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Shia Institute at the University of London to address one of the perennial issues in the Shia tradition   Three-day international symposium, starting from August 31, will be held by the Shia Institute at the University of London to address one…

a new magazine specialized in Shia Studies has been recently released under the title of SSR     In collaboration with the International Consultation and Surveying Group, a new magazine specialized in Shia Studies has been recently released under the…

police in Tajikistan shaved beards of nearly 13,000 men and shut down more than 160 shops selling Muslim clothing   In their attempt to curb radicalization, police in Tajikistan shaved beards of nearly 13,000 men and shut down more than…

Anadolu Agency journalist after she refused to remove her headscarf for an ID photo   The European Parliament briefly refused to let in an Anadolu Agency journalist after she refused to remove her headscarf for an ID photo. The Anadolu…

Geert Wilders has once again stirred tensions by distributing fake pepper sprays in a market   Far-right Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders has once again stirred tensions by distributing fake pepper sprays in a market, claiming that women must defend themselves…

 Islamophobic threats or assaults “tripled to some 400 for the year 2015   Hate crimes against Muslims in France tripled last year while anti-Semitic assaults remained at an already “high level” and attacks on Christian sites rose by a fifth,…

a book written by Mohammad Bin Maki al-Aameli, who is known as the First Martyr   Almazar Fi Kayfiyat Ziyarat Annabiwal A’ema, peace be upon them, is a book written by Mohammad Bin Maki al-Aameli, who is known as the…

The Muslim Students’ Association hands out the flowers every year as part of Islam Awareness Week   Students’ Association at University of Regina in Canada was getting the conversation going about Islam by handing out roses at the university.  The…

establishment of two three decade-old NGOs, Alimaan Charitable Trust and Imaan Foundation   A group of Shias in India commemorated the establishment of two three decade-old NGOs, Alimaan Charitable Trust and Imaan Foundation. The organizations have been involved in charitable work in…

An Austrian bank has announced it will be piloting an Islamic current account in February   An Austrian bank has announced it will be piloting an Islamic current account in February, the first of its kind in the country, The…