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 […]
In a ‘dangerous’ land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
By AFP – Mar 27,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Foreign tourists visit the ancient city of Babylon, some 100km south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, on March 7, 2022 (AFP photo) HILLA, Iraq […]
UNRWA school teacher wins Earth Prize Educator of the Year
By JT – Mar 30,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Safa’ Obeid, a teacher at the UNRWA Sweileh Preparatory Girls’ School in Jordan (Photo courtesy of UNRWA) AMMAN — The United Nations Relief and […]
Nutritionists share tips for an enriching, balanced diet in Ramadan
By Maria Weldali – Mar 31,2022 – JORDAN TIMES ‘The holy month of Ramadan can be a great time to build new healthy dietary habits,’ says Alaa Omar, a nutritionist (Photo courtesy […]
Carl Sagan: “The notion that science and spirituality are somehow mutually exclusive does a disservice to both.”
Charles Darwin: An Epiphany for the Muslims, A Catastrophe for the Christians Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The National Museum of Natural […]
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia: Clashing visions of ‘moderate Islam’
Written By: James M Dorsey Washington, United States Published: Mar 04, 2022 In this combination of images, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Yahya Cholil Staquf, the newly elected chairman of […]
Tipu Sultan: Painting of British defeat in India sold at auction
By Aparna AlluriBBC News, Delhi Published22 hours ago A painting capturing the momentous victory in battle of Indian rulers over British East India Company troops in 1780 has sold at […]
A Model to Unite the Muslims: A Non-Sectarian Vision
The World Council of Churches must act with courage and expel Kirill, Russian Orthodox Church Supporters of the effort to oust Kirill from the WCC believe he has disqualified the […]
French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings
Source: BBC The head of French military intelligence, Gen Eric Vidaud, is losing his job after failing to predict Russia’s war in Ukraine, reports say. Seven months after he took […]