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Bahrain court upholds death sentences for Shia activists
May 7, 2019
Bahrain court upholds death sentences for Shia activists
Bahrain’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld death sentences for two Shia activists and jail terms for dozens of others on terror-related charges and links to Iran, state media reported. Bahrain’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld death sentences for two…
Protest against Saudi Arabia’s execution of Shias in London
May 4, 2019
Protest against Saudi Arabia’s execution of Shias in London
Dozens of members of the Shia community staged a peaceful protest outside the Council of the Prime Minister of Britain Dozens of members of the Shia community staged a peaceful protest outside the Council of the Prime Minister of…
Australian politician sacked for anti-Muslim rant
May 2, 2019
Australian politician sacked for anti-Muslim rant
A Victorian Liberal Party candidate for the federal election has been dumped over an “appalling” anti-Muslim rant. A Victorian Liberal Party candidate for the federal election has been dumped over an “appalling” anti-Muslim rant. Jeremy Hearn, who was contesting…
Quran translation in Asante Twi language unveiled in Ghana
May 1, 2019
Quran translation in Asante Twi language unveiled in Ghana
A translation of the Holy Quran in Asante Twi language was unveiled in Kumasi, southern Ghana, to help with a better understanding and appreciation of the Holy book for those who cannot read and write the Arabic language. A…
Bosnia exhibit displaying centuries-old Quran manuscripts
May 1, 2019
Bosnia exhibit displaying centuries-old Quran manuscripts
An exhibition displaying centuries-old handwritten copies of the Quran along with several other printed versions was opened to visitors yesterday in the city of Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina. An exhibition displaying centuries-old handwritten copies of the Quran along with several…
Asgharia Students Organization supports sit-in by families of Shia missing persons
May 1, 2019
Asgharia Students Organization supports sit-in by families of Shia missing persons
Asgharia Students Organization (ASO) supports sit in by families of Shia missing persons, announced ASO President Mohsin Ali Asghari. Asgharia Students Organization (ASO) supports sit in by families of Shia missing persons, announced ASO President Mohsin Ali Asghari. He…
Workshop on ‘Mosques, Families and Islamic Law’ planned in Sweden
April 30, 2019
Workshop on ‘Mosques, Families and Islamic Law’ planned in Sweden
A workshop on “Mosques, Families and Islamic Law’ is planned to be held in Sweden from August 21 to 23. A workshop on “Mosques, Families and Islamic Law’ is planned to be held in Sweden from August 21 to…
Shia missing persons’ families stage sit in outside President Alvi’s House in Karachi, Pakistan
April 30, 2019
Shia missing persons’ families stage sit in outside President Alvi’s House in Karachi, Pakistan
Families of Shia missing persons have begun staging sit-in outside Karachi residence of Pakistan’s President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi that is nowadays enjoy the official status of Presidential camp office. Families of Shia missing persons have begun staging…
Quran manuscript in Maghrebi script in Qatar National Library
April 29, 2019
Quran manuscript in Maghrebi script in Qatar National Library
The Heritage Library of the Qatar National Library (QNL) has a collection of ancient and rare books, manuscripts and artworks including a precious Quran copy in Maghrebi script. The Heritage Library of the Qatar National Library (QNL) has a…
French convert highlights positive messages of Islam
April 28, 2019
French convert highlights positive messages of Islam
Converted Muslim and French author Mathilde Loujayne while highlighting the positive messages of Islam and its beauty, urged people to research Islam and not rely on Western media’s false and negative image of Islam.. Converted Muslim and French author…