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History of Islam in India Indian Muslims: Past and Present (Part I)

Hady Ali, Mohamed Mostafa 10 June, 2022 More than thirteen centuries ago, Muslims started their military campaigns towards India to quell Indian pirates who attacked Arab trade vessels, and to attack the ruler…

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Centuries-old Bangladesh mosque made with Chinaware-plate draws tourists worldwide

Chini Masjid in Nilphamari, 360 km northwest of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, is a unique piece of architecture that has drawn crowds of tourists for centuries. Built in 1863, the beautiful…

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THE STORY OF JESUS IN BRIEF

Description: Mention of Jesus son of Mary from the Quran and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad. In relating the story of Jesus, the Quran describes how Mary, the mother of Jesus,…

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What Really Happened at the Badr Caravan?

part 2 Shakiel Humayun 17 April, 2022 As we have seen in Part 1, the Muslims migrated to Madinah after suffering a decade of pagan persecution in Makkah. While a fledgling…

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A Self-Made Woman Ruled the Ottoman Sultanate 400 Years Ago

Shiroti Nasuha 15 March, 2022 Talking about women with power is often still, in the 21st century, a controversial or sensitive subject. The poster of Rosie the Riveter girl with…

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Why Was the Qiblah Changed from Jerusalem to Makkah? Significance of the Change of Prayer Direction

Professor Shahul Hameed Two momentous events in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) bear special significance as regards the institution of Prayer (Salah) in Islam: TheMi`raj(the Prophet’s Ascension) and…

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Black History Month: Building a Black Muslim Legacy

Muslim News Staff Black History Month (BHM) is an annual program originating from 1926, celebrated by Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands. During BHM, Black American…

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Story of Noah – The Beacon of Hope in Islam

Aisha Stacey 01 January, 2022 The accounts of the flood in the Jewish and Christian traditions acknowledge Noah as being a righteous man in a world crushed under the weight of sin…

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Enduring Legacy of Medieval Islamic Medicine

Muslim News Staff 24 December, 2021 As a role model to young Muslim generations, Muslim and non-Muslim scholars, during the era of the Islamic Caliphate, were known for their great…

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Dirham – Islamic World Silver Coin

The Arabs of the Hejaz, who did not have their own money, used the Byzantine gold dinar and silver dirhams of Iran and Yemen, Khalil Sahillioglu writes for İslam Ansiklopedisi….