Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Condemns Proposed Ban on Minarets in SwitzerlandLONDON, November 23 - On 29th November 2009 Switzerland will hold a referendum on a proposed Medical Doctors Confirm "Divine Healing" Cases at the 6th International Christian Medical ConferenceKIEV, Ukraine, November 16 - The 6th International Christian Medical Conference was held at the International Charter for Compassion Launches to Promote The Golden RuleKaren Armstrong, author of "The Case for God" Joins with Multi-national Council of Religious Leaders to Bring Compassion Back to the Heart of Society Trinity Health Selects Seven Elsevier Clinical Decision Support Solutions for its Multiple Facilities In Seven StatesPHILADELPHIA - - Partnership With Elsevier Continues Tradition of Excellence in Serving Healthcare Needs of Patients in California, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan and Ohio swissinfo.ch - Dossier on the Minaret Controversy in SwitzerlandBERN, Switzerland - On November 29 the Swiss will decide on whether to ban the construction of minarets. As the debate heats up, swissinfo.ch explores the issues behind the vote. swissinfo.ch’s English dossier explains the controversy and offers a wealth of background information. Teleradio Padre Pio Launches Live Streaming Application for Apple iPhoneROME - Teleradio Padre Pio, the broadcasting station belonging to the Capuchin Friars Minor is today launching an iPhone application called “Padre Pio TV”, which gives access to the channel programs live. iPhone users can now download the application from the App Store and watch the main celebrations which take place in the shrine of San Giovanni Rotondo, religious teachings, the Angelus, celebrations of Pope Benedict XVI as well as select activities of the Holy See and of the Bishops. The channel features messages and sermons contained in the Letters of Padre Pio, the Gospel and the Catholic Church. Pakistani Christians Speak Out at the United NationsGENEVA - Last week the Human Rights Council of the United Nations meeting finished with several new decisions taking place regarding problems in Palestine and Sudan. But a new and urgent issue of Christians in Pakistan was highlighted to the International Community by an International Think Tank, the “International Club for Peace Research”. World’s First Shari’ah-Compliant Longevity-Linked Investment Platform DebutsALISO VIEJO, California - - Innovative New Platform Allows Islamic Investors to Diversify Holdings Using an Uncorrelated Asset Class H.E. The Grand Mufti of Egypt Announces First Official Trip to the United StatesWASHINGTON - This week, H.E. Dr. Ali Gomaa, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, will make his first official visit to the United States between October 6-9, 2009. One of the world’s leading Muslim scholars, the Grand Mufti will deliver the keynote address at the Common Word Conference, a major international interfaith initiative (www.acommonword.com) hosted by Georgetown University. The Common Word Conference will bring together prominent Muslim and Christian leaders as well as international dignitaries such as the Right Honorable Tony Blair to the nation’s capital for three days of open and closed door discussions. On Wednesday, October 7, 2009, H.E. will address the United States Institute of Peace on “Overcoming Radicalization and Extremism.” Dr. Naseer Homoud of IIMSAM Supports Worldwide Humanitarian Efforts on United Nations ‘Day of Peace’DOHA, Qatar - Dr. Naseer Homoud, the Goodwill Ambassador & Director of The Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM) is offering his support towards today’s 27th Annual United Nations’ International Day of Peace and has outlined his hopes towards tackling situations in the Arab World and striving towards Barack Obama’s vision of ‘change we can believe in’. The World’s First “Halal” Search Engine Designed for Muslims Goes LiveAMSTERDAM - As of today, Muslims from all over the world can search the World Wide Web safely without coming across content that might be considered “Haram” according to the Islamic Law. Seawings Ramadan PromotionDUBAI, UAE - Seawings, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, announces its 2009 Ramadan Promotion. Over the holy month of Ramadan, passengers can enjoy a unique Ramadan experience - book a scenic flight of Dubai’s iconic skyline and then enjoy a traditional Iftar dinner at the Park Hyatt or Jebel Ali Hotel. Royal Pharmaceutical Society Issues Guidance to Muslims on Safe Medicine Management During RamadanLONDON - The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) is urging Muslims who are taking medication, and fasting from sunrise to sunset during the religious festival of Ramadan, to seek advice from pharmacists on how to manage medicine intake effectively and safely in the interests of their health. Muslim Leader Urges Peaceful Propagation of IslamLONDON - His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, a Muslim organisation with an estimated 80 million members in 192 countries, today concluded the three-day 34th Annual Convention at the Maimarkt, in Mannheim, Germany, by saying that Islam would be the unifying force through which peace would be brought to the world. Landmark Study on U.S. Catholic Vocations Reveals Dramatic ChangesCHICAGO - - New members bring increased ethnic, cultural diversity, strong desire for communal living, prayer, and Catholic identity Another Minority Killing in PakistanLONDON - It is with great sadness that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat confirms that another member of its community, Rana Ata-ul Karim (36) was killed on 6 August 2009 in Multan, Pakistan. He was murdered simply for being an Ahmadi. Mr Karim, a well educated agriculturist, left his home for a few minutes in the afternoon and returned to find that his wife had been locked in their bedroom by three young men who had entered his home. Mr Karim was shot 3 times and died on the spot. The assailants immediately fled the scene. Mr Karim is survived by his wife and two daughters. One Young World Unveils Findings of Global Survey of 20-Somethings and Launches YouTube Contest