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Visit My Mosque Day, open house this weekend
February 8, 2016
Visit My Mosque Day, open house this weekend
inviting non-Muslims this weekend in an effort to explain Islam “beyond the hostile headlines” amid a surge in Islamophobic sentiments Mosques all over Britain are inviting non-Muslims this weekend in an effort to explain Islam “beyond the hostile headlines”…
Ofsted chief backs schools that restrict ‘inappropriate wearing of veil’
February 8, 2016
Ofsted chief backs schools that restrict ‘inappropriate wearing of veil’
rate schools as “inadequate” if they let pupils or staff wear full-face veils such as niqabs in their classrooms School inspectors will be allowed to rate schools as “inadequate” if they let pupils or staff wear full-face veils such…
Seven people arrested in Spain for ‘supplying arms to ISIS’ disguised as humanitarian aid
February 8, 2016
Seven people arrested in Spain for ‘supplying arms to ISIS’ disguised as humanitarian aid
Seven people have been arrested in Spain on suspicion of supplying weapons and bomb-making to ISIS Seven people have been arrested in Spain on suspicion of supplying weapons and bomb-making equipment to ISIS leaders in Syria and Iraq. Six men were held during dawn raids…
Islamic art in spotlight in ‘Language of the Quran’
February 7, 2016
Islamic art in spotlight in ‘Language of the Quran’
Islamic art is the focus of an exhibition designed to enhance understanding among different cultures Islamic art is the focus of an exhibition designed to enhance understanding among different cultures and to showcase deserving talent and remarkable calligraphy. “Arabic:…
University of Iowa gives Muslim students prayer space
February 7, 2016
University of Iowa gives Muslim students prayer space
The University Of Iowa (UI) has dedicated two rooms of the Iowa Memorial Union as a prayer space The University Of Iowa (UI) has dedicated two rooms of the Iowa Memorial Union as a prayer space for its growing…
PEGIDA supporters hold anti-Islam rallies
February 7, 2016
PEGIDA supporters hold anti-Islam rallies
group PEGIDA staged a silent march in Birmingham as clashes broke out at twin rallies in France and the Netherlands Supporters of the anti-Islam group PEGIDA staged a silent march in Birmingham as clashes broke out at twin rallies…
Study finds MI5 targets Muslim converts for recruitment
February 7, 2016
Study finds MI5 targets Muslim converts for recruitment
target recent Muslim converts for recruitment as informants British security services often target recent Muslim converts for recruitment as informants, according to a new study released by Cambridge University. Researchers from the Centre of Islamic Studies spoke with 50…
The Independent warns of Saudi Arabia sending ground forces into Syria
February 7, 2016
The Independent warns of Saudi Arabia sending ground forces into Syria
this will have immense ramifications for the country’s civil war and the wider region The Independent has warned of Saudi Arabia sending of ground forces into Syria, saying this will have immense ramifications for the country’s civil war and…
Sheikh Abdul Redha Ma’ash visits religious centers in Tanzania
February 7, 2016
Sheikh Abdul Redha Ma’ash visits religious centers in Tanzania
African countries the Eminent Sheikh Abdul Redha Ma’ash visited Hawza centers in Sinkeda city in Tanzania Within his preaching tour to spread the sciences of Ahlul Bayt, peace be upon them, in the African countries the Eminent Sheikh Abdul…
HRW: France abuses Muslims under emergency laws
February 6, 2016
HRW: France abuses Muslims under emergency laws
France has carried out abusive and discriminatory raids and house arrests against Muslims France has carried out abusive and discriminatory raids and house arrests against Muslims under its current state of emergency, traumatizing and stigmatizing those targeted, including children…