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Islamic World

Ramadan 2015: Makkah Pilgrims Reach 14 Million

Beating the record of previous years, the number of pilgrims for Ramadan Umrah 2015 to the holy land has reached fourteen million according to International Business Times. More

Ramadan 2015: Makkah Pilgrims Reach 14 Million

Muslim Minority

Vandals Desecrate Muslim Graves in UK

In an apparent hate crime, several Muslim graves in a Nottingham cemetery have been vandalized in the wake of Tunisia terror attack, sparking condemnations from the British community. More

Vandals Desecrate Muslim Graves in UK

Islamic World

Kuwait Mosque Attack Shocks Muslims

A suicide attack that hit a Kuwaiti Shiite mosque during Friday prayers and left dozens killed and injured provoked strong reaction and condemnation from leading Muslim scholars. More

Kuwait Mosque Attack Shocks Muslims

Muslim Minority

Netherlands Fatih Mosque Under Threat

Amid increasing anti-Islam sentiments in the west, a mosque in Netherlands has received a letter from an unknown person yet, threatening a looming attack on the mosque during next weekend. More

Netherlands Fatih Mosque Under Threat

Muslim Minority

David Cameron Wishes Muslims Ramadan Mubarak

British Prime Minister David Cameron has offered his "very best wishes to everyone observing the holy month of Ramadan" in the UK and around the globe, in a special video message marking the start of the holy month. More

David Cameron Wishes Muslims Ramadan Mubarak

World News

Global Da`wah Day 1st Saturday of Ramadan

Revisiting huge success in last year’s event, teams of enthusiastic Muslims have been invited for the second global da`wah day across the six continents, planned next Saturday, June 20. More

Global Da`wah Day 1st Saturday of Ramadan

Muslim Minority

Irish Muslims to Share Ramadan

Sharing the spiritual experience of Ramadan fasting, an Irish Muslim leader has called on Muslims to extend their love to their neighbours during the holy month by inviting them to share iftars. More

Irish Muslims to Share Ramadan

World News

Norwegians Find Life in Islam

In what is perceived as a rebellion against Norway liberal society, a growing number of youth have been reverting to Islam, seeing it as offering a goal to their lives and showing guidelines and rules many of them miss in society. More

Norwegians Find Life in Islam

Muslim Minority

Imam’s Logic Defeats Radicalization

Imam Mohamed Magid, the chief imam at the third-largest mosque in America, managed to dissuade many young Muslims who were planning to join fight in the Middle East by using logic and correcting their misinterpretation of Islam More

Imam’s Logic Defeats Radicalization

World News

Kelantan Preaches Islam on Facebook

Religious authorities in northeast Malay heartland state of Kelantan have announced plans to use popular social media websites including Facebook to preach Islam and explain issues related to the faith. More

Kelantan Preaches Islam on Facebook

Muslim Minority

Netherlands Imposes Partial Niqab Ban

The Dutch Cabinet has backed a partial ban on wearing the Islamic face-veil (niqab) in public places including schools, medical institutions and public transport. More

Netherlands Imposes Partial Niqab Ban

Muslim Minority

First Imam for German Army

In a positive reaction to the growing number of German Muslim soldiers, the German army has decided to recruit its first imam to cater for the need of these soldiers, local media reported on Saturday. More

First Imam for German Army