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Stereotyping Muslim names in German textbooks draws ire
March 31, 2015
Stereotyping Muslim names in German textbooks draws ire
A German government research showing stereotyping of Muslims in school textbooks has triggered condemnations from leaders of the religious community, warning that such content emphasizes frictions and conflicts between German society and immigrants A German government research showing stereotyping…
Quran Interpretation in Russian Published in Moscow
March 31, 2015
Quran Interpretation in Russian Published in Moscow
The 12th and last volume of the work, titled Nur-ul-Quran Fi Tafsir al-Quran, has just been completed and published for Russian speakers The 12th and last volume of the work, titled Nur-ul-Quran Fi Tafsir al-Quran, has just been completed…
Nigerian soldiers storm Shiite Islamic center in Nigeria
March 31, 2015
Nigerian soldiers storm Shiite Islamic center in Nigeria
At least one civilian embraced martyrdom and four others injured when armed soldiers stormed a Shiite Islamic center in Kaduna zone in Nigeria At least one civilian embraced martyrdom and four others injured when armed soldiers stormed a Shiite…
Pregnant Muslim mother suffers violent ‘Islamophobic’ attack for wearing a headscarf In France
March 30, 2015
Pregnant Muslim mother suffers violent ‘Islamophobic’ attack for wearing a headscarf In France
A pregnant Muslim woman wearing a headscarf was violently attacked in the French town of Toulouse by an individual, who accused her of wearing a “hijab” to hide her hair A pregnant Muslim woman wearing a headscarf was violently…
Muslim family gets jail for practicing religion in China
March 30, 2015
Muslim family gets jail for practicing religion in China
In another crackdown on religious freedom against Muslims, a Chinese court recently sentenced a Muslim couple from Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Region of China for practicing their religious belief In another crackdown on religious freedom against Muslims, a…
Britain’s first Muslim radio approved
March 29, 2015
Britain’s first Muslim radio approved
The British media regulator has awarded a license for new radio stations, including the first national radio directed to Muslims in the country The British media regulator has awarded a license for new radio stations, including the first national…
Dozens protest in front of Saudi embassy in Brussels
March 29, 2015
Dozens protest in front of Saudi embassy in Brussels
Dozens of activists from several countries participated in a protest in front of the Saudi embassy in Brussel expressing their wrath over the Saudi invasion of Yemen Dozens of activists from several countries participated in a protest in front…
British Museum showcases true Islam
March 28, 2015
British Museum showcases true Islam
As the so-called Islamic State continues destroying historical sites in cities under its control, the British Museum plans to open two galleries for its Islamic artifacts to dispel misconceptions surrounding the faith As the so-called Islamic State continues destroying…
Vera Verinak became first Ukrainian Muslim to memorize Qur’an
March 25, 2015
Vera Verinak became first Ukrainian Muslim to memorize Qur’an
A woman, who reverted to Islam 17 years ago, has become the first Ukrainian to memorize the Holy Qur’an in full, overcoming language barriers and time constraint A woman, who reverted to Islam 17 years ago, has become the…
Mauritanian Shia leader says thousands of Shias live in the country
March 25, 2015
Mauritanian Shia leader says thousands of Shias live in the country
Leader of followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Mauritania, Sheikh Bakkar Bin Bakkar Mohammad Ali, has visited the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to establish direct communication with Shias of Iraq Leader of followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be…