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Dropped by French club for fasting in Ramadan, Algerian footballer is now an English Premier League player
In 2023, Jaouen Hadjam was benched by the Nantes manager after choosing to observe his Ramadan fast on matchdays as reported by IlmFeed. When Nantes manager was asked back in 2023 about it. He said: “Jaouen? There is no controversy. Those who fast, I support them … on matchdays, you should not fast,” Antoine Kombouare […] More
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in America
Masjids in the USA have gone from 15 in 1950 to 3,000 in 2026
Allahu Akbar! It’s incredible to look back and see how much the American Muslim landscape has evolved over the last few decades – with countless efforts of generations of Muslims. According to data compiled from the US Mosque Survey and the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB), the number of mosques in the […] More
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in Asia
63-year-old Azerbaijani woman welcomes first child after 38-year journey to motherhood
A remarkable story from Azerbaijan has captured global attention after a 63-year-old woman gave birth to her first child following nearly 38 years of hoping to become a mother as reported by Minute Mirror. The extraordinary birth has been celebrated as a powerful example of how advances in reproductive medicine are making parenthood possible for […] More
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in UK
Kind Palestinian Muslim refugee living in Scotland refuses reward for returning lost wallet with £1k inside
“Stories like Zakaria’s remind us of a simple truth: our shared humanity is far stronger than the prejudice that seeks to divide us.” Zakaria found the wallet while out with his friend and has returned it to its owner. A Glasgow-based Palestinian refugee refused to accept a cash reward after handing back a missing wallet with […] More
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in Islamophobia, UK
‘Poisonous’ Anti-Muslim narrative in the UK fueling far-right attacks, groups warn
A “poisonous narrative” surrounding Muslims in the UK is emboldening far-right terror attacks, Muslim groups and politicians have said in the wake of brutal attacks that took place in Edinburgh on Friday as reported by The Arab News. Allah says about Islamophobia in the Quran 61:8: They wish to extinguish Allah’s light with their mouths, […] More
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in Hong Kong
Stanley Mosque set for Hong Kong’s highest level of heritage protection
Hong Kong’s only mosque inside a prison is poised to receive the city’s highest level of heritage protection under a government proposal as reported by the SCMP. Allah says in the Quran 24:36: “[Such niches are] in houses [i.e., mosques] which Allah has ordered to be raised and that His name be mentioned [i.e., praised] […] More
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in Middle East
Saudi 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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