iranian concern was eased, Zarif said, after his contacts […]
Iraq policeman sacrifices himself to save pilgrims
STORY SUMMARY An Iraqi policeman gave his own life Wednesday in an attempt to protect Shiite pilgrims, embracing a suicide bomber just moments before an attack to shield others from […]
Saudi envoy: West’s policies on Syria and Iran dangerous gamble
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE Published — Thursday 19 December 2013 WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia is prepared to act on its own to safeguard security in the region, the Saudi ambassador to Britain has said in a commentary published in the New York Times. Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf termed the West’s policies on […]