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United Nations (UN) human rights experts on Wednesday sought the release of Kashmir-based rights defender Khurram Parvez, arrested by the National Investigation Agency under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).“We are concerned that even one month after Mr. Parvez’s arrest,…

Police in Columbus, Ohio, have found the body of a Muslim cleric named Mohamed Hassan of Somali origin, who is the imam of a mosque in the city, after he had been missing for days, according to local activists.Last Thursday,…

The World Council of Shia Centers reported that the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, was commemorated in the Kingdom of Sweden.The council stated on its official website that “the ceremony was held at the Karbala…

The Canadian Medical Association apologized to readers and Muslims in the country for an article in its magazine that had offended the headscarf, causing angry reactions.In its latest issue, the magazine published an article by Dr. Sherif Emile, in which…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said insulting Prophet Muhammad does not count as freedom of expression.Insults to the prophet are a “violation of religious freedom and the violation of the sacred feelings of people who profess Islam,”, Putin said on…

The Council on American-Islamic Relations called on the US government to work to combat Islamophobia in India, after Hindu leaders called for the extermination of Muslims.The council, which is the largest organization defending the rights of Muslims in America, said…

Hindu extremist leaders have called for the extermination of Muslims in India, sparking widespread outrage and a backlash.The publication of photos of a three-day meeting of leaders of Hindu extremist groups focused on the ethnic cleansing of India’s minorities, particularly…

The Indian authorities closed the “Srinagar Grand Mosque” in Jammu and Kashmir under its administration, amid widespread human rights condemnation.The historic mosque was built more than 600 years ago, and Muslims have continued to flock to it for centuries as…

The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, called on the Algerian authorities to release minors because of their participation in the protests.In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the organization stated that it had seen statements and testimonies showing that…

An article published by the Canadian Medical Association magazine insulting the Islamic veil sparked angry reactions among Muslims living in the country.In its latest issue, the magazine published an article by Dr. Sherif Emile, in which it claimed that the…