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Quran memorization competition held in South Africa

Quran memorization competition held in South Africa

memorization of the Holy Quran was held by the Office for Quranic Affairs in South Africa   A competition on memorization of the Holy Quran was held by the Office for Quranic Affairs in South Africa. According to reports, the…
Iranian biopic on Prophet Muhammad warmly welcomed in Canada

Iranian biopic on Prophet Muhammad warmly welcomed in Canada

The Messenger of God, the religious biopic directed by Iran’s Majid Majidi has enjoyed a warm welcome in Canada Muhammad: The Messenger of God, the religious biopic directed by Iran’s Majid Majidi has enjoyed a warm welcome in Canada, where…
Bangladesh historical mosque at risk of demolition

Bangladesh historical mosque at risk of demolition

A 406-year-old mosque in Bangladesh that is at risk of demolition   A 406-year-old mosque in Bangladesh that is at risk of demolition is suffering from neglect by the authorities, despite archaeologists’ repeated warns of losing the historical site.Located adjacent…
UNHCR warns over looming Rohingya refugee crisis

UNHCR warns over looming Rohingya refugee crisis

The UN has issued a warning over an expected surge of mostly Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees   The UN has issued a warning over an expected surge of mostly Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees heading out for southeast Asia by the…
Nigeria’s security agency says arrested 20 suspected Boko Haram chiefs

Nigeria’s security agency says arrested 20 suspected Boko Haram chiefs

significant breakthroughs in the fight against Boko Haram     Nigeria’s security agency said that it had made significant breakthroughs in the fight against Boko Haram and arrested 20 prominent members of the takfiri group accused of coordinating deadly attacks.President…
Belgian imam urges Muslims not to observe Eid ritual

Belgian imam urges Muslims not to observe Eid ritual

A Belgian imam has urged Muslims not to observe the ritual slaughter   A Belgian imam has urged Muslims not to observe the ritual slaughter or Udhiyah during this year’s Eid Al-Adha, in a protest against the government’s decision to…
Berlin mosque opens its doors to the public

Berlin mosque opens its doors to the public

 Islamic Association of Greater Hartford were greeted with this phrase   Visitors at the town mosque for the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford were greeted with this phrase throughout an open house earlier this month. Translated to “The peace of…
1st headscarf-wearing woman named minister

1st headscarf-wearing woman named minister

in the history of Turkey, a Muslim woman wearing the Islamic headscarf   For the first time in the history of Turkey, a Muslim woman wearing the Islamic headscarf has been named as a government minister. AysenGurcan, a 52-year-old academic…
Imam Shirazi World Foundation urges for more reforms in Iraq

Imam Shirazi World Foundation urges for more reforms in Iraq

released a statement regarding the reform package adopted by the Iraqi government.   Following the current events in Iraq, Imam Shirazi World Foundation, located in Washington D.C., has released a statement regarding the reform package adopted by the Iraqi government.…
Research shows that Muslims are targeted at Scottish airports

Research shows that Muslims are targeted at Scottish airports

Muslims are believed to be specifically and excessively targeted during airport security checks in Scotland   Muslims are believed to be specifically and excessively targeted during airport security checks in Scotland, according to a Durham University’s research study. Research carried out in Edinburgh focused on…
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