Pope, top Shiite cleric plead for ‘peace’ in historic Iraq encounter
By AFP – Mar 06,2021 – JORDAN TIMES Pope Francis (right) is greeted by children upon his arrival at Baghdad’s Saint Joseph Cathedral on the second day of the first […]
Historic Pluralism Headquarters Launch in Ottawa Anchoring Canada as Global Hub for Dialogue
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON MAY 16, 2017 The Global Centre for Pluralism, a major international institution for research and dialogue about the value of diversity, has officially opened its permanent […]
Some problems with USCIRF
May 15,2017 – JORDAN TIMES – James J. Zogby There is no question that in many parts of the world, including the Middle East, vulnerable religious communities are facing threats to their very survival or serious problems of discrimination. In situations such as these, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom […]
Muslims and Islam: Key findings in the U.S. and around the world
BY MICHAEL LIPKA345 COMMENTS People at Djemaa el-Fna Square, late afternoon sun Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group in the world. The growth and regional migration of Muslims, combined with the ongoing impact of the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL) and other extremist groups that commit acts […]
Canadians voice support for Muslims amid ‘hatred’ unleashed on Liberal MPs
Anti-Muslim tirades prompt words of support PD Canadians voice support for Muslims amid ‘hatred’ unleashed on Liberal MPs Minister of Canadian Heritage Melanie Joly makes an announcement about an anti-Islamophobia motion on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle Posted: Friday, February 17, […]
Burning of Christian churches in Israel justified, far-Right Jewish leader says
Source: Telegraph This is an old news from 2015 By Robert Tait, Jerusalem Head of Lehava, known for violent campaign against Jew-Arab assimilation, risks arrest with public defence of setting fire to Holy Land churches The leader of a far-Right Israeli group has risked arrest by apparently voicing support for […]
What Trump and His Supporters Can Learn From Muslim Leaders
By Craig Considine CHARLES PHELPS CUSHING/CLASSICSTOCK VIA GETTY IMAGES Support for Donald Trump is surging across the United States. This is particularly troubling because in recent weeks, he has called for banning Muslim immigration, shutting down mosques, spying on Muslims, making Muslims carry ID badges, and a few other […]
This Trump voter said he hated Muslims, but when some moved into his building everything changed
A man from Nebraska has spoken to local press about his change of heart regarding Muslims in the United States. John Dutcher, a resident of Omaha, told KETV news how his prejudice against Muslims had changed when a number of new families from Syria, Afghanistan and elsewhere, moved into his […]
Donald Trump has managed to unite Muslims and Jews in a way that few have ever managed to do
Trump’s Muslim ban was painfully evocative of Jewish stories of migration to the US – or tragic accounts of family members denied entry to the US as refugees, only to be killed in the Holocaust. Dozens of rabbis were recently arrested while demonstrating against the ban outside Trump Tower Rachel Shabi […]
FM to co-chair high-profile global meeting on abuse of ethnic, religious minorities
By JORDAN TIMES – Aug 30,2015 – AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius will co-chair a UN International Conference on the victims of attacks and abuses on ethnic or religious grounds in the Middle East, which will be held in […]
Iranian Interfaith Center and Russia Orthodox Church discuss common points
In today’s world where many societies are plagued by extremism, terrorism, violence, and conflicts; heavenly religions can play an important role in promoting peace and friendship. Effort to unite these religions and find their common points is among the main tasks of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization in Iran. […]
Islamic perimeters of interreligious dialogue
(The writer is director, Shah-i-Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar) Peace, harmony and Islam: Peace indicates tranquility, mental calm, quiet, serenity, reconciliation, amity, accord, concord, friendliness, harmony, […]
Doha: International Center for Interfaith Dialogue Hosts Lord Woolf
Dr. Ibrahim Saleh Al-Naimi welcomed the guests at the occasion of a lecture by Lord Woolf at Georgetown University Auditorium, SFS-Doha on Monday, 19 Nov. The lecture was titled “Rule […]
Al-Sudais: Islam is a religion of dialogue
JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS Monday 26 November 2012 Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques, has highlighted the significance of dialogue with other cultures and religions, saying it is a good medium to spread the message of Islam. “The Holy Qur’an, which is an eternal miracle, […]
Diwali: What Muslims Can Learn From The Festival Of Lights
Huff Post: Aamir Hussain. On Nov. 13, 2012, people around the world will celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. Although the holiday is mainly observed by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, […]
‘Jesus Was a Muslim’: Religion Professor Makes Solid Argument
A call for Muslims and Christians that they can work together! Christians and Muslims have a lot more in common!
Narrowing Islam-West cultural gap
By JEDDAH: IBRAHIM NAFFEE ARAB NEWS STAFF The two-day seminar, to be organized by the Ministry of Higher Education in collaboration with the King Abdul Aziz University, is another major […]
Role of interfaith dialogue in the international society
By MANSOUR AL TURKY AL ANAZI ARABNEWS Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plays a big role in the international society. This is because of the blessings of God on this country. The most important factors that grant Saudi Arabia this vital position are the existence of the Two Holy Mosques which […]