French leaders play down triple-A rating loss as Euro-crisis deepens
Rfi France. Europe was plunged into crisis again and the French government was on the defensive after the Standard & Poor’s agency stripped France and Austria of their […]
समाज में सद्भावना का अलख जगाएँ इतिहासकार
In the present context differences emerging out of class barriers is hampering the development of the country. In order to sort out the differences and unpleasantness, historians should shoulder their responsibilities and should work for promoting unity and harmony in the society. Professor (Dr.) G. S. L. Devra, Former Vice-Chancellor […]
Ahmadiyya Youth, Spreading a message of tolerance.
Source: Woodstock Sentential Review- NORWICH – They came to bring a message of peace, educate the curious and clear up misconceptions about a religion that is misunderstood across the western world. They were met with intolerance and resistance. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association of Canada (AMYA), an auxiliary branch of […]
China seeks to unlock secrets of herbs, roots
(Reuters) – Chinese legends have long extolled the benefits of the Tian Shan Xue Lian, a rare white flower found in snowcapped mountains that is revered as a panacea, an elixir so powerful it can supposedly bring the dead back to life. But in laboratories in Shanghai and Hong Kong, […]
Why Canada is not adjusting to Arab Spring reality
http://www.thestar.com/article/1115555–arab-spring-passes-canada-by Haroon Siddiqui A year ago yesterday, six limos left the presidential palace in Tunis for the airport where the waiting presidential jet whisked Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and his family into exile. Ten days later, on Jan. 25, Egyptians took to Tahrir Square and by Feb. 11 had […]
Israel passes indefinite detention bill
Migrants Rights: Israel’s parliament passed an incredibly controversial law last week that permits the unlimited, indefinite detention of migrants. The law amends a 1954 statute pertaining to guerrilla fighters penetrating the Israeli-Egyptian border. By sactioning the same wartime punishment against alleged terrorists and asylum seekers (the type of migrant the […]
Israel and Iran – An Israeli Perspective
If you’re an optimist you may decide to interpret the comings and goings of the US and Israeli generals as yet another way to intimidate Iran and prevent it from manufacturing nuclear arms. If, on the other hand, you’re a pessimist, you may conclude that the frequent contacts between Israeli […]
Effectiveness of Prayers (Dua) As Presented By Islam
Source / Courtesy: A book, Habits of Highly Effective Muslims, published in 2000 by Khuddam ul Ahmadiyya, USA. Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times […]
In the event of a coup, will stand by army: Musharraf
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune Published: January 15, 2012 NEW DELHI: Former president and chief of the All Pakistan Muslim League General Pervez Musharraf says that he […]
Where Exactly Is Biblical Israel? Only On British War Office Drawn Maps
Courtesy: Hufington Post: Rachel Havrelock: The phrase “Biblical Israel” often passes on the lips of Republican presidential contenders, representatives of the Netanyahu government, and Israeli settlers. But where exactly is this Israel of the Bible to be found? Not in the Bible itself. The Hebrew Bible (known to Christians as […]
The Theological Differences Behind Evangelical Unease With Romney
Courtesy NY Times: Mr. Roberts has traveled throughout the United States, and to some countries abroad, preaching that Mormonism is heretical to Christianity. His message is a theological one, but […]
For Christians, To be Born Again in Islam!
The Muslim Times team is announcing a new website. lslamForWest.org is the official website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to present Islam to the Christian, agnostic and atheist readers in […]
India – Sufi Muslim sect leader favors secularism over Wahabist influence
The All-India Ulama & Mashaikh Board (AIUMB), a Sunni Sufi sect recently called for purging Indian Islam of Wahabi influence. It appealed to voters “The vote should be given on the basis of the candidates’ personal profile, their support for the educational, social and economic uplift of the community and […]
Cruise Ship Sinks
Source: CNN The captain of the ill-fated vessel, which turned over on its side after the grounding, was arrested late Saturday and was being investigated for abandoning ship and manslaughter, […]
Arfa Karim passes away in Lahore
Source: Dawn The youngest Microsoft professional, Arfa Karim passes away at the age of 16 in a Lahore hospital on Saturday, DawnNews reported. Arfa fell desperately ill last month and […]
24 Stats To Crush Anyone Who Thinks America Has A Bright Economic Future
Beware of bubbles of false hope. Right now there is a lot of talk about how the U.S. economy is improving, but it is all a lie. The mainstream media can be very seductive. When you sit down to watch television your brain tends to go into a very relaxed […]
China, Saudi Arabia Pledge to Promote Exchanges, Cooperation
China and Saudi Arabia pledged to work together to further expand all-around exchanges and cooperation as Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Saturday unfolded his official visit to the Middle East kingdom. China and Saudi Arabia have treated each other as equals with respect and their cooperation has been fruitful since the […]
Tim Teebow’s Muslim Connections
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1115408–tebowmania-prevails-in-denver-home-of-football-s-broncos-and-quarterback-tim-tebow DENVER—There is an electronic billboard here, on an otherwise nondescript street corner north of the downtown, that is becoming famous internationally. A Japanese news crew was the latest to make the pilgrimage this week. In the wake of the Denver Broncos stunning NFL playoff victory over heavily favoured Pittsburgh […]
Mulla Nasruddin and THE DOOR
Mulla Nasruddin used to carry a door with him wherever he went. When somebody asked him about it, he replied: ”It is just a security measure. Nobody can enter my […]