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An Ahmadi Missionary posted in Paraguay relied on the Power of God to help with a seemingly impossible request relating to residency in a new country.

An Impossible Request in Paraguay by Abdun Nur Ghalib Baten

As the world races towards modernity and as some Muslims continue to display heedlessness towards the grandeur of the Holy Qur’an, some may wonder why we should recite a 7th-century archaic text revealed in the deserts of Arabia. Here are five reasons why you should read the Holy Qur’an.

5 Reasons To Read the Holy Qur’an by By Qasim Choudhary, USA

In a country where the flag of mullah-ism is ubiquitous – at mosque podiums, loudspeakers in busy marketplaces, rallies all across the country – is the title of ‘Islamic Republic’ at all pertinent?

Turning the Tables – How Mullah-ism is Destroying Pakistan by Adeel Shah

Have you ever watched a perfume commercial and wondered why half-naked women feature in almost all of them? Have you ever wondered why most of the music video clips choose to objectify women with unnecessary close-ups on their body?

Well, that is what we call the ‘male gaze’.

What Does Islam Have to Say About the ‘Male Gaze’? by Mahrukh Arif-Tayyeb

I find this particular misconception interesting for any time I have received a question of this nature, you can be assured that I have encountered the questioner outside of my house in some public space.

Does Islam Forbid Women from Leaving the Home? Deconstructing the Myth by Nila Ahmad

In many societies today, a handshake, hug or even a kiss on the cheek is seen as nothing out of the ordinary and is even viewed as part of everyday good manners. Nevertheless, a Muslim would be uncomfortable with sharing such physical gestures with members of the opposite gender unless they were close family or a spouse.

Should You Be Offended if a Muslim Doesn’t Offer You a Handshake? by Azhar Goraya

The choice of the German women’s gymnastics team to wear full-body suits in the qualification round as a stand against sexualisation, according to The German Federation. One of the competitors, Sarah Voss, said she wished to be, ‘a role model for young gymnasts who don’t feel safe in every situation.’

Tokyo Olympics 2020 – Female German Gymnasts Cover Up And Reveal A Lot by Munavara Ghauri

We had very little gas left in the car. Just before we arrived at the Sherpao Bridge, the fuel metre went red and the “E” sign started to flash. We still had the bridge to cross.

Fuel Shortage; Power of Prayer and God by Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmichael - UK

With the onset of COVID-19 religious affiliations, like many aspects of life, changed notably. In March 2020, Google searches for prayer reached the highest levels ever recorded in history.

Has the Pandemic made More People Believers? Here’s the Evidence by Sinwan Basharat

I first found out that I couldn’t just walk down the street to a local government office to submit my visa application; I had to go to a Czech embassy in another country and submit the application there.

A Prayer In Prague: With Difficulty Comes Ease by Uzair Ahmad

Our societies have immersed us for centuries in a capitalist system, a capitalist culture and a capitalist existence. Far from being a set of economic rules and mechanisms, the ubiquity of capitalism offers us an intimate relationship with ourselves, a vision of direction and also of running beyond it.

The Best Richness Is The Richness Of The Soul- The Capitalist Dissociative Identity Disorder

Over ten centuries before Jefferson drafted this bill, one of the greatest movements for the establishment of religious freedom was started… by Islam.

The Champions Of Religious Freedom You Might Not Think Of by Sarmad Naveed

The superiority of humans is determined by God solely based on moral achievements judged by the way we fulfill our obligations and duties toward God and God’s creatures.

A Universal Blueprint for Rooting Out Racism by Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmichael - UK

The sooner we see the beauty in suffering, the sooner we will realise its cruciality in self development and growth. For tireless effort is a necessity of life otherwise one remains static and lifeless.

When Breath Becomes Air- A Lesson On Suffering by Qasim Choudhary, USA

Let’s set the record straight: if a woman wishes to wear the veil (i.e. the hijab), she is free to do so. The veil does not make her more or less French, since it is above all, a religious choice and not a political one.

