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“The Christian doctrine didn’t make sense”, American Catholic Pastor became a Muslim in Turkey
A Catholic priest from the US, who was influenced by 13th-century Islamic scholar and poet Mevlana Jalaluddin al-Rumi, converted to Islam and changed his name to Ismail. Born in 1955 in the US state of North Carolina and raised in Los Angeles, Craig Victor Fenter went to a Catholic school at the request of his […] More
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Mohamed Salah’s humility inspired two British sisters to embrace Islam
Two British girls confirmed that they had been influenced by the humility and conduct of the Egyptian professional footballer Mohamed Salah, who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team. Two girls convert to Islam during a visit to Aswan in Egypt. The two sisters, Amy and Nikki, said, […] More
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Pros and Drawbacks of Islam & Media • 18-21 Yr Old Writing Comp Winner
Inviting and encouraging our Muslim youth to intellectually and passionately write about social issues topics affecting Muslims and Islam is vital for their upbringing. Muslim Council of Hong Kong’s Youth Club held a writing competition for age of 18-21 years old on the topic of Islam and Media, highlighting on pros and drawbacks of this […] More
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in Islamophobia
Russia’s Navalny, a Christian, threatens to sue prison for withholding Quran
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has threatened to sue the prison in which he is jailed, accusing it of withholding the Quran – a sacred book he intended to study while serving his sentence. In an Instagram post announcing his first lawsuit against prison officials, he said: “The thing is, they’re not giving my Quran.” He added that […] More
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in Middle East
COVID-19 vaccine a must for performing Hajj this year
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry has ruled that only people who have been vaccinated will be allowed to attend the Hajj this year, Saudi newspaper Okaz reported. “The Covid-19 vaccine is mandatory for those willing to come to the Hajj and will be one of the main conditions (for receiving a permit to come),” the report […] 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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in Asia
Sri Lanka to lift ban on burial of virus victims, bringing relief to Muslims
Sri Lanka will allow the burial of COVID-19 victims, the country’s premier said on Wednesday, following months of outcry over a ban. In response to a question raised by lawmaker S M Marikkar, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said in parliament the bodies of virus victims will be allowed to be buried, according to the ColomboPage […] More
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in America, Heartwarming
60-yr-old USA woman becomes Muslim after watching Resurrection: Ertugrul
A 60-year-old American woman has become Muslim after being influenced by Resurrection: Ertugrul, a popular Turkish TV series. The Wisconsin resident chose the name of “Khadija” after her conversion to Islam and told Anadolu Agency that she came across Resurrection: Ertugrul while browsing Netflix. “I looked into it, the details about it. So I started […] More
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Medina is world’s first large ‘healthy city’ according to the World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation has recognised the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia as a healthy city after it met all the global standards required by the organisation to be a healthy city, local media reported by The Gulf News. Medina has become the first large city with a population exceeding two million people […] More
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“5 Things I’m Grateful For”, 12-20 Yr Old Muslims Heartwarming Reflections
If someone was to ask you what are you grateful in this moment in your life, what would come to your mind? From time to time, it’s paramount as Muslims we take a step away from the life race and ponder upon what we have in our life from Allah. So, keeping this in mind, […] More
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Retiring Muslim doctor forgives US$650,000 in medical debt for cancer patients due to pandemic struggles
Dr. Omar Atiq had served his community as founder and head of the Arkansas Cancer Clinic since 1991. For the holidays, he served a little more – forgiving a total of $650,000 in medical debt relief for 200 patients – as he closed down his practice after nearly 30 years. “I hope this note finds […] More
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Muslim charities with other UK charities supply hot food to lorry drivers stuck at Dover
Muslim charity workers are spending the festive season supplying hot food and snack boxes to lorry drivers stuck at Dover as reported by 5 Pillars. Over 420 meals and boxes of snacks have been provided to those stuck in parked queues along the hard shoulder of the M20 and further meals will be delivered over […] More
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