U.S. Embassy tells Americans NOT to go to Kabul airport due to security threats
U.S. Embassy tells Americans NOT to go to Kabul airport due to security threats The U.S. Embassy issued a stern warning to Americans on Saturday not to go to Kabul […]
Surah Al Naba: The Announcement
Source: TheQuran.Love A Meccan surah. The disbelievers often asked incredulously about the Resurrection, this is mentioned in the first five verses of the surah. This surah gives evidence of God’s […]
Why Did God Allow Polygamy in the Bible?
Seth L. ScottColumbia International University 202120 Aug Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, the religious leaders asked Jesus questions and challenged him, seeking to find a way to discredit or trap him (Mark 12:13). In Matthew 19, Pharisees attempted to position Jesus in the middle of a rabbinical disagreement over what was considered […]
Why Islamic investments are actually for everyone
Eliza Bavin 9 August 2021 Islamic-compliant investing is not something a lot of Aussies know about or understand but the basic principle revolves around ethics. Talal Yassine, CEO of Crescent Wealth, […]
EXPLAINED: Why War May Not Be Over For Afghanistan As New Northern Alliance Takes Shape Against Taliban
Amrullah Saleh said on Twitter that he is in Afghanistan and is the “legitimate caretaker president” (File photo/Reuters) The government forces may have collapsed without a fight, but a resistance […]
The Taliban and Ahmadiyya Community – looking back to 28 May 2010 – the Lahore massacre
Pakistan: Massacre of Minority Ahmadis Attack on Hospital Treating Victims Shows How State Inaction Emboldens Extremists (New York) – Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments should take immediate legal action against […]
The Latest: Friday prayers quiet in Kabul, Taliban unseen
By The Associated PressIn this photo provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, civilians prepare to board a plane during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 18, […]
US announces new destinations for evacuees as Kabul airport confusion continues
By Nicole Gaouette, Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood and Oren Liebermann, CNN 2 hrs agoLike3 Comments|68 Chaotic scenes played out at Kabul airport again on Friday as thousands desperate to leave Afghanistan sought to […]
Biden vows to evacuate all Americans — and Afghan helpers
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER, ROBERT BURNS, JAMES LAPORTA and ZEKE MILLER 15 minutes ago 1 of 10 President Joe Biden speaks about the evacuation of American citizens, their families, SIV applicants […]
What is sharia law? And how is the Taliban using it in Afghanistan?
Marina Pitofsky; USA TODAY https://uw-media.usatoday.com/embed/video/8199684002?placement=snow-embed Sharia “is defined very clearly by the Quran,” but interpretations have drastically differed. The Islamic religious law can apply to the criminal laws of a country, laws on marriage and more. “Sharia means literally ‘the path.’” Days after taking over Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul, […]
Allah the Creator, the Maker and the Fashioner: The Best Documentary on Birds
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Sir David Attenborough has scores of beautiful documentaries, bringing the awe inspiring beauty of all forms of […]
Do we attribute our successes to our own strength or as Providence from the Divine — Learning from the King Nebuchadnezzar?
As the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my […]
US diplomats sent cable warning of potential catastrophe in Afghanistan last month
By Kylie Atwood, CNN August 20, 2021 Gen. Petraeus: The Taliban will be in an extraordinary bind 01:20 Washington (CNN)A group of US diplomats wrote a classified cable to Secretary of State Antony Blinken in mid-July warning that swift action needed to be taken because they believed the situation in Afghanistan could […]
China’s Wang says world should support Afghanistan, not pressure it
20 Aug 2021 04:01AM(Updated: 20 Aug 2021 BEIJING: The world should guide and support Afghanistan as it transitions to a new government instead of putting more pressure on it, China’s […]
Outrage in Afghanistan as US military dogs evacuated while human allies left behind
AFGHANISTAN 8 hours ago Mike Kilpatrick US military dogs have been given seats onboard aircraft carrying out evacuations from Afghanistan, leaving desperate people stranded and drawing anger on social media. NBC […]
Kabul – 50 years ago
By Rafiq Tschannen, Associate Chief Editor of the Muslim Times As the faithful readers of The Muslim Times will recall, I was in Kabul from 1969 to 1972, during the […]
Can humanity settle for some happy medium: From Burqa in Afghanistan to G strings in sports and at beaches?
Suggested Reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times: A review of the following collection should help any thinking person realize that humanity needs a happy medium. If […]
BBC debate: Are all religions, not just the Taliban, unfair to women?
Suggested reading by Zia H Shah Forget the sectarian differences, talking about real life issues: BBC Debate: Is The Niqaab A Barrier To Justice? Three Hijabis: The Three Muslim Women, Who […]
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has spoken about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan
Posted on: August 18, 2021 12:33 PMArchbishop Justin WelbyPhoto Credit: Lambeth PalaceRelated Categories: Abp Welby, Afghanistan, aid, Archbishop of Canterbury, justice, military, Pakistan, politics, Refugees, religious freedom The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has spoken about the ongoing situation in […]
Indonesia’s obsession to maintain social order hinders equal treatment of minority faiths
Agustus 19, 2021 Penulis A’an Suryana Visiting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute A few weeks ago, Religious Affairs Minister Cholil Yaqut Qoumas became a target of public criticism and praise for congratulating followers […]