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‘Animal rights’ campaigners urge Germans to put pork in Halal sections of supermarkets
April 21, 2016
‘Animal rights’ campaigners urge Germans to put pork in Halal sections of supermarkets
encouraging Germans to place pork in the Halal sections of supermarkets Campaigners on social media are encouraging Germans to place pork in the Halal sections of supermarkets, citing the unethical killing of animals. But although the activists say the…
Nigerian Army arrests 3 Boko Haram commanders, rescue 1,275 persons in Borno
April 21, 2016
Nigerian Army arrests 3 Boko Haram commanders, rescue 1,275 persons in Borno
three suspected Boko Haram commanders and rescued 1, 275 hostages after a joint clearance operation with Cameroon troops The Nigerian Army said it had apprehended three suspected Boko Haram commanders and rescued 1, 275 hostages after a joint clearance…
Windsor teacher threatened for wearing a hijab
April 21, 2016
Windsor teacher threatened for wearing a hijab
three young children were traumatized as their mother was threatened and verbally abused by a stranger A Windsor teacher whose three young children were traumatized as their mother was threatened and verbally abused by a stranger, simply for wearing…
Mosque vandalized in Kansas, damages estimated at $500
April 20, 2016
Mosque vandalized in Kansas, damages estimated at $500
A mosque in west Wichita, Kansas State, was vandalized over the weekend when someone tagged the building near Kellogg and West Street with graffiti. A mosque in west Wichita, Kansas State, was vandalized over the weekend when someone…
Islam in Cuba – from Christianity to Islam
April 18, 2016
Islam in Cuba – from Christianity to Islam
Spanish Photographer Joan Alvado’s photo series, “Cuban Muslims,” focuses on the lives of those who have reverted to Islam. Spanish Photographer Joan Alvado’s photo series, “Cuban Muslims,” focuses on the lives of those who have reverted to Islam. “When…
University of California Plans Islamophobia Forum
April 18, 2016
University of California Plans Islamophobia Forum
The University of California, Riverside, professors and students are holding a forum to counter Islamophobia, where they will discuss recent anti-Muslim vandalism on campus. The University of California, Riverside, professors and students are holding a forum to…
Ottawa police investigate hate crime after Muslim school targeted with graffiti
April 18, 2016
Ottawa police investigate hate crime after Muslim school targeted with graffiti
Ottawa police have launched a hate crime investigation after someone spray-painted messages on the wall of a Muslim elementary school in Ottawa overnight. Ottawa police have launched a hate crime investigation after someone spray-painted messages on the wall…
Philippines Plans ‘Halal’ Project for Tourism
April 18, 2016
Philippines Plans ‘Halal’ Project for Tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines is pushing for “halal consciousness” in the country’s tourist hubs as a way of inculcating respect for the Islamic religion and to attract more Muslim visitors. The Department of Tourism (DOT)…
Army Attack Leaves Nigerian Shiite Leader Near-Blind
April 17, 2016
Army Attack Leaves Nigerian Shiite Leader Near-Blind
Nigeria’s Shiite Muslims has been left near-blind and underwent several operations to remove bullets The detained leader of Nigeria’s Shiite Muslims has been left near-blind and underwent several operations to remove bullets from when he was shot in an…
Boko Haram reportedly demands $50million for the release of 219 Chibok schoolgirls
April 17, 2016
Boko Haram reportedly demands $50million for the release of 219 Chibok schoolgirls
Boko Haram is asking for a ransom of nearly $50 million from the Federal Government Boko Haram is asking for a ransom of nearly $50 million from the Federal Government. President Buhari: “We cannot claim to have defeated Boko…