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Ancient Quran manuscript presented to Imam Hussein Center from Nigeria
March 13, 2017
Ancient Quran manuscript presented to Imam Hussein Center from Nigeria
Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation has announced receiving an ancient Quran manuscript. Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation has announced receiving an ancient Quran manuscript. The Shia community of Nigeria has presented the rare paper to the center…
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Um al-Baneen’s death anniversary
March 13, 2017
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Um al-Baneen’s death anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the death anniversary of Lady Fatima Um al-Baneen, peace be upon her. Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria,…
CAIR-Kentucky calls for hate crime probe of bomb threat to Mosque
March 9, 2017
CAIR-Kentucky calls for hate crime probe of bomb threat to Mosque
The new Kentucky chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kentucky) today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate a mailed bomb threat to a mosque in that state as a hate crime. The new…
Deadly attack on Afghan hospital
March 9, 2017
Deadly attack on Afghan hospital
Yesterday’s deliberate attack on a military hospital in Kabul is a war crime – the latest incident targeting patients, healthcare personnel, and medical facilities in Afghanistan, said Human Rights Watch. Yesterday’s deliberate attack on a military hospital in…
Syrian children in state of ‘toxic stress’, Save the Children says
March 9, 2017
Syrian children in state of ‘toxic stress’, Save the Children says
Millions of Syrian children could be living in a state of “toxic stress” due to prolonged exposure to the horrors of war, aid group Save the Children says. Millions of Syrian children could be living in a state…
Amir-ul-Mumenin Cultural Festival planned in India
March 9, 2017
Amir-ul-Mumenin Cultural Festival planned in India
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, the 5th edition of Amir-ul-MumeninCultural Festival will be organized in Kolkata city of India. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali,…
Arkansas Muslims thank supportive neighbors
March 8, 2017
Arkansas Muslims thank supportive neighbors
The Muslim community in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has expressed gratitude for their neighbors, who offered outpouring sympathy and support after a recent hate crime targeting their mosque, while stressing that education is the best solution to eradicate fear. The…
Kabul blasts could be possible chemical attacks: Indian Defense Minister
March 7, 2017
Kabul blasts could be possible chemical attacks: Indian Defense Minister
Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar has termed the blasts in Kabul as possible chemical attacks. Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar has termed the blasts in Kabul as possible chemical attacks. “As per the reports which are coming from the…
Muslims contribute to keep Britain’s streets, parks clean
March 7, 2017
Muslims contribute to keep Britain’s streets, parks clean
Young Muslims from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire joined members of the local community in a cleaning campaign across Britain’s streets and parks. Young Muslims from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire joined members of the local community in a cleaning campaign across Britain’s streets and…
German school bans Muslim students from ‘provocative’ praying, sparks heated debate
March 5, 2017
German school bans Muslim students from ‘provocative’ praying, sparks heated debate
A German school has asked its teachers to report Muslim students who are found praying, with authorities branding the practice “provocative.” The move sparked debate on social media – some users say the country lies about religious freedom. A…