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Most Swiss newspaper articles on Muslims convey a negative story, according to a recent study.   Most Swiss newspaper articles on Muslims convey a negative story, according to a recent study. Since 2015, more than half (54%) of all articles…

The local Muslim community in Austin, US state of Texas, is reeling after a vandal, or vandals, caused thousands of dollars in damages to their mosque.   The local Muslim community in Austin, US state of Texas, is reeling after…

The Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Islamic Society (IHIS) in Edmonton, Canada will reopen to host Shia Muslims attending mourning rituals in the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.   The Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Islamic Society (IHIS)…

An interfaith gathering of students, religious, cultural and public figures have celebrated Eid al-Ghadeer in a ceremony that was hosted by Shias in Malaysia.   An interfaith gathering of students, religious, cultural and public figures have celebrated Eid al-Ghadeer in…

Ali Mushaima is set to continue his hungers strike outside the Bahraini embassy in London despite being hospitalized.    Ali Mushaima is set to continue his hungers strike outside the Bahraini embassy in London despite being hospitalized.  After 30 days…

The Swiss Center for Islam and Society announced the start of a training program that will prepare Muslim spiritual leaders to give emergency support in hospitals, at care-homes or after an accident.     The Swiss Center for Islam and…

A German man who used a homemade bomb to attack a mosque in the eastern city of Dresden was on Friday sentenced to nearly 10 years in jail for what prosecutors called a xenophobic crime.     A German man…

Amnesty International has accused Nigeria’s government of carrying out unlawful arrests and practicing “enforced disappearance,” calling on Abuja to clarify the fate of hundreds of Shia activists taken into custody.     Amnesty International has accused Nigeria’s government of carrying…

United Nations’ human rights experts have voiced alarm over alleged Chinese political re-education camps for Muslim Uighurs and called for the immediate release of those detained on the grounds of what China describes as “countering terrorism”.     United Nations’…

A court in Bahrain has upheld a six-month jail term against a Shia high school student as the ruling Al Khalifah regime intensifies its crackdown against political dissidents and pro-democracy campaigners in the tiny Gulf kingdom.     A court…