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Hong Kong lawmakers reject a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships
Hong Kong lawmakers on Wednesday voted down a bill that would have granted recognition to same-sex partnerships in the Chinese city, despite the rights offered being limited, in a major setback to the LGBTQ+ movement as reported by The Independent. Alhamdulilah for this outcome as in Islam it’s clear any intimate relationship between same gender is categorically not […] More
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Hong Kong’s first major Islamic art exhibition set to open at Palace Museum
Yet another positive news for Muslims and Islam in Hong Kong as various news streams including SCMP reported that an exhibition featuring 90 works, including Islamic carpets, ceramics and manuscripts, from the 10th to the 19th centuries will open in Hong Kong on Wednesday (June 18) amid government efforts to forge stronger ties with the […] More
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Hong Kong named third most Muslim-friendly non-Islamic travel destination and the “Most Promising Muslim-friendly Destination of the Year”
Alhamdulilah excellent work by all behind making this possible, not just in Hong Kong but worldwide. Reported by MasterCard – As awareness of Muslim travelers’ needs grows, Halal travel is increasingly shaping how destinations design and deliver experiences. Driven by a rising demand for inclusive, faith-aligned experiences, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia, […] More
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2021 HKDSE: Hong Kong Muslim students reflect on attaining top universities places
As the new school years are about to start across Hong Kong, we thought it will be interesting to catch up with those Hong Kong Muslim students who attained not only top results in the 2020 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), but also managed to get entrance into top universities in Hong Kong. […] More
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A Hong Kong Chinese Muslim’s Viral Free-Food Blue Fridge Project
As we continue to be tested with social distancing from the pandemic, the poverty bar continues to be increased too, which should in turn push those who are able to help, do more. An elderly half-Chinese and half-Pakistani Muslim by the name of Ahmed Khan (WhatsApp for food donors – 5368 6986) is doing his […] More
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Inspiring climate awareness project undertaken by a Hong Kong’s Islamic secondary school’s group of students
Climate change has been a long-overdue problem since the 19th century. With numerous adverse impacts on species, polar regions, oceans and forests. Muslim Council of Hong Kong caught up with Form 4 students at Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College (IKTMC) who brainstormed several practical solutions to lessen the burden on our planet Earth. 1) Petitions […] More
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2020 HKDSE: Hong Kong Muslim students reflect on attaining top universities places
As the new school years are underway across Hong Kong, we taught it will be interesting to catch up with those Hong Kong Muslim students who attained not only top results in the 2020 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), but also managed to get entrance into top universities in Hong Kong. When the […] More
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Weeks after Ramadan, Hong Kong young Muslims contemplate upon it, following the footsteps of the sahaba
It’s been nearly 6 weeks since this year’s Ramadan came to an end. Every year, the month of blessings, the month of mercy and the month of forgiveness comes and goes. But, how about our relationship with Allah, during and after Ramadan? Ma’ali bin Fudail said, “They (the salaf) used to ask Allah the Almighty […] More
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Two people accept Islam as almost 1,200 people attend Kowloon Masjid Open Day in Hong Kong
As Muslims, we are quick to say the non-Muslims shouldn’t judge Islam through the mainstream media and certain governments. But, what do we ourselves do to clear any misconceptions about Islam and to show the true Muslim character. Masjid Open Days are exactly what allow this to happen as we are able to welcome the […] More
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Champions! An Islamic secondary school came out winners in a Hong Kong’s debating competition
Empowering our youth with a diverse set of skills is the goal of every society. For Muslims, it ought to be too and in some communities, it is more than just a chore, it’s an obligation and an act of worship within the Islamic teachings. One of Hong Kong’s Islamic school, Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial […] More
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“Muslims say – we truly appreciate,” as New Zealand Consul General in Hong Kong given a Letter of Appreciation by Muslim Council of Hong Kong
No one, absolutely no one can deny the response by New Zealand to the Christchurch massacre has been overwhelming and utterly incredible. From the Prime Minister to people of all walks of life to the young and to the elders, the compassion shown in a variety of ways in solidarity to the Muslim community in […] More
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Hong Kong’s Muslims and ethnic minority community help with the clean up after Typhoon Mangkhut’s trail of destruction
On Sunday, Hong Kong was hit by one of the most powerful storms it has ever experienced. Typhoon Mangkhut has officially been announced as being Hong Kong’s most intense storm since records in began in 1946. The Hong Kong Observatory saying sustained winds reached 250km/h. There were record levels of storm surge too, with flood waters reaching […] More













