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in Asia, Latest NewsAll 70 mosques in Singapore to be closed for five days for deep cleaning tackling coronavirus spread
All 70 mosques in Singapore will be closed for five days for cleaning from Friday (March 13) and no congregational prayers will be held on that day, as a preventive measure to curb the spread of the coronavirus following the infection of two Singaporeans who attended a mass religious gathering in Selangor, Malaysia as reported […] More
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Non-Muslim man in Singapore goes to the mosque every Friday to organise worshippers’ shoes
A non-Muslim man, known as ‘Uncle Steven,’ has been spotted outside Al-Mawaddah Mosque in Singapore neatly organising worshippers’ shoes into rows. He was stopped by Irfan Musthapa, who highlighted the incident on Facebook. Mustapha said he sees the man every week at the Mosque doing the same thing. “Braving the blazing sun, plus some haze […] More
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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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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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White-supremacist terrorist charged with 50 counts of murder over Christchurch mosque massacre
New Zealand Police have announced the accused terrorist behind the Christchurch attack will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges. The Australian terrorist behind the Christchurch terror attack will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges. The charges against Brenton Tarrant, 28, were announced by police on Thursday. He is due to […] More
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Hagia Sophia’s status to be changed back to a mosque: President Erdoğan
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia museum will be converted back into a mosque, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Wednesday. “Ayasofya (Haghia Sophia) will no longer be called a museum. Its status will change. We will call it a mosque,” Erdogan said during a live televised program. Slamming criticism of the decision by foreign officials, Erdogan […] More
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Biker gangs in New Zealand have promised to stand guard outside of New Zealand mosques for first Friday prayer since massacre
Bikers have vowed to stand guard outside New Zealand mosques as Muslims take part in their first Friday prayer following the Christchurch shootings. Gangs like The Mongrel Mob, King Cobra, and The Black Power have promised to protect their local Muslim communities across the country, after 50 people were killed and 50 injured in the […] More
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New Zealand National TV and Radio will broadcast Adhan live on Friday, while many women will wear Hijab as show of solidarity
New Zealand. It’s been the talk since Friday. Though it’s been due to a terrible incident, it’s brought a sense of togetherness regardless of faith and background. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has now said this coming Friday’s call to prayers (the adhan) for Muslims in New Zealand will be broadcasted nationally and there will be […] More
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Gang members spotted comforting mourners after New Zealand terror attack
In the wake of the disgusting terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, people from all walks of life within the community have pulled together. On this occasion, that includes members of one of New Zealand’s most notorious gangs as reported by LADBible. May Allah bless them with hidayah. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived at Hagley […] More
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An incredible thought-provoking message of appreciation by a revert Chinese Muslim to the Christchurch mosque terrorist
People from various backgrounds have expressed their emotions in relation to the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack in various ways, all being touching, expressive and at times emotional. Here is one of those truly thought-provoking and insightful message posted by a revert Chinese sister on her Facebook page. Appreciate that you made the effort to find […] More
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Inspiring move as a mosque in Malaysia introduces ATM to dispense rice for the poor
A mosque in the Malaysian capital city, Kuala Lumpur, introduced on February 15 a novel way to offer rice to the needy via a specially designed Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Channel News Asia reported on February 17. “The machine, located at the Al-Akram Mosque in Kampung Datuk Keramat, was introduced to render aid to the […] More
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