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Italy’s far right blocks Muslims from converting chapel to mosque
October 31, 2018
Italy’s far right blocks Muslims from converting chapel to mosque
Italy’s far-right League party has intervened to block efforts by a Muslim association to turn a former hospital chapel into a mosque. Italy’s far-right League party has intervened to block efforts by a Muslim association to turn a former…
Germany’s university of Munster to hold Quranic conference
October 31, 2018
Germany’s university of Munster to hold Quranic conference
An international Quranic conference is planned to be held at the University of Munster, in Munster, Germany. An international Quranic conference is planned to be held at the University of Munster, in Munster, Germany. According to Sawt al-Ummah website,…
Nigerian forces attack Shia Arbaeen mourners again
October 31, 2018
Nigerian forces attack Shia Arbaeen mourners again
Clashes erupted in Nigeria between security forces and the supporters of an imprisoned Shia cleric marching in the capital, Abuja, on Monday. Clashes erupted in Nigeria between security forces and the supporters of an imprisoned Shia cleric marching in…
Lovers of Ahlulbait march across world marking Arbaeen
October 31, 2018
Lovers of Ahlulbait march across world marking Arbaeen
Lovers of Ahlulbait, peace be upon them, have marched across the world to commemorate the grand pilgrimage of Arbaeen. Lovers of Ahlulbait, peace be upon them, have marched across the world to commemorate the grand pilgrimage of Arbaeen. The…
400-yr-old miniature mosque in India lies in neglected state
October 29, 2018
400-yr-old miniature mosque in India lies in neglected state
A 400-year-old rare and unique miniature mosque is crying for protection in Eluru city in West Godavari district according to archaeologist Dr. E. Sivanagireddy. A 400-year-old rare and unique miniature mosque is crying for protection in Eluru city in…
Nigeria soldiers attack Muslim gathering, at least 10 killed
October 28, 2018
Nigeria soldiers attack Muslim gathering, at least 10 killed
At least 10 people have been killed in a fresh raid by Nigerian security forces on members of the country’s Shia Muslim community. At least 10 people have been killed in a fresh raid by Nigerian security forces on…
Insulting Prophet Muhammad not ‘free speech,’ ECHR rules
October 27, 2018
Insulting Prophet Muhammad not ‘free speech,’ ECHR rules
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that an Austrian woman’s criminal conviction and fine for her statements insulting the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure progeny, did not breach her right to free speech. …
UN says genocide against Rohingya Muslims continuing in Myanmar
October 27, 2018
UN says genocide against Rohingya Muslims continuing in Myanmar
A genocide against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims is still continuing, UN investigators said Wednesday as they presented a report to the Security Council, calling for the issue to be referred to an international tribunal. A genocide against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims…
Shia community in Nigeria holds rally for Zakzaki release
October 25, 2018
Shia community in Nigeria holds rally for Zakzaki release
The Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest to renew their call for the immediate release of prominent Shia cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky. The Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest to renew…
Islamophobic hate crimes on rise in Austin, Texas
October 24, 2018
Islamophobic hate crimes on rise in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas, one of the few progressive centers in the southern US state, has recently experienced a clear pattern of attacks on Muslims in the past two months. Austin, Texas, one of the few progressive centers in the southern…