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After 7 months, Umrah gradually to be resumed from Oct 4 for locals and Nov 1 for those abroad
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary precautions as reported by Arab News. The Ministry of Interior said the decision was made after assessing the developments of the coronavirus and in response to the desire of Muslims around the world to perform […] More
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80-yr-old hearts-winning Muslim coolie carries migrants belongings for free at Lucknow station, India
An elderly Muslim man, who used to work as a coolie, has decided to serve migrant labourers arriving at the Charbagh Railway Station in Lucknow by carrying their luggage free of cost. Mujibullah comes every day to station and help migrants in carrying their belongings. “I don’t take any money. They were offering it but […] More
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Over 90,000 mosques to reopen in Saudi Arabia after sanitisation, except mosques in Makkah
Over 90,000 mosques will reopen on Sunday after being sanitised, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced on Thursday. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance is all set to reopen more than 90,000 major and minor mosques across the Kingdom, except mosques in Makkah. The ministry and its staff have already embarked on maintenance, cleaning […] More
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in Europe, Heartwarming
German church welcomed Muslim Friday prayer due to social distancing rules
A church in Germany’s capital, Berlin, has helped a nearby mosque comply with physical distancing guidelines by hosting Friday prayers, in a move hailed as “an amazing sign of solidarity”. Places of worship reopened in the country earlier this month, but worshippers must maintain a minimum distance from one another of 1.5 metres (five feet). […] More
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in Inspiring Muslims, UK
100-year-old British Muslim raises so far £130,000 for helping coronavirus victims whilst fasting in Ramadan
A 100-year-old man has raised more than £130,000 to date for coronavirus victims by setting out to walk 100 laps of his garden while fasting for Ramadan. Dabirul Islam Choudhury, from St Albans, was inspired to raise £1,000 for vulnerable people in the UK and Bangladesh after seeing war veteran Colonel Tom Moore bring in […] More
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UAE sends 7 tons of medical aid to India to fight COVID-19
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday sent a plane carrying seven tonnes of medical supplies to India to boost the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 as reported by NDTV. “The UAE is committed to extending critical support to nations seeking to bolster their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. UAE assistance to […] More
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Indian Muslim farm labourer donates Hajj savings to coronavirus victims
A Muslim farm labourer and his wife in India who had worked hard for years to save money to go on Hajj have donated everything to aid the fight against coronavirus. 55 year old Abdurrahman Goodinabali and his wife were planning on embarking on the pilgrimage next year, but they feared that holding on to […] More
