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Muslim woman told to remove hijab for job application in New Zealand
July 26, 2016
Muslim woman told to remove hijab for job application in New Zealand
A 25-year-old Muslim girl in New Zealand was left embarrassed after she applied for a job at a jewelry shop and was told it was a “waste of time” unless she removed her hijab. A 25-year-old Muslim girl in…
Muslims go on cross-country tour to thank Canadians, dispel myths
July 26, 2016
Muslims go on cross-country tour to thank Canadians, dispel myths
A group of Muslims are on a cross-Canada tour of more than 25 cities to debunk misconceptions about Islam. A group of Muslims are on a cross-Canada tour of more than 25 cities to debunk misconceptions about Islam. …
American Shia Muslim revert: Pleasure of presence at Imam Redha shrine is unique
July 26, 2016
American Shia Muslim revert: Pleasure of presence at Imam Redha shrine is unique
Attending at Imam Redha Holy Shrine, an American Muslim revert said, ” The love of Imam Redha, peace be upon him, brought me to Iran and pleasure of presence at this illuminated shrine is very unique.” Attending at…
Separate fires at Hillsborough County Shia mosques both deemed accidental
July 25, 2016
Separate fires at Hillsborough County Shia mosques both deemed accidental
On Thursday morning, leaders of the Muslim worship space strolled over soggy carpets, past scorched walls and under caved ceilings, surveying what remained after a Monday afternoon fire. On Thursday morning, leaders of the Muslim worship space strolled…
Court of Appeal grants Lagos public school students right to wear Hijab
July 25, 2016
Court of Appeal grants Lagos public school students right to wear Hijab
There was jubilation at the premises of the Court of Appeal in Lagos on Thursday as the court granted pupils in public and secondary schools in the state the right to wear Hijab. There was jubilation at the…
‘Prayers leader’ detained in Moscow
July 25, 2016
‘Prayers leader’ detained in Moscow
The prayers leader of a mosque in the Russian capital has been taken into custody by anti-extremism forces of the country’s interior ministry. The prayers leader of a mosque in the Russian capital has been taken into custody…
France: Nearly 100 foreign militants enter Syria via Turkish border “each week”
July 23, 2016
France: Nearly 100 foreign militants enter Syria via Turkish border “each week”
French military intelligence estimates show that around 100 foreigners continue to enter Syria from Turkey each week to join ISIS, Le Figaro reported. French military intelligence estimates show that around 100 foreigners continue to enter Syria from Turkey…
Valls: Salafism is dangerous; Muslims should lead fight against it in France
July 21, 2016
Valls: Salafism is dangerous; Muslims should lead fight against it in France
Prime Minister Manuel Valls has called on French Muslims to lead the battle against Salafism in “mosques, neighborhoods and families,” describing the ultra-conservative Islamic ideology as “perverse.” Prime Minister Manuel Valls has called on French Muslims to lead the…
Qur’an manuscripts from Istanbul to be exhibited in US
July 21, 2016
Qur’an manuscripts from Istanbul to be exhibited in US
A collection of rare holy Qur’an manuscripts will be exhibited in the United States in Autumn, Pakistani Dawn newspaper said. A collection of rare holy Qur’an manuscripts will be exhibited in the United States in Autumn, Pakistani Dawn…
Muslim volunteer group distributes Qurans in Chicago
July 21, 2016
Muslim volunteer group distributes Qurans in Chicago
Every weekend, the volunteers of Gain Peace, a Muslim group based in Chicago, reserve a table, set up a tent, prepare banners, Qurans and placards and visit a public festival in Chicago. Every weekend, the volunteers of Gain…