Quote of the Day, by Abul Kalam Azad
Muslims must realize that they are bearers of a universal message. They are not a racial or regional grouping in whose territory others cannot enter. Strictly speaking, Muslims in India […]
US makes it easier to sell medical supplies to Iran
Reuters | Jul 25, 2013 | 22:51 WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday expanded the list of medical devices that can be exported to Iran without special permission, as it seeks to show support for humanitarian needs in a country that has been hit hard by Western sanctions. The […]
Preparing for Lailatul Qadr (Night of Power)
Alhaji Ibrahim Yahaya ARABNEWS Friday 26 July 2013 WE ARE about to enter the last 10 days of the holy month. Devout Muslims worldwide are prepared to embark on vigorous prayers and worship in all the remaining 10 days, beginning July 29, one of which is the Lailatul Qadr, […]
Couple born same day, wedded 75 yrs, die day apart
Associated Press ARABNEWS Friday 26 July 2013 LONG BEACH, California: A Southern California husband and wife who were born on the same day and celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary last […]
Obama hosts Ramadan dinner, salutes Muslim Americans
STACY A. ANDERSON | AP ARABNEWS Friday 26 July 2013 WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama saluted Muslim Americans on Thursday for their contributions in helping build the United States as business […]
Scientific proof: The Comeback of Noah’s Flood
By Andrew Alden, About.com Guide n 1997 two marine geologists, William Ryan and Walter Pitman, published a book about Noah’s Flood—the real one they discovered themselves. It’s a geologic event that they say occurred several thousand years before the ancient Hebrews wrote the story down in its familiar 40-days/40-nights form. […]
The surgeon helping women after genital mutilation
By Linda Pressly BBC News, Barcelona In Barcelona, a doctor offers reconstructive surgery to women of African origin who were subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) as children – but […]
Church Of England To Combat Payday Loan Companies By Allowing Credit Unions To Use Church Premises (You are most welcome to copy Islamic teachings!)
By Christopher Harress INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES on July 25 2013 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has put forth plans to compete with payday loan companies by allowing credit unions […]
Masjid al-Qiblatain: When the Muslims started Facing Mecca rather than Jerusalem
Epigraph: Indeed, We see thee (Muhammad) turning thy face often to heaven; surely, then, will We make thee turn to the Qiblah which thou likest. So, turn thy face towards the […]
Alabama Government Agency Holds Prayer Against Abortion, Gay Marriage (VIDEO)
The Huffington Post | By Hunter Stuart Is a public meeting over utility company rates really the right place for a prayer asking God’s forgiveness for abortion and same-sex marriage? We doubt it. A July 17 meeting held by the Alabama Public Service Commission, a state government agency, began with […]
Makkah: Mataf expansion inaugurated – first wheel chairs are moving on the new structure
As per life pictures from the Ka’aba the new Mataf expansian is now being used by the first wheel chairs. Alhamdolillah. It might not ‘look so good’, but for those […]
Superhero with Burka
Source: The Guardian Name: Burka Avenger. Age: Mid-20s, or thereabouts. Appearance: A mysterious black-clad superhero, taking on the Taliban one school at a time. Cool, a superhero. What’s his superpower? Oh dear. First of all, Burka Avenger is a woman. Read More
The illusion of U.S. engagement in Syria
Story Summary July 25, 2013 12:26 AM By Michael Young The Daily Star The Obama administration has time and again approached Syria by taking one step forward and two backward. That is very unlikely since President Barack Obama’s decision to send weapons is more an effort to avoid doing more […]
ISNA charity status could be revoked for diverting money to terror group
By: Jesse McLean Investigative News reporter, Published on Thu Jul 25 2013 The Toronto Star, July 25, 2013 Money raised by an Islamic charity created to help Canada’s poor and needy instead went overseas, potentially into the hands of violent militants, a government audit has found. The federal charity watchdog […]
Jordan must not shoulder burden of Syrian refugees alone
As fighting in Syria rages and global leaders urge resolution, there are vital areas outside the political realm that need help By the end of this year, there will be […]
Two Ahmadi teachers and ten students transferred on demand of local resident in Cianjur regency
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Business spending plans rise, jobless claims up slightly
(Reuters) – A gauge of planned U.S. business spending rose for a third straight month in June, offering a hopeful sign for a pickup in economic growth in the second half of the year. Other data on Thursday showed first-time applications for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, but the […]
Pakistan needs Teachers but—Saudi Arabia will send imams to Pakistan
Dawn: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia would send imams, one each from Masjidul Haram in Makkah and Masjid-i-Nabawi in Madina, to Pakistan every year. Talking to visiting Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Mohammed Yousaf, President of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais made the […]