Who wins 2012 US Elections if the World could vote? A survey
Global Post: In a 2012 election outside the United States, Barack Obama would beat Mitt Romney 65 percent to 18 percent, GlobalPost finds. BOSTON — Foreign affairs might not be […]
A quotation from Bill Gates (on his humanitarian activities)
“The point is not for the giver to have a good feeling, but for the people we’re trying to help to have a good feeling.” Quotation from Bill Gates, Melinda […]
Arab monarchies: Muslim Brotherhood ‘source of all problems in Islamic world’
The rulers of several major Arab nations have accused the Muslim Brotherhood of ambitions to seize power illegitimately. Several governments branded the organization a major threat to stability as the party’s influence grows steadily. After the Muslim Brotherhood legally took power in Egypt’s elections, with Brotherhood member Mohamed Morsi becoming […]
Switzerland arming in preparation for European meltdown?
Russian TV: The Swiss Army is preparing contingency plans for violent unrest across Europe. A nation mostly famous for its banks, watches and chocolate fears it may face a massive […]
While praying for Malala, Don’t Forget Rimsha Masih: Prayer leader released on bail in blasphemy case
Dawn: ISLAMABAD: The cleric who accused Rimsha Masih of committing blasphemy and was arrested for allegedly framing evidence, was released on Friday, a day after he was granted bail by a court, his lawyer said. Hafiz Mohammed Khalid Chishti, the imam of the mosque in Rimsha’s area, who first provided […]
Muslim MasterCard: Compass pointing to Mecca embedded in new bank card
A compass pointing the way to Mecca is embedded in a new MasterCard aimed at Muslims. Gulf state-owned bank Al Hillal in the United Arab Emirates has rolled out the […]
Next two days crucial for Pakistani teen activist’s recovery
From Reza Sayah, Shaan Khan and Ashley Fantz, CNN The recovery of a 14-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot in the neck and now breathes on a ventilator hinges on what happens over the next two days. Malala Yousufzai remains in a Rawalpindi hospital after […]
Malala Yousafzai – CNN Interview in 2011
This interview gives some idea about her courage and convictions. Scroll down for her 2011 interview. http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/12/world/asia/pakistan-teen-activist-attack/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
Islam Ahmadiyyat – Revival of Faith – Documentary
The only hope and pathway to salvation now lies with acceptance of the Promised Messiah, may peace be on him. The hour of the judgement draws near. Hurry before you […]
Picture of the Day-Life after Birth
The baby knows there is something out there and it does respond accordingly but we see God’s gift and his creation and his purpose and we feel the result of happiness or sad,’comfort or danger and we still deny his existence.
An unholy mess
The Express Tribune: by Amina Jilani. The mighty Pakistan Army, the government of the failing, flailing republic, the Taliban, drones, Imran Khan and Malala Yousufzai — they are all linked in more than one distressing way. ………That the army and the government don’t do much to take on the TTP […]
What is the Answer to Interfaith Misunderstanding?
Huff Post: by Christine Organ. You don’t need to look far to see all the damage that religious differences can cause. The media is awash with news of violence, anger judgment, anddiscrimination stemming from religious disagreements. We have become so focused on our own religion, our own spirituality, our own faith that we have […]
America’s latest TV fixation: Nuclear war in Pakistan
Dawn.com: by Michael Kugelman. Autumn has arrived here in Washington. The air has grown crisp, and the leaves are starting to change color. The city is abuzz about the sudden success of the local baseball team, the latest machinations on Capitol Hill, and the fast-approaching presidential election. Also causing much excitement is […]
Menachem Youlus, ‘Jewish Indiana Jones,’ Headed To Prison For Torah Fraud
AP | By TOM HAYS HUFFPOST RELIGION NEW YORK — A Jewish charity co-founder who billed himself as a “Jewish Indiana Jones” bent on rescuing vintage Torahs across the globe was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Thursday for conning donors out of about $1 million. Menachem […]
Muslim Women Bridge Differences To Help Refugees Resettle In U.S.
Religion News Service | By Omar Sacirbey LYNN, Mass. (RNS) Iman Shati is a Shiite Muslim who wears the hijab and was a housewife in Iraq. Ayfer Abed Aljabar is […]
Pilgrims brave illness to perform haj
Four days before leaving for the haj pilgrimage, retired private school teacher, Harun MS bin Umar, was still lying in a bed in Labuhan Ruku Hospital in Batubara, North Sumatra. […]
Three arrested in teenage shooting – Pakistan Police
Pakistan police: Three arrested over teen peace activist shooting Rashid Mahmood / AFP – Getty Images Students recite verses from the Quran as they pray for Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head in a Taliban assassination attempt, at her school in Mingora, the main town of […]
“Unheard & Unspoken” terror stories blocked
Source: Milligazette This is surprising, because everyone thought that website content has been blocked because of Assam violence and exodus of people of North East India from Bangalore and elsewhere. The Milli Gazette Published Online: Oct 02, 2012 Print Issue: 1-15 September 2012 By Kashif-ul-Huda Editor, twocircles.net I woke up […]
Can Islamic finance provide salvation for the banking sector?
Source: The Bull.com.au By Jikon Lai, University of Melbourne Islamic finance has grown and expanded rapidly in recent years. It was recently announced that, following in the footsteps of some of its European neighbours, Germany will soon have its first Islamic bank — which is ironic if you think about […]
European Royingya Council Issues ‘Denmark Declaration’
Source: Salem News More than one hundred young generations with vision, passion, solidarity, hope, unity and perseverance finally decided to form an umbrella organization with the name of “The European Rohingya Council (ERC)” The European Rohingya Council (ESBJERG, Denmark) – A historical two-day convention of Rohingyas living in Europe was […]