The Faculty of Theology at the University of Oslo will develop new study programs for religious leaders with specific emphasis on Islamic theology.
Norwegian university to develop study programs with emphasis on Islamic theology
‘Afghans file 1.7 million war crime complaints with ICC’
A human rights group says the International Criminal Court (ICC) has received over one and a half million statements of alleged war crimes from Afghan citizens in a span of three months.
China’s Hui Muslims fearful Chinese New Year education ban a sign of curbs to come
For some in China’s ethnic Hui Muslim minority here, a recent ban on young people engaging in religious education in mosques is an unwelcome interference in how they lead their lives.
21 Killed, 70 Wounded as Boko Haram suicide bombers attack fish market in Borno
At least 21 persons were killed and 70 civilians were injured as multiple bombers struck Konduga local government area of Borno State yesterday, Civilian JTF Source’s told SaharaReporters.
WFP reiterates commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley, has restated the organization’s commitment to providing food assistance to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Over half of French people say Islam is compatible with their society: Survey
Fifty-six percent of French people believe that Islam is compatible with the values of their country, according to a survey conducted by the French-based polling firm the Institut Français d’Opinion Publique (IFOP).
Shia Community holds rally to demand justice for slain members
Shia Community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest, demanding justice for a slain Muslim cleric and their leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, Media reports.
Shia Muslims of Nampula, Mozambique help victims of natural disasters + Photos
Shia Ethna-Ashery community of Nampula, Mozambique collected contributions to help the victims of natural disasters in Jan 2018.
International Criminal Court to investigate Shia Massacre in Nigeria
The International Criminal Court is moving gradually towards prosecution of Nigerian officials involved in the December 2015 massacre of members of the Shia community of Nigeria.
Shia board chief slams AIMPLB, calls it a ‘terror group’ branch
Responding to the expulsion of Salman Nadwi from All India Personal Law Board, Wasim Rizvi, chairman of Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board termed the AIMPLB “a branch of terrorist organisations” and said it was becoming a threat to the country because of its “hardliner attitude”.
Iraqi Shia scholar meets with Pope Francis and calls for tolerance and moderation
The Italian capital witnessed an intellectual symposium titled, “Violence in the Name of Religion”, organized by the UK-based Wilton Park Institute in cooperation with Pontifical Council for Interfaith Dialogue at the Vatican.
MP says Muslims should leave India
An Indian lawmaker suggested that Muslims should leave the country.
WOHR urges the UN to intervene to release Ayatollah Sayyid Hussein
The World Organization for Human Rights called on the United Nations Secretary-General to intervene urgently to release the son of Grand religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, Sayyid Hussein al-Shirazi.
German mosque is ordered to stop broadcasting call to prayer
A German couple have won a landmark court victory to silence Islamic calls to prayer from a mosque almost a mile from their home.