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Call for action to stop Islamophobia in SD Unified
July 27, 2016
Call for action to stop Islamophobia in SD Unified
San Diego Unified School District board members voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a plan to address Islamophobia and bullying of Muslim students. San Diego Unified School District board members voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a plan…
Minnesota course counters Islam misconceptions
July 27, 2016
Minnesota course counters Islam misconceptions
In an effort to counter misconceptions about the faith, Presentation College in South Dakota, Minnesota, will offer a course on Islam that aims to bust any myths about the religion through upcoming debates. In an effort to counter…
‘Tribute to a Shia School Boy’ movie to be released on August 5
July 27, 2016
‘Tribute to a Shia School Boy’ movie to be released on August 5
A movie to commemorate Shia martyr Aitzaz Hasan will be released on Aug 5, starring Ajab Gul, according to media sources. A movie to commemorate Shia martyr Aitzaz Hasan will be released on Aug 5, starring Ajab Gul,…
Muslim woman told to remove hijab for job application in New Zealand
July 26, 2016
Muslim woman told to remove hijab for job application in New Zealand
A 25-year-old Muslim girl in New Zealand was left embarrassed after she applied for a job at a jewelry shop and was told it was a “waste of time” unless she removed her hijab. A 25-year-old Muslim girl in…
Muslims go on cross-country tour to thank Canadians, dispel myths
July 26, 2016
Muslims go on cross-country tour to thank Canadians, dispel myths
A group of Muslims are on a cross-Canada tour of more than 25 cities to debunk misconceptions about Islam. A group of Muslims are on a cross-Canada tour of more than 25 cities to debunk misconceptions about Islam. …
Shia Muslims rally in Quetta condemns Hazara Shia massacre in Afghanistan
July 26, 2016
Shia Muslims rally in Quetta condemns Hazara Shia massacre in Afghanistan
Shia Muslims of Pakistan organized a rally in the capital city of Balochistan protesting the recent Hazara Shia massacre in the procession in Kabul. Shia Muslims of Pakistan organized a rally in the capital city of Balochistan protesting…
American Shia Muslim revert: Pleasure of presence at Imam Redha shrine is unique
July 26, 2016
American Shia Muslim revert: Pleasure of presence at Imam Redha shrine is unique
Attending at Imam Redha Holy Shrine, an American Muslim revert said, ” The love of Imam Redha, peace be upon him, brought me to Iran and pleasure of presence at this illuminated shrine is very unique.” Attending at…
Eight killed in mortar attack on Syrian capital’s old quarter
July 26, 2016
Eight killed in mortar attack on Syrian capital’s old quarter
At least eight people have been killed as rockets fired by militants hit an old neighborhood of the Syrian capital Damascus, reports say. At least eight people have been killed as rockets fired by militants hit an old…
Separate fires at Hillsborough County Shia mosques both deemed accidental
July 25, 2016
Separate fires at Hillsborough County Shia mosques both deemed accidental
On Thursday morning, leaders of the Muslim worship space strolled over soggy carpets, past scorched walls and under caved ceilings, surveying what remained after a Monday afternoon fire. On Thursday morning, leaders of the Muslim worship space strolled…
Court of Appeal grants Lagos public school students right to wear Hijab
July 25, 2016
Court of Appeal grants Lagos public school students right to wear Hijab
There was jubilation at the premises of the Court of Appeal in Lagos on Thursday as the court granted pupils in public and secondary schools in the state the right to wear Hijab. There was jubilation at the…