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Australian Muslims call for more protection in religious discrimination bill

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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils is warning of 'increased intolerance towards Muslims', urging stronger protections should be established in the Morrison government’s Religious

'Biggest mosque in West Africa' to open in Senegal

Senegal will inaugurate a mosque that can hold 30,000 worshippers, described as the largest in West Africa, in the capital Dakar on Friday. Sunday, 29 September 2019 17:04

Restoration of a historical Qur'an aged more than 200 years

The Center for Manuscript Conservation at al-Abbas Holy announced the completion of the renovation of a precious 12th-century Hijra Qur'an, a property of the library of the Sheikh Tusi Mosque in Sunday, 29 September 2019 16:59

France's oldest mosque, in the Indian Ocean, gets a facelift

At France's oldest mosque, a five-century-old edifice on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, the sound of jackhammers is broken intermittently by recitals by the faithful hunched over in prayer. Thursday, 26 September 2019 14:25

Thailand: Muslim leader urges government to drop Muslim student database

Thailand’s top Muslim leader on Tuesday urged police to drop an order requiring universities to compile a list of Muslim students and activities they are involved in, for entry into a law enforcement database. Thursday, 26 September 2019 14:24

President of Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaat of Karnataka, India: Through Imam al-Sajjad, we differentiate between Islam and terrorism

The President of Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaat of Karnataka, India, confirmed that through Imam al-Sajjad, we differentiate between Islam and terrorism. Thursday, 26 September 2019 14:22

Islamic Council of Fiji warns against threatening mosque security

The Islamic Council of Fiji has warned of security threats to mosques and Islamic centers, following widespread news that riots could occur at the state level. Wednesday, 25 September 2019 20:20

Quran History Museum launched in Indonesia’s Medan

The Quran History Museum was officially launched in Medan, Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, on Sunday. Tuesday, 24 September 2019 17:15

Mission to create the longest handwritten Quran

Cartoonist and Guinness record holder M Dileef is on another Guinness mission with an attempt to create the world’s longest handwritten Quran ever. Monday, 23 September 2019 11:24

Quran Memorization Center for Visually-Impaired opened in Russia’s Dagestan

A center for memorizing the Quran for the visually-impaired was opened in the Russian Republic of Dagestan earlier this week. Thursday, 19 September 2019 18:17

Muslim Eco ladies cut waste at Thornhill Mosque

A local mosque in Thornhill, Toronto has succeeded in cutting down its carbon footprint, following a special effort to cut waste and promote greet dinners at the center, The Star reported. Wednesday, 18 September 2019 17:18

Imam of Quba Mosque: Allah condemns those who killed Hussein and who ordered it

The Imam and preacher of Quba Mosque in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Saleh al-Maghamsi, said, "Allah condemns whoever killed Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and who ordered it.” Monday, 16 September 2019 15:30

Imam Hussein Conference held in Lahore

A conference was held in the Pakistani city of Lahore about the status and virtues of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Sunday, 15 September 2019 16:40

Shias Muslims hold a procession to mark Ashura in London

Thousands of Ahlulbayt lovers took to the streets of London for the peaceful walk commemorating Ashura. Saturday, 14 September 2019 16:13

23 Shias arrested in Malaysia for mourning Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom

Twenty-three people, including women and children, were arrested by Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) officers at a Shia center at Gombak, Malaysia, Friday night. Sunday, 08 September 2019 17:14

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