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Two Muslims elected to Texas House of Representatives for first time in state history
November 13, 2022
Two Muslims elected to Texas House of Representatives for first time in state history
The residents of the US state of Texas elected the first two Muslim members in the history of the state House of Representatives, as Salman Bohjani and Soleimani Lalani won in the elections last Tuesday. According to the ‘Time’ magazine,…
Publication of first book by Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in French in Cameroon
November 13, 2022
Publication of first book by Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in French in Cameroon
The first book in jurisprudence of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, was published in the French language in Cameroon, Africa. The book titled ‘ QUESTIONS DES MUSULMANS EN OCCIDENTS’ is a set of questions for Muslims living…
United Nations: Floods threaten 27 million children around the world
November 13, 2022
United Nations: Floods threaten 27 million children around the world
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that the floods affected at least 27.7 million children in 27 countries around the world. The number of children affected by floods in Chad, Gambia, Pakistan and northeastern Bangladesh is the highest in…
Great happiness overwhelms the Shias of Congo Brazzaville after building their first mosque in the country
November 13, 2022
Great happiness overwhelms the Shias of Congo Brazzaville after building their first mosque in the country
The Shia convert Ramadan Al-Sajjad Boninga announced the construction of the first mosque for the followers of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) in the Republic of Congo-Brazzaville, to host activities and events and hold the holy Husseini rituals. Boninga…
Malaysian digital marketplaces to find global Halal manufacturers
November 12, 2022
Malaysian digital marketplaces to find global Halal manufacturers
Driven by the increasing number of Muslim consumers worldwide, the lucrative Halal food market has grown steadily over the last 5 years. Halal manufacturers and distributors around the world and especially Malaysia are embracing IoT technology as digitization of the…
The Continuing Threat of ‘Extremist Islam’ in Southeast Asia
November 12, 2022
The Continuing Threat of ‘Extremist Islam’ in Southeast Asia
The so-called ‘Islamist terrorism’ is not a novel phenomenon in the Southeast Asian region and can be traced to a myriad of indigenous and transnational factors. From the Bali bombing (2002) in Indonesia by Al Qaeda and its regional affiliate…
New study: 86% of hate speech on Twitter comes from America, Britain and India
November 12, 2022
New study: 86% of hate speech on Twitter comes from America, Britain and India
A study on the sources of hate speech on Twitter said that 86% of anti-Muslim content comes from three main countries: America, Britain, and India. According to the study, conducted by the Islamic Council of Victoria, Australia, nearly four million…
Record Number of Muslims Americans Win in US Midterms
November 12, 2022
Record Number of Muslims Americans Win in US Midterms
According to reports, Muslim American candidates have secured a record number of victories in legislative, statewide, and federal elections this week. There has been a record number of legislative, statewide, and federal electoral victories of Muslim American candidates in this…
Shia researchers define Islam’s vision for environmental protection at a global conference hosted by Greece
November 10, 2022
Shia researchers define Islam’s vision for environmental protection at a global conference hosted by Greece
Shia researchers participated in the Seventh International Conference on the Environment, which was held by the Orthodox Academy in Crete, in the Greek capital, Athens. Shia Waves News Agency followed the activity of four Shia researchers during their participation in…
Ethiopia seeks IMF loan to fend off hunger for 20 million people
November 10, 2022
Ethiopia seeks IMF loan to fend off hunger for 20 million people
Ethiopian authorities have indicated an interest in accessing the IMF’s food shock window, the fund said. More than 20 million Ethiopians, including people who fled their homes because of conflict in the country’s northern Tigray region, don’t have enough to…