Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for Advancement of Peace: The New Nobel Standard for Peace

So, people out there. Do you know any likely candidates? Then, contact the people concerned at the link given in the write up.

Best wishes,

Raziya

The Muslim Times | Alislam |  Subscribe                            Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for Advancement of Peace: The New Nobel Standard for Peace Epigraph: "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10. 1948 embodies the broadest consensus of contemporary civilization on the subject of Human Rights.  This booklet (Islam and Human Rights) attempts a comparative study of Islam and The Declaration." Sir Zafrulla Khan  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read the article in the Muslim Times Main Source: Alislam.org Islam focuses on securing peace in every sphere of human activity. It encourages all to promote education, respect and tolerance, improve social and interfaith harmony, support charitable causes and serve humanity regardless of race, creed or co lour. The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is dedicated to establish peace at all levels and to protect the basic human rights of all. In light of this it is keen to recognize efforts made by anyone to advance the cause of peace. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize is therefore awarded in recognition of an individual's or an organization's contribution for the advancement of the cause of peace. While the current Nobel Peace prize continues to be given away, there is evidence that it is largely becoming political and in some cases has lost its value due to being challenged by a large number of well known scholars. The giving of Nobel Peace prize for example to President Obama even before he had begun his first presidency was considered highly controversial. As compared to that, while the Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace prize may not be as high profile, it has started to generate interest for its choice of awardees. To date three distinguished personalities/institutions have been honored with this prize. These are Lord Avebury, Abdus Satter Edhi and SOS Children's Village UK. Criteria for Nomination All nominations must be made on the official nomination form (ANNEX 1) and will be appraised in light of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's (Islam's) ideological framework and will also consider: 1. How has the individual's/organization's work had a direct impact or led to direct change? 2. How has the impact/change advanced the cause of peace? Peace, or types of 'peace' applicable would be economic, social, religious, national or international. This could be achieved in a number of ways, including: * Negotiation/mediation to bring peace to an area; * Implementation of any major charitable project for the benefit of humanity; * Development of ideas (e.g. economic, scientific, political or social) that result in or play a key role in the promotion of peace; * Playing a leading role in human rights or other causes to highlight particular issues and enable action to promote peace; Nominees therefore may be from a wide range of backgrounds depending upon the work they have carried out so could include (but are not limited to) journalists, authors, scientists, academics, charity workers, religious leaders, lobbyists, business persons, parliamentarians and country leaders. Read further and watch a video in the Muslim Times: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Muslim Times' Editorial team: If you like what you see, please forward it to friends and family.  To know more about us: click here. 1-800-WHY-ISLAM (English, Spanish and Bengali)

What if Obama wants to Build Hagia Sophia in Washington DC?

The Muslim Times | Alislam |  Subscribe                            What if Obama wants to Build Hagia Sophia in Washington DC? Epigraph: "O ye who believe! be strict in observing justice, and be witnesses for Allah, even though it be against yourselves or against parents and kindred. Whether he be rich or poor, Allah is more regardful of them both than you are. Therefore follow not low desires so that you may be able to act equitably. And if you conceal the truth or evade it, then remember that Allah is well aware of what you do." (Al Quran 4:136) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its dedication in 360 until 1453, it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople,[1] except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931, when it was secularized. It was opened as a museum on 1 February 1935.[2] The Church was dedicated to the Logos, the second person of the Holy Trinity,[3] its dedication feast taking place on 25 December, the anniversary of the Birth of the incarnation of the Logos in Christ.[3] Although it is sometimes referred to as Sancta Sophia (as though it were named after Saint Sophia), sophia is the phonetic spelling in Latin of the Greek word for wisdom – the full name in Greek being ?a?? t?? ???a? t?? Te?? S?f?a?, "Shrine of the Holy Wisdom of God".[4][5] Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture[6] and is said to have "changed the history of architecture."[7] It remained the world's largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years thereafter, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. The current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and was the third Church of the Holy Wisdom to occupy the site, the previous two having both been destroyed by rioters. It was designed by the Greek scientists Isidore of Miletus, a physicist, and Anthemius of Tralles, a mathematician.[8] Ottoman architecture borrowed to some degree from the architecture of of Hagia Sophia and each ruler or Sultan established his legacy by building a mosque, bigger and better than his predecessor.  The two most celebrated mosques in Istanbul are the Blue Mosque also known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque, built by Ahmed I (1590-1617) and the Suleymaniye Mosque, built by Süleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566), both a part of Istanbul's unmistakable skyline. The design of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the culmination of two centuries of both Ottoman mosque and Byzantine church development. It incorporates some Byzantine elements of the neighboring Hagia Sophia with traditional Islamic architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period. The architect has ably synthesized the ideas of his master Sinan, aiming for overwhelming size, majesty and splendour. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, after his success in several spheres, seems to be inclined to outsmart the Ottoman Sultans and has announced his intention to build the biggest mosque in Istanbul.  Reuters reported and I quote from the Huffington Post:  Tayyip Erdogan has described his third term as Turkish prime minister as that of a "master", borrowing from the celebrated Ottoman architect Sinan and the last stage of his storied career after apprenticeship and graduation. It's a lofty allusion. Sinan's 16th-century creations came to define the Ottoman Empire at its apogee, the Suleymaniye Mosque, built for Sultan Suleiman, part of Istanbul's unmistakable skyline. Now, entering a second decade at the helm of a country reveling in its regional might, Erdogan wants to leave his own mark on the cityscape with what will be Turkey's biggest mosque, a 'giant mosque,' he says, 'that will be visible from all across Istanbul.' To be built on the highest hill on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, planners boast the structure will hold up to 30,000 worshippers and bear six minarets taller than those of the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, or the Prophet's Mosque, in Medina. I would be delighted to see another beautiful mosque in Istanbul on my next trip, but, there is a little catch! Read further in the Muslim Times: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Muslim Times' Editorial team: If you like what you see, please forward it to friends and family.  To know more about us: click here. 1-800-WHY-ISLAM (English, Spanish and Bengali)

