By ABDULRAHMAN AL-HUSSEIN In the shadows of the Brexit vote and a new movement toward nationalism, the U.K. has seen a significant increase in the number of hate crimes against Muslims in the past few years. Muslim women, in particular, bore the brunt of the recent hate crimes and many …
Read More »Delta Fined US$50,000 For Removing Muslim Passengers From Flights
On 24 January 2020, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) fined Delta Airlines $50,000 for the removal of three Muslim passengers in 2016. The DOT order stated that the airline had “engaged in discriminatory conduct” that violated Federal law: “although an airline has the legal authority to refuse to …
Read More »German Islamic Communities’ Call For International Week Against Racism
The German Islamic Societies have invited representatives of other religions, prominent figures and citizens of Germany to attend mosques and Islamic associations to participate in the International Week against Racism. The International Week against Racism will be held in Germany from March 16 to March 29, 2020, according to Iran’s …
Read More »Shia Students Conference will be held in Massachusetts
IQNA: The national Shia students conference titled “Ma’rifa 2020: Self-Discovery and Imagination” will be held on February 28-29 in Massachusetts, The United States. According to marifaconference.com, the Harvard College Student Organization Center at Hilles (SOCH) will host the program. Shia students today find themselves dealing with a myriad of challenges. …
Read More »“Islam Gives a Great and Important Position to Women in Their Personal And Social Life” / Interview With Habibah Ifan García From Shia Community of Mexico
– “Now I make Hijab part of my personality, to carry it with decorum and that agrees with my ethics, my values, my way of being social and that it is seen that the veil does not prevent you from intellect and your abilities instead it gives you respect. It …
Read More »Muslims & Christians should unite to counter Israeli threats: Says Lebanese Priest
– Antoine Dhoey said in an interview in Beirut that Israel and its western and eastern allies embarked on a propaganda campaign against Iran and Muslims accusing them of threats to the Middle East peace and security. A Lebanese priest said on Saturday that the Zionist regime is a major …
Read More »Germany’s Muslims demand protection at Mosques
– Police in Germany last week said it uncovered right-wing terrorists who were plotting to attack Muslims and asylum-seekers. Islamic groups are calling on the government to do more to protect them. Muslim groups in Germany have called on the government to do more to protect Mosques, after a dozen members …
Read More »“Hijab Is Identity And Acts as Flag of Islam”/ Interview With Sofía Castro, Argentinian Muslim Woman
– Since 2013, each year on February 1st the World Day of Hijab is celebrated in 140 countries worldwide. In Western World, Argentinian Muslim women are pioneers in wearing Hijab so that by the efforts made by Mrs. Masuma Assad de Paz, the President of the Union of Argentine Muslim …
Read More »CHINA’S DETENTION OF MUSLIM POET IS AN ATTEMPT TO SILENCE OPPOSITION
– The detention of Muslim poet Cui Haoxin, also known by his pen name An Ran, is clear retaliation for his outspoken defense of Chinese Muslims, PEN America said today. On January 24, Chinese authorities detained poet and author An Ran in the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, under accusations of …
Read More »Sheikh Daamoush urges Lebanese government to address quickly socioeconomic crisis
Sheikh Daamoush underscored coping with the daily challenges of the Lebanese citizens, especially ending their suffering while dealing with the banks. Deputy Chief of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush called on the new government to address quickly the socioeconomic crisis in Lebanon, highlighting the importance of regaining the people’s …
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