Muslims of all ages flock to mosques to pray and recite poetry dedicated to the Prophet on the occasion, known as Mawlid Al-Nabawi ISTANBUL (AA) – Muslims around the world are celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad on Wednesday, a day of great spiritual significance in Islam. Muslims of all ages flock to mosques […]
– Law requires microstamping handgun cartridges to help trace guns used in crimes, keeps guns from potentially dangerous individuals WASHINGTON (AA) – The US state of California will generate funds to enhance school safety and gun violence intervention programs through the sales of firearms and ammunition, according to a law signed...
Dispute highlights long-standing tensions between India and Canada over Khalistan movement – a campaign for sovereign Sikh state in Indian Punjab NEW DELHI, India – Tensions between India and Canada have escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged possible links between India and the murder of Canadian Sikh leade...
Soon after prayers, Anwar Ibrahim oversaw the conversion of a man, although this was not part of his official program NEW YORK – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim oversaw the conversion of a man named Andrew to Islam after Friday prayers in New York. This unexpected event took place at the Islamic Cultural Center of […]
Sentence stems from TikTok video in which she recited an Islamic prayer before sampling pork, which is forbidden in Islam JAKARTA, Indonesia – A Muslim woman, Lina Lutfiawati, was sentenced to two years in prison and a $16,245 fine under Indonesia’s blasphemy law. The sentence stems from a TikTok video in which she recited an [&hel...
Festival showcases rich heritage of Al Maled, which is traditionally celebrated on Prophet’s birthday, but also on other important occasions FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates – The five-day Al Bader Festival, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, conclude...
Citing previous threats and attacks, mosque spokesman blames damaging blaze on arson STOCKHOLM (AA) – A fire caused heavy damage to a mosque in southeastern Sweden, according to local media. The fire in the Arby section of the city of Eskilstuna was caused by arson, Anas Deneche, the mosque’s communication director, told public bro...
Human Rights Watch (HRW), refers to the case of Taleb al-Majli, a former detainee at Abu Ghraib prison still awaiting justice NEW YORK – A recent report shows that Iraqis tortured by U.S. forces are still waiting for justice and compensation even after two decades. The report, published by Human Rights Watch (HRW), refers to […]
Demonstrators demanded that U.S. stop giving Israel billions of dollars a year in almost unconditional aid NEW YORK – New York State Senators Jabari Brisport and Zohran Mamdani joined a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly. The protest took place outside the U.N. building i...
Patrick Crusius serving life in prison, still faces death penalty HOUSTON, United States (AA) – The gunman who killed 23 people in a racially motivated attack at a Walmart store in the US state of Texas four years ago agreed on Monday to pay $5 million to the victims’ families, according to multiple media outlets. […]
