Researcher says while Islamophobia remains a problem, Islamic principles face unprecedented challenges from democratic progressivism WASHINGTON – Elad Ben David, a doctorate and an expert on Islam, has noted that there is increasing conflict between Democrats and Muslims in the U.S. After the September 11, 2001, attacks, he said, America...
DUBLIN, Ireland – Ireland bid goodbye to singer Sinead O’Connor, who was also known as Shuhada Sadaqat after her conversion to Islam. Her funeral took place in her hometown of Bray, Ireland. The private funeral procession was led by the country’s leading imam, Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri, and accompanied by dignitaries including...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Congress has taken a significant step towards recognizing Islam as a major religion and highlighting its role in promoting peace and harmony. The resolution was introduced by Representative Al Green of Texas and supported by Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Andre Carson. It counters efforts to portray Islam as radical...
ISTANBUL – A 71-year-old Uyghur serving a 14-year sentence died in a prison in China’s Xinjiang province. According to reports, Abdurusul Memet was arrested in 2017 for studying the Quran, praying, and supporting a beard. Chinese authorities justified his religious leanings as “illegal religious activities.” His situati...
TOKYO, Japan – With increasing Muslim tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, authorities have set up numerous prayer halls for worship. Local media reports new prayer halls have been established in Fujika wagu chiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Considering the increasing demand for prayer rooms, the Japan Halal Certification Promotion Or...
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia – The cover of the holiest Muslim site Kaaba was changed Wednesday in an elaborate annual ceremony. This annual ritual coincides with the first day of the Islamic calendar. The new Muslim year, Hijri 1445, began Wednesday in the Middle East and many other parts of the world. According to the Saudi […]
TOKYO, Japan – In view of the increasing number of Muslim tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, authorities have set up numerous prayer halls for their worship. Local media reported that new prayer halls have been established in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Considering the increasing demand for prayer rooms, the Ja...
ANKARA (AA): The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, Friday extended the time for the submission of suggestions over uniform civil code for the followers of all religions. “The Law Commission has decided to grant an extension of two weeks (until July 28) for the submiss...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – A rare collection of manuscripts is on display at the women’s section of the library at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The manuscripts include Quranic scripts written during the reign of the third caliph, Uthman bin Affan. There are also calligraphic works by Mohammed Ibrahim and a rare copy [&hell...
Mekkah, Saudi Arabia (AFP): Tens of thousands of Muslims streamed out of Islam’s holiest city on Friday after completing the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia’s scorching summer heat, an AFP correspondent said. This year more than 1.8 million worshippers performed the hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam and is amon...
