Jordan to host ‘Friends of Syria’ next week — ministry
by Hani Hazaimeh | AFP | May 14, 2013 | AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the “Friends of Syria” group will meet in Amman next week. […]
Pakistan’s ‘Separate But Equal’ Elections
Huff Post: by Dr. Faheem Younus. On May 11, the world’s second most populous Muslim country, Pakistan, marked a historic election. The country’s 66-year history is marred by the presence of martial laws and never before has one elected government replaced another. As Pakistanis rushed to the polling stations to cast […]
U.N. General Assembly to vote on Syria resolution; Russia opposed
By Michelle Nichols REUTERS UNITED NATIONS | Wed May 15, 2013 1:15am EDT (Reuters) – The U.N. General Assembly is set to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution that condemns Syrian authorities and accepts the opposition Syrian National Coalition as party to a potential political transition. Russia, a close […]
No Hopes For Minority Ahmadis in Pakistan
Malik Siraj AkbarEditor in Chief, ‘The Baloch Hal’; Author; Contributing Writer Two weeks before Pakistan’s general elections on May 11, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended that Washington designate Islamabad as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) with regard to the freedom of religion enjoyed by all […]
65th Nakba commemoration activities in Bethlehem
TUESDAY, 07 MAY 2013 14:51 ALTERNATIVE INFORMATION CENTER (AIC) The National Nakba Committee, of which the Alternative Information is a part, invites you to attend the 65th Nakba commemoration activities, […]
Safeguarding religion in Egypt for the wrong reasons
Last Sunday, Pope Francis canonized the 800 Christian martyrs executed by Muslim Ottoman forces raiding southern Italy in 1480.According to reports coming from Rome, the 800 were killed because they […]
Saudis overtaking Qatar in sponsoring Syrian rebels
Last week, a 12-member delegation from the Syrian opposition visited Saudi Arabia, for an unprecedented two-day official meeting. Saudi authorities had consistently declined to meet the opposition, despite repeated requests. This was partly because the kingdom has opposed Muslim Brotherhood dominance in the Syrian National Council and then the National […]
H&M, Tommy sign Bangladesh factory safety pact
Source: CNN Money H&M, the global fast fashion store, on Monday agreed to support a new plan to prevent fires and building collapses in Bangladesh apparel factories. The company’s announcement prompted a flood of international brands to also join in. Spanish brand Zara’s parent company Inditex, Calvin Klein and Tommy […]
Ghana: Let’s respect our chiefs and traditional rulers – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to respect chiefs and traditional leaders for their crucial role as custodians of lands and contribution to overall national progress and development. He […]
Florida Business Forced Scientology on Employees, Feds Assert
By ALAN FARNHAM ABC NEWS May 14, 2013 The federal government is accusing a Miami business of having forced employees to practice Scientology. Dynamic Medical Services, which provides medical and […]
Islam in Switzerland: Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at concluded Book exhibition and lecture series in Schaffhausen
Commencing on 20th February 2013 in Schaffhausen City Library Jamaat Ahmadiyya Switzerland held a very informative Islam and Koran exhibition which ran for five weeks until 28 March 2013. The […]
Excellent Tabligue Effort by Khuddams of Manjeshwara Jamaat, Kerala, India
On the occation of the Platinum Jubilee of the Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, Bharat, a Book Stall was arranged for two days on the 11th and 12th May 2013 at Hosangadi in […]
Christian Conversion of Woman in Saudi Arabia Results in Lashing and Prison Sentence
Epigraph: “Those who believe, then disbelieve, then again believe, then disbelieve, and then increase in disbelief, Allah will never forgive them nor will He guide them to the way.” (Al […]
Rah-e-Huda telecasted from Dar-ul-Amaan Qadian – Ask Questions about Islam Ahmadiyya
Source: vimeo.com Rah-e-Huda: An interactive talk show discussing and answering questions in relation to the beliefs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, thus rectifying misconceptions.
Indie Iranian animation studio to offer Prophet Muhammad (S) biopic at Cannes market
Source: www.tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Aria Animation Studio, a major private Iranian animation company, plans to offer “Muhammad, the Last Messenger of God”, a 3D animation series on the life story […]
Indonesia cancels women-only trains
Yahoo News: Indonesia’s railway company has decided to scrap women-only trains less than a year after they were introduced. State railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia launched seven brightly painted […]
Bekasi Mayor, MUI Petition SBY to Ban Ahmadiyah
What kind of true Islam? If he means… the FPI, it’s better for us not to be Muslim– says Firdaus, Jemaah Ahmadiyah Indonesia The Jakarta Globe: Bekasi Mayor […]
“This Key is reserved for only the most honoured people on Earth.”Key of LA presented to Khalifa of Islam.
Source: Lankaweb By A. Abdul Aziz, Press Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at – Sri Lanka. According to our Press Department U.K., the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at and Fifth Khalifa, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered the keynote address at a special reception held in his honour at the Montage in […]
Import prices fall; lower oil prices to help households
(Reuters) – Import prices fell in April due to a drop in oil costs, a positive sign for household finances that also pointed to benign inflation pressures. Import prices slipped 0.5 percent last month, the biggest decline since December, the Labor Department said on Tuesday. March’s data was revised to […]