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Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls

Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls

Boko Haram has released a video appearing to show the Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Islamist group in April 2014. In it, the militant group claimed a number of the girls have been killed by Nigerian government air…
#IllWalkWithYou campaign kicks off on social media in support of US Muslims after fatal shooting

#IllWalkWithYou campaign kicks off on social media in support of US Muslims after fatal shooting

Social media users are offering to accompany Muslims who fear travelling alone to their mosque, after two men, including a Muslim imam, were fatally shot while walking home from afternoon prayers in New York City.   Social media users are…
Northern Europe Quran Contest Wraps Up

Northern Europe Quran Contest Wraps Up

The 4th Quran contest for Northern European countries came to a conclusion on Sunday night.     The 4th Quran contest for Northern European countries came to a conclusion on Sunday night. The members of the competition’s panel of judges…
Curfew extended in Buthidaung and Maungdaw

Curfew extended in Buthidaung and Maungdaw

The evening curfew in two northern Rakhine State townships was extended, according to local officials.     The evening curfew in two northern Rakhine State townships was extended, according to local officials. The late-night clampdown has been in place since…
Old English Church converts to Islamic Center

Old English Church converts to Islamic Center

Following the efforts and endeavors of the Shiite minority residing in Peterborough England, and with an attempt to provide a center for Muslim worshipers to perform their prayers as well as holding rituals, the city’s old church was bought and…
SRW: Nigerian Cleric’s Health Deteriorating

SRW: Nigerian Cleric’s Health Deteriorating

Senior Nigerian Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky’s health has been worsening, Shia Rights Watch (SRW) said.     Senior Nigerian Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky’s health has been worsening, Shia Rights Watch (SRW) said. The rights body, headquartered in the…
Travel Agency Offers Muslim-Friendly Tours in Osaka, Japan

Travel Agency Offers Muslim-Friendly Tours in Osaka, Japan

A travel agency based in Osaka city, Japan, is offering tours catering specifically to Muslim visitors, a growing segment of inbound travelers from abroad, featuring a visit to a mosque, halal food and an attendant who adheres to Islam.  …
Hijab-wearing Muslim women face discrimination in UK

Hijab-wearing Muslim women face discrimination in UK

British women wearing Hijab are facing work discrimination as employers prefer hiring non-veil-wearing employees, a new inquiry finds.     British women wearing Hijab are facing work discrimination as employers prefer hiring non-veil-wearing employees, a new inquiry finds. UK lawmakers…
Nigerian army fire tear-gas at ‘Free Zakzaky’ peaceful protesters in Zaria

Nigerian army fire tear-gas at ‘Free Zakzaky’ peaceful protesters in Zaria

Thousands of Muslims that gathered for the Free Zakzaky, peaceful protest, were tear gassed by mobile policemen on Thursday August 11 2016 in Zaria metropolis.     Thousands of Muslims that gathered for the Free Zakzaky, peaceful protest, were tear…
Muslim Woman Says Chicago Police Officers Ripped Off Her Hijab, Suit Says

Muslim Woman Says Chicago Police Officers Ripped Off Her Hijab, Suit Says

A Muslim woman says that Chicago police officers ripped off her hijab and niqab as she walked up the staircase to a train and accused her of being a “terrorist,” according to a federal lawsuit and her lawyer.    …
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