‘Spectacular’ Petra impresses Obama
Source: Yahoo News By JULIE PACE | Associated Press – Sat, Mar 23, 2013 PETRA — US President Barack Obama set aside the Middle East’s tricky politics Saturday to marvel at the […]
Following America is a dizzying endeavor
STORY SUMMARY By Rami G. Khouri The Daily Star, Lebanon Following U.S. policy in the Middle East is a dizzying endeavor, as I was reminded this week while monitoring President Barack Obama’s visit to the region, the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the start of the Anglo-American invasion and […]
Syria opposition coalition chief Moaz al-Khatib resigns
The leader of Syria’s opposition National Coalition Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib has resigned from his post in protest against the institutional limitations of the foreign-backed body. Khatib issued a statement on […]
Nigeria: Shia Group accuses SSS of abducting El-Zakzaky’s associate
The group says the abduction of its Commander is in violation of his fundamental human rights. An Islamic Movement in Nigeria has accused the State Security Service, SSS, of abducting […]
“Islamic Banking in the United Kingdom: Opportunities and Challenges”
An interesting link for those wishing to try and understand Islamic Banking: (It is not a new article, interesting nevertheless…) http://www.alislam.org/library/articles/Islamic-Banking-in-the-UK.pdf by Waseem Ahmad Kingston Business School, London Msc Accounting and Finance
Who Are You, Buddy Muslim? Are You a Role Model for Islam in the West?
By Suzana Nabil Saad Freelance Writer- USA Sunday, 24 March 2013 00:00 We represent Islam through our actions as Muslims, but are we truly exemplifying Islam? Are you a Muslim living in the West? Have you often felt yourself obliged to explain to others the difference between the Islamic teachings […]
Shanidar Cave: An Exhibit for Islam Against Christianity
Shanidar cave reminds us that Neanderthals existed for thousands of years before modern humans. We are not all descended from the Prophet Adam, who existed 6000 years ago. Original sin […]
90% of governments in Middle East and North Africa limit religious media
tWN: 90% of governments in Middle East and North Africa limit religious media Click on chart to enlarge. 90% of governments (18 of 20) in the Middle East and North Africa limit religious literature or broadcasting, including 55% (11) that limit religious content on the Internet. Worldwide, the new report by the […]
Why old Saudi men are marrying Syrian teenage refugee girls
The Toronto Star , March 22, 2013, Syria’s child brides: ‘My daughter is willing to sacrifice herself for her family’ Refugee brides: Woman takes a cut to help Syrian refugee girls in Jordan find Arab grooms from all over Middle East AMMAN, JORDAN—Nezar’s face is tight with expectation as she […]
Hydrogen Peroxide as an Integrative Therapy
By Dr Amtul Qudoos Farhat, MBBS, DCH (UK), FCPS (Pakistan) Assistant Professor, Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Pakistan A tool of nature which has been claimed to help Alter the […]
Punjab excludes Islamic subjects from Matric book
The News: ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has excluded several key subjects from the fresh 10th class Urdu text book edition published in February 2013 which is now being marketed for […]
Picture of the Day-Grapes on the trunk
Brazilian Grape Tree (also known as Jabuticaba) does not use branches to grow fruits. It grows fruits (and flowers) directly on the trunk.
Presidential deceptions on Iraq led US to abandon core values
Global Post: DENVER, Colo. — In 2002 and early 2003, the Bush administration rolled out a campaign to promote an invasion ofIraq. Condoleezza Rice’s statement, the “smoking gun might be a mushroom cloud,” created a popular sound bite for the administration’s warning that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. […]
Immigration fears are being stoked by politicians, says bishop
Guardian: A leading Anglican cleric has launched a powerful attack on the way politicians are exaggerating the negative impact of immigration, which he says is “wholly disproportionate” to the real […]
Homecoming: Musharraf arrives in Karachi
Source:ET KARACHI: Former president Pervez Musharraf has arrived in Karachi after four years in exile, Express News reported on Sunday. A huge crowd of Musharraf supporters and All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) members is present outside the Karachi airport to welcome their leader. While speaking to Express News anchor Shahzaib Khanzada, Musharraf said he has […]
Justice (r) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso named interim PM of Pakistan
Source: ET ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sunday finally selected a caretaker prime minister, a retired judge, to head up an interim administration to guide the country through its historic election period. Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, 84, was selected by the election commission after a parliamentary committee and rival parties failed to agree on […]
A molvi singing Hadhrat Masih Maud Na’at
Source: Pakturk of Germany Click HERE to watch it.
Women travelling without man should disembark plane’
Source: Gulfnews,Com via Munir Ahmad of Austria. Manama: A man was questioned by the Saudi police after he delayed the departure of a plane for two hours by insisting that all women travelling without male companions should disembark. More:
Assessing Obama’s Middle East trip
ALJAZEERA.NET Marwan Bishara answers three questions on Obama’s recent trip to the Middle East. ——————————————————————————– What got your attention most about the visit of President Obama’s to Israel and Palestine? […]
Israel says Syria reason for restoring Turkey ties
The Associated Press Published: Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 3:54 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 3:54 p.m. JERUSALEM – Concerns that Syria’s stockpile of chemical weapons could reach militant groups bordering Israel and Turkey was the motivating factor in restoring relations with Ankara after a three year […]