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Ups and downs for the Muslim community of Beaumont Leys as they look forward to Eid
To a passerby, the Home Farm Neighborhood Center is an unassuming community building, much like any other. But inside is one of the only mosques in the Beaumont Leys area, home to a close-knit religious community. In the neighborhood there!-->…
Deputy PM reminds Muslim community to follow recommended hygiene practices for Hari Raya
Wee (from third from left), Dr Sim, Hilmy (third from right) and other councilors pose for a photo during tonight's illumination ceremony at the White Cat Statue in conjunction with the next Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival. –…
Scarborough’s Muslim community is disrupted as police search for motive in drive-by shooting…
As Toronto police investigate the motive for a drive-by shooting that injured five men early Saturday morning, some members of Scarborough's Muslim community are urging people to take extra precautions, but also to stay calm.…
Calgary’s Muslim community enjoys more normal Ramadan after two years of pandemic
After two years of health restrictions on gatherings, Calgary's Muslim community can finally enjoy a more normal Ramadan.Ramadan is celebrated in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and begins with the first sighting of the new crescent…
London’s Muslim community reacts to Scarborough shooting
The Toronto Hate Crimes Unit is investigating a drive-by shooting at a mosque on Saturday that left five people injured.
“The brazenness of this is more concerning,” said the acting superintendent of Toronto police. said David…
Muslim community to move High Court against BJP government’s ‘selective’…
The state government has launched the campaign against 'illegal' properties believed to belong to those involved in the stone-throwing and other forms of violence that erupted during a Ram Navami procession on April 10 in Khargone…
London, Ontario high school hosts Ramadan toy drive for Muslim community’s Eid celebrations
The annual Saunders Secondary School Toys for Tots donation campaign focuses on Ramadan and brings smiles to the faces of children in London's Muslim community. "Ramadan and Eid are a time of giving to those who are less fortunate," said…
‘It’s really about unity’: Iqaluit’s Muslim community gathers to observe…
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A high-pitched sound like a muffled trumpet echoes above the Iqaluit mosque as a snowmobile zips across a frozen lake outside.
Abdoul Karim Diakité takes off his winter boots and climbs the wooden…
Chicago Muslim community leader urges Chelsea fans to give Ricketts a chance
Leaders of Chicago's Muslim community have urged Chelsea fans to reject cancel culture and embrace "decent man" Tom Ricketts and his offer to buy the Blues.
Chicago Cubs owners, the Ricketts family, are among the contenders stuck in the…
London’s Muslim community responds to attack on Mississauga mosque
Members of the Muslim community in London, Ontario, say they are saddened and angered by news of a recent attack on a mosque in Mississauga. Worshipers of the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Center were attacked on Saturday morning by a man who…
Hopes for Ramadan in a new mosque for the Muslim community in Marlborough
Scott Hammond / StuffThe Marlborough Muslim Community hopes to raise enough funds to purchase this property before the end of the month.Fundraising is well underway for a new home for the Muslim community in Marlborough, but a deadline is…
Had a row with Siddaramaiah over the allocation of funds for the Muslim community: Ibrahim
Congress leader CM Ibrahim said on Saturday that he got into a run-in with opposition leader of the Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah because the latter, when he was chief minister, failed to allocate subsidy of 6,000 crores of rupees to…
Ukrainian mufti fears for his country’s Muslim community
Live Updates: Follow the latest news on Russia-UkraineMufti Said Ismagilov, one of the most important Muslim figures in Ukraine, knows the conflicts well.The Donetsk native was forced to flee his hometown when Russian-backed separatists…
Muslim community furious at ‘Islamophobic school’ after Osama Bin Laden photo used
Furious Muslims have expressed their anger after a high school religious studies teacher used a photo of Osama Bin Laden to depict the Prophet Muhammad - an act akin to comparing the pope to Jimmy Savile. The teacher at the Church of…
126 Mendaki volunteers recognized for their contributions to the Malay/Muslim community
SINGAPORE — Nurshahiddin Abdul Rasid, 30, a quality assurance and accreditation manager, failed O-level math as a teenager and couldn't get into a college or polytechnic.
It was a wake-up call that prompted him to study hard at a private…
What does India’s hijab ban mean for the Muslim community? | TV shows
Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. GMT:A recent hijab ban in some schools in southern India has reignited a debate over religious freedom in the world's largest democracy. Citing new government restrictions, schools in Karnataka are…
Prime Minister John Briceño attends the inauguration of the new Masjid Noor Mosque of the Ahmadiyya…
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2022. 8:40 a.m. CST. By Benjamin Flowers: Following his administration's declaration of respect for religious freedom in Belize, Prime Minister John…
With French elections on the horizon, who is France’s Muslim community turning to?
