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Islam to become world’s biggest religion
March 16, 2017
Islam to become world’s biggest religion
According to Pew Research Center, Islam will soon hold the title of the largest religion on Earth. Projections indicate that by mid-century (2050), there will be just as many Muslims in the world as Christians. According to Pew…
Myanmar may be seeking to expel all Rohingya, says UN
March 15, 2017
Myanmar may be seeking to expel all Rohingya, says UN
Myanmar may be seeking to “expel” all ethnic Rohingya from its territory, a UN rights expert has said, pushing for a high-level inquiry into abuses against the Muslim minority community. Myanmar may be seeking to “expel” all ethnic…
Myanmar Muslim minority subject to horrific torture, UN says
March 13, 2017
Myanmar Muslim minority subject to horrific torture, UN says
A top UN official says “crimes against humanity” are being committed by the military and police against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority. A top UN official says “crimes against humanity” are being committed by the military and police against Myanmar’s…
Ancient Quran manuscript presented to Imam Hussein Center from Nigeria
March 13, 2017
Ancient Quran manuscript presented to Imam Hussein Center from Nigeria
Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation has announced receiving an ancient Quran manuscript. Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation has announced receiving an ancient Quran manuscript. The Shia community of Nigeria has presented the rare paper to the center…
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Um al-Baneen’s death anniversary
March 13, 2017
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Um al-Baneen’s death anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the death anniversary of Lady Fatima Um al-Baneen, peace be upon her. Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria,…
CAIR-Kentucky calls for hate crime probe of bomb threat to Mosque
March 9, 2017
CAIR-Kentucky calls for hate crime probe of bomb threat to Mosque
The new Kentucky chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kentucky) today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate a mailed bomb threat to a mosque in that state as a hate crime. The new…
Deadly attack on Afghan hospital
March 9, 2017
Deadly attack on Afghan hospital
Yesterday’s deliberate attack on a military hospital in Kabul is a war crime – the latest incident targeting patients, healthcare personnel, and medical facilities in Afghanistan, said Human Rights Watch. Yesterday’s deliberate attack on a military hospital in…
Syrian children in state of ‘toxic stress’, Save the Children says
March 9, 2017
Syrian children in state of ‘toxic stress’, Save the Children says
Millions of Syrian children could be living in a state of “toxic stress” due to prolonged exposure to the horrors of war, aid group Save the Children says. Millions of Syrian children could be living in a state…
Amir-ul-Mumenin Cultural Festival planned in India
March 9, 2017
Amir-ul-Mumenin Cultural Festival planned in India
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, the 5th edition of Amir-ul-MumeninCultural Festival will be organized in Kolkata city of India. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali,…
Arkansas Muslims thank supportive neighbors
March 8, 2017
Arkansas Muslims thank supportive neighbors
The Muslim community in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has expressed gratitude for their neighbors, who offered outpouring sympathy and support after a recent hate crime targeting their mosque, while stressing that education is the best solution to eradicate fear. The…