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By Yousuf Ali Professor Tariq Ramadan was acquitted of rape charges in his native Switzerland on Wednesday, May 24. In 2017, the Oxford professor was accused of rape by Henda Ayari which led to several other charges in both France and Switzerland. He has always maintained his innocence of the allegations. In addition, during the […]
by TMO Staff Dr. Basheer Ahmed latest book launched in July 2022, “The Rise and Fall of Muslim Civilization: Hope for the Future” has been awarded the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award. In his latest book, “The Rise and Fall of Muslim Civilization: Hope for the Future,” Dr. Basheer Ahmed offers fresh insight and […]
By Yousuf Ali Turkey held a runoff presidential election between Kemal Kilicdaroglu and President Recep Tayyib Erdogan. Erdogan prevailed with more than 52% of the vote despite facing challenges caused by the economic situation and Turkey’s preparation and response to the earthquakes earlier this year on Sunday, May 28. This came 2 weeks after an […]
By Mahvish Akhtar On May 27, while meeting with Journalists and Lawyers at his Zaman Park residence in Lahore, PTI Chairman Imran Khan said, “Shah Mehmood will lead the party if I get disqualified.” Imran Khan has been facing one hundred fifty cases ranging from corruption to terrorism since being ousted from power in April […]
by Kathryn Post When Devin Brooks reported for training in West Virginia early last year for his new security guard gig at the U.S. Department of State, he was pulled aside and told his beard violated the agency’s facial hair policy. The news was a shock to Brooks, who said he had been assured in […]
By Zubair Ahmad Sheikh The Muslim Ummah has a rich history of producing prolific scholars, scientists, and intellectuals who shared their knowledge and wisdom with the world. They did not limit themselves to their own nation but provided opportunities for other nations to benefit from their teachings. Islamic universities were once the center of learning […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Islam was never in danger, nor were Muslims. Islam claims to be a God-guided faith. How could God be in danger? Those who raise the slogan that their religion is in danger make a mockery of the God they believe in. They deceive people by claiming their monopoly on God and […]
by Etienne Bouche The Russia-Islamic World Forum will begin in Kazan, southwest Russia, on Thursday. The two-day event was first held in 2009 and aims to strengthen economic ties between Russia and Muslim countries. In the wake of a rupture between Russia and the West, these ties are now part of a shifting world order. […]
by Samira Asma-Sadeque from The Guardian It took the US consulate seven minutes to reject Nabil Ahmed Shabbir’s visa application. Shabbir, a British Shia scholar, had applied for his US visa to assist with the birth of his first child. His wife, an American Shia Muslim, wanted to have the birth in the US. Shabbir […]
Update since original publication:Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 11. By Mahvish Akhtar PTI Chairman Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, was arrested earlier on May 9, by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The arrest happened during a court appearance […]
By Yousuf Ali Israel resumed its periodic bombing of Gaza in response to rockets from the Islamic Jihad group on May 2. The rockets in turn were prompted by the death of Khader Adnan who died in Israeli custody following a hunger strike. According to Al Jazeera, “Adnan, who was awaiting trial, was found unconscious […]
by Paurush Omar from The Hindustani Times Former President Donald Trump has privately told close associates that he plans to reinstate his infamous “Muslim ban” if he is reelected in 2024, according to US daily Rolling Stone. Trump has reportedly called the policy “beautiful” and has expressed interest in adding more majority-Muslim countries to the […]
by Rehan Qamar While several people celebrated Eid and the diversity of Muslims in office on May 1 at the White House, a Muslim mayor from New Jersey was denied entrance to the celebration. Identified as Mohamed Khairullah, the mayor of Prospect Park, New Jersey, the local political alleges he was not allowed onto the […]
Issue 5 Volume25 May 2023 Print
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted a reception to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Monday afternoon in the East Room of the White House. The move brings back a tradition that Trump had halted. Biden opened the ceremony by quoting the poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran, saying: “Your joy is sorrow unmasked. And […]
by TMO Staff Making history Saturday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a proclamation designating January as Muslim Heritage Month in a measure that advocates say will promote appreciation and awareness about Muslim traditions and contributions. Community and faith leaders, who have rallied for the designation for several years, hailed the signing as a historic moment. “As […]
by TMO Staff In a letter filed early Monday, former President Donald Trump’s lawyers argued for a mistrial in his civil battery and defamation trial, alleging the judge has made “pervasive unfair and prejudicial rulings” against him. Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll is suing the former president, alleging he raped her in the 1990s and then defamed her […]
By Munir M Hasan, PhD After listening to a number of commentators and the legal experts in TV programs, I am surprised to note that all of them are neglecting two major Constitutional matters which are quite obvious. These are: Holding of general elections, whether national or provincial, are matters which are elaborated in the Constitution […]
by Niraj Warikoo from the Detroit Free Press As the religious and cultural diversity of Michigan grows, some are hoping that the faiths of minority groups can be recognized with state holidays. To that end, a group of state representatives introduced this week four bills that would make holidays celebrated by Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, East […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah A review of Dr. Hasanuddin Hashmi’s work on Islamic Jurisprudence. The book is available at Islamic Center, Momin Lodge, 1918 Artesia Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504 Dr. Hasanuddin Hashmi, a scholar of the Quran, Hadith, and Fiqh, combines traditional understanding with a balanced and rational approach without compromising any tenets of the faith. […]
