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China’s Hui Muslims fearful Chinese New Year education ban a sign of curbs to come

China’s Hui Muslims fearful Chinese New Year education ban a sign of curbs to come

For some in China’s ethnic Hui Muslim minority here, a recent ban on young people engaging in religious education in mosques is an unwelcome interference in how they lead their lives.   For some in China’s ethnic Hui Muslim minority…
21 Killed, 70 Wounded as Boko Haram suicide bombers attack fish market in Borno

21 Killed, 70 Wounded as Boko Haram suicide bombers attack fish market in Borno

At least 21 persons were killed and 70 civilians were injured as multiple bombers struck  Konduga local government area of Borno State yesterday, Civilian JTF Source’s told SaharaReporters.   At least 21 persons were killed and 70 civilians were injured…
WFP reiterates commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

WFP reiterates commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley, has restated the organization’s commitment to providing food assistance to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.   The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), David…
Over half of French people say Islam is compatible with their society: Survey

Over half of French people say Islam is compatible with their society: Survey

Fifty-six percent of French people believe that Islam is compatible with the values of their country, according to a survey conducted by the French-based polling firm the Institut Français d’Opinion Publique (IFOP).     Fifty-six percent of French people believe…
Shia Community holds rally to demand justice for slain members

Shia Community holds rally to demand justice for slain members

Shia Community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest, demanding justice for a slain Muslim cleric and their leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, Media reports.   Shia Community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest, demanding justice for a…
Shia Muslims of Nampula, Mozambique help victims of natural disasters + Photos

Shia Muslims of Nampula, Mozambique help victims of natural disasters + Photos

Shia Ethna-Ashery community of Nampula, Mozambique collected contributions to help the victims of natural disasters in Jan 2018.   Shia Ethna-Ashery community of Nampula, Mozambique collected contributions to help the victims of natural disasters in Jan 2018. The collecting process…
International Criminal Court to investigate Shia Massacre in Nigeria

International Criminal Court to investigate Shia Massacre in Nigeria

The International Criminal Court is moving gradually towards prosecution of Nigerian officials involved in the December 2015 massacre of members of the Shia community of Nigeria.   The International Criminal Court is moving gradually towards prosecution of Nigerian officials involved…
Shia board chief slams AIMPLB, calls it a ‘terror group’ branch

Shia board chief slams AIMPLB, calls it a ‘terror group’ branch

Responding to the expulsion of Salman Nadwi from All India Personal Law Board, Wasim Rizvi, chairman of Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board termed the AIMPLB “a branch of terrorist organisations” and said it was becoming a threat to the…
Iraqi Shia scholar meets with Pope Francis and calls for tolerance and moderation

Iraqi Shia scholar meets with Pope Francis and calls for tolerance and moderation

The Italian capital witnessed an intellectual symposium titled, “Violence in the Name of Religion”, organized by the UK-based Wilton Park Institute in cooperation with Pontifical Council for Interfaith Dialogue at the Vatican.   The Italian capital witnessed an intellectual symposium…
MP says Muslims should leave India

MP says Muslims should leave India

An Indian lawmaker suggested that Muslims should leave the country.   An Indian lawmaker suggested that Muslims should leave the country. “Muslims should not even be living in this country, they should go to Pakistan or Bangladesh,” Vinay Katiyar said…
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