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Indonesia Shias accuse extremists of violating constitution
November 1, 2015
Indonesia Shias accuse extremists of violating constitution
extremist Sunnis and a local government official of violating the constitution Indonesian minority religion leaders have accused hard-line groups from the extremist Sunnis and a local government official of violating the constitution by disseminating hate speech targeting Shia Muslims.…
Mob assaulting woman on Ashura Day in Morocco
November 1, 2015
Mob assaulting woman on Ashura Day in Morocco
Moroccan woman was attacked by a large crowd of teenage boys with water A young Moroccan woman was attacked by a large crowd of teenage boys with water, eggs and flour in Casablanca last week. In a video, a…
Karbala Seminary Schools’ teachers and Husseini orators condemn Ayatollah Nimr’s death sentence
November 1, 2015
Karbala Seminary Schools’ teachers and Husseini orators condemn Ayatollah Nimr’s death sentence
the Saudi courts against Sheikh al-Nimr is not logical and fair Karbala Seminary Schools’ teachers and Husseini orators condemned in a statement Saudi judicial system’s decree for execution of Shia religious leader Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr. The decree issued by…
Quran-reading apps growing in popularity
October 31, 2015
Quran-reading apps growing in popularity
Apps for reading the Quran are gaining popularity Apps for reading the Quran are gaining popularity across the Islamic world and beyond. The apps allow users to read the 114 chapters of the Holy Book of Islam on their…
Lancashire Blackburn Library to host major conference on Islamophobia
October 31, 2015
Lancashire Blackburn Library to host major conference on Islamophobia
The Blackburn working group of national organization Muslim Engagement and Development Blackburn Library, which is located in Town Hall Street, Lancashire North West England, is to host a major conference on Islamophobia next month, Lancashire Telegraph online news reported.…
UN rights expert urges Myanmar to allow Muslims to vote
October 31, 2015
UN rights expert urges Myanmar to allow Muslims to vote
November 8 vote is seen as the freest and fairest in decades as Myanmar moves A UN rights expert warned of turmoil in Myanmar if the upcoming landmark elections fall short of expectations for a credible vote. The November…
“Who Is Hussain?” Organization spreading the message of Imam Hussain across the world
October 31, 2015
“Who Is Hussain?” Organization spreading the message of Imam Hussain across the world
Who is Hussein?” Organization launched #HussainInspires; Who is Hussein?” Organization launched #HussainInspires; a campaign aiming to inspire hope across the globe through the example of the stand made by Imam Hussain ibn Ali, peace be upon them. The organizers…
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on violations against Shias around the world
October 31, 2015
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on violations against Shias around the world
released its monthly report on the main anti-Shia human rights violations Shia Rights Watch Organization has released its monthly report on the main anti-Shia human rights violations from the period September 25 to October 25. The report presents the…
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi resumes advanced-level jurisprudence lessons
October 31, 2015
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi resumes advanced-level jurisprudence lessons
His Eminence had postponed the lessons for the sake of holding mourning ceremonies On the17th of Muharram, the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has resumed delivering the advanced-level jurisprudence lessons in his…
Muslim clerics in UK warn of worrying levels of Islamaphobia United Kingdom
October 29, 2015
Muslim clerics in UK warn of worrying levels of Islamaphobia United Kingdom
Muslim clerics in Britain have warned of increasing levels of Islamaphobia in the UK Muslim clerics in Britain have warned of increasing levels of Islamaphobia in the UK after recent videos showing anti-Muslim abuse on public transport were posted…