Islam

Governor of Indonesia capital gets jail term for insulting Islam

May 09, 2017 07:14

The Christian governor of the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, has been found guilty of blasphemy against Islam and sentenced to two years behind bars, a judge says.
Leader warns against Western attempts to dominate Muslim nations

Apr 27, 2017 08:15

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warns against Western attempts to gain political and economic dominance over Muslim nations, saying Muslims worldwide must hold onto their “Islamic identity” as deterrence against such attempts.
Millions of Muslims commemorate Eid al-Mab’ath worldwide

Apr 25, 2017 07:57

Millions of Muslims in Iran and across the world are celebrating Eid al-Mab’ath, the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation and was chosen as Allah’s final messenger.
Leader pardons, commutes sentences of 593 convicts

Apr 24, 2017 11:17

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has pardoned or commuted the sentences of a number of Iranian convicts.
Millions mark martyrdom anniversary of 7th Muslims' Imam in Baghdad

Apr 24, 2017 03:56

Millions of Muslims have converged on the Iraqi capital Baghdad to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Muslims' 7th Imam, Imam Musa ibn Jafar al-Kazim (PBUH).
Myanmar begins shutting down displacement camps in Rakhine

Apr 11, 2017 10:14

Myanmar authorities begin shutting down three displacement camps in the beleaguered Rakhine State, where persecuted Rohingya Muslims are mainly based.
Rohingya Muslims recount speak of sufferings in Myanmar

Mar 25, 2017 08:26

The Rohingya Muslims, who fled persecution in Myanmar, recount their ordeals back at home, where they were subject to torture, rape and violence by the military.
British Muslim leaders call for unity after London attack

Mar 24, 2017 03:30

British Muslim leaders have denounced the deadly Daesh terror attack at the heart of London, calling on all communities to stand together in the face of terrorism.
Most US Muslims experienced religious discrimination in 2016: Poll

Mar 22, 2017 12:37

The majority of Muslim Americans experienced religious discrimination during 2016, and many said they feared for their own or their family’s safety from hate groups following the election US President Donald Trump, a new poll has revealed.
Thousands in London protest against Islamophobia, racism

Mar 18, 2017 13:33

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in London to protest against rising sentiments of Islamophobia, racism and anti-refugee motions in the country.