A new approach to tolerance from all sides
Nov 01,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – For many years, I have dedicated part of my studies to the issues of intercultural conflict management, as it has always been as important […]
Russia will not allow anti-Islam publications, Peskov says
BY ANADOLU AGENCY AND DAILY SABAH Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov ruled out for Russia the publication of offensive caricatures on Islam following French magazine, Charlie Hebdo’s provocation. “The existence of […]
Islam perfectly compatible with development: San Diego State University professor
Politics October 27, 2020 TEHRAN – Ahmet T. Kuru, professor of political science at San Diego State University, says Islam was historically perfectly compatible with development, and contemporary problems are […]
OPINION Not in Our Name, Never in Our Name: A Conversation with Muslim Faith Leaders Echoing the Wisdom of a Pontiff
By Professor Azza Karam Azza Karam serves as the Secretary-General of Religions for Peace (#Religions4Peace – http://www.rfp.org) and is a Professor of Religion and Development at the Vrije Universiteit in […]
OIC body urges respect for religions
ISESCO said the abuse was causing anger, sadness and shock among the global Muslim population Source: Arab News RABAT: Religion should not be exploited for political gain or media propaganda, […]
Liberty, equality, fraternity, except Muslims
BY HILAL KAPLAN COLUMNS OCT 23, 2020 An attendee waves a French flag during a demonstration against the killing of a French teacher by an extremist attacker, Oct. 21, 2020. […]
Unravelling the Truth About Eve: Her Position in History According to Islam
Nila Ahmad NOTABLE WOMEN • WOMEN’S SECTION 19th August 2020 2 Comments ©Shutterstock Nila Ahmad, USA The imagery is nearly always the same. A tree stands centred in the middle ground. A serpent […]
How Switzerland and France approach ‘Islamic separatism’
President Emmanuel Macron wants to rid France of what authorities say is a “parallel society” of radical Muslims thriving outside the values of the nation. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. […]
NEW SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROVES TRUE 1400 YEAR-OLD QUR’ANIC CLAIM ON MOUNTAINS & EARTHQUAKES
Additional reading: Book Review: The Bible, The Quran and Science By Umar Nasser & Tahir Nasser, with essential contributions from Maulana Abdul Ghany Jahangeer Khan INTRODUCTION “He has created the heavens […]
Significance of religion in crisis
Epigraph: Allah it is Who enables you to journey through land and sea until, when you are on board the ships and they sail with them with a fair breeze and they […]
Existence of God – The Perception Paradox Part II
Sabahat Ali THE EXISTENCE OF GOD 1st September 2020 ©Pixabay Sabahat Ali, USA (Read Part I) It is certainly a head-scratcher. When knowledge of new discoveries made by scientists of […]
‘The Global God Divide’ – Analyzing Belief in God and Morality: An Interview with the Pew Research Center
Jacob Poushter CONTEMPORARY AND SOCIAL ISSUES 3rd September 2020 In 2019, the Pew Research Center conducted a survey across 34 countries, spanning 6 continents, which was recently published, titled ‘The […]
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 […]
The Dead Sea Scrolls: History, Challenges, New Directions
Naila Razzaq ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANCIENT RELIGIONS 18th August 2020 PBS website Naila Razzaq, USA Accidental discovery, political intrigue, decades of academic secrets, black market trade and ancient forgeries — this […]
Divine Revelation and Science; Conflict or Concordance
By Professor Carmichael, who is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. She has an extensive experience in providing a dedicated specialist Breast Service for screen detected and symptomatic cancers in a […]
Erdogan is sure his strategy of politics cloaked by religion will consolidate his power. We shall see
Source: Independent Turkey’s leader is picking and choosing his way through his country’s history for the gaudiest bits to discard or embellish, writes Robert Fisk If Bashar al-Assad was the only […]
Is more ‘religion’ the key to a Democratic victory?
Jul 27,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – JAMES J. ZOGBY During the past few weeks, I’ve seen a number of articles calling on Democrats to “get religion” and pay greater attention […]
Religion and Racism
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page By Ayesha Lateef, MHS, RN, Fitchburg, Massachusetts Monotheistic religion and racism are two powerful belief […]
Coronavirus: The Great Disruption. Will religion post-Covid-19 be more personal, less communal?
By Mohammad Alami Musa For The Straits Times How will religion adapt to the pandemic? The answers to five key questions point to more individualism, and a new state-religion relationship […]
Interview with pioneering Islamic thinker Fehmi Jadaane What is the essence of Islam, and does it need reforming?
What is the essence of Islam, and does it need reforming? Source: The Guardian Renowned Jordanian Islamic scholar Fehmi Jadaane vehemently objects to the transformation of Islam into an ideology. […]
