UK: British Parliamentarians Condemn Persecution of Minorities in Indonesia


LONDON, August 4, 2011 PRNewswire

In the wake of the lenient sentences handed out to murderers and extremists in Indonesia British parliamentarians have stepped up their call for human rights in Indonesia.

World: The Courage To Redefine Pakistan


Growing up as a member of the privileged class of Karachi, I was blinded to many of the realities of my city. My friends and I were what the average Pakistani would call "burgers," an affectionately derogatory term to describe the Westernized brats of the wealthy.

UK: Jalsa Salana UK 2011 BBC Evening News


Nigeria: UK Commends Ahmadiyya Muslims' Efforts

Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt giving his speech at Jalsa Salana UK 2011

The UK's Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Jeremy Hunt, has appreciated the values displayed by Ahmadi Muslims, particularly the way they integrated within their local communities across the world, especially in the UK.

US: Thomas Jefferson’s Iftar

Keith Ellison said he chose to swear on Jefferson’s Koran for his oath of office because it showed that Jefferson believed wisdom could be gleaned from many sources

“Ramadan,” said President Obama at a White House iftar dinner in 2010, “is a reminder that Islam has always been a part of America. The first Muslim ambassador to the United States, from Tunisia, was hosted by President Jefferson, who arranged a sunset dinner for his guest because it was Ramadan — making it the first known iftar at the White House, more than 200 years ago.”