Of holy lies and Lal Masjid
The ongoing Lal Masjid case, leaving aside everything else, is an example, if one were still needed, of what’s wrong with us. By Ejaz Haider TRIBUNE Two sets of people […]
Islam belongs in people’s lives, not in politics, says Karima Bennoune
Guardian: Writing a book about Muslim fundamentalism, the subject of Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here, felt like dancing in a minefield, admits Karima Bennoune. The law professor, who describes herself […]
Islam belongs in people's lives, not in politics, says Karima Bennoune
Guardian: Writing a book about Muslim fundamentalism, the subject of Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here, felt like dancing in a minefield, admits Karima Bennoune. The law professor, who describes herself […]
Spy expert says Australia operating as ‘listening post’ for US agencies including the NSA
ABC News: by Jason Om and staff — A veteran spy watcher claims Australia is playing a role in America’s intelligence networks by monitoring vast swathes of the Asia Pacific region and feeding information to the US. Intelligence expert Professor Des Ball says the Australian Signals Directorate – formerly known […]
Spy expert says Australia operating as 'listening post' for US agencies including the NSA
ABC News: by Jason Om and staff — A veteran spy watcher claims Australia is playing a role in America’s intelligence networks by monitoring vast swathes of the Asia Pacific region and feeding information to the US. Intelligence expert Professor Des Ball says the Australian Signals Directorate – formerly known […]
Be fruitful and multiply – Orthodox Church opposes birth control in Muslim region
Russia Today: A senior Russian Orthodox cleric has strongly opposed a populist politician’s suggestion to fight terrorism by imposing birth control in the predominantly Muslim regions. The idea has already […]
Anyone Can Say ‘Allah’, Not Only Muslims
By Harun Yahya: Under the pen-name Harun Yahya; Mr. Adnan Oktar has authored some 300 books in 73 languages on political, faith-related and scientific issues which have been read by millions of […]
Anyone Can Say 'Allah', Not Only Muslims
By Harun Yahya: Under the pen-name Harun Yahya; Mr. Adnan Oktar has authored some 300 books in 73 languages on political, faith-related and scientific issues which have been read by millions of […]
Peace Symposium Bangalore 2013 a Big Hit
By the Grace of Allah, the Peace Symposium Bangalore which was held on the 26th Oct 2013 was a huge success. The main intention of the program was to highlight the […]
Syria envoy warns of ‘Somalization’ if peace efforts fail
DAMASCUS (AFP) — UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, in Syria Tuesday on the most sensitive leg of a regional push for peace talks, has warned of the ‘Somalization’ of the war-ravaged country. His grim warning came as fighting prevented chemical weapons inspectors from visiting two sites, although UN chief Ban […]
Syria envoy warns of 'Somalization' if peace efforts fail
DAMASCUS (AFP) — UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, in Syria Tuesday on the most sensitive leg of a regional push for peace talks, has warned of the ‘Somalization’ of the war-ravaged country. His grim warning came as fighting prevented chemical weapons inspectors from visiting two sites, although UN chief Ban […]
Malaysia The Only Muslim Country Among World Top 10 Ease Of Doing Business
From Nor Baizura Basri LONDON, Oct 30 (Bernama) — Malaysia is the only Muslim country that has successfully climbed the rank to become among the top 10 global economies in terms of ease of doing business, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Tuesday. Referring to the World Bank’s […]
UK: Muslims Add Over £31 Billion To UK Economy
British Muslims contribute more than £31 billion to the UK economy and wield a spending power of £20.5 billion, a new report has found. (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) – British Muslims contribute more than £31 billion to the UK economy and wield a spending power of £20.5 billion, a new […]
A Pakistani Nuclear Physicist: “Deep Down, Muslims Feel That They Have Failed”
In the following interview from Der Spiegel, a Pakistani nuclear physicist gives a lucid account of the state of Islam in the 21st century. Notice that the interviewer is actually […]
Islamic-Christian Commission warns of Israeli festival in Jerusalem
Al Qassam website – The Islamic-Christian Commission for the support of Jerusalem and holy sites warned on Tuesday of the occupation authority’s intention to organize a large Jewish festival in […]
Israel to build 1,500 settler homes in east Jerusalem
Jerusalem — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Interior Minister Gideon Saar have agreed to build 1,500 new homes in the east Jerusalem settlement of Ramat Shlomo, Israeli army radio said Wednesday. The early-morning report came shortly after Israel freed 26 veteran Palestinian prisoners alongside US-brokered peace talks. Last week, […]
Overwhelming UN vote against US embargo on Cuba
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 29: A record-equalling 188 countries condemned on Tuesday the five-decade-old US embargo against communist Cuba in an annual UN General Assembly vote that signalled hardening opposition to US sanctions. Only Israel joined the United States in the opposing resolution, the smallest number ever. Last year two allies […]
Muslim Leader Presents Quran to Maori King
Unforgettable scenes as Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad given traditional Maori welcome On 29 October 2013, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (Jamaat) and Fifth Khalifa, Hazrat Mirza Masroor […]
The teenager who saved a man with an SS tattoo
BBC News: by Catherine Wynne – In 1996, a black teenager protected a white man from an angry mob who thought he supported the racist Ku Klux Klan. It was an act of extraordinary courage and kindness – and is still inspiring people today. Keshia Thomas was 18 when the […]
Forget the Saudi Driving Ban: The Five Weirdest Beliefs About Women Ever
Time World: by Sophie Brown – “Don’t read so much, you’ll become sterile!” Saudi Arabia is the only country where women are not allowed to drive. On Saturday, dozens of Saudi women took to their cars in defiance of the de facto driving ban and postedvideos of their protest online. While […]