Picture of the day: Afghan Hospitality
An Afghan elder offering tea to American soldier on duty. Source: Google images
Judge grants Tennessee mosque’s petition, orders county to move ahead with opening new building
Source: Fox News Published July 19, 2012 Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Muslims in a Tennessee congregation prepared Thursday for the holy month of Ramadan a day after a federal judge ruled they have a right to occupy their newly built mosque, overruling a county judge’s order that was keeping […]
When silence replaces celebration. Dr. Abdus Salam dishonored in Pakistan !
Source: THE NEWS Kamila Hyat Thursday, July 19, 2012 From Print Edition. We should, right now, be celebrating. The announcement by physicists in Switzerland last week that they have all but proven the existence of the Higg’s Boson, a subatomic particle, also known as the “God particle,” which pulls together […]
Officials Turn Blind Eye as Religious Tensions Rise in Indonesia
Source : The New York Times By SARA SCHONHARDT Published: July 18, 2012 ……. Intolerance has also led to attacks on Christians, whose churches have been closed under pressure, and on members of the Ahmadiyah, an Islamic sect many mainstream Muslims consider heretical. …… “Five years ago this trend was […]
No rush to war in Israel over Bulgaria bombing
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel signaled on Thursday it would not rush into any open conflict with Iran or its Lebanese guerrilla ally Hezbollah despite blaming them for a deadly attack on its citizens in Bulgaria. A suicide bomber killed eight people on a bus carrying Israeli tourists […]
Govt needs to take stern action to stop violence against minorities
University of Indonesia (UI) has set up Abdurrahman Wahid Center (AWC) to serve as a forum to discuss issues related to democracy, global peace and social conflict. JakartaPost: The government […]
Convention and community; the Ahmadiyya
Michael Simpson, Staff Writer PART 1 – Convention While a few thousand Ukrainians got down to business celebrating their culture in Vegreville over the weekend of July 6-8, nearly 20,000 […]
High-level huddle discusses ISI chief’s strategy in US
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By Our Correspondent Published: July 19, 2012 ISLAMABAD: A high-powered gathering of the country’s civil and military leadership here on Wednesday finalised a […]
When silence replaces celebration
Credit: The News via Wasim Sroya The writer is a freelance columnist and former newspaper editor We should, right now, be celebrating. The announcement by physicists in Switzerland last week that they have all but proven the existence of the Higg’s Boson, a subatomic particle, also known as the “God […]
Suicide bombers of the world, unite
Credit: Asiatimes. The brazen assassination in Damascus of Defense Minister Dawoud Rajha and his deputy, Assef Shawkat (Bashar al-Assad’s brother-in-law), has been claimed by the Free Syrian Army as its “volcano”. Godfather IV-like intrigue behind the bombing instead suggests a “white coup” launched by the inner circle to “decapitate” the […]
US, Pakistan eye a new cold war
Credit:Asiatimes. By MK Bhadrakumar The United States’ “de-hyphenated” relationship with the two South Asian rivals, Pakistan and India, is taking a curious turn. In a dramatic shift of fortunes, Pakistan is regaining its status as a key ally of the US in regional security. At the same time, Washington is […]
BREAKING NEWS: Orangi Town, Karachi, Pakistan: Local Ahmadi president martyred. Attackers shot bullets to the head.
Inna lilla he wa inna alaehe rajeoon. We all are from Allah and to Him we all return. Who has more detailed News? Editor Update (source: Ahmadiyya Times/Social Media): http://ahmadiyyatimes.blogspot.com/2012/07/pakistan-local-ahmadi-leader-shot-to.html A […]
As Syria nears tipping point, Jordan at ‘diplomatic crossroads’
by Taylor Luck | Jul 18, 2012 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — As rebels pushed further into the heart of Damascus on Wednesday, developments were watched with anxiety in Amman, where decision makers struggle to respond to a civil war brewing at the country’s northern borders and the potential collapse […]
Eco-friendly mosque planned in Dubai
DUBAI: ARAB NEWS Dubai plans to build the first eco-friendly mosque near the Clocktower Roundabout in Deira. Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) said the 45,000 square feet mosque would […]
Civil Defense deploys 10,000 men in Makkah to ensure safety in Ramadan
Riyadh: Arab News Thursday 19 July 2012 The drector general of Civil Defense on Wednesday said this year’s general emergency response plan in Makkah and Madinah will be successful. With […]
Thailand to help Jordan make artificial rain
by Mohammad Ghazal | Jul 18, 2012 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Jordan and Thailand are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding soon under which the latter will help the Kingdom make artificial rain, according to the top Thai diplomat in Amman. In an interview with The Jordan Times […]
USA: Muslim congregation may use new mosque for Ramadan, judge rules
Tim Ghianni CHICAGO TRIBUNE Reuters NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a Tennessee county to conduct a building inspection that is expected to clear the way for a new Muslim mosque near Nashville to open for Ramadan observances, which begin at sundown Thursday. District Chief Judge […]
Maple Muslims’ Spiritual Leader opens Tahir Hall
Source: Vaughan Citizen from Canada – Front Page Coverage! Maple boasts a brand-new, multi-million sports and recreation facility and it’s all thanks to Vaughan’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community. “Our firm belief […]
Bangladesh to probe bank terror funding charges
Source: Straittimes. DHAKA (AFP) – Bangladesh’s central bank said on Wednesday it had launched a probe into allegations that two local Islamic banks helped fund terrorist groups amid lax controls at banking giant HSBC. The United States (US) Senate in a report found that HSBC allowed affiliates in countries such […]
The Rush to Abandon the Poor
NY Times: The state with the country’s worst health care record just happens to have a governor who has been the loudest voice against national efforts to improve it. A […]