Islam World
One Shia Muslim released and many subjected to enforced disappearance
April 9, 2019
One Shia Muslim released and many subjected to enforced disappearance
Innocent Shia Muslim Asad Abbas Bhatti has returned home in district Badin while more innocent Shia Muslim youth have been taken into illegal and undeclared custody and subjected to enforced disappearance in Karachi, Pakistan. Innocent Shia Muslim Asad Abbas…
From the ashes of genocide, Islam rises in Rwanda
April 8, 2019
From the ashes of genocide, Islam rises in Rwanda
A handful of Muslims took a stand during the hundred days of slaughter and their stance inspired thousands of Rwandans to become Muslim in what was once called Africa’s most Catholic country. A handful of Muslims took a stand…
UK Muslim academic targeted amid school homosexuality row
April 8, 2019
UK Muslim academic targeted amid school homosexuality row
Kate Godfrey-Faussett said that she is the victim of a “witch hunt” against the Muslim community, and has been “hanged, drawn and quartered” by the mainstream media. Kate Godfrey-Faussett said that she is the victim of a “witch hunt”…
Ireland allows Muslim police officers to wear hijab
April 7, 2019
Ireland allows Muslim police officers to wear hijab
The police service of Ireland said it would follow the footsteps of its Scottish and Northern Ireland counterparts by allowing Muslim female officers to wear the hijab. The police service of Ireland said it would follow the footsteps…
Anniversary of Imam Hussein’s departure from Medina to Karbala observed
April 7, 2019
Anniversary of Imam Hussein’s departure from Medina to Karbala observed
Shia Muslims observed anniversary of departure of Imam Hussein (AS), his family and relatives from Medina to Karbala via Mecca (Makkah) on 28th Rajab, across the world. Shia Muslims observed anniversary of departure of Imam Hussein (AS), his…
Student orgs host “Meet a Muslim” table as part of their Islamic engagement week
April 6, 2019
Student orgs host “Meet a Muslim” table as part of their Islamic engagement week
Offering donuts, candy and engaging conversations, the University of Michigan’s Islamic Society of Ahl-ul-Bayt, along with the Muslim Students’ Association, Offering donuts, candy and engaging conversations, the University of Michigan’s Islamic Society of Ahl-ul-Bayt, along with the Muslim Students’…
Athens’ first mosque ready to open
April 6, 2019
Athens’ first mosque ready to open
A marble fountain is seen on the plot in Votanikos where the Greek capital’s first state mosque is expected to start operating in May. A marble fountain is seen on the plot in Votanikos where the Greek capital’s first…
Health of Hassan Mushaima, Hajer Mansoor Hassan deteriorated
April 6, 2019
Health of Hassan Mushaima, Hajer Mansoor Hassan deteriorated
The Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) is reporting that the health of two Bahraini Shia activists deteriorated as a result of their lack of access to medical treatment. The Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) is…
Fifth Int’l Cinematic Festival in Holy city of Kerbela, Iraq
April 4, 2019
Fifth Int’l Cinematic Festival in Holy city of Kerbela, Iraq
The management of Kerbela TV Satellite Channel announced, on Wednesday, that they finished all the preparations to hold the Fifth International Cinematic Festival in the holy city of Kerbela. The management of Kerbela TV Satellite Channel announced, on Wednesday,…
New Athens Mosque Set to Open Its Doors in Time for Ramadan
April 4, 2019
New Athens Mosque Set to Open Its Doors in Time for Ramadan
A Muslim mosque, the first in the Greek capital since the end of the Ottoman occupation, is expected to open its doors in time for Ramadan, which starts on May 6. A Muslim mosque, the first in the Greek…