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Releasing footage of Zakzaky is not enough: Shia community
January 15, 2018
Releasing footage of Zakzaky is not enough: Shia community
Nigerian Shia community has said the government’s release of an edited video of their leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky will not placate calls for the Shia cleric’s immediate release. Nigerian Shia community has said the government’s release of an edited…
Muslims to reach 30% of the world’s population by 2050
January 15, 2018
Muslims to reach 30% of the world’s population by 2050
US-based think tank Pew Research Center (PRC) estimates that Muslims will reach 2.76 billions or 29.7 percent of the world’s population by 2050 – a rise of 1.161 billion. US-based think tank Pew Research Center (PRC) estimates that Muslims…
Nigerian Shia Cleric Zakzaky makes first public appearance since detention in 2015
January 15, 2018
Nigerian Shia Cleric Zakzaky makes first public appearance since detention in 2015
Leader of the Shia Community in Nigeria Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, rumored to have died in detention, made his first public appearance since he was illegally detained by security forces in 2015. Leader of the Shia Community in Nigeria Sheikh…
Ibraheem El-Zakzaky not dead but seriously ill – Femi Falana
January 14, 2018
Ibraheem El-Zakzaky not dead but seriously ill – Femi Falana
The detained leader of the Shia community in Nigeria, Ibraheem al-Zakzaky, is alive but seriously ill, his lawyer has said. The detained leader of the Shia community in Nigeria, Ibraheem al-Zakzaky, is alive but seriously ill, his lawyer has…
Proposed mosque in Indiana draws opposition
January 14, 2018
Proposed mosque in Indiana draws opposition
An Islamic congregation’s plan to build a mosque is facing opposition from residents of nearby upscale neighborhoods in a northern Indianapolis suburb. An Islamic congregation’s plan to build a mosque is facing opposition from residents of nearby upscale neighborhoods…
Boko Haram militants shoot dead 20 loggers in Nigeria: Sources
January 14, 2018
Boko Haram militants shoot dead 20 loggers in Nigeria: Sources
At least 20 loggers have been killed in northeast Nigeria after Boko Haram Takfiri terrorists opened fire on them in the militants’ latest attack against civilians. At least 20 loggers have been killed in northeast Nigeria after Boko Haram…
Muslim prayer room to open in Gangneung in time for Pyeong Chang Olympics
January 14, 2018
Muslim prayer room to open in Gangneung in time for Pyeong Chang Olympics
A prayer room will be available for Muslim tourists in Gangneung, South Korea, only 20 kilometers from the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said. A prayer room will be available for Muslim tourists in Gangneung,…
Tatarstan making documentary on Quran
January 14, 2018
Tatarstan making documentary on Quran
A documentary film about the Holy Quran is being produced in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. A documentary film about the Holy Quran is being produced in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. the website of the Tatarstan Muslims Religious…
Austria president forced to step in after country’s first newborn of 2018 revealed to be Muslim
January 14, 2018
Austria president forced to step in after country’s first newborn of 2018 revealed to be Muslim
The President of Austria has hit back at racist social media users who attacked a newborn baby for being Muslim. The President of Austria has hit back at racist social media users who attacked a newborn baby for being…
“Muhammed” 3rd most popular name for baby boys in Minnesota Town
January 10, 2018
“Muhammed” 3rd most popular name for baby boys in Minnesota Town
St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, US state of Minnesota, came out with its annual list of top 10 most popular baby names for 2017, and No. 3 on the list of boys’ names was a bit of a surprise.…