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More than two attacks per day on Muslims in Germany in 2020
In 2020 Germany saw more than 900 anti-Muslim attacks and 23,000 thousand far-right crimes, an increase from 2019.
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Vandals strike building intended to be new mosque in Conception Bay South
Safwan Choudhry of Muslim Jama'at Canada says local members of his organization discovered smashed windows, shattered light bulbs and a kicked-in fireplace in a building in Conception Bay South on Thursday.
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Ancient mosque discovered by Sea of Galilee may indicate good early relations between Christians and Muslims
The foundations of the mosque date back to just a generation after the life of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), who died in 632 AD.
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Blackburn mosque burglars steal safe with £5k cash inside
The thieves broke into Masjid-e-Rizwan in Blackburn, Lancashire, through an attic window over the weekend.
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Israeli occupation authority continues to impose restrictions at Ibrahimi Mosque
The Palestinian Authority ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said that the IOA continued to impose tight entry restrictions on Muslim worshipers at the Ibrahimi Mosque.
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Mosques reopen for collective prayers in Tajikistan
The main mufti of the country, Saidmukarram Abdukodirzoda, talked about coronavirus infection and importance of respect of COVID-19 precautionary measures.
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Iran urges Islamic centers in UK to ban a violating movie
In reaction to a film’s sacrilegious content, Iran's Ambassador to London Hamid Baeidinejad tweeted on Monday, “In a letter to the Shia and Sunni Islamic centers in the UK, I categorically condemned the film “The Lady of Heaven” produced in the UK as a divisive action
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Islamic Resistance: Israeli enemy drone downed in Blida outskirts
"On the morning of Monday, February 1, 2021, the Islamic Resistance downed an Israeli enemy drone that had violated the Lebanese airspace
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World Hijab Day: Celebrating the Muslim head covering
Started in 2013 by Nazma Khan, a Muslim who moved from Bangladesh to New York at the age of 11, the event's goal is to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to learn more about the meaning of the hijab.
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Man fighting for life after 'targeted stabbing' outside Sheffield mosque
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of trying to murder the 35-year-old.
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Agha Syed Karar Hashmi:
The Birth Anniversary of Sayyida Fatima Al-Zehra, the spring of inspiration
Activist and Seminary Student Agha Syed Karar Hashmi extend his wishes to the entire world on the birth anniversary of Sayyida Fatima Zehra (s.a).
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Assyrian Christians celebrate anniversary of Imam Khomeini's entrance to Iran
The participants in the ceremony prayed for the country and people of Iran.
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Hospitals receive Quran Cube donations for Muslim patients
East Lancashire hospitals have received a donation of portable Quran Cubes for patients.
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Islamic Revolution disrupted world’s bipolar system
Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said that Islamic Revolution disrupted the structure of bipolar system in the world.
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Kaduna Court cancels order releasing Zakzaky’s wife for COVID-19 treatment
The vacation of the order was informed by an application by Mrs Zakzaky’s Counsels which urged the Court to vacate the order.
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Muslim Council of Britain elects Zara Mohammed as its first female leader
Training consultant from Glasgow says it is ‘an honour and blessing’ to be named secretary general.
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Dusun man embraces Islam
Hillary bin Bujang has taken on the name Muhammad Syahmi bin Abdullah Bujang.
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Mattis blames Trump for Capitol riots
On 6 January, thousands of rioters stormed the Capitol building in a bid to prevent Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s victory, following a speech delivered by Donald Trump.
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Army Statement: Islamic revolution source of inspiration for freedom-seeking nations
“The victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran changed the equations of the big powers and disrupted the structure formed on the basis of a bipolar order, challenging the atheistic ideas of liberal democracy and communism by presenting religious democracy.
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Volunteers at Birmingham mosque battle snow to hand out 2,000 meals to vulnerable
Volunteers have spent the day distributing 2,000 meals in the snow amid ‘massive’ demand from vulnerable people.
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Indian Muslim stand-up comedian denied bail
Despite lack of evidence, judge says Munawar Faruqui failed to prove he didn't use offensive language against Hindu deities.
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Calgary mosque marks anniversary of deadly Quebec city attack
Four years after attack that killed six people, Imam Fayaz Tilly says it takes work to end hate and bigotry.
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Rouhani: Iranians to celebrate 42nd anniversary of Islamic Revolution victory more magnificently
Referring to former US President Donald Trump administration's defeat against the Islamic Republic of Iran, he said that Iran proudly celebrates the 42nd anniversary of the victory of its revolution symbolically and well.
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Kashif Shabir: 'Charity in the Islamic faith is much more than giving money'
In 2020, Kashif Shabir set Muslim Aid UK on an ambitious transformation journey. The interim chief executive talks to Emily Burt about reimagining the charity’s purpose.
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Singapore boy detained over Christchurch mosque ‘copycat’ plot to kill Muslims
According to Singapore’s ministry of home affairs, “this youth, a Protestant Christian of Indian ethnicity, is the first detainee to be inspired by far-right extremist ideology.”
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Palestine condemns Israel for demolishing mosque
‘This is a crime and a blatant attack on Muslims' feelings,’ says acting minister of religious affairs.
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Day of action for Yemen is getting louder
The blockade and Saudi-led bombings of Yemen is, according to the UN, the largest humanitarian crisis on Earth. It has killed tens of thousands so far and caused endless destruction. Over half of the population are in famine, facing the world’s severest cholera outbreak in modern history.
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First high-ranking official of new US administration to visit occupied Palestine
Commander of CENTCOM, General Kenneth McKenzie, will arrive in occupied Palestine later this week in what will be the first high-level visit by a top American official since Joe Biden was sworn in as president last week
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GIDHR calls on Biden to put end to war on global day for action on Yemen
In a letter on the Global Day of Action for Yemen, the GIDHR said that the Yemen has been for years witnessing unprecedented crisis due to the war launched by Saudi and Emirati led coalition.
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Saima Mohsin: The first federal Muslim woman US attorney
Saima Mohsin will be taking charge of the post in an acting capacity following the resignation of incumbent Matthew Schneider. The prosecutor had resigned shortly after President Biden took over the presidency.