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Muslim flight attendant suspended for refusing to serve alcohol
September 7, 2015
Muslim flight attendant suspended for refusing to serve alcohol
40-year-old Charee Stanley, who has been an employee at the airline for three years was suspended in August A Muslim flight attendant says she has been suspended by American airline ExpressJet for refusing to serve alcoholic drinks in accordance with…
Hate crimes against Muslims soar in London
September 7, 2015
Hate crimes against Muslims soar in London
816 Islamophobic offences recorded across the city in the 12 months up to July this year The number of hate crimes against Muslims in London has risen by almost three quarters in a year, according to police figures, with…
Rohingya refugees in New Delhi camps face eviction threat
September 7, 2015
Rohingya refugees in New Delhi camps face eviction threat
Hundreds of Rohingya refugees are struggling with difficult living conditions Myanmar’s ethnic Rohingya Muslims, who have fled persecution in their home country and resettled in India, face the threat of eviction from the camps they are living in. Hundreds…
US Muslims hope new billboards reclaim Islam’s message
September 6, 2015
US Muslims hope new billboards reclaim Islam’s message
Dozens of billboards with Muslim themes are sprouting in the United States Dozens of billboards with Muslim themes are sprouting in the United States, proclaiming what organizers say is the true message of Islam and its prophet, Muhammad, peace…
Imam Shirazi World Foundation warns of deteriorating educational system in the Middle East
September 6, 2015
Imam Shirazi World Foundation warns of deteriorating educational system in the Middle East
military conflicts in the Middle East, more than 13 million children were deprived of their right of education Due to the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East, more than 13 million children were deprived of their right…
Australian Prime Minister: ISIS worse than Nazis
September 6, 2015
Australian Prime Minister: ISIS worse than Nazis
Daesh, or ISIS, is worse than the Nazis were during World War II Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that Daesh, or ISIS, is worse than the Nazis were during World War II.Abbott told conservative radio host Alan…
Islamic university in US starts academic journey
September 2, 2015
Islamic university in US starts academic journey
founded by Muslims to teach Islamic studies in the United States The first university to be founded by Muslims to teach Islamic studies in the United States has started its new academic year, promising to be a leading institution…
Quran memorization competition held in South Africa
September 2, 2015
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
September 2, 2015
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
August 31, 2015
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…