Polygamy in the Holy Qur’an
This is an article by Dr. Khaula Rehman published in spring 2010 volume of Muslim Sunrise. King Henry the VIII and his six wives A picture is worth a thousand […]
‘Saudis plan to join nuclear arms race’
The former Saudi intelligence agency chief has announced that Riyadh may obtain nuclear weapons in line with plans to join “a nuclear arms race.” Prince Turki al-Faisal, who was addressing […]
Billionaires with 1% tax rates
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — In case you haven’t heard, President Obama wants the wealthiest to pay more in taxes. Noting the rise in income inequality in recent years and the need to reform the U.S. tax system, the president on Tuesday said that some of the wealthiest in America pay […]
Atheists Who Go to Church: Doing It for the Children — Why not try Islam?
Suggestion for my Christian and atheist readers: Please read my posts under Islam, Christianity, Atheism and Religion & Science, for resolution of the conflict! Source of the news: Yahoo He […]
High on bath salts: what to know
A 21-year-old man slashed his throat and ended his life with a gunshot to his head. An 11-year-old boy was found dead after hanging himself in his bedroom. A girl […]
Research on climate change impact on Chilika
Chilka Lake, Asia’s largest inland brackish lagoon and second largest lagoon in the World is facing challenges emerging out of climate change. Chilika, being home for a number of threatened […]
President Zardari may resign: Report
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune Report in US magazine claims President Zardari may resign over “ill-health”. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE An American magazine reported on Tuesday that President […]
President Zardari admitted in Dubai hospital
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By APP / Express Published: December 7, 2011 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari was admitted to a Dubai hospital late Tuesday night, linked to […]
Islam and Psychology: A Collection of Articles
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times A famous, almost legendary mystic poet from Punjab Pakistan, Bullah Shah wrote: پڑھ پڑھ علم تے فاضل ھوییں […]
Depok Mayor a hardliner against minorities to be evaluated for Corruption
PKS to Evaluate Depok Mayor After Corruption Survey Released He has previously been criticized for failing to achieve anything major during his time in office and has adopted a hard-line […]
Australian faces lashes for blasphemy in Saudi Arabia: Sa(u)dism vs. Islam
An Australian man has been sentenced to 500 lashes and a year in prison after being convicted of blasphemy by judges in Saudi Arabia. Officials in Canberra said they had been in touch with the Saudi authorities to request leniency. Australian reports named the man as 45-year-old Mansor Almaribe from […]
The Head of Ahmadiyyah Muslim Community sends a direct message to Pope Benedict
“I believe it is essential, that we urgently increase our efforts to save the world from this destruction. There is an urgent need for mankind to recognise its Creator as […]
Money managers say inequality risks social contract: The Failure of Judeo-Christian inspired Capitalism
By Mike Dolan. (Reuters) – Rising inequality both within countries and between nations have reached critical levels that need to be addressed to avoid trade, tax and regulatory backlashes that could strangle an already wounded world economy, European money managers say. Speaking at Reuters 2012 Investment Outlook Summit, taking place […]
Afghan bloody Tuesday: The Pakistan connection- All threads lead to Pakistan
A Sunni Muslim terrorist group in Pakistan has claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings which killed 60 people in Afghanistan on Tuesday in the worst outbreak of sectarian violence in the country since the NATO occupation began 10 years ago. The victims of the blasts were Shi’ite Muslims marking the […]
Psychiatric Drug Use on the Rise and Your Choices: How about a True Religion and Code of Ethics?
http://s.wsj.net/media/swf/VideoPlayerMain.swf A famous, almost legendary mystic poet from Punjab Pakistan, Bullah Shah wrote: پڑھ پڑھ علم تے فاضل ھوییں تے کدے اپنے آپ نوں پڑھیا نھیں بھج بھج وڑناں اے […]
The arrogance of eurozone elites could kill the European Union
Daily Telegraph- Jack Straw: In 1818, Castlereagh claimed that the Congress System of diplomacy – established to secure peace and stability across a war-ravaged Europe – amounted to “a new discovery in the European government… giving to the counsels of the Great Powers the efficiency and almost the simplicity of […]
Management students develop bio-absorbable stent 3V Avatar
Four technocrats with varied experience set up start-up firm to focus on research and development of bio-absorbable stents. Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad students began working on a bio-absorbable drug eluting stent (called 3V Avatar) that becomes part of patient’s body in just 18 months. “Avatar” not only […]
President Zardari suddenly leaves Pakistan — is he on the way out?
Source: Foreign Policy Author: Josh Rogin Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari left Pakistan suddenly on Tuesday, complaining of heart pains, and is now in Dubai. His planned testimony before a […]
What planet will our children inherit?
It has just been Earth Hour and soon it will be Earth Day; are you doing your bit to save us all from impending doom? What do you think the future has in store for us? I recently got a retirement pay slip thing from my company and while that […]