Rabwah Times

Facebook’s copycat spree continues with TownHall

Facebook recently released a new tool that lets its users find out and connect with their local, state and federal representatives. However, the tool which is called “Town Hall,” is not the first to provide such a functionality. In 2001, when Facebook did not even exist an Indian immigrant Shukoor Ahmed founded StateDemocracy.com, which connected citizens with their elected officials in all 50 States and provided input to both Federal and State elected officials on legislation. Shukoor eventually shut down …

Pakistan-born Ahmadi to run for lieutenant governor of California

A Pakistani-born doctor announced Wednesday that he is joining the 2018 race for lieutenant governor on a platform of saving the Affordable Care Act, providing free community college education and fighting what he termed “Donald Trump’s hate.” “I am a proud Muslim and I love America,” Dr. Asif Mahmood said at a news conference in front of the downtown federal building that houses a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office. “President Trump continues to attack people like me: immigrants, …

Killer of Ahmadi Lawyer gives himself up to Police

A Pakistani man who killed a prominent lawyer has given himself up to the local Police. According to Police sources, 36-year-old Muhammad Rashid, a security guard by profession turned himself into the Police and plead guilty to the murder of 69-year-old Saleem Latif. Advocate Latif who also served as the city head of minority Ahmadiyya community was shot dead on Thursday morning. In a statement given to Police, Arshad who goes by the nickname ‘Kodu’ said that he killed Latif …

Pakistan arrests ‘Muslim Reformer’ for Blasphemy

A Pakistani man who claimed to be a Muslim Reformer has been arrested by the country’s security forces for Blasphemy. According to family members, Nasir Sultani was arrested from Islamabad Airport on March 21st. Days earlier, on March 17th the BBC reported that Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of Islamabad High Court had added Sultani’s name onto the ECL (exit control list) and instructed the FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) to prepare a detailed report on him. 51-year-old Sultani claimed to be …

Ahmadi man shot dead in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan

An Ahmadi leader was killed Thursday morning after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him and his son. Malik Saleem Latif, who was also a prominent lawyer was on his way to the local court on a motorbike along with his son Advocate Farhan, when the unidentified attackers trailing behind them opened fire. As a result, Latif who was related to Pakistani Nobel Prize winner Dr. Abdus Salam died on the spot while his son survived the attack. Speaking to the …

5 Facts about Dulmial Mosque which was targeted by a Muslim Mob

In December last year, a mob of over 3,000 Muslims attacked a small Mosque in Northern Pakistan. The incident gained worldwide attention as people wondered why would Muslims attack a Mosque? Here’s what you need to know about the Mosque and why it was attacked. 1.  The Mosque locally known as Darul Zikar is located in the village of Dulmial Village in Punjab, Pakistan and has been used as a house of prayer by the local Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. 2. …

Ahmadi Artists You’ve Never Heard of

2017 has turned out to be a good year for Ahmadi artists, and the oscar win of Mahershala was the cherry on the top. But there are many others who are still trying to make waves in the media and entertainment industry. Remember, this is but a handful ― of the many, many, many other artists who deserve your attention. Dj – A A M R – Australia A A M R born as Ammar Ahmed is a Sydney-based DJ …

These Ahmadi students are changing how acting is perceived in their Community

When three Ahmadi students got a casting call for movie extras, they took it as a joke, They did not imagine that their extra role will help change how the acting profession is perceived within their own community. Medical students Humza Ahmed, Haris Ahmed and Harris Ahmed were originally asked to portray Taliban soldiers in the movie Horse Soldiers, but they refused because of their religious beliefs. The Ahmeds are of Pakistani heritage and were born into the revivalist Ahmadiyya Muslim …

Artist creates a Sci-Fi Vision of Pakistan

What will the future Pakistan look like? That’s what Pakistani artist Omar Gilani tried to depict in a series of futuristic digital illustrations. Gilani, who is 28 and a Mechanical Engineering by profession says he never received any formal training in arts. “I began digital manipulation and created some art pieces on a digital tablet at university,” In the past, Gilani has been commissioned as a designer by several International organizations which include Save The Children, United Nations, British Council …

Indonesia shuts down Ahmadiyya Mosque in Depok

Ahmadis were forced to perform Friday prayers in the courtyard after Indonesian authorities shut down the community’ Mosque in Depok, a satellite city of the capital, Jakarta. On Thursday, February 23rd, Depok’s municipal police sealed Masjid Al-Hidayah which belongs to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The mayor of Depok said this is the seventh time the Mosque has been sealed since 2011 Hundreds of Islamic hard-liners, including members of the notorious Islam Defenders Front (FPI), staged a rally the on Friday …

Trailer for upcoming documentary on Dr Abdus Salam

Kailoola Productions have released a new trailer for their documentary titled “Abdus Salam”. The docufilm aims to trace Salam’s path from a small village in rural Pakistan to the United Kingdom and Italy. The tells Salam’s story using archival footage, interviews with colleagues, students, and family-members, and on-location footage from Pakistan, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.

Designate Pakistan a state sponsor of terrorism: Former co-chair Ahmadiyya Caucus

U.S. Congressman and Former co-chair of Ahmadiyya caucus, Ted Poe has urged the U.S. to designate Pakistan a “State Sponsor of Terrorism”. Congressman Poe who leads the House Subcommittee on Terrorism introduced ‘Pakistan State Sponsor of Terrorism Act‘ in US House of Representatives on March 9th, 2017. The Bill pushes the U.S. to declare Pakistan a “state sponsor of terrorism”, or give a detailed justification within 90 days as to why such a designation should not be given to Pakistan. …