Muslim, Christian groups battle over plans for mosquen (in suburban Detroit)
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. — On a prime piece of real estate in suburban Detroit stands a large, vacant elementary school with no vestiges of life — save for a tiny […]
ISLAMIC BIGOTRY ADS PROTESTED
Protesters Hope to Derail Controversial Ads A group of religious leaders, elected officials and community activists rally for solidarity with Muslims after controversial billboards were posted in area train stations in August. By Zach Oliva Email the author September 6, 2012 PHOTOS (4) Upload Photos and Videos Calling controversial billboards […]
ISLAM AND SCIENCE
VIEW : Science vs Islam — Syed Kamran Hashmi Muslim scholars from all over the world have attempted to explain Islamic concepts and practices on scientific grounds For centuries, Islam has fostered the message of equality, peace and patience to humanity. Through its inherent forbearance and magnanimity, it has won over the […]
Migrant boat sinks off Turkey, children among 61 dead
AHMETBEYLI, Turkey — At least 61 migrants including Palestinians and Syrians, more than half of them children, died after their overcrowded boat sank just tens of metres off Turkey’s western […]
Saudi Arabia: Five-day week in private sector agreed
ARAB NEWS Friday 7 September 2012 JEDDAH: The National Committee of Workers and businessmen have agreed on providing two-day weekly off for employees in the private sector, said Abdul Rahman Al-Zamil, head of the team of businessmen that attended a social dialogue forum on the issue. “A closed-door meeting of […]
Aqaba divers on alert after bleaching strikes Egypt’s Red Sea corals
by Hana Namrouqa JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Marine biologists and divers in the Gulf of Aqaba are on alert after widespread bleaching of coral reefs was detected off the Egyptian […]
Quran, lifeblood of society – Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria
Written by Adebayo Waheed Friday, 07 September 2012 NIGERIAN TRIBUNE THE Ahmadiyya Muslim Juma’at, Nigeria has described the Holy Quran as the life of the believers and the lifeblood of the society. The Juma’at Missionary, Ibadan Circuit, Alfa Abdul Hakeem Ariyo, in a message during the Eid-il-Fitri prayer, noted that […]
German Speedy “BIKE” Group reaches UK Jalsa Gah (Alhamdolillah)
Source: Hammad Haerter. Alhamdolillah the speedy “BIKE” Group of German Ahamdies under the dynamic leadership of Amir of Germany reached safe and sound Hadeeqatul Mehdi in the evening, Thursday, 06.09.2012. At arrival recieved by the special welcome team of UK. En route the service team offered delecious Pasta to the […]
Breaking News: U.S. Officials Say Obama Administration Will Designate Haqqanis as Terrorists
Source: NY Times. U.S. Officials Say Obama Administration Will Designate Haqqanis as Terrorists WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has decided to blacklist as a terrorist organization the Haqqani network, the militant organization responsible for some of the deadliest attacks against American troops in Afghanistan, several American officials said late Thursday. […]
EUROPEAN UNION Court affirms asylum for religious persecution
JUSTICE EU court affirms asylum for religious persecution The Court of Justice for the European Union has decided that those unable to openly practice their religion have the right to seek asylum. The decision is likely to affect German asylum policies. Not every interference with free religious practice constitutes persecution, […]
President James Madison: A Great Teacher about Internal Strife in Societies
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times When USA constitution was being debated, James Madison wrote very eloquent papers, along with Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and […]
The Migron Settlement Myth
Courtesy: NY Times Blog JERUSALEM — Sunday was an eventless day. Yes, Migron, the most famous of illegal Jewish outposts in the West Bank, was evacuated. But nothing happened, really. The move was peaceful, with only minor protests. The settlers’ warnings that they’d resist proved hollow, and the government’s fear […]
Moderate Muslims need to speak up
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many parts of the world face growing threats against religious tolerance from radical Muslims, the role of moderate Muslims is much needed, especially to counter […]
American history incomplete without Muslim contribution
MENAFN – Arab News – 06/09/2012 (MENAFN – Arab News) THIS September, the First Cleveland Masjid in Ohio will celebrate its 75th anniversary and honor Hajj Wali Akram, its founder and visionary leader. Akram, an African American who was born in Texas, moved to Cleveland and set up this vibrant […]
Kuwait- Islamic microfinance curbs poverty
(MENAFN – Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Islamic Microfinance is a viable means to curb poverty, a specialized report by Kuwait Finance House (KFH) said Wednesday Addressing poverty continues to be one of the greatest challenges faced by governments around the world today. In Islam, a person is considered poor if […]
”God’s Particle”
Hadron Collider By Munir A Varraich, Sweeden There is so much excitement amongst the scientist community on the discovery of what has been nick named as “God’s Particle”. The “Theologians” […]
JUSTICE: EU court upholds asylum for religiously persecuted – decision in favor of members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Germany
The Court of Justice for the European Union has decided that those unable to openly practice their religion have the right to seek asylum. The decision is likely to affect […]
New solar cells could reduce cost of solar energy by 75%
Source: Zeenews Washington: A new solar technology developed by researchers at RTI International could make solar energy more affordable, and thus speed-up its market adoption. The RTI solar cells are formed from solutions of semiconductor particles, known as colloidal quantum dots, and can have a power conversion efficiency that is […]
Interfaith harmony: Waziristan’s lesser known tale
Source: Express Tribune By Zulfiqar Ali WANA: In the public imagination, South Waziristan is at the heart of a battle against Taliban militants. But Wana, the largest town in the tribal agency, has another, lesser-known story to tell. Manga Masih, a 99-year-old Christian resident of Wana recalls pre-partition times when, […]
Picture of the day: Building your own bolts
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