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... the Chishti order of the Indian sub-continent. The Chishti order is a Sufi order within the mystic Sufi tradition of Islam. It began in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan, about 930. We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a ... Comment?
B.C.'s largest Ahmadiyya mosque opens in Delta
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... in Delta, described as the largest Ahmadiyya Muslim house of worship in B.C. The Ahmadiyya movement - a branch of Islam - was founded 100 years ago, originating with the teachings of Indian villager Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and is renowned today for ... Comment?
Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill
... 2001 U.S.-led campaign that toppled the Taliban regime. While in power, the Taliban imposed a strict interpretation of Islam that put severe curbs on the freedom of women. "For five years, the regime banned women from working and going to school, or ... Comment?
Egyptians targeted with blasphemy charges
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The pale, young Christian woman sat handcuffed in the courtroom, accused of insulting Islam while teaching history of religions to fourth-graders. A team of Islamist lawyers with long beards sang in unison, "All except the Prophet Muhammad." The case against Dimyana Abdel-Nour in southern Egypt's ancient city of Luxor began when parents of three of ... (more) Comment?
Afghan lawmakers block legislation protecting women's rights
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... women's rights remain a dozen years after the ouster of the hard-line Taliban regime, whose strict interpretation of Islam once kept Afghan women virtual prisoners in their homes. Khalil Ahmad Shaheedzada, a conservative lawmaker for Herat province, ... Comment?
International Traveler of Mystery: Istanbul
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With a vibrant, young population complementing a rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, the city unfurls itself as the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Christianity and Islam, determined modernity and historic eminence. Comment?
CT Muslims focus on unity amidst diversity
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... from which to draw fodder for human unity. According to Dr. Ayoub, the problem of unity has nothing to do with Islam , but with Muslims who accept a "political piety" that uses religion as an excuse for political gain, which can be seen in other ... Comment?
Afghan rape victims still subject to criminal charges: Women's rights legislation blocked
... women's rights remain a dozen years after the ouster of the hard-line Taliban regime, whose strict interpretation of Islam once kept Afghan women virtual prisoners in their homes. Khalil Ahmad Shaheedzada , a lawmaker for Herat province, said the ... Comment?
... to suit their vested interests in much the same way that the Taliban and other Muslim militants are distorting Islam for their own ends. There also are reports by a UN official and human rights workers that, in many cases, the police just stood by ... Comment?
The Arab Spring: A Conspiracy Theory or Nation's Will
... Party) of Turkey in 2002 inspired that viewpoint and moved the compass into the direction of what was called "moderate Islam" day after day. Hitherto, promoting the Turkish model in particular and encouraging "moderate Islam" in general widespread ... Comment?
Hard-line Afghan MPs block law protecting women
... women's rights remain a dozen years after the ouster of the hard-line Taliban regime, whose strict interpretation of Islam kept Afghan women virtual prisoners in their homes. Khalil Ahmad Shaheedzada, a conservative lawmaker for Herat province, said ... Comment?
One dead, dozens wounded in sectarian clashes in Egypt
... athedral in Cairo after a funeral service for four Christians killed in sectarian violence with Muslims. (Reporting by Islam Rifae in Alexandria and Ahmed Tolba in Cairo; Writing by Maggie Fick; Editing by Bill Trott) Comment?
Former Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar Principal Declared Leadership Figure
JOHOR BAHARU, May 18 -- Former Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar principal Zulkipli Mahmud has been declared Leadership Figure , in conjunction with the Johor state-level Teacher's Day celebration held at the Pusat Islam Iskandar Johor here Saturday. Comment?
Imams to preach against grooming of girls for sex
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... has been good enough. The MCB need to accept that they haven't done enough." Last week Ms Siddiqi, who converted to Islam in 1995, helped launch the Community Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation. The group aims to ensure that the subject is not ... Comment?
Tourists Abandon Syria Amid Ongoing Conflict
... corridors. Across the other side of the city is the Old City - a World Heritage Site where Rome meets Christianity and Islam. Here the fear is not just of artefacts being stolen, but of destruction. The Ummayed Mosque in Damascus is arguably the ... Comment?
A fresh analysis of the 2011 census has shown that Christian faith in the UK is declining rapidly amongst the British-born population, whilst belief in Islam has dramatically increased. Comment?
Court seeks report about licences to import felids
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... The petition was moved by Faryal Gohar through advocate Waqas Ahmad Mir. The counsel submitted the state religion of Islam had no shortage of teachings about the dignity to be afforded to all animals and the protections that these vulnerable ... Comment?
Lost in translation: Saudi Holy Mosques' sermons soon available in English
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... Al-Sudais thanked the Saudi leadership and the university for supporting the project which would spread the message of Islam across the world. Comment?
Confessions of an ex-Muslim
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Islam is often perceived as a religion antithetical to British, secular values. But between 2001-2011, more than 100,000 British people converted to Islam. 1 comment
... y business was popular, I bought cars and land and swimming pools, and eventually owned 13 companies. I was practicing Islam, but I still had many questions. And I had no peace. Comment?