A leading US Muslim organization has kicked off recently an outreach campaign around Dallas to convey the true message of Islam in response to rising hate fueled by presidential election campaign. “To combat discrimination and racism, Islamic Circle of North America, Dallas (ICNA) has put up several billboards on …
Read More »US Muslim community wary of possible Trump win
Islam Siddiqui and Suhail Khan, who served in two US administrations under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, believe that possible win of Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, will pose a threat to the US Muslim community. The two US Muslim leaders made the remarks in reference …
Read More »Tunisia sacks minister for questioning Wahhabism
The Tunisian government said in a statement on Friday that Prime Minister Youssef Chahed had decided to relieve Abdeljalil Ben Salem of his duties for “attacking the foundations of diplomacy.” Ben Salem said during a parliament session on Thursday that he had “dared” to question the Saudi envoy …
Read More »Conceptual translation of Quran in Russian published
The rendering has been done based on the ‘Nur al-Quran fi Tafsir al-Quran’ exegesis, which was written under the supervision of Ayatollah Seyed Kamal Faqih Imani.
Read More »Enlightenment about Wahhabi and Salafi movements at Brazilian universities
in the light of the recent Islamophobic movements all around the world, a conference was held at the Brazilian Anhanguera University to discuss Islam and the western world.
Read More »Afghans residing in Iran can take part in annual Arbaeen ceremony in Iraq
Iran’s Immigration and Passport Police Chief Colonel Mohammad Babaei said Afghan nationals residing in the Islamic Republic can obtain visa to visit Iraq’s holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen this year.
Read More »Open mosque day planned in Oklahoma
The open houses will be 1-4 p.m. in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Lawton, Edmond and Stillwater. The events will offer tours of the mosque, refreshments and opportunities to ask questions and look in on Islamic prayer. Questions that Muslims will be prepared to answer include where do Muslims work and …
Read More »Movie ‘Muhammad (PBUH)’ to Be Screened in Turkey
According to the website of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), the movie will premier in Turkish cinemas on Friday, October 28. Turkish people can now watch the film after its content was approved by Islamic scholars and historians of the country’s Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet). …
Read More »Indian police detain scores of Kashmiri Shiite mourners to prevent Muharram procession
Indian Police on Wednesday detained scores of Shiite mourners at Srinagar’s BSNL exchange after they peacefully managed to reach the civil lines area of Srinagar. Local sources informed that scores of mourners were detained after they managed to reach Moulana Azad Road despite restrictions imposed by the state …
Read More »Kaduna Governor demands arrest of attackers of Shia in Nigeria
The governor cautioned security officers while urging them to immediately arrest the irate youths who took part in the act. Nine people were martyred in the attack in the state and El-Rufai says those who participated in it must be brought to justice just as he warned against actions …
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