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Muslims of the world are separating themselves from extremist groups such as ISIS by using social media with #NotInMyName. The violent actions of ISIS have drawn the eyes of the world to Islam, and sadly many outsiders looking in do…

Despite Facebook’s claims that a cluster of pages peddling ISIS goods would be taken down, recent searches show many pages containing merchandise with the terrorist group’s symbols still remain on the most popular social-media site in the world.   The…

The first edition of a specialized Islamic magazine titled “Ayah” in Dutch was published in Brussels, Belgium.   The magazine covers issues on Islamic clothing, Hijab and Muslim women’s wearing styles, the importance of Islamic designs for clothing, the newest…

Austria’s foreign minister said the country’s government seeks to create a “standardized” German-language translation of the Holy Quran.    Aslab News reported that the foreign minister said the move is aimed at preventing extremists from misusing the Holy Book. He…

An educational Quranic course has been planned by a Quranic Institute for the youth, adults and converts in Singapore.   According to reports, the 3-month course has been designed for those who wish to learn reading and reciting the Quran.…

Anti-Islamic adverts are to appear on New York buses next week, funded by a pro-Israel group with a history of provocative campaigns.   One features an image of James Foley, the American journalist, flanked a member of the so-called Islamic…

The auction house Sotheby’s has put a collection of 52 original architectural drawings and 216 photographs of the first expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Medina in 1951.   The documents, which…

Floods in India and Pakistan have killed as many as 400 people, with authorities in both countries warning of more flooding ahead.    The flash floods, which began on September 3, have put more than half a million people in…

People have escaped from the Nigerian town of Mubi in the north-eastern state of Adamawa as Boko Haram Takfiri militants are getting closer to it.   Mubi used to house thousands of refugees trying to avoid fighting. According to Boko…

Banks in the U.S. have been sending letters to their American Muslim customers telling them that their accounts will soon be closed.    There has been no explanation as to why certain Muslims have been targeted. The Los Angeles Times…