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‘Bullet-riddled’ Quran found outside Islamic clothing shop in Southern California
December 5, 2015
‘Bullet-riddled’ Quran found outside Islamic clothing shop in Southern California
A “bullet-riddled” copy of the Quran found outside an Islamic clothing shop A “bullet-riddled” copy of the Quran found outside an Islamic clothing shop has sparked an FBI investigation into, what has been described as, a “possible hate crime”.…
United Nations says 500 children killed and wounded in Iraqi conflict this year
December 5, 2015
United Nations says 500 children killed and wounded in Iraqi conflict this year
killing and wounding of about 500 children as a result of the ongoing conflicts in Iraq The United Nations announced the killing and wounding of about 500 children as a result of the ongoing conflicts in Iraq during the…
Three killed in raid on suspected militant’s home in Lebanon
December 5, 2015
Three killed in raid on suspected militant’s home in Lebanon
At least three people have been killed in northern Lebanon At least three people have been killed in northern Lebanon during a raid on the home of a suspected militant. Two civilians and the suspect, who blew himself up,…
Qatif Friday prayers worshippers voice solidarity with Sheikh Nimr
December 5, 2015
Qatif Friday prayers worshippers voice solidarity with Sheikh Nimr
Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province voiced their solidarity with Ayatollah Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr Friday prayer worshippers in Qatif region of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province voiced their solidarity with Ayatollah Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr and other innocent political prisoners. According to media…
Quran inscribed by Arbaeen pilgrims
December 5, 2015
Quran inscribed by Arbaeen pilgrims
All verses of the Holy Quran were inscribed by the pilgrims All verses of the Holy Quran were inscribed by the pilgrims marching from the holy city of Najaf to Karbala on Arbaeen. According to reports, the plan was…
Thirty million pilgrims flock to holy Karbala for annual Arbaeen commemorations
December 5, 2015
Thirty million pilgrims flock to holy Karbala for annual Arbaeen commemorations
More than 30 million pilgrims have visited Karbala for the annual Arbaeen More than 30 million pilgrims have visited Karbala for the annual Arbaeen commemoration, setting a record for the annual pilgrimage, according to sources. Millions of pilgrims gathered…
Fire in Quran center leaves six dead
December 3, 2015
Fire in Quran center leaves six dead
A fire broke out in a Quran memorization center A fire broke out in a Quran memorization center in southeastern Turkey. According to reports, it took place in the city of Diyarbakir, a large city of predominantly Kurdish population…
Indonesia warns of any possible attack against its Shia community
December 3, 2015
Indonesia warns of any possible attack against its Shia community
intelligence on plans to target the country’s Shia Muslim community Indonesia’s top security officials staged a meeting after intelligence on plans to target the country’s Shia Muslim community proved credible enough to require immediate addressing. The Muslim minority group has been…
Violations of religious freedoms on the rise in Bahrain
December 3, 2015
Violations of religious freedoms on the rise in Bahrain
Activists in Bahrain shed light on the violations of religious freedom Activists in Bahrain shed light on the violations of religious freedom perpetrated by the Bahraini Authorities last October in the days of Ashura, where the country sees wide…
British journalist describes Arbaeen Pilgrimage as a miracle
December 3, 2015
British journalist describes Arbaeen Pilgrimage as a miracle
British journalist, described Arbaeen Pilgrimage as a miracle Jonathan Steele, a British journalist, described Arbaeen Pilgrimage as a miracle, saying that people from all walks of life walk towards Karbala challenging the security threats by ISIS. Steele said that…