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Katy mosque shot at, Harris County deputies search for suspect
January 16, 2019
Katy mosque shot at, Harris County deputies search for suspect
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who shot at a mosque in Katy. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who shot at a mosque in Katy. A bullet hole was found…
Car bomb blast near foreign compound kills four, injures 90 in Afghan capital
January 15, 2019
Car bomb blast near foreign compound kills four, injures 90 in Afghan capital
At least four people have been killed and dozens of others wounded after a bomb-laden car exploded near a heavily fortified foreign compound in the Afghan capital Kabul. At least four people have been killed and dozens of others…
Over 30,000 flee Boko Haram violence in northern Nigeria: UN
January 14, 2019
Over 30,000 flee Boko Haram violence in northern Nigeria: UN
The United Nations (UN) has warned about growing violence by Boko Haram militants in northeastern Nigeria, saying tens of thousands of people — mostly women and children —have fled their homes in the conflict-ridden area over the past weeks. …
Quran Translations in 50 Languages at India Int’l Book Fair
January 13, 2019
Quran Translations in 50 Languages at India Int’l Book Fair
Translations of the Holy Quran in 50 languages are among the books presented at the 27th New Delhi World Book Fair. Translations of the Holy Quran in 50 languages are among the books presented at the 27th New Delhi…
Shia community in Nigeria rally to condemn Zaria massacre
January 12, 2019
Shia community in Nigeria rally to condemn Zaria massacre
Members of the Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest to condemn Zaria Massacre and demand the immediate release of their leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky. Members of the Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another…
Asylum seekers launch hunger strike at Australian detention center
January 10, 2019
Asylum seekers launch hunger strike at Australian detention center
More than 200 asylum seekers held at a detention center in Australia have launched a hunger strike to protest against their living conditions, detainees and activists say. More than 200 asylum seekers held at a detention center in Australia…
‘Substantial progress’ needed before more Yemen peace talks
January 10, 2019
‘Substantial progress’ needed before more Yemen peace talks
United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said “substantial progress” would be needed before more talks can be held to build on a ceasefire recently agreed by the warring parties in Sweden and to reach a final deal to…
Amazon removes bathmats and items imprinted with verses from the holy Quran following complaints
January 9, 2019
Amazon removes bathmats and items imprinted with verses from the holy Quran following complaints
After receiving complaints of Internet merchants selling items that were offensive to Muslims, including doormats, bathmats and other goods imprinted with verses from the Koran, Amazon has pulled dozens of items from its online marketplace. After receiving complaints of…
China passes law to Sinicize Islam
January 7, 2019
China passes law to Sinicize Islam
China passed a new law that seeks to “Sinicize” Islam within the next five years, the latest move by Beijing to rewrite how the religion is practiced. China passed a new law that seeks to “Sinicize” Islam within…
Quranic center launched in Brunei
January 6, 2019
Quranic center launched in Brunei
A Quran teaching center was opened in Brunei at the beginning of 2019. A Quran teaching center was opened in Brunei at the beginning of 2019. According to the Borneo Bulletin, NADI Quranic Learning Centre Kilanas (NQLC Kilanas) was…