Ariel Sharon, former Israeli Prime Minister, dead at 85
Former Israeli prime minister was in coma for 8 years By Alan Duke, updated 9:17 AM EST, Sat January 11, 2014 (CNN) — Ariel Sharon, whose half century as a military and political leader […]
No burqa required: Muslim world weighs in on women’s dress
Epigraph: And say to the believing women that they restrain their eyes and guard their private parts, and that they disclose not their natural and artificial beauty except that which […]
China to overtake U.S. as world’s Top Trader
HONG KONG (CNNMoney) By Charles Riley and Feng Ke China is poised to become the world’s top trading nation, a position long held by the United States. China reported Friday […]
1380 Sunni, Shia scholars to attend Islamic unity meeting in Tehran
Epigraph And hold fast, all together, by the rope of Allah and be not divided; and remember the favor of Allah which He bestowed upon you when you were enemies […]
Germany Adds Lessons in Islam to Better Blend its Melting Pot
By ALISON SMALEJAN. 6, 2014 THE NEW YORK TIMES FRANKFURT — For the first time, German public schools are offering classes in Islam to primary school students using state-trained teachers […]
Does Immigration Mean ‘France Is Over’?
Source: New York Times By JUSTIN E. H. SMITH PARIS — It is difficult to go more than a day in France without hearing someone express the conviction that the […]
Islam Gaining Popularity In The Brazilian Culture
Source: The Washington Times WASHINGTON, January 6, 2014 — While the Middle East appears to dominate much of the discourse relating to Islam and Muslims, the growth of Muslim communities […]
Shariah and Constitution: A Personal Journey
Source: Muslim Sunrise, Winter 2013 volume By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times After my training of six years to be a physician, as a lung and […]
Pope announces Holy Land visit amid new push for peace
By F. Brinley Bruton, Staff Writer, NBC News Pope Francis has announced that he will make a pilgrimage to Israel, The West Bank and Jordan in May, underscoring a fresh […]
Annual Progress of Ahmadiyyat: True Islam
Source: Alislam.org Friday Sermon, January 3, 2014 After tashhud, ta’awwuz and recitation of Sura Al-Fatiha, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad at Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (may Allah strengthen him with His […]
Govt of Indonesia to celebrate Religious Harmony Day
The Jakarta Post: Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the inaugural Religious Harmony Day at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta on Sunday amid a number […]
General Musharaf and Pakistan
By Munir Varraich, Sweden Let us not forget that it was a secular minded soldier President who took a bold decision after 9/11 and tried to put the Pakistani Mindset on the […]
Chinese helicopter saves 52 in Antarctica
Source: China Daily All 52 passengers stranded on the Russian research ship Akademik Shokalskiy in Antarctica for nine days were rescued by a Chinese helicopter on Thursday. The helicopter from […]
Book Review: Islam Without Extremes by Mustafa Akyol
Epigraph: Thus, have We made of you an Ummat justly balanced, that ye might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over yourselves. (Al Quran 2:143) Piety […]
Mustafa Akyol: Faith versus tradition in Islam
The Muslim Times is promoting secularism in every country of the world Mustafa Akyol is a Turkish political commentator and author based in Istanbul. He thinks and writes on iissues […]
Chinese tycoon wants to buy The New York Times
BEIJING (CNNMoney) An eccentric Chinese businessman with a penchant for publicity stunts is seeking to buy The New York Times Company. Chen Guangbiao, a rags-to-riches tycoon who made millions in […]
God in the 21st Century: Conference of World Religions
For all the achievements and progress of the past century, the world has become increasingly divided and restless with hostilities and conflicts ever-present. The struggle for supremacy of world powers and the spiralling threat […]
Happy New Year and What is the Muslim Times doing for You?
Epigraph: So go on reminding; surely, reminding is profitable. (Al Quran 87:10) By Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor Happy and a prosperous new year to all our readers, from the […]
Bankers need to shift to principles of ‘justice and hope’ – Archbishop of Canterbury
RT: The Archbishop of Canterbury, the principal leader of the Church of England, has urged bank bosses to make a “massive cultural change” in their management style. He says many […]
John 17: Showing Jesus to be a Prophet of God and Not Divine
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times After Jesus said the following, he looked towards heaven and prayed: Father, the hour has come. Glorify […]