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ISIS-branded merchandise sold on Amazon and Facebook (World)
September 24, 2014
ISIS-branded merchandise sold on Amazon and Facebook (World)
Despite Facebook’s claims that a cluster of pages peddling ISIS goods would be taken down, recent searches show many pages containing merchandise with the terrorist group’s symbols still remain on the most popular social-media site in the world. The…
1st magazine for Muslim women published in Belgium (Brussels- Belgium)
September 24, 2014
1st magazine for Muslim women published in Belgium (Brussels- Belgium)
The first edition of a specialized Islamic magazine titled “Ayah” in Dutch was published in Brussels, Belgium. The magazine covers issues on Islamic clothing, Hijab and Muslim women’s wearing styles, the importance of Islamic designs for clothing, the newest…
Austria plans “standardized” translation of Holy Quran (Austria)
September 24, 2014
Austria plans “standardized” translation of Holy Quran (Austria)
Austria’s foreign minister said the country’s government seeks to create a “standardized” German-language translation of the Holy Quran. Aslab News reported that the foreign minister said the move is aimed at preventing extremists from misusing the Holy Book. He…
Three killed in firing on hotel mostly Shiite in Hussainabad (Karachi – Pakistan)
September 24, 2014
Three killed in firing on hotel mostly Shiite in Hussainabad (Karachi – Pakistan)
At least three people were killed and many injured as a group of unknown men opened fire at a local hotel in the Hussainabad area of Karachi. Dunya News reported that the unknown armed bike riders opened fire on…
Iraqi army breaks siege on ISIL-besieged troopers (Anbar – Iraq)
September 24, 2014
Iraqi army breaks siege on ISIL-besieged troopers (Anbar – Iraq)
Iraqi army forces, backed by volunteer Shia fighters, have managed to break a siege by ISIL Takfiri terrorists on hundreds of soldiers in an area of the western province of al-Anbar. Army spokesman Lieutenant General Qassim al-Moussawi said that…
Senior Saudi cleric issues a fatwa prohibiting performing Hajj every year (Hajj)
September 24, 2014
Senior Saudi cleric issues a fatwa prohibiting performing Hajj every year (Hajj)
A senior Saudi cleric has issued a controversial fatwa that prohibits performing Hajj every year regarding it as a sin and a way of deforming the image of Islam. The fatwa caused a controversy on social networking where people…
(#Imam Hussein_ remains), a big universal campaign commenced (World)
September 24, 2014
(#Imam Hussein_ remains), a big universal campaign commenced (World)
Coinciding with the approaching of month of Muharram and for the second year successively, the Universal Campaign of (Imam Hussein_ remains), peace be upon him, has commenced to receive various activities about the immortal revolution of Imam Hussein, peace be…
Senior Saudi Shia cleric calls Minister of Education to dismantle radical
September 22, 2014
Senior Saudi Shia cleric calls Minister of Education to dismantle radical
A senior Shia cleric from Al-Ahsa, directed a speech to the Minster of Education Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, demanding him to dismantle some of the radical thoughts which dominate the society for decades. The statement which was a part of…
Quran reading course planned in Singapore
September 22, 2014
Quran reading course planned in Singapore
An educational Quranic course has been planned by a Quranic Institute for the youth, adults and converts in Singapore. According to reports, the 3-month course has been designed for those who wish to learn reading and reciting the Quran.…
Islamophobic adverts to run on New York buses
September 22, 2014
Islamophobic adverts to run on New York buses
Anti-Islamic adverts are to appear on New York buses next week, funded by a pro-Israel group with a history of provocative campaigns. One features an image of James Foley, the American journalist, flanked a member of the so-called Islamic…