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A radical monk who heads a movement accused of stirring violence against Muslims in Myanmar (My Anmar) has announced a partnership with a hardline Buddhist group in Sri Lanka to defend their religion.   The declaration by the monk, who…

The number of Muslim children in several British cities is fast eclipsing that of Christian children, according to birth rate statistics that reveal the country’s significant demographic change.   The Daily Mail reports that the latest statistics, extracted from the…

More than 200 have been arrested after violence erupted between Hindus and Muslims in the Indian state of Gujarat.   According to reports, the clashes began in the city of Vadodara after a distorted image offended Muslims on social media.…

Renowned Kashmiri Shia leader and politician, Moulwi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari, passed away today in Indian capital New Delhi.    Ansari had been shifted to New Delhi hospital after being diagnosed with liver cancer. Molwi Ansari had succeeded his father Molwi…

“Love of the Prophet,” an exhibition presenting works of art inspired by Muslims’ love for the Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, has been opened to New Yorkers.   The theme of the exhibition reflects the international…

Japan will host its first international forum and exhibition for halal environment and business later this year to raise awareness about the thriving industry in the far-east Asian country.   The expo aims to contribute to the development of a…

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…