Influential Irani Political Leader Dies

Among the most influential political leaders from the Middle East listing in “The 500 Most Influential Muslims 2009,” His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri passed away after suffering from diabetes, lung problems and other health complications. He was recognized …

Ten Indians among 500 most influential Muslims in the world: Georgetown University List

The list of 500 most influential Muslims in the world had hit headlines in India due to the names of some celebrities. Though such lists shouldn’t be taken too seriously, still, they do evoke interest. Many of these influential persons …

Grand Mufti makes the top ten

South Africa punches above its weight in the 500 most influential Muslims in the world. JOHANNESBURG – The list of top 500 most influential Muslims has just hit our shores. South Africa has a couple in the list, while Africa …

Two locals named among most influential Muslims

A retired University of Waterloo professor emeritus and a Kitchener native have been named among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world. The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, based in Amman, Jordan, last month listed Mohamed Elmasry and Ingrid …

The 500 most influential Muslims of the world?

The Amman, Jordan-based Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in collaboration with the Prince Alwaleed BinTalal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at the Georgetown University, Washington DC, has issued a list of 500 most influential Muslims in the world. The Royal Islamic …

“I’m a proud Indian first” – Shahrukh Khan

Georgetown University in USA has come out with a list of 500 of the world’s most influential Muslims, including Shahrukh Khan, former Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam, and composer A R Rahman. A chat with SRK on how …

SRK among 500 most influential Muslims in the world

Being one of the most successful stars in Bollywood brings with itself loads of accolades and awards. This time Shah Rukh Khan finds himself in the august company of former Indian President Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam and Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman. …

Kalam, Shah Rukh in most influential Muslims list

NEW DELHI: In a first of its kind survey of the world’s most influential Muslims, Georgetown University has come out with a list of 500 among whom are prominent Indians like former President A P J Abdul Kalam, Bollywood star …

AMU Professor ranked World’s 44th most influential Muslim

Aligarh: Professor Saiyed Mohammad Ameen Mian Qadri of the Urdu Department at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been ranked the 44th most influential Muslim in the world by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre of the Georgetown University, USA. …

Azizah Publisher Chosen as ‘Influential Muslim’

Tayyibah Taylor didn’t believe it when she learned that she was named as one of the world’s 500 most influential Muslims. “It was a complete surprise, and it wasn’t anything I applied for,” said Taylor. She is the publisher of …

The 500 Most Influential Muslims 2009

DEC 3 — The past couple of weeks has shown that Malaysians are featured in the “500 most influential Muslims in the world” list. The research categorised influential people into 15 categories — depicting the source of influence, among others, …

Recep Erdogan is Number Five Influential Muslim

Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is number five of world’s most influential Muslims according to issued list of most influential Muslim personalities. The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World is a first of its kind published by the …

Azerbaijani president included in “500 most influential Muslims of world” book

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was included in a book “500 most influential Muslims of the world,” the International Institute of Islamic Thought reported. The book, which lists the 500 most influential people in the Muslim world and was published under …

Indonesians Make a Mark As ‘Influential Muslims’

Notable Indonesian figures, including President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and former President Abdurrahman “Gus Dur” Wahid, made it into “The 500 Most Influential Muslims — 2009,” a book that lists and provides short biographies of outstanding Muslims from the fields of …

The world’s most influential Muslims?

A list of the 500 ‘most influential’ Muslims in the world has left me confused, and not just because my name isn’t there I was in Cairo International Airport earlier this week, scrolling through Facebook to see what my friends …

POLL: The world’s top 500 Muslims? Read and vote

If you’ve ever been confused by Muslim names you read in the news or unsure who’s important in the Islamic world, help is near. A new book entitled “The 500 Most Influential Muslims – 2009″ lists prominent Muslims from different …

A Common Word Between Us and You

A Common Word Between Us and You

A Common Word Between Us and YouA Common Word was launched on October 13th 2007 as an open letter signed by 138 leading Muslim scholars and intellectuals to the leaders of the Christian Churches and denominations all over the world, …

The Amman Message

The Amman Message

The Amman Message The Amman Message started as a detailed statement released the eve of the 27th of Ramadan 1425 AH/9th November 2004 CE by H.M. King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein in Amman, Jordan. It declares what Islam is and …

Body Count

Body Count

Body CountNaveed S Sheikh This publication quantifies the human death toll of religious and political violence throughout the last two millennia and relates these to religio-cultural civilizations. Download this PDFBuy for $4.99

Forty Hadith on Divine Mercy

Forty Hadith on Divine Mercy

Forty Hadith on Divine MercyThe Messenger of God said, “Whosoever commits to memory for my ummah (religious community) forty traditions concerning religion will be resurrected by God in the company of the jurists and the learned.” The learned scholars of …

Jihad and the Islamic Law of War

Jihad and the Islamic Law of War

Jihad and the Islamic Law of War This text explains what jihad is, what it means to Muslims, and how it relates to the concrete issues of war and peace. It explores the most important issues surrounding the Islamic law …