Saudi father pardons son’s killer minutes before execution
A convicted killer was “pardoned” by the Saudi father of his victim on Monday morning, minutes before he was due to be executed. Awad Suleiman Al-Amrani from Tabuk in northwestern…
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington, demand sanctions on Israel
Large pro-Palestinian crowds gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest recent Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and called for sanctions on Israel. More than 100 organizations sponsored the National…
Tensions, scuffles as pro-Palestine rally in NYC met by counter-protest
12 мая 2021 Tense scuffles erupted between protesters and counter-protesters at a pro-Palestine rally in New York City on Tuesday, with several arrests reported. The rally was held in solidarity…
IN WHAT AYATS OF THE QURAN DOES SPEAK ABOUT THE MOSQUE OF AL-AKS?
The first qibla in Islam is the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem (al-Quds), the shrine of three religions. The site suffagah.com lists verses that refer to this mosque. In the Islamic…
Erdogan opens landmark mosque in Istanbul’s Taksim Square
The opening attended by thousands coincided with the anniversary of massive anti-government protests, which began at nearby Gezi Park in 2013. Istanbul, Turkey – Thousands of worshippers turned out in Istanbul’s…
Question to US Muslim politician prompts Islamophobia accusations
Sam Rasoul, a Muslim American, was asked if he would represent his constituents ‘regardless of faith and beliefs’. A Muslim political candidate for lieutenant governor in the US state of…
Israel’s Attacks On Gaza May Constitute ‘War Crimes’: UN Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet
Israel’s recent barrage of deadly air strikes on Gaza might be war crimes, the UN rights chief said Thursday, adding she had seen no evidence the attacked buildings were used…
Israel’s Attacks On Gaza May Constitute ‘War Crimes’: UN Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet is seen delivering her speech remotely at the opening of a UN Human Rights Council emergency meeting on May 27, 2021 (AFP/Fabrice Coffrini) The…
Over 500 Democratic staffers urge Joe Biden to ‘hold Israel accountable’
Open letter comes amid a deepening split in Democratic ranks between progressives and more centrist figures More than 500 Democratic party staffers and alumni ofJoe Biden’s 2020 campaign have signed…
