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Aussie Agency Blocks Anti-Islam Ads

A major Australian outdoor advertising agency has been applauded by the Muslim community after refusing to post ads ridiculing aspects of Islam and Christianity, saying they contradict with its code of ethics. More

Aussie Agency Blocks Anti-Islam Ads

Islamic World

Muslim Woman Named Princess of Asturias

An Iraqi young woman has been honored in the prestigious Princess of Asturias for International Cooperation, for being part of the Wikipedia team, in recognition of their efforts to offer free access of information to people worldwide. More

Muslim Woman Named Princess of Asturias

World News

Muslim Scholars Pray for Pakistan and Afghanistan

As a powerful earthquake hit Pakistan and Afghanistan on Monday, causing scores of deaths, Muslim scholars have rushed to offer prayers to the devastated countries, calling for immediate help and assistance. More

Muslim Scholars Pray for Pakistan and Afghanistan

Muslim Minority

Canada Churches Decry Rising Islamophobia

Churches and faith groups are calling on all Canadians, including the media and politicians, to take a stand against the rising bigotry and discrimination in the country against Muslims. More

Canada Churches Decry Rising Islamophobia

Muslim Minority

UK Pupils Learn About WWI Muslim Heroes

Acknowledging the heroism of Muslims during the First World War, a Birmingham education scheme aims to educate pupils on the bravery of almost a half million Muslim soldiers in the lines of the British army during the Great War. More

UK Pupils Learn About WWI Muslim Heroes

World News

German Police Foil Attack on Refugee Shelter

Reflecting growing danger posed by far-right in Germany, police have foiled a far-right attack on refugee shelters in Bavaria, amid increasing violence and threats against refugees. More

German Police Foil Attack on Refugee Shelter

Muslim Minority

Job Bias Targets French Muslims: Study

Reflecting a growing anti-Muslim discrimination in job market, a new study found that practicing Muslim men are four times less likely to get a job interview in France than their Catholic counterparts. More

Job Bias Targets French Muslims: Study

Islamic World

Saudi To Trible Umrah Visas

Saudi Arabia has decided to triple the number of umrah visas issued every year, referring the sharp increase to the new expansions in the haram area. More

Saudi To Trible Umrah Visas

Muslim Minority

9/11 Islamophobia Shapes Muslim Youth

Growing up in post 9/11 America, Muslim youth leaders have recalled how Islamophobic climate and political response have shaped their future, forcing many to reconcile a multiplicity of identities on a daily basis. More

9/11 Islamophobia Shapes Muslim Youth

Muslim Minority

Aussie Education Ambassador Defends Islam

Setting a role model for Australian Muslim students, an ambassador for the World Education Games aims to use her position to show the positive side of Islam, amid soaring Islamophobia in the country. More

Aussie Education Ambassador Defends Islam

World News

Malawi Advocates Laws to Protect Hijabi Women

A cross-section of Malawi Muslim community has been pushing for enactment of laws to protect hijabi Muslim women who are said to be victimized in public and work places in the southern African country. More

Malawi Advocates Laws to Protect Hijabi Women

Muslim Minority

French Imams Welcome Morocco Training

A leading French Muslim groups has welcomed sending a galaxy of Muslim imams for training in Morocco, as a part of a training program that aims to promote values of “tolerance and openness.” More

French Imams Welcome Morocco Training