Most Americans Think Science, Religion Conflict
Source: Voice of America By Dora Mekouar A majority of Americans, 59 percent, believe science often conflicts with religion, while 38 percent say the two areas are mostly compatible The […]
Prince Harry urges US citizens to ‘reject hate speech’ and vote in the presidential election
Source: BBC Prince Harry has urged US citizens to “reject hate speech” and vote in the country’s upcoming presidential election. He made the remarks alongside his wife, Meghan, in a […]
Kalis Mardiasih’s bold, moderate Islamic interpretation of ‘hijrah’
BOOKS AQMARINA ANDIRA Jakarta / Tue, September 15, 2020 / 04:15 pm ‘Hijrah Jangan Jauh-Jauh, Nanti Nyasar!’ (Don’t Go ‘Hijrah’ Too Far, You’ll Get Lost!) by Kalis Mardiasih. (Shutterstock.com/Mojokstore) Born and raised […]
Islam still faces obstacles on path to be part of Germany
Some ten years ago, German President Christian Wulff said Islam was very much part of German society. What about today? It was a short statement that had a […]
Do it like the Turks: How to detox your mind, body and fall pantry
BY LEYLA YVONNE ERGIL EXPAT CORNER SEP 17, 2020 Turkish baths and spas have been a detox practice that has been around for centuries. (iStock Photo) With the fun and […]
‘Unaltered position’: Kuwait denies Trump claim it will back Israel normalisation
Source: Middle East Eye Cabinet of ministers’ statement reflects strong historical relations between the Gulf country and Palestine Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah accepts the US Legion of Merit, Degree […]
Umrah app will increase competition, enrich pilgrim experience, says Saudi official
The first phase of the gradual return will include allowing citizens and expatriates from within the Kingdom to perform Umrah at a capacity of 30% from Oct. 4. (Supplied) Short Url […]
In debate, Rashid accuses Wittman ad of ‘tying him to Islamic terrorism.’ Wittman says it’s ‘an outright lie.’
By Jill Palermo Times Staff Writer Sep 22, 2020 Rep. Rob Wittman’s campaign ad criticizes Qasim Rashid, his Democratic opponent, for making “radical” tweets. Rashid said Wittman’s ad attacks his […]
Sweden beware, The United States may invade!
In debate, Rashid accuses Wittman ad of ‘tying him to Islamic terrorism.’ Wittman says it’s ‘an outright lie.’ By Jill Palermo Times Staff Writer Sep 22, 2020 Rep. Rob Wittman’s […]
Why Muslims in France fear a bill on Islamic ‘separatism’
4 HOURS AGO Macron has pushed for a “French Islam” for years, and his latest proposed bill may give him the unbridled powers to see it happen. French politics has […]
Access and Aspiration: The Islamic Approach to Education
Syeda Nooresahar Ahmad – UK CONTEMPORARY AND SOCIAL ISSUES • ISLAM 20th September 2020 Syeda Nooresehar Ahmad, UK When we first began feeling the effects of COVID-19, it was originally imagined that […]
Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world
By Olivia Sterns for CNN January 29, 2010 — In 9th century Spain, Muslim inventor Abbas ibn Firnas designed a flying machine — hundreds of years before da Vinci drew plans of […]
In U.N. debut, Saudi king calls for comprehensive solution on Iran
© Reuters/SAUDI PRESS AGENCY Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz attends a virtual cabinet meeting in Neom NEW YORK (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday called […]
Vatican causes chaos by invalidating baptism formula
(RNS) — Computers are unforgiving, but Christianity is supposed to be forgiving. Computers insist that humans, especially programmers, be exact. A single wrong letter in a line of code can […]
Whatever is in the Heavens or the Earth Glorifies Allah
Suggested reading and viewing by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Charles Darwin: An Epiphany for the Muslims, A Catastrophe for the Christians Photosynthesis: deserving of our awe […]
Ted talk: What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt?
Transcript of the Ted talk 00:03 One of the most common ways of dividing the world is into those who believe and those who don’t — into the religious and the atheists. And for […]
Ted talk: Organized Religion, Psychology and Selflessness?
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt asks a simple, but difficult question: why do we search for self-transcendence? Why do we attempt to lose ourselves? In a tour through the science of evolution […]
Johnson & Johnson begins Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial in U.S.
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and saving one is like the saving of the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Source: NBC news By Erika Edwards The drugmaker’s […]
Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4
Source: Arab News RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary precautions. The Ministry of Interior said […]
The search for the Arab world
BY MUHITTIN ATAMAN COLUMNS SEP 23, 2020 In the wake of the Arab insurgencies and revolutions, the Arab world lost touch with its role as the main carriers of Arab […]