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British white supremacist admits to devising anti-Muslim hate campaign
October 14, 2018
British white supremacist admits to devising anti-Muslim hate campaign
A white supremacist in Britain admitted to devising a hate campaign that included “punish a Muslim day” and sending hoax letters to the Queen, Theresa May and her predecessor David Cameron. A white supremacist in Britain admitted to devising…
Africa’s ‘youngest Shia billionaire’ abducted in Tanzania
October 14, 2018
Africa’s ‘youngest Shia billionaire’ abducted in Tanzania
The man said to be Africa’s youngest Shia billionaire has been kidnapped by masked gunmen in Tanzania’s main city Dar es Salaam, police say. The man said to be Africa’s youngest Shia billionaire has been kidnapped by masked…
China legalizes Xinjiang ‘re-education camps’ after denying they exist
October 11, 2018
China legalizes Xinjiang ‘re-education camps’ after denying they exist
Authorities in China’s far-western Xinjiang province appear to have officially legalized so-called “re-education camps” for people accused of religious extremism, just over a month after it denied any such centers exist. Authorities in China’s far-western Xinjiang province appear to…
Over 45 countries interested in Japan’s mobile mosque
October 9, 2018
Over 45 countries interested in Japan’s mobile mosque
A “mobile mosque” was unveiled in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, in late September, with Muslim residents of the Kanto region coming to say their prayers. A “mobile mosque” was unveiled in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, in late September, with Muslim residents…
Wahhabi Saudi Arabia spreading sectarianism, Shiaphobia
October 8, 2018
Wahhabi Saudi Arabia spreading sectarianism, Shiaphobia
The researcher at al-Bayan Centre for Planning and Studies, Catherine Shakdam, has published a research on how Saudi Arabia is spreading sectarianism and Shiaphobia. The researcher at al-Bayan Centre for Planning and Studies, Catherine Shakdam, has published a research…
100s of Nigerian shias wage protest rally in Abuja to demand Zakzaky’s release
October 7, 2018
100s of Nigerian shias wage protest rally in Abuja to demand Zakzaky’s release
Shia Muslims in Nigerian capital of Abuja have once again staged a protest rally to call for the release of their leader Ibrahim Zakzaky, who is still in prison despite a 2016 high court ruling. Shia Muslims in Nigerian…
Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh Center planned in India’s Hyderabad
October 7, 2018
Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh Center planned in India’s Hyderabad
Head of Feyz Aam Institute in Hyderabad, the capital of India’s southern state of Telangana, voiced readiness for establishing a Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh center in the city. Head of Feyz Aam Institute in Hyderabad, the capital of India’s southern state…
Hearing adjourned in India Quran desecration case
October 7, 2018
Hearing adjourned in India Quran desecration case
A local court in Sangrur, a town in the Indian state of Punjab, on Thursday adjourned the Malerkotla Quran sacrilege case to October 11 to decide on the charges. A local court in Sangrur, a town in the Indian…
US Employer Denies Muslims Were Fired from Airport Jobs for Praying
October 4, 2018
US Employer Denies Muslims Were Fired from Airport Jobs for Praying
Mubarek Mohamed says he was working at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as a cabin-cleaner for about three months when he was told to hand over his badge. Mubarek Mohamed says he was working at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International…
Germany to host ‘Abu-al-Fadhl Abbas cultural week
October 3, 2018
Germany to host ‘Abu-al-Fadhl Abbas cultural week
Al-Abbas holy shrine plans to hold a cultural week named “Abu-al-Fadhl Abbas, peace be upon him,” in several cities in Germany. Al-Abbas holy shrine plans to hold a cultural week named “Abu-al-Fadhl Abbas, peace be upon him,” in several…