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6/21/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — An attack on Monday, June 17, resulted in the deaths of five Christians in Ewehko Village, also known as Anguwan Paul, located in the Maro Ward of Kajuru county. The assailants, suspected militant Fulani Muslims, stormed the village with AK-47s and machetes shouting, “Allah Akbar” or “Allah is Great,” at about 2:15 p.m. as a group of Christians conducted a prayer meeting for the community. Locals told an International Christian Concern (ICC) staffer that five people were killed, including an officer at the door of the church. Eyewitnesses reported that the terrorists opened fire…

A New Jersey school district apologized for offending a Muslim activist group this week after a middle school teacher featured a class quiz question naming the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, as a terror group. The Wayne Township Public Schools superintendent’s office sent out a statement to the district expressing regret over an “inappropriate” question that was asked during a quiz at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School earlier this week. “The question was offensive and contrary to our values of respect, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity,” the office said in a statement to Fox News Digital. The superintendent’s letter addressed a…

Shortly after Juma’at prayers on 14 April 2023, Umar Usman, 65, received a phone call that shook everyone in his family. His son, 19-year-old Yakubu Umar, had been shot by the police during the Quds Day procession in Abuja, the voice on the phone told him. Later that day, Mr Usman’s family received Yakubu’s corpse. “I couldn’t cry immediately until the next morning when they started praying for his corpse,” Narjis, the deceased’s sister, narrated at their home in Suleja, Niger State. Mr Usman said he was at peace with the tragic incident as he believes Yakubu died a martyr.…

An NIA court’s Special judge has written to the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court, seeking security for Additional District Judge (Fast Track Court) Bareilly Ravi Kumar Diwakar. Judge Diwakar is known for ordering a videographic survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises in 2022. In his letter, NIA court special judge Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi referred to an FIR lodged by UP ATS against Adnan Khan under various IPC and the UAPA sections for allegedly threatening additional sessions judge Diwakar. In the FIR, Khan has been accused of operating an Instagram account to issue threats against Judge Diwakar, encouraging violence…

FE Team | Published: June 20, 2024 23:55:03 OTTAWA, June 20 (AFP) : Ottawa on Wednesday listed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist entity while calling on Canadians in the Islamic country to leave.”Our government has made the decision to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code,” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told a news conference.Flanked by Canada’s foreign and justice ministers, he accused the Iranian regime of “support for terrorism” and “having consistently displayed disregard for human rights both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the…

  With less than ten days remaining until the third Doha meeting, it is still unclear who will represent the caretaker government in this meeting. Zakir Jalali, director of the third political department of the Foreign Ministry, although confirming the participation of representatives of the Islamic Emirate in this meeting, said it is not clear at what level the representatives of the Islamic Emirate will participate. Jalali added that the meeting of special representatives of countries for Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar, will be led by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. The director of the third political department of…

Abubakar Mahmud Gumi• Warns Islamic cleric against justifying banditry Northern elders, under the aegis of Coalition of Northern Elders for Peace and Development (CNEPD), have dissociated from recent comments credited to an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, wherein he accused the military of triggering the raging banditry in parts of the North. The Kaduna State-based Islamic cleric, who has become an emissary to bandits in forests across Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina and Niger states, had alleged that non-Muslim soldiers were killing in some communities in the North. Leading the Secretary to Niger State Government to negotiate the release of kidnapped pupils…

KukahFayemi, Babalola cheer bishop on Dicastery membership North Central Muslim Peace Initiative (NCMPI) has called for restraint in reacting to the Christmas message by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, saying the issue is over-flogged. The President, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, told newsmen in Jos, Plateau State, yesterday, that Kukah, for long, had been speaking on the ills in the country, adding that it was improper to give his recent comment an ethnic or religious connotation. He said the ultimatum given to Kukah by a group in Sokoto to apologise or leave the state, as well as the several…

MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear their finest clothes, share gifts, feast and pray together. MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear their finest clothes, share gifts, feast and pray together. Religious celebrations are not uncommon at Parc des Hirondelles in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough: for several years the city has authorized an outdoor Catholic mass held by the Italian community on…

Pakistani court orders police to take action against smoke emitting vehicles in Lahore ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) this week directed traffic police officials to impound vehicles emitting smoke and take stern action against people found burning crop residue in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore, state-run media reported, in an attempt to curb pollution in the city.  Lahore consistently ranks among the world’s most polluted cities every year during the winter season. Last year, toxic smog sickened tens of thousands of people during the winter season, with the thick smog causing flight cancelations and forcing authorities to…

Members of the Korea Association for Animal Protection (KAAP) stage a performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, April 11, to protest halal slaughter in Korea. Courtesy of KAAP By Ko Dong-hwanMinister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryung / YonhapThe Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is facing criticism for not regulating two halal slaughterhouses that violated Korea’s animal protection law by slaughtering cows without first rendering them unconscious, according to ministry officials and animal rights activists, Friday.The activists are calling on the ministry to take immediate action to suspend the operation of the halal slaughterhouses.The ministry admitted…

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is all set to meet today (June 7) to see the Zil Hajj crescent, which will determine the date for the Eidul Adha 2024 in Pakistan. The meeting would be chaired by Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad in Karachi. The Eid festival is celebrated by Muslims across the country on the 10th of Zil Hajj. Met Office shared prediction for Eidul Adha to be celebrated in the country on June 17 (Monday). As per the prediction, Zilhajj moon is expected to be sighted on June 7 (Friday), leading to Eidul Azha…

The third round of Iran’s presidential debates focused on cultural issues, with the government’s treatment of women and internet restrictions being the main points of contention.Candidates took turns discussing the brutal crackdown on women defying the mandatory hijab, despite their own roles in intensifying the enforcement.Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the current parliament speaker, Masoud Pezeshkian, a member of parliament, and Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani are all directly involved in the new regulations the Islamic Republic is crafting to maintain control over Iranian women’s public appearance.For the past 45 years, Iran’s clerical rulers have imposed stringent Islamic laws, regulations, and punishments to control…

The National Universities Commission has granted full accreditation status to the entire 18 undergraduate degree programmes presented for the accreditation by the Sokoto State University.This was contained in a summary of results letter presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Bashir Garba and signed by the Director of Accreditation, Abraham Chundusu, on behalf the Executive Secretary of the Commission.According to the letter, the programmes that get full accreditation status are Computer Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Microbiology.Others are Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Arabic, Hausa, History, Islamic Studies, Education Computer Science, Education Mathematics, Education Physics, Education Biology, and Education Chemistry.While commenting on…

MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear their finest clothes, share gifts, feast and pray together.Religious celebrations are not uncommon at Parc des Hirondelles in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough: for several years the city has authorized an outdoor Catholic mass held by the Italian community on the grassy field.Eid was celebrated in the park last year without objections. But this year, when images of Muslims kneeling down to pray on the grass were widely shared on social media — including by prominent…

Swiss federal prosecutors said Saturday they had opened criminal proceedings against a board member of Switzerland’s largest Islamic organisation accused of propaganda for jihadist groups, including Al-Qaeda. The office of Switzerland’s attorney general said in a statement it had “opened a criminal proceeding against a member of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Central Council of Switzerland (ICCS), as well as against persons unknown,” for violating “the prohibition of groups like Al-Qaeda, Islamic State and similar organisations.” The German citizen is suspected of creating “for propaganda purposes” a video from a trip into parts of war-ravaged Syria, “without having…

