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in Heartwarming95-year-old inspiring WWII veteran takes four buses to show support to the Muslim community in New Zealand
John Sato doesn’t usually travel far outside his Howick, New Zealand, neighborhood. On Sunday, however, the 95-year-old WWII veteran deviated from his daily routine, traveling all the way to the city center of Auckland to take part in a march against racism and to show solidarity to the Muslim community. The journey would take him […] More
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Sonny Bill Williams’ mother and his New Zealand rugby teammate Ofa Tu’ungafasi have both accepted Islam
We just simply can’t get enough of the glad tidings that continue to come out of New Zealand since that tragic Christchurch massacre. Though the Islamophobic incidents sadly continue worldwide, there are plenty of positive news too, this being one of them. Sonny Bill Williams, a Muslim who carries his Islamic faith on his shoulders, […] More
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Saudi billionaire Prince Talal donates $10 lakh for New Zealand terror attack victims
Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal donated $10 lakh to the families of martyrs of New Zealand terror attack as reported by The Siasat. 51 Muslims were killed in the attack which has led to many other still in injured condition while family members deeply hurt. Besides giving the donation, Prince Talal expressed his condolences […] More
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Mother of Christchurch massacre Palestinian victim overcome with sorrow, dies of heart attack
The mother of a Palestinian man killed in the Christchurch massacre has died of a heart attack after she came to attend his funeral. Kamel Darwish, 38, a dairy farm worker and the married father of three young children, was killed in the Al Noor mosque. He came to New Zealand from Jordan last year […] 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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Biker gangs in New Zealand have promised to stand guard outside of New Zealand mosques for first Friday prayer since massacre
Bikers have vowed to stand guard outside New Zealand mosques as Muslims take part in their first Friday prayer following the Christchurch shootings. Gangs like The Mongrel Mob, King Cobra, and The Black Power have promised to protect their local Muslim communities across the country, after 50 people were killed and 50 injured in the […] More
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New Zealand National TV and Radio will broadcast Adhan live on Friday, while many women will wear Hijab as show of solidarity
New Zealand. It’s been the talk since Friday. Though it’s been due to a terrible incident, it’s brought a sense of togetherness regardless of faith and background. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has now said this coming Friday’s call to prayers (the adhan) for Muslims in New Zealand will be broadcasted nationally and there will be […] More
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Muslim father visiting New Zealand takes bullet in back to save sons in Christchurch terror attack
A Dubai-based New Zealander of Iraqi origin took a bullet in his back while trying to protect his two sons during the devastating terrorist attack at the Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, Gulf News has learnt. Adeeb Sami, 52, who heads the Al Ain and Oman operations of engineering consultancy Aecom Middle East, dived […] More
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“I don’t hate him, I have forgiven him”, says the Muslim husband whose wife was killed by the Christchurch mosque terrorist
A senior Muslim leader at the Deans Ave Mosque who lost his wife in the terror attack says he has forgiven the shooter. Farid Ahmed, ethnically from Bangladesh, says the extraordinary gesture to the man who killed so many of his friends is what his wife would have wanted. The widower was first interviewed at […] More
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Gang members spotted comforting mourners after New Zealand terror attack
In the wake of the disgusting terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, people from all walks of life within the community have pulled together. On this occasion, that includes members of one of New Zealand’s most notorious gangs as reported by LADBible. May Allah bless them with hidayah. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived at Hagley […] More
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An incredible thought-provoking message of appreciation by a revert Chinese Muslim to the Christchurch mosque terrorist
People from various backgrounds have expressed their emotions in relation to the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack in various ways, all being touching, expressive and at times emotional. Here is one of those truly thought-provoking and insightful message posted by a revert Chinese sister on her Facebook page. Appreciate that you made the effort to find […] More
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An ex-Guantanamo Bay Muslim’s powerful message on Christchurch mosques attack, stating who is really to be blamed and how Muslims should react
50 Muslims killed at Friday prayers in New Zealand terror attack by far right fanatics. When they can livestream murder of worshippers at prayer you know depravity has sunk to lowest pits as written by brother Moazzam Begg. This hatred has been stoked by politicians and media. They must be accounted alongside killers. They said […] More