In the run-up to the 2022 French elections, the main candidates have each shown varying degrees of Islamophobia and antagonism towards France's Muslim community. Who are these candidates and what do French Muslims think of them?A little…
ASIA/INDIA – Christians and civil society groups alongside the Muslim community in Gujarat
ASIA/INDIA - Christians and civil society groups alongside the Muslim community in Gujarat
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Edmonton’s Muslim community calls for urgency following latest attack
Breadcrumb Links Local News criminality Since December 8, 2020, when a man was charged with assaulting a Muslim mother and daughter outside Southgate Centre, Edmonton area police have responded to at least nine attacks…
‘It would be an important step forward’: London’s Muslim community hopes to see…
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath was joined by Muslim leaders in London, Ont. Saturday morning asking for help to pass the 'Our London Family Act' bill.
Along with local New Democrat MPs as well as Imam Aarij Anwer of the…
I am a Muslim community organizer. Let me tell you about my good friend Rabbi Cytron-Walker
You never know how you really feel about someone until their life is in danger or you have already lost them. Saturday was no different for me.I learned on Saturday afternoon of a hostage-taking from a report. When I read the words…
‘Blackburn Muslim Community’ Facebook page reportedly calls on Allah to…
Following the confirmation that the deceased British man who attacked Congregation Beth Israel in Texas was 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram, the Blackburn Muslim Community Facebook page is said to have prayed that the “Almighty” bless him…
Muslim community rallies to support victims of deadly Bronx fire
NEW YORK: Members of the Muslim community in New York's Bronx neighborhood, where many Muslim Americans died in an apartment building fire on January 9, have rallied together to help residents with support and donations .
At least…
ASIA/LEBANON – The Muslim community prays for a Catholic nun who died at Christmas
ASIA/LEBANON - The Muslim community prays for a Catholic nun who died at Christmas
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Who will inherit the Muslim community?
Have you ever been to the mosque or a conference and listened to the speaker say that the hope for a better future lies with young people? Speakers and khateebs which wow the crowds tell captivating stories about `Abdullah ibn `Umar,…
America’s Muslim community rocked by ‘spying’ incidents calls for action
A Muslim-American advocacy group says it has uncovered a 'mole' leading one of its state branches as well as a 'spy' at a US mosque who passed information to an 'anti-Muslim group ".
The two shocking incidents…
Can France monopolize the control of its Muslim community?
Can the state-backed and hand-picked Muslim representatives win the trust and legitimacy of the country's Muslim population? The French government hopes so.…
Muslim community facing government repression ahead of French elections
TEHRAN (IQNA) - France's Muslim community, the largest in Europe, is more than ever the scapegoat and the target of the French government's repression.
It comes as the French presidential election is only four months away.
Nearly…
Madrassa in heart of Barking Muslim community set to close over ‘exorbitant’ rent
A madrassa in the heart of the Muslim community in Barking Riverside is about to close due to exorbitant rental costs. The madrassa, part of the Rivergate Centre, a community center on Minter Road, needs to raise just over £2,000 to!-->…
Central Ohio’s Muslim community reacts to ex-CAIR-Ohio director’s alleged anti-Muslim…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Many members of the local Muslim community are still trying to process the charges against the former director of the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio).
Some members of…
Peaceful rally at the Islamic Center of Olympia to support the Muslim community (+ Photos)
Members of the community, various religious leaders and neighbors gathered in front of the Islamic Center in Olympia to greet the members as they walked towards the afternoon prayer.
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Following a series of…
“Islamophobia and Stereotypes” The challenges facing the Muslim community in Kent
At the end of Islamophobia Awareness Month, the challenges facing the Muslim community in Kent were highlighted. The month-long campaign aimed to raise awareness of the threats of Islamophobic hate crimes and challenge stereotypes!-->…
Job Opportunities: Muslim Community Services (SMC) French Instructor – Greater Toronto Area,…
Our agency was established in 1987 as a non-profit organization to serve and work with newcomers to facilitate their settlement and integration in Canada. We offer a wide range of services and learning opportunities to connect…
LAUTECH Hijab Saga: Professor Lawal Finally Apologizes For Muslim Community Interference
Oyo State, Ibadan- The controversy over the removal of the veil of a Muslim nursing student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria has been resolved.Legit.ng's Regional reporter in…
Obituary: Farid Ahmed was a pioneer of Ottawa’s Muslim community
Breadcrumb Links Local news Farid Ahmed, a retired National Research Council scientist and founder of the Ottawa Muslim Association, was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery on Friday. Author of the article: Megan gillis…
Supreme Court considers case involving FBI surveillance of Muslim community in California
Washington— The Supreme Court debated on Monday whether to allow a case brought by three Muslim men against the FBI to continue, with the men arguing that the federal government has targeted them and their Southern California community for…
Memoir on growing up gay in devout Muslim community wins LGBT literary award
A dissertation on growing up gay in a devout Muslim community and a biography of lesbian literary figures were the 2021 Polari Awards winners.The awards, which recognize literature exploring the LGBT experience, were presented at a…
Members of the African and Muslim community say they feel snubbed by Michelle Wu Zoom on Boston City…
Wu's rival Annissa Essaibi George attended in person and spoke mostly for herself after Wu, appearing on a Zoom-connected TV, left the event halfway due to a dispute schedule.Abdikarim admitted that Wu had previously agreed to participate…
Why a specific Muslim community bothers the BJP government of India
Regarding the issue of Islamic proselytism in Europe, where some countries (Belgium, Britain, France, etc.) have large minorities of Muslim believers - who many believe should be Americanized with sheriff's hats, miniskirts…
How Australia’s Muslim community is fighting COVID vaccine myths
Ella Zain celebrated her birthday this week, but it was a dark occasion - for the first time she couldn't celebrate with her dad by her side.Key points:Ms Zain's unvaccinated father has been hospitalized with COVID for almost a monthShe…
CAJU Appeal to the Muslim Community of Sri Lanka
Press Release by All Ceylon General Secretary Jamiyyathul Ulama.
