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House approves Omar-backed bill to combat Islamophobia following Boebert’s anti-Muslim remarks

The House approved a bill late Tuesday that seeks to combat “worldwide” Islamophobia in response to Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s anti-Muslim remarks last month against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar. The…

Articles Controversial Issues

Mufti Slams Congressman’s Remarks about Dismantling Al-Aqsa Mosque

Sheikh Muhammad Hussein condemned the racist statements of US Republican Congressman Paul Gosar who had called on the United Nations to “dismantle” the al-Aqsa mosque and move it to another…

Articles Family and Society

NZ Education Ministry Releases Stories to Help Kids Understand Muslims

AboutIslam & News Agencies 13 December, 2021 In an effort to promote unity, diversity, and inclusion, New Zealand’s Ministry of Education has introduced a series of illustrated storybooks developed to…

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PM Trudeau Open to Fighting Law that Cost Hijabi Teacher Her Job

AboutIslam & News Agencies 12 December, 2021 Inundated by messages opposing the decision to move a Muslim teacher from her position due to hijab, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has…

Articles Prophet Muhammad

Prophet Muhammad: An Example and Beacon of Hope

Dr. Aslam Abdullah 13 November, 2021 Through his character, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) inspired people to change their lives. Through his message, the Prophet (peace be upon him) empowered his…

Articles Comparative Religion

Revisiting the Story of Mary as a New Muslim

Brian Wright 30 September, 2021 When I first encountered Islam, like many from a Christian background I was drawn to the story of Mary the mother of Jesus (PBUH), known…

Articles Value of Manners

The Power of a Thankful Heart

Sheikh Mohammed al-Ghazali 09 December, 2021 Sleep closes your eyes, but power continues to run through your veins and nerves, sustaining life in your body, never ceasing or slackening. Who…

Acts of Worship Articles

Prayer Movements Reduce Back Pain

Hannah Morris 11 December, 2021 Muslims are obligated to pray five times a day, giving them the chance to temporarily disconnect from this world to reconnect with their creator. “And…

Articles New Muslims

Japanese Muslim academic teaches Islam to compatriots in Turkey

  Naoki Yamamoto found a second home in Turkey where he discovered Islam. Having converted to the religion 12 years ago, the young academic is on a mission to disseminate…

Articles Inventions and Civilization

Nasa chief welcomes Emirati astronauts embarking on two-year training programme

  The new UAE recruits are in Houston to begin their arduous preparations The UAE’s new astronauts Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla at the Address Hotel, Dubai Mall…