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Two people accept Islam as almost 1,200 people attend Kowloon Masjid Open Day in Hong Kong
As Muslims, we are quick to say the non-Muslims shouldn’t judge Islam through the mainstream media and certain governments. But, what do we ourselves do to clear any misconceptions about Islam and to show the true Muslim character. Masjid Open Days are exactly what allow this to happen as we are able to welcome the […] More
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Muslims and mosques on the rise in Japan amidst misconceptions about Islam
Recent years have seen increasing numbers of students and workers coming to Japan from Islamic nations, and mosques are being established in regions across the country. According to an investigation by Hirofumi Tanada, a professor of Asian social theory at Waseda University’s Faculty of Human Sciences, at the end of 2018 there were 105 mosques […] More
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200 years old Singapore’s Sultan Mosque offer shelter to the homeless regardless of religion
It’s been announced that the Sultan Mosque will be the first mosque in Singapore to provide shelter for the homeless regardless of their race or religion. Homeless folks of all faiths are welcome to stay at the clean and spacious 200-year-old mosque from 10:00pm at night till 7:00am the next morning, according to BERITAmediacorp. The space […] More
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After waiting for decades, Muslims in Athens finally get a mosque
Athens’ first official mosque is set to open in the coming months after a decades-long fight for its construction by the country’s minority Muslim population as reported by various news media. “We hope the first prayer will be in September,” said Minister of Education and Religion Kostas Gavroglou on Friday. The minister toured the nearly […] More
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9 Dos and Don’ts of Eid ul Fitr
Eid is the time of the year where Muslims from all walks of life spend their time in celebration. But whilst enjoying ourselves, there are acts of worship that are recommended to be observed and bring about immense rewards from Allah. Anas bin Maalik (radi Allahu anhu) said: “The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi […] More
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“I found Islam to be a peaceful religion contrary to what the media portrays”, says one of the record breaking 1400 visitors to Hong Kong’s Kowloon Masjid Open Day 2018
You know what’s great, it’s seeing Mosque Open Days in non-Muslim lands. The best way to clear misconceptions about Islam and to show the true Muslim character is to welcome the community into the houses of Allah with open arms, as per the practice of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions (may […] More
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“Thank you for this Mosque Open Day, my impression of Islam has changed,” says one of the 450 visitors to Hong Kong’s Kowloon Masjid Open Day 2017
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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After 13 years of fundraising, Japanese Muslims finally get their own mosque in Tokyo
The latest mosque to open in Tokyo is rolling out the welcome mat, with a particular emphasis on Japanese who want to learn about the Islamic faith and the culture and languages of Muslim people. Located in the Higashi-Gotanda district of Shinagawa Ward, the Islamic Culture Exchange Center in Japan was founded by the Japan […] More