ACJU's Humble Appeal to the Muslim Community of Sri Lanka
The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) is alarmed by the numerous media reports claiming that Sri Lanka may…
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Glasgow Muslim community wants to educate people about women’s rights in Islam
Members of Glasgow's Muslim community strive to change people's views on women's rights in the Islamic religion. Following the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan, there are more and more reports of the status of women accessing!-->…
Muslim community gathers in Istanbul for calendar unity
Islamic scientists, experts and scholars gathered in Istanbul on Sunday for a two-day event aimed at ending a conflict in the Islamic world: divisions over the Islamic calendar.
Organized jointly by the High Council…
Chile has a growing Muslim community – but few know it
Chilean Muslims reflect great diversity. The Naqshbandi Haqqani Sufis, a world Sufi order originating in Central Asia, are one of them. Jean-Albert, CC BYNora is a rare sight at the Universidad de Chile. Wearing a long abaya, or Islamic…
COLORADO MUSLIM COMMUNITY: Changes 20 years after the September 11 attacks
DENVER (KDVR) - Twenty years after September 11, Colorado's Muslim community reflects on the tragic events of that day and how life has changed since the terrorist attacks.
Muslim leaders tell FOX31, despite the hardships of…
Greeley woman reflects on teaching, residing in Muslim community after 9/11 – Greeley Tribune
A resident of Greeley began her first day as an English teacher the day after the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, teaching a class of Arabic-speaking women in a city with the largest Muslim population in the United States.…
Charleston’s Muslim Community Says More Than ‘Progressive Steps’ Needed to Fight…
On the afternoon of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Muhammad Fraser-Rahim went to reserve a book at a…
Ghazi Faqir, spiritual leader of the Muslim community of Jaisalmer, Barmer dies; Rajasthan CM pays…
Ghazi Faqir was the leader of the Hur community whose leader is called Pir Pagaro and is based in Sindh province in Pakistan.The Hurs are the main tribe living in the province of Sindh and they lived as subjects of the Hindu ruler of…
September 11 sparked fear in the local Muslim community, but has worsened in recent years | Local…
WATERLOO - Salma and Raja Akbar migrated from Pakistan to Iowa in the 1970s and found that although their Muslim customs and clothing were considered âdifferent,â they also felt welcomed…
The FBI infiltration that shattered the trust of a California Muslim community after 9/11
In depth: An FBI agent infiltrated an American Muslim community after 9/11, recording conversations and plotting a fake terrorist attack, baffling worshipers to the point that they reported him to the FBI. How does the community feel…
Vermont’s Muslim community received support after 9/11; says the key to education
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont (WCAX) - 9/11 impacted the lives of so many people, including those in the Muslim community. We spoke to the folks at the Islamic Society of Vermont about what life was like right after 9/11 and how they turned to…
Hindus abandon their homes in Tonk, Rajasthan, fearing threat from Muslim community
Hundreds of Hindus in Tonk, the town of Malpura in the Rajasthan district, claimed they were being forced to abandon their homes and shops, citing threats from minority communities in the area. On Monday, September 6, many of these…
Canadian Imams Urge Muslim Community To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
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Canadian Imams are urging members of the Muslim community to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from COVID-19.
