Chile has a growing Muslim community – but few know about it
Nora is a rare sight at the Universidad de Chile. Dressed in a long abaya, or Islamic robe, that covers all but her hands and face, her outfit distinguishes her…
America’s Muslims Come from Many Traditions and Cultures
Journalists and scholars have pointed out how Muslims in the U.S. are often cast simplistically either as good or bad: The good ones are raising their voices against terrorism and the…
Row over Hijab demo: Bajrang Dal charges conversion bid; Nagpur top cop says no offence booked
The Bajrang Dal filed a complaint with police, accusing a group of young Muslim women of attempting to convert Hindu women following a verbal duel between a group of men…
Saudi women karatekas bag bronze in Cairo Premier League
Saudi Arabia’s women karate team has won bronze medal in kata competitions of the International Karate 1 Premier League tournament held in Cairo. The event was part of the second…
‘MOURNING CLOCK’ DESIGN WINS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
A group of Industrial Design students at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University won an international competition for their work named ‘Mourning Clock’, an hourglass designed to mourn the collapse of the Aleppo Mosque in…
Muslim car salesman compensated with £3,500 after boss said ‘Allah is the devil’
Temitayo Ajala won a religious harassment claim after his boss ‘farted and giggled’ while apologising for the comment (Picture: Solent News) A car salesman who follows Islam won a religious…
Canadian imams urge Muslim community to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Canadian imams are urging members of the Muslim community to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. Twenty-five religious leaders have issued a joint statement pointing to “overwhelming,…
Muslim World League, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change sign deal to empower 100,000 young people
LONDON: The Muslim World League and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change have launched a new partnership to bring together their common vision to serve the future generation of…
Colombo Grand Mosque to become COVID-19 treatment center
The Colombo Grand Mosque has sought the approval of the Ministry of Health to transform the mosque into a COVID-19 isolation centre. The President of the Colombo Grand Mosque has…
Man walking 4,000 miles from Midlands to Mecca in Saudi Arabia becomes accidental TikTok star
A Midlands man making the journey of a lifetime, one which some might say is perilous, has become an accidental TikTok star. Pushing a cart no longer than an adult…
