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US exhibition shines light on Qur’ans as collector’s objects
January 5, 2017
US exhibition shines light on Qur’ans as collector’s objects
The movement of Qur’ans is explored in an exhibition at the Sackler Gallery in Washington, DC, which features rare loans from Istanbul’s Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. For the US museum’s chief curator and curator of Islamic art, MassumehFarhad,…
Woman threatens people leaving Kentwood Islamic Center
January 5, 2017
Woman threatens people leaving Kentwood Islamic Center
As worshippers came out of a Kentwood Islamic Center around 8:45 a.m. Monday, a woman approached them —- allegedly indicating she had a gun and making threats against the center —- Kentwood Police said. As worshippers came out of…
Mosque members help homeless in Orange County, California
January 3, 2017
Mosque members help homeless in Orange County, California
At least two dozen of the Islamic Society of Orange Countymembers were out on the basketball courts on a sunny, crisp morning, holding their first charity basketball tournament to benefit the homeless. At least two dozen of the…
UN announces the casualties’ figures in Iraq for December
January 3, 2017
UN announces the casualties’ figures in Iraq for December
A total of 386 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 1,066 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and war in Iraq in December 2016, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). …
Police investigating arson at Netherlands Mosque
January 1, 2017
Police investigating arson at Netherlands Mosque
Islamic centre burnt down in the Netherlands by suspected far-right arsonist as tensions continue to rise across the continent. Islamic centre burnt down in the Netherlands by suspected far-right arsonist as tensions continue to rise across the continent. Dramatic…
ISWF and Free Muslim deliver statement on New Year’s Eve
January 1, 2017
ISWF and Free Muslim deliver statement on New Year’s Eve
Imam Shirazi World Foundation and Non-violence Inernational Organization, Free Muslim, delivered a statement on New Year’s Eve. Imam Shirazi World Foundation and Non-violence Inernational Organization, Free Muslim, delivered a statement on New Year’s Eve. The statement pointed to the…
‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers distribute blankets to homeless in India
December 31, 2016
‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers distribute blankets to homeless in India
Youths from Who is Hussain Organization distributed blankets and shawls to poor and underprivileged people within entire Patna in the eastern part of India. Youths from Who is Hussain Organization distributed blankets and shawls to poor and underprivileged people…
Portland police looking for suspects after Ahram halal market vandalism
December 31, 2016
Portland police looking for suspects after Ahram halal market vandalism
Portland police are looking for those responsible for smashing six windows of the Ahram Halal Market on Forest Ave. Portland police are looking for those responsible for smashing six windows of the Ahram Halal Market on Forest Ave.…
Muslim cultural center in Canada attacked for fourth time
December 29, 2016
Muslim cultural center in Canada attacked for fourth time
A fire broke out at a Muslim cultural center in Sept-Îles, located in Canada’s Quebec Province, on Friday raising questions of another possible Islamophobic attack. A fire broke out at a Muslim cultural center in Sept-Îles, located in…
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report
December 29, 2016
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report
In its latest report, Shia Rights Watch uncovers the latest anti-Shia movements that occurred in December 2016 in different parts of the world. In its latest report, Shia Rights Watch uncovers the latest anti-Shia movements that occurred in…