ISLAMABAD   –   Experts laud the positive growth of Islamic banking as it experiences a surge in deposits and a notable increase in investments. This surge comes amid an economic headwind where conventional banking continues to dominate, showcasing the potential of Islamic finance to carve out a substantial foothold in the country’s economy, reported WealthPK. The Islamic banking sector in Pakistan has long been considered a nascent player compared to its conventional counterpart. However, the recent trends indicate a notable shift in momentum, with the Islamic banks witnessing a surge in deposits over the past few years. According to the data…

A New Jersey middle school has apologized after a quiz stated that the Islamic State is a terrorist organization. A Muslim group urged its followers to “call and email everyone that you can” in response to the quiz prompt. The Islamic State, otherwise known as ISIS, is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States. The group, “Teaching While Muslim” (TWM), criticized the quiz answer on social media, writing in an Instagram post on Wednesday, “We have seen anti Muslim & anti Palestinian sentiments, teachers, and content in our schools over and over again. But we must not allow…

Conventional finance—loans, mortgages, interest payments—greases the wheels of modern business. It seems almost impossible to think of a consumer or company operating without credit.But what if a key part of conventional finance—interest—wasn’t allowed? Banks in the Muslim world have been developing their own version of finance that doesn’t rely on interest payments, barred under some interpretations of Islamic law. And they’re finding a market ready for these alternative financial products in Southeast Asia—and not just among practicing Muslims.Dato Muzaffar Hisham, CEO of Maybank Islamic, says the bank is trying to build up its strong base in Malaysia while also tapping…

Abang Johari (right) receives a souvenir from Len Taliff (centre) while others look on. – Photo by Sarawak Public Communications Unit BINTULU (June 21): The Sarawak government practices the Islamic concept of ‘muraqabah’ or mindfulness in its administration, which has allowed it to find solutions to every aspect of economic, social and other improvements, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The state premier said based on this concept, one must be mindful or aware of what is happening around them. “People must be mindful of their surroundings. Regardless of their background, based on this concept, we serve…

For Nigeria to secure an enviable position within the global comity of nations, her citizens must enjoy enduring peace, security and stability within their national borders, and this must in turn bring about developmental dividends that will improve the lives of generations of Nigerians to come, this was the consensus at the University of Ife Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) 2021 luncheon. The Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. Abdul-Lateef Oladimeji, who was the guest speaker at the UNIFEMGA 2021 luncheon, said Nigerian leaders should exhibit honesty, transparency and the fear of God in their activities…

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Image source, Islamic ReliefImage caption, Abdulla Almamun says many people are “at a point of crisis” and need supportArticle informationAuthor, Lewis AdamsRole, BBC News, Essex21 June 2024, 07:08 BSTA charity said it would hand out 180 food parcels to help vulnerable families “on the edge” of poverty.Islamic Relief said the lifeline packages would be distributed to those in need who attended the Chelmsford Muslim Society’s base in Essex on Friday.The effort has been planned in line with Eid al-Adha, or the ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’, which is celebrated by millions of people worldwide.Abdulla Almamun, UK programmes manager at the charity,…

As announced by the United Arab Emirates Cabinet…If you’re planning a getaway with loved ones or making travel plans for the latter half of 2024, it will be helpful to have a list of upcoming UAE public holidays.From Islamic New Year to UAE National Day…Here are all the UAE public holidays remaining in 2024 Hijri New Year/Islamic New YearHijri New Year or Islamic New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. In 2024, it falls on Sunday, July 7, 2024 (Muharram 1).Does this mean we won’t get a long weekend? Well, as per the second part of resolution…

Tajikistan, a central Asian nation neighbouring Afghanistan, is set to impose a hijab ban on its citizens after the Tajikistan parliament’s upper house, Majlisi Milli, passed a law on June 19 prohibiting “alien garments” and children’s festivities during two major Islamic holidays—Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The women’s garments have been arriving in Tajikistan from the Middle East in recent years and are seen by officials as linked to Islamic extremists. (AP/File) On June 19, the 18th session of the Majlisi Milli, led by its chairman Rustam Emomali, was held. The bill was passed on May 8 by the lower…