High Dose Vitamin C: A Complementary Cancer Therapy
Vitamin C is a time old Antioxidant, an anti aging and immunity enhancing agent. There is increasing evidence now that high dose of Vitamin C, which can only be given […]
Indonesia Aims to be Islamic Fashion Powerhouse
AKARTA–A new breed of designers is seeking to blend Islamic modesty with cutting-edge style to turn Indonesia into a global center of Islamic fashion. The idea may seem like a […]
Are Israelis truly a peace-seeking people?
We still have Memorial Day, and we also have the custom of marking the anniversaries of various wars. On the other hand, we have no Peace Day. Who remembers the […]
Bawa Guru Nanik – One and Only
The Muslim Outlook – by Shahid Pervaiz October 14, 2012 Sometimes it seems overwhelmingly odd as why there exist the strains of hostility amongst the followers of various religions – […]
Tomb of Mayan Queen Found
Analysis by Rossella Lorenzi DISCOVERY NEWS Archaeologists in Guatemala say they have discovered the 7th-century tomb of Lady K’abel, one of the greatest queens of classic Maya civilization. Unearthed during […]
Pakistani teen activist on way to Britain to recover from shooting by Taliban
Source: Dawn Author: Shaan Khan Malala Yousufzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl activist shot in the head by the Taliban, is on her way to Britain for treatment as she struggles to overcome her injuries, the Pakistani military said Monday. “It was agreed by the panel of […]
Ahmadiyya Muslims plan Peace Meet in Auckland
By Indian Newslink Promotion of goodwill and understanding, respect for all religions, peace and harmony for mankind and interfaith dialogue are among the issues that would influence an important conference […]
Speculation about Zamzam water decried
ARAB NEWS Monday 15 October 2012 MAKKAH: Chairman of the United Zamzam Office Suleiman Abu Ghelya has dismissed rumors appearing on some social networking sites about the genuineness of Zamzam […]
Palestinian women look to Bethlehem to boost their role
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — “Many people still believe the post of mayor is exclusively for men,” says Vera Baboun, aiming to become the first female mayor of the Palestinian town […]
Hunger poses threat to Jordan, Middle East, experts warn
Amman hosts regional forum on food security issues by Areej Abuqudairi JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — In a region where food security is an enduring challenge, Jordan’s limited resources place it at especially high risk of hunger and malnutrition, experts said on Sunday. “Jordan is a resource-poor country with no oil […]
Jordan selects Zarqa site for second Syrian refugee camp
by Taylor Luck | Oct 14, 2012 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Authorities have chosen a site near the city of Zarqa for its second Syrian refugee camp, officials unveiled […]
One-state debate gains traction as peace hopes fade
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — A renewed Palestinian bid to seek upgraded UN status may be aimed at saving the “two-state solution” but many believe the idea of an independent Palestine alongside Israel is looking increasingly unrealistic. “The two-state solution is the only sustainable option. Yet the door may be closing for […]
How many Malalas does it take?
Express Tribune: Malala, the innocent girl who struggled for continuing her education when her native Swat was ruled by Maulana Fazlullah’s faction of the Taliban, lies between life and death. However, after a long time, there is some sign of life among the country’s opinion-makers — and not just the […]
Skydiver breaks speed of sound in historic jump from edge of space
Source: CNN Authors: Dugald McConnell, Josh Levs and Brian Todd, The Austrian daredevil, in fact, rose to the edge of space Sunday — 128,100 feet, or 24 miles, above the Earth — before plunging faster than the speed of sound. Minutes later, he landed in southeastern […]
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Address our minorities’ concerns
The Express Tribune: by Syed Mohammad Ali. The Pakistani diaspora is usually at the forefront of expressing disgruntlement when it comes to complaining about Islamophobia abroad. Yet, as a nation, we continue to treat minorities within Pakistan itself abhorrently. ………Hatred and fundamentalism have fermented to unacceptable levels. They need just the […]
Horrors of war: US, UK munitions ‘cause birth defects in Iraq’
RT: US and UK weapons ammunition were linked to heart defects, brain dysfunctions and malformed limbs, according to a recent study. The report revealed a shocking rise in birth defects in Iraqi children conceived after the US invasion. Titled ‘Metal Contamination and the Epidemic of Congenital Birth Defects in Iraqi […]
President SBY to attend Manggarai Church centennial jubilee
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono plans to attend Manggarai`s Catholic Church`s centennial jubilee in West Flores District on October 18-19. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KUPANG – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is expected to […]
“Don’t pray behind clerics who do not condemn ‘Malala attack’,” says Altaf
Dawn; KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain appealed to the people of Pakistan belonging to different schools of thoughts to refrain from offering prayers behind the ulema who […]
The longest Haj – The Journeys of Ibn Battuta
Written by Douglas Bullis http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200004/the.longest.hajj.the.journeys.of.ibn.battuta-editor.s.note.htm Despite his travels and his book, Ibn Battuta was not a travel writer in the modern sense. Four things can help us today understand what we read about his experiences between 1325 and 1354. First, though the book is commonly referred to as “the Rihla,” […]