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Muslim Hero Saves Woman in Rome

A homeless Muslim man has been widely hailed as a hero after he dared the heavily polluted River Tiber to rescue a woman who jumped off a bridge in the center of Rome, Haaretz reported on Satuday, May 16. More

Muslim Hero Saves Woman in Rome

Muslim Minority

Chinese University Bans Hijab

A university in central China city of Xian has imposed a new ban on Muslim students’ hijab, ordering them to remove the religious attire inside the campus. More

Chinese University Bans Hijab

Muslim Minority

Number of UK Muslim MPs Doubles

Making a new record in British parliament, a record of 13 Muslim lawmakers have been elected in one of the most unpredictable and extraordinary general elections in Britain, doubling the number from 8 in 2010. More

Number of UK Muslim MPs Doubles

Muslim Minority

Another Mosque Set on Fire in Germany

Another mosque was burnt in Germany on Tuesday morning, adding to the increasing number of Islamophobic attacks on Muslims and Islamic centres in recent months. More

Another Mosque Set on Fire in Germany

World News

Muslims to Mark Earth Day with Green Khutbah

Marking the 45th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22), Muslims world-wide plan to mark the annual event by participating in the Green Khutbah Campaign on Friday, April 24, 2015, with religious leaders delivering sermons to raise awareness on the environmental challenges facing humanity. More

Muslims to Mark Earth Day with Green Khutbah

Islamic World

500 Expatriates Find Islam in Dubai

Gathering over 200 nationalities from worldwide, the Emirate of Dubai has witnessed the reversion of more than 500 people during the first quarter of this year, who were touched by the merciful teachings of Islam that respect all cultures and religions. More

500 Expatriates Find Islam in Dubai

Muslim Minority

Philippines to Get First Halal Abattoir

In good tidings for Filipino Muslims, the country’s first halal slaughterhouse is about to finish, offering halal meat to neighboring countries. More

Philippines to Get First Halal Abattoir

Muslim Minority

Spanish Muslims Denied Islamic Education

For a large majority of Muslim students enrolled in Spanish schools, Islamic education remained a far dream, with over 90 percent of students having no access to the classes approved by the government earlier. More

Spanish Muslims Denied Islamic Education

World News

Ancient Ring Links Scandinavians to Islam

Unveiling centuries-old close contact between Viking Age Scandinavians and the Islamic civilization, a silver ring engraved with script that reads "for Allah" or "to Allah" has been discovered in Sweden.Unveiling centuries-old close contact between Viking Age Scandinavians and the Islamic civilization, a silver ring engraved with script that reads More

Ancient Ring Links Scandinavians to Islam

World News

Bangladesh Approves Islamic Instruments

Bangladesh launched a new interest-free financial instrument pertaining to Islamic Shari`ah, highlighting the need for a strong Islamic Shari`ah board or council to operate and supervise the new instrument. More

Bangladesh Approves Islamic Instruments

Muslim Minority

Hate Placards Target Sydney Islamic School

A primary school and Islamic center in Dee Why suburb in northern Sydney have been targeted by offensive placards, which carried hate message against the religious minority as the school children marked Harmony Day. More

Hate Placards Target Sydney Islamic School

Islamic World

Dozens Revert to Islam at Dubai Festival

Dozens of Dubai tourists reverted to Islam during this year’s Dubai Shopping festival, reflecting the growth of the peaceful faith across the world. More

Dozens Revert to Islam at Dubai Festival