Paris (AFP) – French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women, the education minister said Sunday, arguing the garment violated France’s strict secular laws in education. “It will no longer be possible … Continued
By Jan M. Olsen COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish government on Friday said it will propose a law that would make it illegal to desecrate any holy book in Denmark, where a recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by … Continued
BY: MUHAMMAD MUMTAZ ALI Are there any important questions in our life that have not been raised yet? We have taken our life for granted. We do not really know who we are, rational beings or animal beings, transgenders or homosexuals … Continued
By Mohammed Allie A Quran – neatly handwritten more than 200 years ago by an Indonesian imam who had been banished to the southern tip of Africa by Dutch colonisers – is the pride of Cape Town Muslims who jealously … Continued
The reason for this substantial amount of immigrants identifying as Christians is that their aliyah is considered a humanitarian act, of reuniting family members. By ZVIKA KLEIN Two-thirds of the immigrants from Ethiopia to Israel between 2020 and 2022 identified as … Continued
Qatar Charity (QC) continues to organise Umrah trips for the sponsored orphans of numerous countries. Recently, a trip was held for 20 individuals in Somalia as part of the comprehensive care programmes of the ‘Rofaqa’ initiative. The Deputy Minister of … Continued
BY: MANSOOR ALAM It is common practice to begin a sermon by reciting a traditional prayer and praise to Allah, and the Prophet (PBUH) and his family. In this prayer, the following words are constantly heard: Man-yahdihillahu fala mudilla lahu wa … Continued
BY: MUHAMMAD TAQI USMANI Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Quran says, “The number of the months according to Allah is twelve … Continued
Medina braces for heatwave as pilgrim influx persists into the sacred city Ramadan Al Sherbini Cairo: As several parts of the world are sweltering in record temperatures, thousands of Muslims flocking to Islam’s second holiest site in the Saudi city … Continued
Teklemariam Bekit The highest decision-making body of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church – the Holy Synod – has issued an apology to the people of Tigray in connection with the devastating war that unfolded in the Tigray region. In a statement … Continued
BY: SPAHIC OMER It is a matter of fact that, apart from Prophets, all people are fallible and sinners, one way or another. The good news, however, is that man is created as a pure and innocent being, that he is … Continued
HAIFA ALSHAMMARI MINA: Each year, thousands of pilgrims perform the rituals of Hajj with their children in tow, making it a familiar experience for the tiny Muslims, and adding a layer of challenge for the parents. Pilgrims come for Hajj … Continued
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