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Getting Ready for Ramadan: When Would Rajab Start?

Muslim News Staff 12 January, 2024 Rajab, the 7th Hijri month of the lunar Hijri calendar, is expected to start on Saturday, January 13, according to astronomical calculations. “The Astronomical New…

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“I Prayed to God to Show Me the Truth”: Orthodox Priest after Embracing Islam

AboutIslam & News Agencies 08 January, 2024 Serving 45 years in Church, Australian priest Gould David has announced his conversion to Islam, changing his name to Abdul Rahman. His journey…

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Killing of imam outside New Jersey mosque does not appear motivated by bias, officials say as search for shooter continues

By Nouran Salahieh and Samantha Beech, CNN  5 minute read Updated 5:15 PM EST, Thu January 4, 2024 Police are seen outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, after Imam Hassan Sharif…

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Shameful if Arabs fail to join South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel at ICJ, ex-Egypt VP says

Former Egyptian Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei, 15 November 2016 [Ashraf Amra/Apaimages] Arab countries that do not participate in legal proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) do…

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New Day, New Life: Balance Between Fear And Hope

Danielle LoDuca 02 January, 2024 When the end of a year nears, it’s as if our minds are suddenly turned on, we realize a year has passed. We reflect. And…

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Worried New Muslims: Don’t Give Up

Isn’t shahadah a beautiful thing? Entering into Islam by affirming one’s faith in Allah and the Messenger brings the body and soul into harmony, the tongue finally submitting to the inclination of…

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Montclair Proclaims January as Islamic Heritage Month

AboutIslam & News Agencies 04 January, 2024 In a city with one of the highest percentages of American Muslim population, the Montclair Town Council has issued a proclamation designating January…

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Yearly Review: 12 Inspiring Conversion Stories of 2023

Muslim News Staff 01 January, 2024 As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s always inspiring to hear stories of people who found the light of Islam after long search. And…

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‘Outraged’: Brazilian Muslims face growing Islamophobia over Gaza war

Sao Paulo, Brazil – It wasn’t unusual for patients to arrive in a foul temper at the hospital emergency room in São Paulo, Brazil, where physician Batull Sleiman worked. After all,…

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What do Muslims do on Christmas?

Christmas trees go up, presents are bought and there’s a festive sheen to the cold, frosty landscape. Whilst we enjoy the holidays, marvel at the lights and utilise the Christmas…