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Myanmar to deport Pakistanis for giving Mosque sermon
August 2, 2016
Myanmar to deport Pakistanis for giving Mosque sermon
Authorities in Myanmar detained two Pakistan nationals for giving sermons at mosques in the commercial capital of Yangon. Authorities in Myanmar detained two Pakistan nationals for giving sermons at mosques in the commercial capital of Yangon. The detentions…
Chinks in the security plan of a popular Shia mosque in Lucknow
August 2, 2016
Chinks in the security plan of a popular Shia mosque in Lucknow
The recent suicide attacks on Shia mosques in Dhaka and Saudi Arabia have forced law-enforcers across the country to tighten security at installations significant to the sect, but the supposedly pro-Muslim Uttar Pradesh government seems to have done the least…
Pakistan Taliban terrorists kill twoHazara Shia Muslims in Quetta
August 2, 2016
Pakistan Taliban terrorists kill twoHazara Shia Muslims in Quetta
Two men belonging to the Shiite Hazara community were martyred in gunfire on Quetta’s Sariab Road area on Monday, police sources said. Two men belonging to the Shiite Hazara community were martyred in gunfire on Quetta’s Sariab Road…
Saudi Arabia yet to sway U.N. over Yemen coalition blacklisting
August 2, 2016
Saudi Arabia yet to sway U.N. over Yemen coalition blacklisting
Two months after the United Nations blacklisted a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition for killing children in Yemen, Riyadh has not provided enough proof that it should be permanently removed from the register, U.N. diplomatic sources said on Monday. …
Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
August 1, 2016
Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong to identify Islam with violence and that social injustice and idolatry of money were among the prime causes of terrorism. Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong…
Saudi Arabia finances fundamentalist mosques abroad accused of breeding extremism
August 1, 2016
Saudi Arabia finances fundamentalist mosques abroad accused of breeding extremism
German vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned against alienating Saudi Arabia, a crucial player in the bid to end the Syrian war, with too much criticism. German vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned against alienating Saudi Arabia, a crucial player…
Australia mosque vandalized in racist attack
August 1, 2016
Australia mosque vandalized in racist attack
An Adelaide mosque has been targeted by racist vandals, who have daubed the entrance to the building in swastikas and offensive slogans. An Adelaide mosque has been targeted by racist vandals, who have daubed the entrance to the…
Massive truck bomb attack and gunfight at Kabul hotel
August 1, 2016
Massive truck bomb attack and gunfight at Kabul hotel
A Taliban truck bomb attack and gunfight at a foreign hotel in Kabul on Monday has reignited security concerns in the Afghan capital, despite no civilian casualties being reported. A Taliban truck bomb attack and gunfight at a…
First Ottoman mosque discovered
August 1, 2016
First Ottoman mosque discovered
The city of Iznik, known for its beautiful Ottoman tiles now adds another badge of honor to its name with the discovery of the first Ottoman mosque that was built by Orhan Gazi. The city of Iznik, known for…
Syrian calligrapher refuses to sell rare Quran copy
August 1, 2016
Syrian calligrapher refuses to sell rare Quran copy
A Syrian calligrapher who has made a rare copy of the Quran sewing the verses with golden thread refused an offer to sell it for two million dollars. A Syrian calligrapher who has made a rare copy of…