Islam

Eid al-Fitr marred by more Qur'an burnings in Sweden

May 03, 2022 05:58

Qur'an burnings have once again returned to Sweden as far-right Danish activist Rasmus Paludan desecrated the holy book outside Stockholm Central Masjid on Sunday.
Night-long prayers mark 'Laylat al-Qadr' at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad

Apr 23, 2022 06:03

Iranians are marking Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Destiny, the occasion when the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet of Islam some 14 centuries ago, with tremendous religious fervor.
Hezbollah urges Muslims to launch ‘biggest campaign’ in protest at Qur’an desecration

Apr 19, 2022 19:24

The Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah calls on the world’s Muslim community and organizations to form the “biggest campaign” in condemnation of the recent desecration of the holy Qur’an in Sweden.
Ramadhan rituals in Kashmir

Apr 19, 2022 08:00

In Kashmir, the holy month of Ramadhan is observed by the majority of people. Besides attending daily prayers, the Muslim men and women regularly go to mosques for Quran recitations.
Sweden police: Several dozen injured in unrest over desecration of Holy Qur’an

Apr 19, 2022 07:45

The Swedish police say several days of unrest triggered by a far-right group’s plan to burn the Holy Qur’an in the fasting month of Ramadan have left several dozen people injured, calling for more resources to deal with the violence.
Iran’s top rights official: Sweden turning into prison for Muslims with government support

Apr 19, 2022 06:05

Iran’s top human rights official has taken the government of Sweden to task over its support for plans by a far-right group to publicly burn copies of the Holy Qur'an, which has sparked violent protests across the European country since Thursday.
Muslims in France concerned about rising Islamophobia

Apr 05, 2022 16:22

France is set to hold presidential election on April 10th. But Islamophobia is on the rise as French presidential election nears. Far-right views have permeated public discourse on the Muslim community.
Charities warn half of UK Muslims face a challenging Ramadhan due to high cost of living

Apr 03, 2022 11:45

Nearly half of UK’s Muslim population will struggle to provide enough food for their families to break their fast during Ramadhan, according to the UK-based charity.
OIC FMs meet in Pakistan to discuss multiple challenges

Mar 24, 2022 14:08

Foreign ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation have met in Islamabad to discuss issues facing the Islamic countries.
Poland Muslims: Battling hate, spreading Islam

Mar 24, 2022 07:37

Poland's support for fellow Europeans fleeing Ukraine is receiving much praise. However this has been a huge turnaround, for in past years the Eastern European country has been heavily criticized for a proud anti-immigration stance particularly hostile towards Muslim refugees.