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“Coexistence in Quran” forum held for students in Karbala
July 31, 2016
“Coexistence in Quran” forum held for students in Karbala
The principle of “coexistence in Quran” was highlighted in a forum recently held for students in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. The principle of “coexistence in Quran” was highlighted in a forum recently held for students in…
The Islamic Action Organization establish training camp for 200 youths in the holy city of Karbala
July 31, 2016
The Islamic Action Organization establish training camp for 200 youths in the holy city of Karbala
The Islamic Action Organization of the Imam Hussein Brigade has established a summer training camp for 200 youths in the holy city of Karbala to prepare them to combat against the so-called Islamic State militants both intellectually and physically. …
Saudi Arabia passes ‘grim watershed’ as it executes 100th person this year
July 31, 2016
Saudi Arabia passes ‘grim watershed’ as it executes 100th person this year
Some 137 people were executed in the Gulf monarchy in 2015 convicted of different offences. Some 137 people were executed in the Gulf monarchy in 2015 convicted of different offences. In response to this news, Philip Luther, Director…
Mosque burnt in southern France, arson inquiry opened
July 31, 2016
Mosque burnt in southern France, arson inquiry opened
Police opened an “arson inquiry” after firefighters were dispatched to battle a blaze at the mosque under construction in Muret, a suburb of the French town of Toulouse. No injuries were reported. Police opened an “arson inquiry” after…
Ohio group connects faiths, fights Islamophobia
July 30, 2016
Ohio group connects faiths, fights Islamophobia
A new interfaith group has kicked off its work in Cincinnati, Ohio, to help combat anti-Muslim sentiment and promote interfaith dialogue and relationships with Greater Cincinnati’s Muslim community. A new interfaith group has kicked off its work in…
German police raid homes of group accused of radicalizing Muslims
July 30, 2016
German police raid homes of group accused of radicalizing Muslims
Armed police officers have launched a raid on a mosque and several homes belonging to a group believed to be radicalizing Muslims in Germany. Armed police officers have launched a raid on a mosque and several homes belonging…
Kuwaiti Shiite MP ‘Dashti’ sentenced to 14 years just for criticizing Saudi, Bahrain regimes
July 28, 2016
Kuwaiti Shiite MP ‘Dashti’ sentenced to 14 years just for criticizing Saudi, Bahrain regimes
A court in Kuwait has sentenced a Shiite Muslim lawmaker to 14 and half years in prison for criticizing the ruling families in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. A court in Kuwait has sentenced a Shiite Muslim lawmaker to…
Massachusetts man charged with threatening to burn mosque
July 28, 2016
Massachusetts man charged with threatening to burn mosque
A Massachusetts man was arrested and charged on Tuesday with threatening on Facebook to burn down a Boston mosque. A Massachusetts man was arrested and charged on Tuesday with threatening on Facebook to burn down a Boston mosque. Patrick…
Critical situation of Shiite Muslims in Saudi Arabia as nine minors at risk of execution
July 28, 2016
Critical situation of Shiite Muslims in Saudi Arabia as nine minors at risk of execution
Saudi Arabia said on February 28, 2014 in a report submitted to the Human Rights Council of the United Nations stated the death penalty falls for minors, and it is not carried out on the children at all, but Saudi…
US College to offer course on Islam
July 28, 2016
US College to offer course on Islam
Presentation College’s religious courses offer brief but insightful lectures on the many different faiths around the world. Presentation College’s religious courses offer brief but insightful lectures on the many different faiths around the world. The humanities department is…