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Dallas Billboard Campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, Hijab
February 24, 2019
Dallas Billboard Campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, Hijab
Ruman Sadiq says the current political climate in the US has led to misperceptions of Muslim women. Ruman Sadiq says the current political climate in the US has led to misperceptions of Muslim women. That’s why she hopes a…
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
February 24, 2019
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
With an increase in Muslim visitors to Japan, more prayer rooms are being installed in commercial facilities across the country, but the number of users remains limited due to reasons such as lack of awareness and difficulty of access. …
Muslim women can rent ‘wagara’ hijabs to match kimonos in Kyoto
February 23, 2019
Muslim women can rent ‘wagara’ hijabs to match kimonos in Kyoto
For many female tourists visiting Japan from abroad, renting a beautiful kimono for a photo shoot or to enjoy a leisurely stroll in a traditional Japanese neighborhood, a Japanese garden or perhaps on the grounds of a famous temple or…
Modern concrete mosque in Australia is an architectural work of art
February 23, 2019
Modern concrete mosque in Australia is an architectural work of art
An Australian architecture firm Candalepas Associates has completed ‘Punchbowl Mosque’, a concrete masterpiece located in Sydney’s southwest; a project 20 years in the making. The mosque’s extraordinary design has been compared to Brutalism, in particular because of its use of…
Sectarian strife rise in Hyderabad, India
February 21, 2019
Sectarian strife rise in Hyderabad, India
For many years, disagreements over sects and school of thought in Hyderabad remained dormant, but, as recent as last October, these strife surfaced and ever since, a sense of unease has prevailed. For many years, disagreements over sects and…
Free Muslim issues a statement on World Day of Social Justice
February 21, 2019
Free Muslim issues a statement on World Day of Social Justice
Non-Violence International Organization, Free Muslim, has issued a statement on World Day of Social Justice calling for social justice. Non-Violence International Organization, Free Muslim, has issued a statement on World Day of Social Justice calling for social justice. The…
Third of Britons believe Islam threatens British way of life, says report
February 20, 2019
Third of Britons believe Islam threatens British way of life, says report
More than a third of people in the UK believe that Islam is a threat to the British way of life, according to a report by the anti-fascist group Hope not Hate. More than a third of people…
Pew Research: African Americans find haven in Islamic heritage
February 20, 2019
Pew Research: African Americans find haven in Islamic heritage
According to a recent Pew Research report, which concluded its findings last month, most black Americans though identify with Christianity, many of them follow Islam and reconvert to the faith of their ancestors from various religions, Post And Courier reported…
Muslim association in Austria provides meals to homeless
February 19, 2019
Muslim association in Austria provides meals to homeless
A Muslim association in the Austrian capital Vienna is distributing hot meals to homeless and needy people. A Muslim association in the Austrian capital Vienna is distributing hot meals to homeless and needy people. Deputy head of RAHMA…
Freemuslim issues a statement regarding warsaw peace & security in the middle east conference in Poland
February 19, 2019
Freemuslim issues a statement regarding warsaw peace & security in the middle east conference in Poland
Freemuslim Association has issued a statement regarding warsaw peace & security in the middle east conference. Freemuslim Association has issued a statement regarding warsaw peace & security in the middle east conference. The statement said that “ the association…