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WorldA Century of Islam in a Small Alberta Town

Given that the origins of the Islamic faith are in the city of Makkah, the northern regions of Canada have been a sort of “final frontier” for the spread of the message of Islam.

WorldAl-Azhar Islamic Center Condemns Attack on Jewish Gathering in Australia

In a statement, the Council affirmed its categorical rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism, regardless of their motives or justifications, stressing that targeting innocent civilians…

SCHOLARSIran Stands as Beacon of Islamic Unity: World Forum Chief

Tehran – The Islamic Republic of Iran has emerged as a shining example of unity across the Muslim world, with Shia and Sunni communities standing shoulder-to-shoulder against external threats,…

WorldGlobal Muslim Business Forum 2025 Calls for Deeper Economic Linkages Across Muslim World

Cooperation among the global Muslim business community is essential to strengthening its collective capacity and positioning it as a real potent economic force, said Global Muslim Business Forum…

WorldReport Warns of Rising Discrimination Against Muslims in France

France’s national rights ombudsman says discrimination based on religion has increased in recent years, with Muslims disproportionately affected, The Local France reported. The conclusions draw…

WorldSheikh Zakzaky’s Followers Pay Condolence Visit to Family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Followers of the Leader of the Islamic movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H), have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his death…

WorldRepresentative of Iran’s Leader in India: Unity and Vigilance Key to Protecting National Security

The Representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in India, Hojatoleslam Abdul Majeed Hakimollahi, has stressed that unity among Muslims and all citizens, vigilance, and the safeguarding…

WorldThe website “Muslims Around the World” designates November 17 as the International Day of Commemoration of Muslim Communities Living in Non-Muslim Countries

The website muslimsaroundtheworld.com announced the launch of a global media initiative establishing November 17 each year as a day dedicated to honoring Muslim communities living in non-Muslim-majori…

WorldCAIR Expresses Solidarity with Irish Muslim Community After Alleged Plot to Destroy Galway Mosque

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, expressed solidarity with the Muslim community in Ireland after two men were…

All StoriesPresident Pezeshkian: Zionist Regime and U.S. Fuel Muslim Disunity to Undermine the Islamic Ummah

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the Zionist regime and the United States are actively pursuing division within the Islamic Ummah in order to weaken it and advance their own…

All StoriesUS Muslim Civil Rights Group Praises Switzerland’s Hijab Ban Rejection

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has welcomed the Swiss government’s decision to reject a proposed ban on the hijab, or Islamic headscarf, in schools, the organization’s website…

All StoriesRising Hostility, Legal Pressures, and Burial Rights Disputes Target Muslim Institutions in Europe

Recent days have seen a series of incidents in Europe involving mosques and Muslim communities—including hate mail, regulatory crackdowns, and a contentious burial-site proposal in England—that…

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All StoriesPractical unity of Muslims key to dignity and global leadership of Ummah

Islamabad– Hojatoleslam Sheikh Muhammad Hassan Jafari, Friday Prayer Leader of the Grand Mosque of Skardu in Baltistan, stressed that practical unity and solidarity among Muslim countries is…

All StoriesThailand Expands Muslim-Friendly Tourism Services

The Director-General of Thailand’s Department of Tourism announced that the country, seeking to attract more Muslim travelers and enhance its status as a global destination, is launching specialized…

All Stories"Unity" is not just a slogan, but a pressing need of the Islamic community

The great Islamic Unity Conference in Herat, which was held at the initiative of the Shia Ulema Council of the province, emphasized the need for unity among Muslims as a vital principle and not…

All StoriesPrayer Rooms Established at Cambodia’s International Airports to Serve Muslim Travelers

By directive of Cambodia’s Prime Minister and within the framework of the government’s policy to strengthen religious coexistence, prayer rooms have been inaugurated at two international airports…

All Stories150 Muslim Leaders, Institutions Say Arab Muslim Nations Should Withdraw from Abraham Accords, Ban Israeli Aircraft, Demand Entry of Aid and Diplomats to Gaza

More than 150 Muslim scholars, imams, community leaders, and institutions in the United States and several other nations have now endorsed a joint statement expressing their view that governments…

All StoriesIran Army Official: Islamic Unity Key to Defeating Zionist Regime

Tehran– Hojatoleslam Abbas Mohammad Hassani, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Political Ideology Organization, emphasized that the only way to confront and defeat the Zionist regime…

All StoriesWakefield Council approves plans to turn former call centre into mosque

The Wakefield City Council in the United Kingdom has granted approval to convert a former call centre into a mosque, following the closure of an existing prayer facility due to a major redevelopment…

All StoriesIslamic Unity: A Shield for Identity and Dignity, Says Iraqi Scholar

Mashhad– Dr. Abdul Amir Al-Qurashi, Director of the Center for Islamic Research in Iraq, underscored the critical importance of Islamic unity as a defense against division and external domination,…

All StoriesTwo Islamophobic Attacks on Manchester Mosque Raise Safety Concerns Among Muslims

Following two consecutive attacks on the Elaf Mosque in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the local Muslim community has voiced deep concern over rising Islamophobia and a growing sense of insecurity…

All StoriesQuranic Calligraphy Exhibition held in Kyrgyzstan’s Capital

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, recently hosted a Quranic and Islamic calligraphy exhibition at the National Museum of History. The event showcased a range of exquisite works by renowned…

All StoriesFOSIS Conference in Birmingham: A Step Towards Nurturing Future Muslim Leaders

Hundreds of Muslim university students gathered in Birmingham for the Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) conference, aimed at shaping the next generation of Muslim leaders.

All StoriesNearly 300 Albanian Imams Declare Support for Gaza

Nearly 300 Muslim religious leaders from across Albania have issued a joint declaration denouncing Israel’s ongoing military assault on the Gaza Strip as “genocide''.

All StoriesAl-Azhar Observatory condemns Quran-burning incident by Texas Republican candidate

The Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism strongly condemned what it described as a “heinous extremist act” committed by Valentina Gomez, a Republican Party candidate in Texas, who set…

All StoriesCAIR-Michigan Accuses Wayne State of Systemic Discrimination Against Muslim Community

The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations held a press conference Monday morning near WSU to announce the designation of the school for allegedly "systematically silencing"…

All StoriesHistoric Unity: Shia and Sunni Scholars in Bangladesh Commemorate Arbaeen Together

In a landmark event in Khulna, Bangladesh, Shia and Sunni scholars united for the first time to distribute the blessings of Imam Hussain (AS) during Arbaeen, symbolizing devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt…

All StoriesFirst Halal Festival Held in Regina, Canada

Hosted at the Darul Falah Islamic Centre on Saturday, a group of about 10 organizers came up with Halal Fest to show the religion of Islam.

All StoriesSpanish Government Orders Jumilla Mayor to Lift Ban on Religious Gatherings

The Spanish government has ordered the mayor of Jumilla to lift a ban on religious gatherings in public sports venues, with ministers calling the move discriminatory against the local Muslim…

All StoriesDutch Muslim Groups file hate speech complaint against Wilders over election post

Fourteen Islamic organizations in the Netherlands have filed a criminal complaint against far-right politician Geert Wilders, accusing him of inciting hatred, discrimination or violence, and…