The Muslim World’s Question: ‘What Happened to Us?’
Understanding the events of 1979 is crucial for those trying to figure out a better future for today’s Middle East. Book and this article by Kim Ghattas What happened to […]
The history of religious conflict in the Middle East carefully leaves out periods of coexistence
Source: The Independent The exodus of Christians from the Middle East is real and tragic. So are attempts by the Saudis to reheat divisions between Sunnis and Shia. Are we […]
US-Iran brinkmanship: The view from Iraq
OP-ED Daily Sabah > GIORGIO CAFIERO Published 02.08.2019 As a neighbor of Iran, Iraq is the country most threatened by a possible Iran-U.S. war in the Gulf. With close ties […]
Islam’s Sunni-Shia Divide, Explained
The split between the two main sects within Islam goes back some 1,400 years. By Sarah Pruitt Though the two main sects within Islam, Sunni and Shia, agree on […]
Who are more tolerant, the Sunnis or the Shias?
Well, let me speak here of my personal experience during my time in Baghdad, Iraq. (For more details see: https://themuslimtimes.info/2017/08/24/glimpses-into-the-life-of-a-global-nomad-part-nine/comment-page-1/ ) I give you a few examples of my inter-action […]
Pakistan as a Cautionary Tale of Religious Fanaticism
As the BJP champions sectarianism in India, Pakistan’s trajectory is a striking example of the consequences of enabling and capitulating to religious zealots. By now, you are sure to […]
Is Saudi Arabia Pulling Pakistan Into War With Iran?
Source: The Atlantic Council BY FATEMEH AMAN For years, the Pakistani government has avoided taking sides between rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia, but now it may be forced to choose. […]
The Shia revival – by Vali Nasr – Book Review
SUNDAY BOOK REVIEW Muslim Against Muslim Review by IRSHAD MANJI AUG. 13, 2006 In February (2006), a group of Sunni Muslims bombed the Golden Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, one of Shiite […]
Making Sunni-Shia Unity a Reality
Source: Patheos One of my life-long dreams came true at the Sunni-Shia Unity Conference to launch efforts to promote Intra-Faith dialogue on December 15, when a group of dedicated local […]
A trip to Iran by Jawad Anani
Dec 03,2018 -JORDAN TIMES – JAWAD ANANI Accompanying Taher Al Masri, I travelled on the 23rd of November to Tehran in order to attend the International Islamic Unity Conference which […]
Indonesia: Ahmadi, Sunni Muslims live in peace in Wonosobo
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018 Dyaning Pangestika The Jakarta Post Wonosobo | Thu, November 15, 2018 The atmosphere was convivial in Wonosobo, Central Java, when 18-year-old Fikri Darmawan […]
‘Impart Islamic knowledge in a way that is relatable, enlightening and entertaining’
By: Syed Zafar Mehdi International September 26, 2018 TEHRAN – Sheikh Azhar Nasser is a Canada-based, globally-renowned Islamic scholar, lecturer, orator and a social media sensation. He is the founder […]
Key players in Yemen conflict
By AFP – Sep 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Abdullah Al Khawlani stands on Thursday with his son, Hafidh, who survived a Saudi-led air strike stand on the wreckage of a […]
Iraqi rival groups both announce parliamentary blocs to form new government
Reuters International THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 FILE PHOTO: Iraqi Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who’s bloc came first, looks at Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who’s […]
UK urged to intervene as female Saudi activist becomes ‘first to face death penalty’
Officials are pushing for a women known to document protests to be executed if she is convicted by a secret terrorism court. 18:22, UK, Wednesday 22 August 2018 Image: […]
Iraq’s unrest could pave way for profound political reform
Jul 24,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Osama Al Sharif More than two months after Iraqis headed to the polls to elect a new parliament and as Muqtada Al Sadr, whose […]
Isis may have been defeated a year ago in Mosul, but the ideology that caused it to grow lives on
Isis may have been defeated a year ago in Mosul, but the ideology that caused it to grow lives on One year ago, Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi declared that […]
New Iraq gov’t must overcome sectarian divide — UN
Source: The Jordan Times UNITED NATIONS, United States — Following elections, Iraq must move quickly to form a government that can overcome sectarian divisions and push ahead with badly-needed reforms, […]
Ramadan Fasting in Shia Ismaili Islam: A Historical Overview
Posted on June 3, 2016 by Ismaili Gnostic Certain Muslim groups in present times have publicly monopolized and “normalized” an image of Islam where Islam equals the so-called “Five Pillars”: […]
Rebuilding links between communities in Iraq
Council for Interreligious Dialogue aims to eradicate ‘fanatical discourse’ in the name of religion Anne-Bénédicte Hoffner Iraq April 25, 2018 Yazidis take part in a ceremony celebrating Charshama Sor (Red Wednesday), the […]
