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Islamic School Catering for Students with Special Needs Opens in Preston

Children are priceless treasures from God with every child considered a unique being, worthy of respect and dignity. Helping parents, a new Islamic school has opened in Preston to help students with special…

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“Hip Hop Led Me to Islam”: English Rapper

For many youth, hip-hop music is a powerful form of social expression with universal themes on social justice and the search for identity. Born in Willesden, north-west London, in May…

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6 Years on Arson, Victoria Islamic Center Gets Cautious, Yet Positive

Six years after Victoria Islamic Center was completely destroyed in arson fire, the Muslim community is still positive towards the larger community, though staying cautious about their safety. “Faith wise,…

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Edmonton Muslims Call for More Inclusivity for Black Muslims

A Canadian Muslim group has released a report detailing the racism faced by Black Muslims in Edmonton, putting forth recommendations to improve inclusivity. The Anti-Racism Muslim Collaborative (AMC) released the report based…

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Meet Canada’s First Representative to Combat Islamophobia

Canadian Muslim human rights advocate Amira Elghawaby has been nominated as Canada’s first representative to combat Islamophobia and fight discrimination against the Muslim community. The appointment, announced Thursday, January 26,…

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Opinion A stranger planned to bomb my mosque. He became a member instead.

Bibi Bahrami is a co-founder of the Islamic Center of Muncie, Ind., and the subject of the new Oscar-nominated documentary “Stranger at the Gate,” executive produced by Malala Yousafzai. Several…

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‘Those who burn books will in the end burn people,’ warn Jewish, Muslim communities in Sweden

“Those who burn books will in the end burn people,” Jewish and Muslim communities in Sweden have warned, quoting famous German-Jewish author, Heinrich Heine, following recent burnings of the Muslim…

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Muslim-American group urges Swedish government to condemn Quran burning

Muslim-American group urges Swedish government to condemn Quran burning Prime minister’s statement does not clearly convey that government ‘unequivocally rejects Islamophobia as a form of hate and bigotry,’ says CAIR…

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5 Favorite Things About Holy Month of Rajab

One of the four sacred months on the Islamic calendar, the days of Rajab offer an abundance of blessings and the perfect time for reflection. Here are our five very favorite…

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How to Practice Non-Violent Communication in Rajab

An absence of hostility is a hallmark of Rajab. Rajab, one of the four sacred months in Islam, should be spent striving to be peaceful. We can make an intention to…