to Identify Future Leaders to be Delegates at Inaugural World SummitLONDON - - Global Nonprofit Calls 20-Somethings Worldwide to Participate in Phase III Online Survey Ahmadiyya Muslims Reject SeparatismLONDON - - Integration is Better for Society Says Islamic Leader Convention Dates: July 24 - 26, 2009 ‘Global Village’ Becomes World Focus for MuslimsLONDON - - Ahmadiyya Muslim Convention From July 24-26 is the Biggest Annual Gathering of Muslims in UK ‘Muslim Parliament is a Mistake’ Says Islamic LeaderLONDON - - Tens of Thousands of Ahmadiyya Muslims Urged to Show Good Citizenship - Convention Dates: July 24 - 26, 2009 1 in 20 of all Divorce Petitions are Now Dealt With OnlineSWINDON, England - Figures released from the Ministry of Justice this week show that 32,900 couples filed for divorce in England and Wales during the first quarter of 2009, a similar figure to 2008, showing that the recession has not yet fed into an increase in the number of people filing for a divorce, despite dire predictions from the divorce industry. IBS-STL Becomes BiblicaCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - - Name affirms passion and commitment to engage people worldwide with Scripture Air Charter International Provide Global 2009 Hajj Air ChartersDUBAI, UAE - Air Charter International (ACI), a leading aviation solutions provider in Arabia, Africa, Asia and Asia Pacific announces their commitment to sourcing world wide Hajj Charters for 2009. The ‘Star’ Sign - New Video From Share International, Now on YouTubeLONDON - On 12 December 2008 Share International Foundation announced that a “star-like luminary of brilliant power” would soon appear and be visible worldwide. Since then there have been hundreds of sightings of the ’star’. Share International magazine has received numerous photographs, while dozens of videos showing the ’star’ have been posted on YouTube. The phenomenon has been reported in the media, including Sky News. Statement by Leonid Nevzlin, Chairman, Board of Governors, Nahum Goldmann Museum of the Jewish Diaspora, Tel Aviv, Israel Following the Shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial MuseumTEL AVIV, Israel - Leonid Nevzlin today issued the following statement in response to the shooting at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Mrs. Lily Safra, President of the Edmond J. Safra Foundation, to Announce Major New Medical Research Initiative During Israel VisitGENEVA - Mrs. Lily Safra, President of the Edmond J. Safra Foundation, established by her husband Mr. Edmond J. Safra, will visit Israel this week, highlighting the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting charitable organizations across the world. Desmond Tutu to Receive an Honorary Doctorate From the University of ViennaVIENNA, Austria - The University of Vienna will confer an honorary doctorate in theology on the South African Theologian and Nobel Laureate, Dr Desmond Tutu. The University substantiates the honour with Tutu’s outstanding achievement in applying a theology of “Ubuntu”. The ceremony will take place at 11.00 AM on 12 June 2009, in the Main Ceremonial Chamber of the University. IslamicAdvisory.com Launches First Islamic Finance Training PortalDUBAI, UAE - The Islamic finance industry gets its first dedicated training portal: IslamicAdvisory.com, Islamic Finance Training, Online. Certified by leading scholars, the portal is the first to provide streamable, interactive Islamic finance training modules “ideal for training across large-scale institutions,” as one prominent user, Yusuf Jha, Shariah Controller at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, describes it. Together4Peace.org: Should Netanyahu Be Charged With War Crimes During Visit With President Obama?TEMECULA, California - Together4Peace.org, a volunteer-based group, is urging President Obama’s administration to consider filing Criminal Charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his role in the Gaza massacres earlier this year. Cluster bombs and chemical weapons were used on the civilian population, causing a humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportion, mounting death, and large scale injuries exacerbated by massive devastation to most homes and infrastructure. Together4Peace.org is looking to mobilize a “One Million votes for the Peace Petition,” calling for an end to Israeli occupation. Giving equal rights to all Jews, Christian, and Muslims of the Holy Land, this petition will be delivered simultaneously to all members of Congress, the U.S. Peace Envoy, members of the United Nations Security Council, and President Obama. Call for Northern Ireland Abortion Guidelines to be WithdrawnBELFAST, Northern Ireland - Pro-life campaigners are calling on Mr Michael McGimpsey MLA, Northern Ireland’s health minister, to withdraw the controversial guidelines on abortion issued by his department last month, and to have the matter looked at again by the Province’s devolved government. International Charity United Bible Society Chooses Ericom’s PowerTerm WebConnectDROITWICH, England - Ericom announced today that the London-based charity United Bible Society (UBS) has selected PowerTerm WebConnect to provide secure remote application access. Call for End to Nuclear Weapons at Oslo Launch of Exhibit on Human Security and Nuclear AbolitionTOKYO - Senior Norwegian politicians issued a strong call for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the opening of an exhibition linking nuclear abolition and human security attended by around 120 diplomats, scholars and activists at the Oslo City Hall Gallery on April 15. Secular Attack on NHS Chaplaincy ‘Simplistic’, Says UniteLONDON - An attack by the National Secular Society (NSS) on the NHS chaplaincy service has been described as ‘erroneous and simplistic’ by Unite, the largest union in the country. The Star is Seen WorldwideLONDON - With Photo For over 30 years author, lecturer and artist Benjamin Creme has been preparing the way for the emergence of Maitreya, the World Teacher. Muslim Caliph Warns: Economic Depression Could Lead to World WarLONDON - A Caliph (Spiritual Leader) followed by tens of millions of Muslims has |
