China launches First Moon Mission
Epigraph: He (Allah) it is Who made the sun radiate a brilliant light and the moon reflect a lustre, and ordained for it stages, that you might know the number […]
Influencing Muslims: The 500 Most Influential Muslims
By RISSC: Published: AMMAN, Jordan, December 2, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — Latest annual release of ‘The Muslim 500’ highlights those world’s most influential Muslims and highlight changes going on in the Muslim […]
Amnesty International: Blockade on Gaza Must Be Stopped
PNN Amnesty International called on Israeli authorities to cease the blockade on Gaza, as the besieged enclave has been suffering severe fuel and power shortages, Press TV reports. The human rights organization said Sunday, “Israel must immediately lift its blockade on the Gaza Strip, including by allowing the delivery of […]
Iran breaks the ice with Kingdom
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday his country wanted stronger ties with Saudi Arabia, as it seeks to ease concerns among Gulf neighbors about a potential resurgence in its influence following a nuclear deal with world powers. Zarif, on a tour of Gulf states, said after talks […]
Pastor ‘The Bible is not a recipe book’
by Igor Petrov, swissinfo.ch December 1, 2013 – 11:00 Rene Weber was a dental technician before deciding to sink his teeth into a new calling – the life of a Protestant pastor. Does the Bible provide him with an answer to every problem? Of course not, he says, but it […]
Thousands of Protesters in Ukraine Demand Leader’s Resignation
Source: NY Times KIEV, Ukraine — More than 100,000 people took to the streets of Kiev on Sunday, and thousands more rallied in other cities across Ukraine, to demand the resignation of President Viktor F. Yanukovich, the largest outpouring of fury so far over his refusal to sign far-reaching political […]
4 Dead in Metro-North Train Derailment in the Bronx
Source: NY Times: A total of 67 people were injured, including 11 critically, a New York Fire Department spokesman, Jim Long, said. The derailment occurred when several cars of a Hudson Line train headed south from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., left the tracks about 7:20 a.m. just north of the Spuyten Duyvil […]
Interview of Lesley Hazleton writer of “The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad”
Source: thehindu.com Lesley Hazleton, author of The First Muslim, talks about why and how she wrote about the life of Prophet Muhammad. His father died before he was born and his […]
Interview of Lesley Hazleton writer of "The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad"
Source: thehindu.com Lesley Hazleton, author of The First Muslim, talks about why and how she wrote about the life of Prophet Muhammad. His father died before he was born and his […]
Words Of Wisdom of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Source: muslimvillage.com The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an inspiration to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Here are some sayings of the Prophet Muhammed (Hadith) that help us understand his […]
UK: Ahmadi Muslim youth in Sheffield support British Red Cross for Philippines typhoon victims
Source: ahmadiyyatimes.blogspot.in The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA)of Sheffield joined volunteers from across Sheffield to raise funds for Typhoon appeal along with British Red Cross. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim youth […]
Did Life’s First Cells Evolve in Geothermal Pools?
Source: Scientific American Earth started as a violent place, its surface churned by continuous volcanic eruptions and cloaked in an atmosphere that would have been poisonous to today’s life-forms. Furthermore, the thin primeval atmosphere may have provided only scant protection from the young sun’s harsh ultraviolet glare. Given these inhospitable conditions, […]
Did Life's First Cells Evolve in Geothermal Pools?
Source: Scientific American Earth started as a violent place, its surface churned by continuous volcanic eruptions and cloaked in an atmosphere that would have been poisonous to today’s life-forms. Furthermore, the thin primeval atmosphere may have provided only scant protection from the young sun’s harsh ultraviolet glare. Given these inhospitable conditions, […]
The Quran
And We (Allah) have sent thee (Muhammad) not but as a mercy for all peoples. (Al Quran 21:108)
The coming of age of George Harrison
What began as a rock star’s heartfelt response to a humanitarian disaster went on to become one of the most influential concerts in music history. Here Graeme Thomson reveals how the disillusioned ex-Beatle turned a chaotic night in New York – and the years of financial haggling that followed – […]
Wal-Mart finds safety issues at Bangladesh factories
(Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc said it has found safety problems at some of the factories in Bangladesh with which it does business, and that most of those factories have since made improvements. The U.S. retail group tested the safety of more than 200 factories, a company spokesman said in […]
eDigest: German President Praises Islamic Theology
Brandenburg Gate – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lead post collected by Rafiq A. Tschannen, a Swiss convert to Islam and now a global citizen German President Praises Islamic Theology OnIslam & News Agencies […]
US fears rise of extremism in Bangladesh
US Representative and Subcommittee Chairman Steve Chabot said the growing escalation of violence might cause a rise of extremism in Bangladesh and that it would have a negative impact on regional security. He made the statement while addressing a hearing titled “Bangladesh in Turmoil: A Nation on the Brink?” […]
A Journey from Christianity to Islam: First Ecumenical Council to Vatican II (325 CE – 1965 CE)
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Every tragedy has a silver lining. The catastrophe of September 11, 2001, has put Islam under the microscope and constant scrutiny by the media. Thanks to this examination, every Muslim and every well informed non-Muslim, has […]
Reality behind “Banning Islam in Angola”
Source: onislam.net The Angolan 2010 Constitution states: Freedom of conscience, religion and worship shall be inviolable. No-one shall be deprived of their rights, persecuted or exempted from obligations due to their religious […]