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Hijab maintains women positive image
September 7, 2014
Hijab maintains women positive image
A recent survey has found that veiled British Muslim women have more positive body image, less affected by beauty standards depicted in media and place less importance on appearance than women who don’t wear hijab. Conducted on 587 Muslim…
Birth Anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him, to be celebrated in North America
September 4, 2014
Birth Anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him, to be celebrated in North America
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him, ceremonies will be held in Washington, Toronto, Canada. The ceremony will be held on September 6 and will begin at 7 p.m. local time with…
Malaysia airlines urged to allow Hijab
September 3, 2014
Malaysia airlines urged to allow Hijab
Members of Malaysia’s largest political party United Malays National Organization have called for allowing hijab for Malaysia Airlines stewardesses and an alcohol ban, calls that were endorsed by state officials and MAS managers. An Islamic group said that several…
Brunei schools compete in Quran recitation contest
September 3, 2014
Brunei schools compete in Quran recitation contest
Thirteen religious schools took part in a competition that took place at the Field Complex Performance Stage of Temburong District’s Civic Centre in Brunei. The competition is hoped to educate, guide and scout for talents, assimilating and instilling the…
Indian sources say ISIL is recruiting in India for Iraq and Syria wars
September 3, 2014
Indian sources say ISIL is recruiting in India for Iraq and Syria wars
Indian sources have said that the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) radical group may be recruiting the poor in India for its war in Iraq and Syria, The sources say that more than 100 Indian men…
Norway Muslims take to capital’s streets to protest
September 3, 2014
Norway Muslims take to capital’s streets to protest
Thousands of people from all walks of life gathered outside the Norwegian capital’s Parliament building late Monday to show contempt for statements made by a spokesperson for a hard-line Islamist group who had defended decapitation “as a way of executing…
Shia mosque attacked in Istanbul
September 2, 2014
Shia mosque attacked in Istanbul
A group of around 30 people have attacked a Shia mosque, called Imam Ali Mosque, which is under construction, in Poyok Chekmacha neighbourhood, chanting slogans “we don’t want Shia mosques to be constructed.” Imam Ali Mosque is the third…
Mohammad, most popular name in Oslo
September 1, 2014
Mohammad, most popular name in Oslo
A new count of the population of Norway’s capital city Oslo has revealed that Mohammad, the name of Islam’s Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, is the most common name for the first time ever in the European…
.“Hindu” India sparks Muslim concerns
September 1, 2014
.“Hindu” India sparks Muslim concerns
A far-right Hindu leader’s recent call declaring that India is a Hindu nation has triggered a political controversy and prompted angry rebukes from the country’s Muslim minority, liberal political parties and human rights activists. Although the recent comments won…
UK Imams issue Fatwa against those fighting for ISIL
September 1, 2014
UK Imams issue Fatwa against those fighting for ISIL
Some of Britain’s most influential imams have condemned British Muslims fighting alongside ISIL extremists in Iraq and Syria. They have issued a fatwa, describing them as “heretics”. The fatwa”religiously prohibits” would-be British jihadists from joining “oppressive and tyrannical” ISIL,…