Twenty-five religious leaders issued a joint statement highlighting "overwhelming…
The Muslim community association helps students prepare for the start of the new school year
UTICA, NY (WUTR) - Back to school will be here before we know it, and the Mohawk Valley Muslim Community Association is working with ICNA Relief to help Utica students prepare for the upcoming school year. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on…
Pakistani Assembly condemns attack on Hindu temple; Member says “Muslim community is failing…
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Newcastle Muslim Community Reports Group of Greater Sydney COVID-19 Violators
As the Hunter region faces an instant seven-day lockdown, a Newcastle mosque confirms it has turned back a group of people who had traveled from Greater Sydney, in violation of lockdown rules.Key points:Local Muslims worry about a group of…
The Muslim community begins the celebration of Hegira 1443 in Osun –
The Osun State Muslim Community (OSMC) began its activities marking the new celebration of Hegira 1443 in the state.OSMC President Alhaji Mustapha Olawuyi at a press conference in Osogbo on Sunday highlighted the events planned for the…
London, Ont. Muslim community reacts to national summit on Islamophobia
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There are mixed reactions among Muslim leaders in London to the sentiment and effectiveness of the federal government's National Action Summit on Islamophobia.
The summit was intended to give…
Policy briefing: Trudeau pledges to support Muslim community at national summit on Islamophobia
Hello, This is the daily Politics Briefing newsletter, written by Ian Bailey. Menaka Raman-Wilms replaces today. It is available exclusively to our digital subscribers. If you read this on the web, subscribers can subscribe to the…
Islamophobia summit should be followed by government action, Muslim community leaders say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at Hamilton Mountain Mosque to deliver remarks in recognition of Eid al-Adha on July 20, 2021. Trudeau condemned hatred towards the Muslim community at a national summit on Islamophobia . Cole…
Molonglo Muslim community renews calls for mosque
The Muslim community of Molonglo has renewed its calls for the allocation of land to build a mosque in the area. Photo: File.
On the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim community in…
Coventry shines as Muslim community enjoys sunny Eid celebrations
There were jubilant scenes in Coventry this week as Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. It is the first time in two years that the city's Muslim community has been able to come together to celebrate Eid without any restrictions.!-->…
Edmonton’s Muslim Community Leaders Push for Policy Changes to Address Islamophobia
The National Council of Canadian Muslims on Monday released policy recommendations aimed at tackling Islamophobia with press conferences held in several cities across Canada. Various leaders of Edmonton's Muslim community spoke to…
Fact Check-Dorval, the mayor of Quebec did not insult the Muslim community, an old hoax resurfaces
The allegations that the mayor of Dorval, a city in Quebec, Canada, insulted Muslims over a demand to remove all pork products from school canteens are false. The eight-year hoax has been debunked in the past and featured different cities…
Why the Muslim community will resist the UP population control bill the most
There is a lot of talk about the Population Control Bill proposed by the Uttar Pradesh Law Commission. The bill, titled The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021 contains many provisions to encourage…
Allen-based Muslim community shifts from ‘shock’ to open dialogue after apparent…
Dr Rania Awaad was participating in a virtual religious program this Ramadan when the discussion turned into an unexpected question: Is it religiously okay to say a prayer for someone who has committed suicide?Suicide is a complex and…
Muslim community members agree on need to control population growth, says CM
Intellectuals from the indigenous Muslim community of Assam agreed on the need for population control in parts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Sunday, according to India Today. Sarma held a meeting with 150…
‘Forgotten’ Members of North Wales’ Muslim Community ‘Left Behind’ by…
Members of the North Wales Muslim community fear being overlooked as Covid rules have limited public prayer to South Wales. Many North Wales worshipers have left with no choice but to stay at home for the second time since the start of the!-->…
Saskatchewan members. Muslim community says we must all work to curb hate in wake of attacks
Members of Saskatchewan's Muslim community are calling for more action in the wake of Islamophobic attacks in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan this month. “There are so many good people working so hard to build this safe community, to…
‘We don’t want another tragedy’: Edmonton’s Muslim community mobilizes for…
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Hundreds of Edmontonians gathered and demanded action from all levels of government on Friday night following the attack on two Muslim sisters in St. Albert earlier this week.
The incident was the latest…
Does Saint-Jean include the Muslim community of Quebec? – Video
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Discrimination against the Muslim community – The World Peace Organization
In early February 2021, France adopted an âanti-separatismâ bill that sparked controversy and protests. According to Al Jazeera, this bill seeks to limit websites and social media that promote hate…
Edmonton’s Muslim community saddened to see a swastika painted on the mosque building
A swastika appears at the Baitul Hadi Mosque in Edmonton in this photo posted on Twitter. Edmonton police say they are investigating a spate of hate vandalism after a mosque reported a swastika painted on the building. Investigators…
Security concerns rise for Ottawa mosques and Muslim community
Ottawa's Muslim community continues to grapple with the aftermath of a terrorist attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario that left four people dead and a nine-year-old boy orphaned.
Local imams say they are…
Ardern says film of attack on mosque in New Zealand should focus on Muslim community, not them
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern leaves after Friday prayers at Hagley Park outside Al-Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 22, 2019. REUTERS / Jorge Silva / File PhotoWELLINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - Prime Minister…