Prophet Muhammad’s Rules of War | The Muslim Times

http://www.themuslimtimes.org/2013/01/law-and-religion/prophet-muhammads-rules-of-war-2


Despite the fact that these rules were made and applied over 1400 years (over a Millennia), ago, there has been no match for them past and present time....

Really worth reading an applying.

Raziya

Happy New Year Gift: A Wonderful World – By BBC and David Attenborough

The Muslim Times | Alislam |  Subscribe                            Happy New Year Gift: A Wonderful World – By BBC and David Attenborough Epigraph: "He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.." (Al Quran 59:25) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here or on the picture to see the video clip Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Sir David Attenborough narrates his unique version of the song 'What a Wonderful World' accompanied by images from the BBC's wildlife and natural history archive. First broadcast as a trailer for the series 'Frozen Planet' in 2011. Some may wonder, why the Muslim Times' has chosen this video clip and narration of this song by Sir David Attenborough, as our new year message and gift. The answer is simple and we intend to answer it by a short quote from the writings of the Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani, the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He wrote: Man has, therefore, been reminded that his God is the Lord and Providence of the Universe, so that the horizon of his hopes may be extended and he may believe that God, the Supreme, has immense beneficial powers and that He can bring into being an extensive variety of means for his benefit.[1] To read and learn more about Islamic metaphysics and theology: MTA USA series: Attributes of Allah. February 2011 Alislam-eGazette: Metaphysics, Religion and Science September 2012 Alislam-eGazette: The Indispensable God Hypothesis Reference 1. Commentary on the Holy Quran, based on the writings of Promised Messiah may blessings of Allah be on him, Translated by Sir Zafarulla Khan. Volume I, Surah Fatiha, Published by the London Mosque, page 78. Read further and watch the video in the Muslim Times: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sir David Frederick Attenborough (pron.: /'æt?nb?r?/) OM, CH, CVO, CBE, FRS, FZS, FSA (born 8 May 1926[1]) is a British broadcaster and naturalist. His career as the face and voice of natural history programmes has endured for 60 years. He is best known for writing and presenting the nine Life series, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, which collectively form a comprehensive survey of all life on the planet. He is also a former senior manager at the BBC, having served as controller of BBC Two and director of programming for BBC Television in the 1960s and 1970s. He is the only person to have won a BAFTA in black and white, colour, HD and 3D. Attenborough is widely considered a national treasure in Britain, although he himself does not like the term.[2][3][4] In 2002 he was named among the 100 Greatest Britons following a UK-wide vote.[5] He is a younger brother of director, producer and actor Richard Attenborough.[6] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Muslim Times' Editorial team: If you like what you see, please forward it to friends and family.  To know more about us: click here. 1-800-WHY-ISLAM (English, Spanish and Bengali)