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in Middle EastSaudi Arabia discovers inscription mentioning Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab alongside 1774 archaeological findings
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission announced the discovery of a rock inscription bearing the name of Khalifa Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) during archaeological surveys in the Madinah region, describing the find as a significant addition to the kingdom’s growing record of early Islamic heritage, as reported by the Daily Sabah. The […] More
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in Islamophobia, UK
Teacher in England banned permanently for calling Islam satanic
A teacher who described Islam as “satanic” and told pupils that “cocaine was purer back in the day” has been banned from the profession. A Teaching Regulation Agency, external hearing in December 2025 found Patrick Lawler, 62, who taught in Northumberland and Bristol, was guilty of professional misconduct and also brought the teaching profession into disrepute, as reported by […] More
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in Middle East
Saudi Muslim brothers go to Court for the right to care for their elderly mother – a truly rare true story
In a world where most family disputes in court revolve around inheritance or property, a rare and emotional case from Saudi Arabia has moved people across the country and beyond. Two brothers stood before a judge in Al-Asiyah, Qassim—not because of money or land, but because each insisted on caring for their very elderly mother, […] More
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in Australia
Artistic looking Bendigo Mosque in Australia set to open 10 years on from hostile protests
On a bush block on the industrial outskirts of Bendigo, a minaret rises from the facade of a mosque in Australia. There are no fences, making the site of the central Victorian city’s first mosque visible from adjacent roads. This is no accident. Sameer Syed, who has been involved in the Bendigo Islamic Community Centre’s […] More
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in UK
Muslim railway worker praised as ‘hero’ for saving train passengers during stabbing attack in England
An Algerian Muslim railway employee has been praised by police for his ‘bravery’ in saving multiple lives during a mass stabbing attack aboard a train in Cambridgeshire as reported by 5PillarzUK. …whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity. (Quran 5:32) Samir Zitouni, 48, a “heroic” member of staff, was left […] More
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in Hong Kong
17-year-old Chinese accepts Islam at Kowloon Masjid Open Day 2025 – attended by 1500+ visitors
If you were to ask majority of the non-Muslims worldwide whether they have visited a mosque even once in their lives, they will respond in the negative. Thus, it’s paramount for mosques and Muslims to arrange special events to invite the local non-Muslim community to come through the doors and experience the real practice of […] More
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in UK
Mosque in England supplies treats at the club’s celebrations
Members of a mosque that stands next to a football stadium have been giving out refreshments as part of the club’s 120th anniversary celebrations. The event took place at Luton Town football club with worshippers from the neighbouring Madinah Masjid mosque, alongside residents of Bury Park district, handing out more than 1,000 drinks, chocolates and […] More
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in Hong Kong
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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Djed Spence becomes England’s first Muslim football player
Djed Spence became the first openly Muslim player to represent the senior England men’s team after making his international debut in Tuesday’s 5-0 win over Serbia as reported by ESPN. The Tottenham Football Club’s full-back, came on in the 69th minute for Reece James in Belgrade. While the English Football Association does not keep a record of a player’s religion, […] More
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in Asia
Madrasa students return 20-tola gold found in Pakistan floods – a heartwarming act of honesty
Students of a local madrasa set an example of honesty after returning 20-tola gold, worth millions of rupees, to its rightful owner during relief work in flood-hit Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as reported by ARY News. A video of the event, which went viral online, shows mud-covered students recovering gold ornaments from a flooded home. Their […] More
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in America
Uber in US cities allow ‘Women Preference’ feature for female users to choose – similar to Saudi Arabia
Muslims would say this is what Islam teaches in regards to not being alone with the unrelated opposite gender in a closed environment. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever has faith in Allah and the Last Day, let him not be secluded with an unrelated woman without her guardian, lest Satan be the […] More
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in Europe
Spanish town instructed to lift ban on Eid celebrations gatherings
Jumilla’s ban on gatherings in public sports centres breaches right to religious freedom, says Madrid Spain’s central government has ordered officials in a Spanish town to scrap a ban on religious gatherings in public sports centres, describing it as a “discriminatory” measure that breaches the right to religious freedom as it will mainly impact Muslims, […] More
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