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Quran-reading apps growing in popularity
October 31, 2015
Quran-reading apps growing in popularity
Apps for reading the Quran are gaining popularity Apps for reading the Quran are gaining popularity across the Islamic world and beyond. The apps allow users to read the 114 chapters of the Holy Book of Islam on their…
Lancashire Blackburn Library to host major conference on Islamophobia
October 31, 2015
Lancashire Blackburn Library to host major conference on Islamophobia
The Blackburn working group of national organization Muslim Engagement and Development Blackburn Library, which is located in Town Hall Street, Lancashire North West England, is to host a major conference on Islamophobia next month, Lancashire Telegraph online news reported.…
UN rights expert urges Myanmar to allow Muslims to vote
October 31, 2015
UN rights expert urges Myanmar to allow Muslims to vote
November 8 vote is seen as the freest and fairest in decades as Myanmar moves A UN rights expert warned of turmoil in Myanmar if the upcoming landmark elections fall short of expectations for a credible vote. The November…
“Who Is Hussain?” Organization spreading the message of Imam Hussain across the world
October 31, 2015
“Who Is Hussain?” Organization spreading the message of Imam Hussain across the world
Who is Hussein?” Organization launched #HussainInspires; Who is Hussein?” Organization launched #HussainInspires; a campaign aiming to inspire hope across the globe through the example of the stand made by Imam Hussain ibn Ali, peace be upon them. The organizers…
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on violations against Shias around the world
October 31, 2015
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on violations against Shias around the world
released its monthly report on the main anti-Shia human rights violations Shia Rights Watch Organization has released its monthly report on the main anti-Shia human rights violations from the period September 25 to October 25. The report presents the…
Muslim clerics in UK warn of worrying levels of Islamaphobia United Kingdom
October 29, 2015
Muslim clerics in UK warn of worrying levels of Islamaphobia United Kingdom
Muslim clerics in Britain have warned of increasing levels of Islamaphobia in the UK Muslim clerics in Britain have warned of increasing levels of Islamaphobia in the UK after recent videos showing anti-Muslim abuse on public transport were posted…
Nigeria rescues 338 people held hostage by Boko Haram
October 29, 2015
Nigeria rescues 338 people held hostage by Boko Haram
Nigerian soldiers have rescued over 330 people, mainly women and children, held hostage by Takfiri Nigerian soldiers have rescued over 330 people, mainly women and children, held hostage by Takfiri Boko Haram terrorist group in a large military operation…
Londoners decry Sheikh Nimr sentence outside Saudi embassy United Kingdom
October 29, 2015
Londoners decry Sheikh Nimr sentence outside Saudi embassy United Kingdom
Activists once again gathered outside the Saudi embassy in London calling on Riyadh to halt the execution Activists once again gathered outside the Saudi embassy in London calling on Riyadh to halt the execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh…
Thugs attack Imam Hussain mourners in Jos, Nigeria
October 29, 2015
Thugs attack Imam Hussain mourners in Jos, Nigeria
Shia Muslims on their way trekking to Ashura gathering in Jos city of Nigeria during the Day of Ashura Thugs attacked Shia Muslims on their way trekking to Ashura gathering in Jos city of Nigeria during the Day of…
Moroccans hold celebrations on the Day of Ashura
October 28, 2015
Moroccans hold celebrations on the Day of Ashura
Moroccans associate Ashura with a mythical character they call “Baba Ashour” Despite the fact that there is no narration that mentioning that Ashura is a day of celebration, in Morocco, Ashura is considered as a social celebration because it’s…