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Saudi Arabia paid ‘insufficient attention’ to extremist funding
May 1, 2016
Saudi Arabia paid ‘insufficient attention’ to extremist funding
President Barack Obama’s deputy national security adviser said that the government of Saudi Arabia had paid “insufficient attention” to money that was being funneled into terror groups and fueled the rise of Al Qaeda. President Barack Obama’s…
Rockford women gather for 11th annual ‘women in Islam’ event
May 1, 2016
Rockford women gather for 11th annual ‘women in Islam’ event
Women of different faiths in Rockford city, Illinois, have come together during weekend for the 11th annual women in Islam event that is meant to discuss misconceptions about being Muslim. Women of different faiths in Rockford city, Illinois,…
Blue Mosque to Host I’tikaf Ceremony
April 27, 2016
Blue Mosque to Host I’tikaf Ceremony
The Blue Mosque in Yerevan, capital of Armenia, will host Muslim worshipers who are going to attend I’tikaf, which translates to ‘seclusion for worship in a mosque’, on the 13th to 15th of the lunar month of Rajab. …
Concern after suspected ISIS agents visit Durban school
April 27, 2016
Concern after suspected ISIS agents visit Durban school
Parents of children at Northwood High School on Thursday raised their concerns after two visitors to the school from Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a South African, handed out a DVD and pamphlets to some matric pupils that they fear promote…
Islamic library in Houston opens to the US public
April 27, 2016
Islamic library in Houston opens to the US public
The Executive Director of Islamic Daw’ah Center Ameer Abuhalimeh welcomed on Saturday guests to the opening event of the Library of Islamic Knowledge at the center in Houston. The Executive Director of Islamic Daw’ah Center Ameer Abuhalimeh welcomed…
Madison Muslim community in USA hosts dinner for needy
April 27, 2016
Madison Muslim community in USA hosts dinner for needy
Members of Madison’s Muslim community in Wisconsin, U.S.A spent their Saturday serving and hosting a spring dinner for those in need, WMTV news reported. Members of Madison’s Muslim community in Wisconsin, U.S.A spent their Saturday serving and…
Muslim Women Main Target of Anti-Islamic Violence in the Netherlands
April 27, 2016
Muslim Women Main Target of Anti-Islamic Violence in the Netherlands
A hotline set up to record incidents of anti-Islamic physical and verbal violence in the Netherlands received 158 reports last year, according to the organization’s annual report. A hotline set up to record incidents of anti-Islamic physical…
The ugly face of British Ethnocentrism and sectarian bias
April 27, 2016
The ugly face of British Ethnocentrism and sectarian bias
In yet another self-professed attempt to combat radicalization, and foster multi-culturalism in Britain, yet another survey on British Muslims’ attitude was published by Channel 4. In yet another self-professed attempt to combat radicalization, and foster multi-culturalism in Britain,…
Russian Police Arrest Most Wanted ISIS Recruiter
April 25, 2016
Russian Police Arrest Most Wanted ISIS Recruiter
Moscow police have detained one of the most wanted ISIS recruiters Saturday, head of Russian Interior Ministry Vladimir Kolokoltsev said. Moscow police have detained one of the most wanted ISIS recruiters Saturday, head of Russian Interior Ministry…
Stop shooting at Syrian civilians fleeing ISIS-controlled zones, HRW tells Turkey
April 25, 2016
Stop shooting at Syrian civilians fleeing ISIS-controlled zones, HRW tells Turkey
Human Rights Watch has called on Turkey to stop firing on Syrian civilians fleeing fighting and allow them to cross the Turkish border. Human Rights Watch has called on Turkey to stop firing on Syrian civilians fleeing…