‘Gothic’ architects brought Islamic world to Europe
Source: Arab News Early Syrian churches, notably the 5th century Qalb Lozeh in Idlib, used many features that were replicated at Notre-Dame. The Muslim Times has the best collection for […]
Libya ceasefire first step on ‘arduous’ path to peace
By AFP – Aug 24,2020 – JORDAN TIMES This file photo taken on June 18, shows members of the self-proclaimed eastern Libyan National Army (LNA) special forces gather in the […]
How China uses Muslim press trips to counter claims of Uighur abuse
The Observer Xinjiang Heavily supervised visits to indoctrination centres present reporters with smiling inmates and tales of cultural acceptance Kate Wong and David Bogi Sun 23 Aug 2020 Security guards […]
China’s treatment of Uighur Muslims is inexcusable – we cannot let the coronavirus distract us from our duty to act
Uighurs in Xinjiang are living in a cycle of deathly fear, writes Shabana Mahmood. What further horrors must the Chinese government visit on these people before the international community takes action? 19 hours […]
Pope John Paul II and Me: ‘Truth Cannot Contradict Truth?’
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times This article is a summary of the address of Pope John Paul II to the Pontifical […]
Coronavirus vaccine: Australia rules out mandatory immunisations
Source: BBC Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has back-tracked after suggesting vaccinations against the coronavirus could become mandatory. Announcing a deal that could provide free doses to Australia’s entire population, […]
Zoom Crash Leaves Students, Businesses Scrambling on Crucial Day
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Bloomberg A Zoom Video Communications Inc. outage Monday ground some work meetings and online […]
Researchers say a 33-year-old Hong Kong man is the first person confirmed to have Covid-19 twice
Researchers say a 33-year-old Hong Kong man is the first person confirmed to have Covid-19 twice, but further study is needed https://t.co/jqziNdi1iX pic.twitter.com/oGuBAa1HSu — CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 24, […]
14 Comforting Verses To Help You Through The Hard Times: For when you’re feeling down
Source: Huffington Post By Carol Kuruvilla; Religion Associate Editor, The Huffington Post One of the most beautiful aspects of faith is its ability to give people a deep well of […]
Christchurch shooting: Gunman Tarrant wanted to kill ‘as many as possible’
Source: BBC The man who killed 51 people at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019 had plans to target a third mosque, his sentencing hearing has heard. Brenton Tarrant […]
Covid-19 vaccine: China’s been vaccinating doctors and border workers since July
Source: CNN By Amy Woodyatt, CNN China has been using an experimental coronavirus vaccine on people who work in “high risk” professions since July, including front line medical professionals and […]
Inside the Rise of Mohammed bin Salman
The Saudi crown prince ascended with a taste for opulence, a hunger for money and a drive for power By Bradley Hope and Justin Scheck Aug. 20, 2020 The models […]
Time to put an end to discrimination against religious minorities: UN chief
PTI Updated Aug 23, 2020 | “This extraordinary moment calls on all of us to work together as one human family to defeat a disease and put an end to […]
Lebanese people do not want outside interference in politics
BY NUR ÖZKAN ERBAY ANKARA NEWS ANALYSIS AUG 13, 2020 People watch on a giant screen the moment of the massive explosion, as they gather in honor of the victims killed […]
Turkey’s bid to become maritime powerhouse unsettles Mediterranean
By AFP – Aug 23,2020 – JORDAN TIMES Retired Turkish admiral and author Cem Gurdeniz speaks to AFP about his vision for Turkey in the Mediterranean Sea (AFP photo) ISTANBUL […]
The initial distress of the Beirut explosion was enough – but the horrors that followed truly shocked me
As a journalist, I have covered numerous humanitarian stories and interviewed people in the most vulnerable communities, but never have I been so overwhelmed with emotions Julien HajjBeirut 1 day ago […]
The Third Pillar of Islam: Zakat, the Distribution of Wealth
Azhar Goraya THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM 22nd August 2020 18 Min Read ©Pixabay Azhar Goraya, Mexico At their heart, all economic systems seek to allocate and distribute resources amongst […]
We need to look beyond social media to tackle the scourge of disinformation
Blaming social media ignores the importance of untrue or misleading information spread by political actors or traditional media Thomas Colley @ThomasColley 18 hours ago Disinformation is widely perceived as a great threat to liberal […]
London’s Tower Bridge gets stuck open, causing traffic chaos,
Source: CNN Traffic in the capital was “gridlocked” after the bridge failed to close after allowing a ship to pass along the River Thames, the PA Media news agency reported. Queues of motorists and pedestrians waited for at least an hour, while police asked motorists to find alternative routes around […]
FDA Authorizes Convalescent Plasma for Covid-19 Use
Source: WSJ By Thomas M. Burton and Amy Dockser Marcus The Food and Drug Administration authorized use of convalescent plasma, the antibody-rich blood component taken from recovered Covid-19 patients, for the treatment of serious […]