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Muslims to reach 30% of the world’s population by 2050
January 15, 2018
Muslims to reach 30% of the world’s population by 2050
US-based think tank Pew Research Center (PRC) estimates that Muslims will reach 2.76 billions or 29.7 percent of the world’s population by 2050 – a rise of 1.161 billion. US-based think tank Pew Research Center (PRC) estimates that Muslims…
Nigerian Shia Cleric Zakzaky makes first public appearance since detention in 2015
January 15, 2018
Nigerian Shia Cleric Zakzaky makes first public appearance since detention in 2015
Leader of the Shia Community in Nigeria Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, rumored to have died in detention, made his first public appearance since he was illegally detained by security forces in 2015. Leader of the Shia Community in Nigeria Sheikh…
Quran contemplation course for visually impaired in Qatif
January 15, 2018
Quran contemplation course for visually impaired in Qatif
A course on “contemplation in Quran” has been organized for visually impaired women in Shia-populated Qatif region in Saudi Arabia. A course on “contemplation in Quran” has been organized for visually impaired women in Shia-populated Qatif region in Saudi…
Bombing kills 8, injures 10 in northern Iraqi capital
January 15, 2018
Bombing kills 8, injures 10 in northern Iraqi capital
A powerful bombing in the north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, has killed at least eight people. A powerful bombing in the north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, has killed at least eight people. The bomb attack on Saturday…
Saudi, allies used precision-guided arms in raids on Yemeni civilians: UN panel
January 15, 2018
Saudi, allies used precision-guided arms in raids on Yemeni civilians: UN panel
A UN panel has compiled a detailed report of civilian casualties caused by the Saudi military and its allies during their war against Yemen, saying the Riyadh-led coalition has used precision-guided munitions in its raids on civilian targets. A…
Ibraheem El-Zakzaky not dead but seriously ill – Femi Falana
January 14, 2018
Ibraheem El-Zakzaky not dead but seriously ill – Femi Falana
The detained leader of the Shia community in Nigeria, Ibraheem al-Zakzaky, is alive but seriously ill, his lawyer has said. The detained leader of the Shia community in Nigeria, Ibraheem al-Zakzaky, is alive but seriously ill, his lawyer has…
Proposed mosque in Indiana draws opposition
January 14, 2018
Proposed mosque in Indiana draws opposition
An Islamic congregation’s plan to build a mosque is facing opposition from residents of nearby upscale neighborhoods in a northern Indianapolis suburb. An Islamic congregation’s plan to build a mosque is facing opposition from residents of nearby upscale neighborhoods…
Boko Haram militants shoot dead 20 loggers in Nigeria: Sources
January 14, 2018
Boko Haram militants shoot dead 20 loggers in Nigeria: Sources
At least 20 loggers have been killed in northeast Nigeria after Boko Haram Takfiri terrorists opened fire on them in the militants’ latest attack against civilians. At least 20 loggers have been killed in northeast Nigeria after Boko Haram…
Diphtheria claims 48 lives in Yemen within 60 days: WHO
January 14, 2018
Diphtheria claims 48 lives in Yemen within 60 days: WHO
Diphtheria has claimed lives of at least 48 people within the last two months across Yemen amid the ongoing Saudi military aggression and blockade of the impoverished Arab country. Diphtheria has claimed lives of at least 48 people within…
Themes of ‘Rabee’-ul-Shahadah’ Int’l Festival announced
January 14, 2018
Themes of ‘Rabee’-ul-Shahadah’ Int’l Festival announced
The organizing committee of the 14th edition of the “Rabee’-ul-Shahadah” (spring of martyrdom) international festival in Iraq announced the themes of the religious-cultural program. The organizing committee of the 14th edition of the “Rabee’-ul-Shahadah” (spring of martyrdom) international festival…