In a tragic turn of events, a Canadian man has been found guilty of murder for intentionally running down a Muslim family with his truck. The incident, which occurred on November 16, 2023, sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the rise of hate crimes. The perpetrator, whose identity remains undisclosed in this…
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Shooting Incident at Rhode Island Masjid
A shooting incident has taken place at a mosque and Islamic center in Rhode Island on November 17, 2023. A man was shot at the Islamic center, and local authorities are actively investigating the incident. The victim’s condition and details about the shooter remain unclear at this point. Law enforcement is treating the incident seriously,…
10 Western celebrities you didn’t know were Muslim
Here is a list of some people/celebrities that you may or may not know that are Muslim or have reverted to Islam in the past. 1. Bella and Gigi Hadid 2. Younes Bendjima 3. Janet and Jermaine Jackson 4. Mike Tyson 5. Akon 6. Busta Rhymes 7. Dr. Mehmet Oz 8. Ice Cube 9. Zayn…
Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving about to end
Saudi women are to be allowed to drive from midnight local time (21:00 GMT) after a ban comes to an end. The change was announced last September and Saudi Arabia issued the first licences to women earlier this month. It was the only country left in the world where women could not drive and families…
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool & Egypt forward ‘breaking down barriers’ on Islam
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is helping to tackle Islamophobia in the city, the region’s mayor says. The Reds forward scored 44 goals in his debut season on Merseyside and helped his side to the Champions League final. And Steve Rotheram, mayor of Liverpool City Region, says the 26-year-old Egyptian’s impact as a high-profile Muslim has…
Egypt put Ramadan measures in place ahead of World Cup
Egypt coach Hector Cuper says there will be measures in place to ensure the squad stays fit in the lead-up to the World Cup in Russia as players may be fasting during the holy month of Ramadan which starts in May. “The Egyptian Football Association has hired specialists to help me and the players during…
Extradite Zakir Naik, India tells Malaysia
Malaysia’s deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had said in November 2017 that Naik will be extradited if a formal request is sent. CDs/DVDs of his speeches will be shared with the prosecutors when case comes up for hearing in Malaysia. The Indian government has sought extradition of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, accused of inciting…
Islam is ‘part of Germany,’ says German president
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said he believes there is a place for Islam in Germany, Der Spiegel reported Tuesday. His statement came in response to comments made by Interior Minister Horst Seehofer last week. The leader of the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU) claimed in an interview Islam “doesn’t belong to Germany” and unveiled plans to tighten the country’s…
Saudi cleric al-Ghamdi: Abaya is not mandatory as per Islam’s teachings
Sheikh Ahmed al-Ghamdi, former head of the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Mecca, said that the statement of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the “abaya” not being obligatory (all black cloak or dress), is consistent with the teachings of Islam. Source [Al Arabiya]
Ramadan expected to start on May 17, astronomy centre says
Ramadan expected to start on May 17, astronomy centre says. The first day of Eid Al Fitr is expected by the centre to fall on June 15 while Eid Al Adha is estimated to begin on August 22 2018.