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Austria plans “standardized” translation of Holy Quran (Austria)

Austria plans “standardized” translation of Holy Quran (Austria)

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…
Quran reading course planned in Singapore

Quran reading course planned in Singapore

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.…
Islamophobic adverts to run on New York buses

Islamophobic adverts to run on New York buses

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…
Rare photo archive of Prophet’s Mosque, peace be upon him, to go on auction

Rare photo archive of Prophet’s Mosque, peace be upon him, to go on auction

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…
India and Pakistan flood death toll reaches 400

India and Pakistan flood death toll reaches 400

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…
Nigerians flee advancing Boko Haram takfiri militants

Nigerians flee advancing Boko Haram takfiri militants

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…
US Banks closing down Muslim accounts

US Banks closing down Muslim accounts

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…
Australian Muslims ‘targeted’ by new anti-terror laws

Australian Muslims ‘targeted’ by new anti-terror laws

Australian Muslims have expressed their concern over new anti-terror measures in the country, fearing that they may increase hostility and prejudice towards them.   Religious Muslim leaders said raising the country’s threat level from medium to high will just make…
Armenia rejects request to reopen 250-year-old mosque

Armenia rejects request to reopen 250-year-old mosque

Armenia has rejected a request to open up a mosque for the performance of Friday prayers.   The request of reopening Goy Mosque was turned down by the Armenian authorities, despite lobbying attempts made through some embassies. Muslim groups plans…
HRW calls on Manama to free 13 dissents

HRW calls on Manama to free 13 dissents

Human Rights Watch has called on the Bahraini regime to release 13 dissidents serving long prison terms in the country.   The deputy director of Human Rights Watch’s Middle East and North Africa division said that these men are in…
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