ET: Pakistan has two angry messiahs, the Maulana and the Cricketer. Both are men of fine oratory — the former being more gifted. They promise to kick wicked leaders out of government, reward the righteous, and deliver a new Pakistan. Before a coup-plagued nation that has spent many decades under […]
Source: LUBP Over the past 5 days during the long march of Tahir-ul-Qadri or “Chabi wala baba” as his known amongst his critics, I have come across comments and analysis from many of my twitter and social network friends which forced me to pen this article. I am surprised at […]
By John Alden Williams: So far as war for the propagation of faith is concerned, such a thing is not mentioned even once in the Qur’an. This fact should be a revelation for those who think that Islam requires its followers to fight for the spread of their religion. The […]
RT: Unrelenting snowfalls have caused unprecedented travel chaos in Russia. Over the past week the country has seen scores of traffic accidents, flight delays, and in some cases, the complete isolation of some remote settlements and towns. As more than 10 inches of snow fell in Moscow – more than […]
Source: Twitter – nasir9002 Nasir Ahmad 14 Jan #Lahore Hatred against #AhmadiMuslims continues as it has been decorated by banners in Dharampura, Mughalpura, Canal
The Muslim Link/New America Media, News Report, Wendy Diaz, Posted: Jan 18, 2013 Image: Nahela Morales touring Mexico City with a group of Muslim women from the congregation of Al […]
ING Invited to Presidential Inauguration In response to an invitation from the White House for the upcoming inauguration and in honor of President Obama’s work on bullying prevention, we are heading to Washington D.C. next Monday. Representing ING are our Affiliate leaders Shakila Ahmed, Zehra Wamiq, and Zulfat Suara, who […]
STORY SUMMARY Pope Benedict on Friday appointed the new head of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland to succeed Cardinal Sean Brady, whose tenure has been plagued by scandal over […]
Source: TOI The men, who operate hooded calling themselves ‘Muslim Patrol’, have uploaded videos of their exploits on the YouTube, the Daily Mail reported. LODON: An Islamic vigilante group has been confronting people in a London suburb asking women to cover up and to give up alcohol claiming they were […]
Jan 18, 2013 – 15:53 SWISSINFO.CH Almost 716,000 Swiss citizens live outside Switzerland. The trend observed for several years continued in 2012, according to figures released by the foreign ministry […]
Source: The Local German criminal police who used hidden cameras for 18 months to try to find a toilet paper thief in their own office were probably breaking the law, it has emerged. More:
Source: The Local Two Catholic hospitals in Cologne refused to examine a woman who said she had been raped to avoid having to offer her advice on abortion or the morning-after pill. More:
Semantic acceptance of the term ‘State of Palestine’ is of fundamental importance to the peace process, writes author by John V. Whitbeck ALJAZEERA John V. Whitbeck is an international lawyer […]
Fate of hostages unclear after reports that at least 30 were killed in military operation that ended a 36-hour standoff. SOURCE: ALJAZEERA At least 30 hostages and 11 members of […]
Epigraph: “And remember when Jesus, son of Mary, said, ‘O children of Israel, surely I am Allah’s Messenger unto you, fulfilling that which is before me of the Torah, and […]
Alislam.org: International Press Desk: Executive Summary: Religious extremists murder five more Ahmadi Muslims in targeting religious leaders, active members, doctors and businessmen. No arrests have been made. Four further attempts on Ahmadi Muslim lives were made putting the victims in a critical state. Ahmadi Muslim students face prejudice, ostracization and labelled Wajibul […]
Express Tribune: Canadian authorities on Friday summoned Minhajul Quran International (MQI) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri on February 5, and sought explanation from him for violating the oath he took while seeking asylum, Express News reported. The authorities said that Qadri violated the oath stating that he was not allowed to enter the […]
Source: Asia Times: By Pepe Escobar LONDON – One’s got to love the sound of a Frenchman’s Mirage 2000 fighter jet in the morning. Smells like… a delicious neo-colonial breakfast in Hollandaise sauce. Make it quagmire sauce. Apparently, it’s a no-brainer. Mali holds 15.8 million people – with a per […]
Manama: Foreign women who married Kuwaiti men after January 2010 will need the approval of a special committee to be able to live in Kuwait. “The interior ministry has stopped stamping residence permits to the foreign wives of Kuwaiti nationals and whose marriage took place after January 1, 2010,” security […]