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Terrorists block civilians from leaving east Aleppo: Syria
October 23, 2016
Terrorists block civilians from leaving east Aleppo: Syria
Syria’s UN envoy says al-Qaeda-linked terrorists are preventing civilians from leaving the areas they control in the northwestern city of Aleppo. Syria’s UN envoy says al-Qaeda-linked terrorists are preventing civilians from leaving the areas they control in the…
Malaysian authorities detain 35 more Shias Muslim worshipers
October 23, 2016
Malaysian authorities detain 35 more Shias Muslim worshipers
Over 35 Malaysian Shias were arrested while they were reciting Dua Kumayl in Darul Uloom al-Mustafa, Malaysia. Over 35 Malaysian Shias were arrested while they were reciting Dua Kumayl in Darul Uloom al-Mustafa, Malaysia. These Shias Muslims had…
Field investigator detained in Kazan suspected of supporting ISIS
October 23, 2016
Field investigator detained in Kazan suspected of supporting ISIS
A resident of Kazan was arrested on suspicion of supporting the activities of the banned terrorist group ISIS. A resident of Kazan was arrested on suspicion of supporting the activities of the banned terrorist group ISIS. The press…
First major Quran exhibition in US set to open
October 22, 2016
First major Quran exhibition in US set to open
Centuries-old handwritten Qurans from Turkey will be presented this week at the first major Quran exhibition in Washington at the Smithsonian Institution. Centuries-old handwritten Qurans from Turkey will be presented this week at the first major Quran exhibition in…
‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers distribute water bottles, visit hospitals in Karnataka, India
October 22, 2016
‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers distribute water bottles, visit hospitals in Karnataka, India
On 17th of Muharram, ‘Who is Hussain?’ – Alipur Chapter, distributed water bottles along with informative leaflets about Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to the public with an intention to raise awareness about the infallible Imam. On…
Myanmar urged to allow passage of aid to Muslim-majority areas
October 22, 2016
Myanmar urged to allow passage of aid to Muslim-majority areas
Humanitarian agencies and rights groups have urged Myanmar to allow the passage of much-needed aid to the restricted Muslim-majority areas they have no access to. Humanitarian agencies and rights groups have urged Myanmar to allow the passage of…
Al-Shabab militants kill at least 10 people in key Somali town
October 20, 2016
Al-Shabab militants kill at least 10 people in key Somali town
Al-Shabab militants have killed at least 10 people, including soldiers and civilians, in a key Somali town close to the capital Mogadishu after ramming a bomb-laden vehicle into a police station. Al-Shabab militants have killed at least 10…
Missouri man gets five years in jail for setting mosque on fire
October 20, 2016
Missouri man gets five years in jail for setting mosque on fire
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday to five years and three months in prison for setting a fire that destroyed a mosque and two attempted arson attacks of a Planned Parenthood clinic, prosecutors said. …
Finland: Islam in schools should contribute to anti-radicalization
October 20, 2016
Finland: Islam in schools should contribute to anti-radicalization
Finnish pupils in elementary education have started their school year of 2016 with a new national curriculum. Finnish pupils in elementary education have started their school year of 2016 with a new national curriculum. In Finland, every school…
Window smashed, burnt Quran, hateful letter left at Calgary Islamic center
October 18, 2016
Window smashed, burnt Quran, hateful letter left at Calgary Islamic center
A southeast Calgary Islamic center was vandalized late Friday evening, and a community leader is hoping the person responsible comes forward, because he wants to start a conversation. A southeast Calgary Islamic center was vandalized late Friday evening,…