Women and Islam in the middle ages
Source: ahranonline Beyond the stereo-typing of women and the misconception of Islamic beliefs, comes an enlightening study that puts women and Islam in one proper sentence What do we know […]
Encounters of the Dark Kind
Source: Daily Star Op Ed By Syed Badrul Ahsan Let us talk about Razakars today. And we need to do that because of all the nonsense Chowdhury Mueen Uddin has lately been spewing about a country he betrayed back in 1971. The man, accused of having led some leading Bengali intellectuals […]
Letter criticizing Muslim faith went too far
The Northwestern: by David J. Hable. I am neither Muslim, nor Lutheran. I have found the Ahmadiyya letters to be very informative and interesting. I hope they continue. These days, such information is both refreshing and necessary if we are to try to understand one another. However, I cannot understand […]
Centenary Milestone:100 years of countering extremism by promoting peace and serving as loyal citizens
LONDON, July 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A celebration of contribution to British life 100 years of countering extremism by promoting peace and serving as loyal citizens Built Britain’s biggest mosque and London’s first purpose-built mosque Massive programme […]
Hate-Speech and Social Media in Pakistan
Jinnah Institute: By Jahanzaib Haque Pakistani media is an agent of CIA and RAW, Shariat ya Shahadat (Shariah or Martydom), Maslak-e-Deoband (Cult of Deoband) and Shias are unbelievers. This is not a list of slogans chanted by extremists on the streets of Pakistan. It is a very small sampling of the thousands of hate-fueled extremist Facebook […]
Criticism alters US drone program in Pakistan
yahoo news: ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States has drastically scaled back the number of drone attacks against militants in Pakistan and limited strikes to high-value targets in response to growing criticism of the program in this country. Those actions appear to have temporarily appeased Pakistan’s powerful generals, who publicly […]
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