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“Uyghur Muslims in China are being humiliated and we should bring more attention on their plight”, says Islamic preacher and activist
The Ugyhur Muslim community in Xinjiang, China has been receiving more coverage and awareness, which is much needed for they have suffered much against physical, mental and spiritual torture. Here is Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s thoughts on the matter as he has been on a tour to China. “Having just returned from my first visit to […] More
Origin of Mid-Autumn Festival and a Muslim perspective
The History and Origins of China’s Mid-Autumn Festival There are many stories about the origin of China’s Mid-Autumn Festival. As well as the history below, there are several legends that explain the origin of the festival in a more fanciful way. The term “Mid-Autumn” first appeared in the book Rites of Zhou (周礼), written in […] More
14,500 Mainland Chinese Muslims arrive in Makkah to perform Hajj
Mainland Chinese Muslims have arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Last year, 14,528 Chinese pilgrims did it. This year, 14,500 arrived on last Saturday. China’s Xinhua News reported State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA) said on Saturday that 37 flights were chartered to take the Chinese Muslims to the annual Islamic pilgrimage in Makkah, […] More
