Islam
For some US Muslims, raw talk on suicide, mental health
World
June 27, 2021
For some US Muslims, raw talk on suicide, mental health
Dr. Rania Awaad was attending a virtual religion program this Ramadan when discussion turned to an unexpected question: Is it…
For first time in history, Muslim judge appointed to Supreme Court of Canada
World
June 18, 2021
For first time in history, Muslim judge appointed to Supreme Court of Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a historic decision on Thursday to appoint the first non-white judge to Canada’s Supreme…
Can Egyptian women get half of their ex-husband’s fortune?
Life & Style
June 15, 2021
Can Egyptian women get half of their ex-husband’s fortune?
Professor of Islamic Thought and Philosophy at Al-Azhar University Amena Nosair sparked wide controversy by claiming that divorced women have…
Saudi minister defends order to turn down the volume on mosques
Middle East
June 1, 2021
Saudi minister defends order to turn down the volume on mosques
Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Affairs minister on Monday defended an order to lower the volume on mosque loudspeakers, saying families had…
WHO congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, warns of social gatherings
Health & Fitness
May 13, 2021
WHO congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, warns of social gatherings
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, wishing all a happy blessed…
Virus, Mideast turmoil stifle Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Middle East
May 13, 2021
Virus, Mideast turmoil stifle Eid al-Fitr celebrations
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in a subdued mood for a second year Thursday as the COVID-19…
Dar al-Iftaa observes the crescent of Eid al-Fitr, celebrations expected to begin on Thursday
Egypt
May 11, 2021
Dar al-Iftaa observes the crescent of Eid al-Fitr, celebrations expected to begin on Thursday
Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa is currently moon-sighting for the Shawwal crescent at the beginning of Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday evening. The…
Gaza reporter says she was beaten for not wearing headscarf
Middle East
May 7, 2021
Gaza reporter says she was beaten for not wearing headscarf
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A female Palestinian reporter said Thursday that a member of the Hamas-run border patrol…
Ramadan in China: Faithful dwindle under limits on religion
World
May 6, 2021
Ramadan in China: Faithful dwindle under limits on religion
KASHGAR, China (AP) — Tursunjan Mamat, a practicing Muslim in western China’s Xinjiang region, said he’s fasting for Ramadan but…
Turkish police remove followers of Islamist figure from mosques
Middle East
May 4, 2021
Turkish police remove followers of Islamist figure from mosques
Turkish authorities forcibly removed followers of an Islamist figure from three mosques in southern Turkey, saying their prayer gatherings were…