‘If you are French, you do not wear the hijab’: A Response to Lydia Guirous

A personal story showing how even the smallest of deeds can draw the pleasure of God.

The Power of Small Steps Toward God by Hasham Ahmad

An incident showing how God guides people to follow His chosen Caliph -Mirza Masroor Ahmad

God’s Guiding Light Towards His Chosen Caliph by Farhat Mahmood

Who won the 2021 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences? Listen to this audio article to find out how three great economists contributed to the field.

The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2021 by Jibran Raja, UK; Ahmad Daniyal Arif, UK

The Review of Religions Women’s Section Presents An Exclusive Interview With ' Umme Taalay ', Amtushakoor Tayyaba Sahiba, - The Mother of Syed Taalay Ahmed Shaheed, 'A Diamond of Khilafat' 1990-2021.

Special Series: Interview With 'Umme Taalay' - The Mother of Syed Taalay Ahmed Shaheed

Old age is inevitable, but scientists are trying to figure out ways to extend life. Islam teaches that true strength lies in our spiritual evolution not in...

Ageing, Spirituality And What Really Matters In The End by Hamaad Khan

On World Wetlands Day, we should reflect on the teachings of the Holy Qur'an which tell us to preserve the balance established on earth.

World Wetlands Day — Our Responsibility by Musa Sattar - UK

Amidst a divided Muslim world, the Ahmadiyya Community embodies unity, and fulfils a statement made by the Holy Prophet (sa).

There Are No Grounds To Declare Ahmadis As Non - Muslims by Sarmad Naveed

Islam teaches that synagogues and all other places of worship must be protected and religious freedoms must be upheld for all.

Hostages Taken At Texas Synagogue – No Tolerance For Anti - Semitism In Islam by Qasim Choudhary

With the shadows of mushroom clouds looming, the impacts of radiation on agriculture would be catastrophic.

Nuclear Famine - Radiation Exposure & Effects On Agriculture by Musa Sattar

Manal Odeh from Kababir shares faith inspiring incidents of the blessings that come from the prayers of the Ahmadiyya Caliph, Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba)

The Blessings of God and His Caliph by Manal Odeh

IPCC's climate change report shows climate change is a dire warning and is a grave and mounting threat to our well-being and a healthy planet.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Dire Warning: ‘Intensifying Impacts of Climate Change’

Noah's Ark by the Promised Messiah (as) - Audio book by The Review of Religions Part 1

Noah's Ark by The Promised Messiah (as) - Audio Book By The Review Of Religions Part 2

We asked both what they thought the role of a woman was in a marriage and whether women can hold multifaceted roles in this modern age and have it all.

Gender Roles in Discussion: A  TradWife and an Ahmadi Muslim Woman

Pioneering the message in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Untold Story of Missionary Shahruk Abid from his time in Guatemala.

Lost Contact by Sharukh Abid

The untold stories from The Review of Religions Magazine of Saleem Abdul Muhaimin called From Prison to Prayer.

From Prison to Prayer by Saleem Abdul Muhaimin

“We Will Surely Guide Them in Our Ways”
This is a story I narrated briefly when I was asked to introduce a dear friend, who had embraced Islam at the age of 31 years, after almost three months of investigation and visits to our mosque/mission house in Merida, Mexico. 

Waseem A. Sayed PhD
Merida, Mexico

A Mexican Tale by Waseem A. Sayed PhD

The Review of Religions speaks to Jeanet Sinding Bentzen, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and executive director of the Association for the Study of Religion, Economics and Culture about her latest research on the relationship between prayer and natural disasters.

Article Link: https://www.reviewofreligions.org/22337/religiosity-and-natural-affliction-google-searches-for-prayer-rise-in-response-to-covid-19/

Religiosity and Natural Affliction –Google searches for prayer rise in response to COVID-19

Recently the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association of Canada organised a series of interfaith discussions on the topic ‘God: Fact or Fiction?’ at universities across Canada.

Article link: https://www.reviewofreligions.org/22165/untold-stories-14/

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