The Tightening Claws of Religious Intolerance
Deedar Ali Bangwar APRIL 1, 2022 Islam recognises the rights of religious minorities. There is a term, “zimmi” utilised to illustrate religious minorities, and an Islamic state is held accountable […]
Ramadan rituals’ welcome return in Makkah and Madinah after two years
In Ramadan this year, worshippers will again enjoy being part of communal iftar sufras at the two Grand Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/cx5rp Updated 14 sec […]
Saudis gear up to celebrate first Ramadan free of COVID-19 restrictions
This year, Saudis are gearing up to celebrate the holy month the way they used to before the pandemic — free of restrictions. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/8rjhw Updated 02 April […]
Morning view from the desk of your Associate Chief Editor
at Mangsit, Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia. At the end of the rainy season everything is green and fresh. Yes, I can still work, just glimpsing over the desk from time to […]
Yemen faces ‘extremely troubling outlook’, says UNDP chief
By AFP – Mar 27,2022 – Yemenis loyal to Houthi rebels take part in a rally marking the seventh anniversary of the Saudi-led coalition’s intervention in their country, in the capital Sanaa, […]
Videos: First vision of Muhammad and ‘Visions of God’ according to National Geographic
The speaker is Lesley Hazleton and yes please do not be afraid to Google her name and find the biography that she wrote about the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be […]
Pakistan Blasphemy Law / Treatment from the root, need of the hour
(Pakistan) Blasphemy Law – Treatment from the root – need of the hour.Posted on March 29th, 2022 by A. Abdul Aziz Religious blasphemy laws can be a touchy subject, especially […]
Jinnah’s Moth-eaten Pakistan
By Daily Excelsior – 23/03/2022 B D Sharma Pakistan came into being on 14th August, 1947 on partition of the Indian subcontinent but it celebrates its national day on 23rd […]
Minorities as citizens
Minorities as citizens Faisal Siddiqi Published April 1, 2022 – 4 “ARTICLE 260(3) of the Constitution though declares the Ahmedis/Qadianis as non-Muslims, it neither disowns them as citizens of Pakistan nor […]
Chris Rock insisted he did not want to press charges against Will Smith, Oscars show producer says
By Andy Rose and Chloe Melas, CNN (CNN) After Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage Sunday at the Academy Awards ceremony, Los Angeles police officers were prepared to […]
Imran Khan Hits Out At US As No-Confidence Debate Postponed
“America has — oh, not America but a foreign country I can’t name. I mean from a foreign country, we received a message,” Imran Khan said. World Agence France-Presse “I fight till the very last ball. I never quit whatever the result may be,” Imran Khan said. Islamabad: Prime Minister […]
This Ramadan, I’m taking off my rose-tinted glasses to see what really matters
se-tinted glasses to see what really matters Voices Yassmin Abdel-Magied 31 Mar, 2022 As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims are encouraged to reflect on their hopes for the […]
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Britain still can’t stand a brown woman speaking truth to power
Perspectives Alia Waheed 28 Mar, 2022 Not even six years of being imprisoned and tortured in Iran has saved Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from racist and misogynistic attacks upon her return. She […]
Muslims face frugal Ramadan as Russian invasion of Ukraine drives up food prices
World 4 min read The New Arab Staff & Agencies 31 March, 2022 Muslims in the Middle East and North Africa are facing a frugal Ramadan, as the Russian invasion […]
Fasting in Ethiopia
Fazal Ahmad – UKWORLD RELIGIONS 30th March 2022 Misir Wat, a traditional Ethiopian dish for fasting©Shutterstock Fazal Ahmad, UKEditor, World Religions Section On a recent visit to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, I was surprised to see that the local Orthodox Christians fast much longer and more diligently than the normal […]
Islamic teachings on protecting and spending national wealth
25th March 2022 Ata-ul-Haye Nasir, Al Hakam There are many countries that have been blessed with immense amounts of natural resources, but still, they have a poor economy and thus, are […]
Turkish coast guard rescues dozens of irregular migrants
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL MAR 31, 2022 – A Turkish coast guard officer, wearing protective gear to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, lifts a child off a […]
Erdoğan may win Nobel Prize for Ukraine efforts: Dutch newspaper
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL MAR 31, 2022 Ukrainian and Russian delegations applaud President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan before peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, March 29, 2022. (AA Photo) RECOMMENDED Istanbul […]
The West must get used to a more assertive Middle East
CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS March 31, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/wayyv The West’s Middle Eastern allies have been notably lukewarm in their condemnation of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead, they have hedged […]
Ukraine war gives Turkey a way in from the European cold
DR. DANIA KOLEILAT KHATIB March 31, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/5g46x Turkey this week hosted another round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. As tragic as the Ukraine war is, it […]