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New York City will have to pay $17.5 million into a fund available to Muslim women as part of a federal settlement deal after the NYPD forced them to remove their hijabs for mug shots.The preliminary settlement deal, filed in court on Friday, will permit impacted women to seek $7,824 to $13,125 in damages for each occasion they had to remove their religious head garment during booking in the period between March 2014 and August 2021. The financial arrangement represents the upshot of a lawsuit two Muslim women, Jamilla Clark and Arwa Aziz, brought against the city in 2018, arguing…
TEHRAN – Publishing 8,609 applied articles in the field of technology from 2013 to 2023 has ranked Iran first among Islamic nations, the National Science Foundation said in a report.Saudi Arabia ranked second with 7,762 articles, the report titled “Evaluation of the Economic and Technological Impacts of Iran’s Scientific Outputs” was published to analyze technological scientific outputs and citations in international patents focusing on Iran. The main goal is to determine Iran’s position and evaluate the impact of Iranian universities, researchers, and journals. The indicators used in this report are the number of articles cited in international patents, and the number…
By Mohammed AWAL ([email protected]) Professor John Gatsi, an economist and lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, has highlighted the significant role of Islamic banking in promoting diversity within the bond market. He advocates a revision of banking sector regulations to incorporate the fundamental principles of Islamic banking which, he believes, will bolster market resilience and inclusivity through Sukuk issuance. Prof. Gatsi proposes amendments to Act 930 or the introduction of additional legislation to integrate the core structures of Islamic banking. He also suggests amendments to Act 929, governing the capital market, to facilitate the trading of Islamic instruments such as…
The index is compiled annually by Mastercard and CrescentRatings, a Singapore-based company that conducts research on Muslim-friendly travel destinations.Sharifa Leung in Causeway Bay. She is the founder of Hani Halal, a food products supply business. Photo: Xiaomei Chen“How can Hong Kong move forward to being a Muslim-friendly city, how can we talk about diversity and inclusion, if we do not engage businesses and try to work together?” Leung said.Hong Kong is home to 300,000 Muslims, representing about 4 per cent of its population.The Halal Pavilion will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26 to 28…
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan began the night of March 10 with the sighting of the crescent moon.Every morning, right before the crack of dawn, Muslims worldwide wake up to enjoy a meal called suhoor. Once the sun begins to rise, Muslims start their fasting, right until sunset. Various Muslim-led organizations in Ohio will be celebrating this meal with a much bigger celebration.The suhoor festival has become an American Muslim tradition — cities across the country will be holding their yearly Suhoor Festivals, partnering with vendors and restaurants during the eating hours afforded during Ramadan. What is Ramadan? When does it…
A cleric and lecturer at the Department of Islamic Studies at Crescent University, Dr. Idris Oni, has explained why menstruating women are exempted from fasting and praying in Islam. The Islamic scholar, via his verified X-account on Sunday, made this known in response to a post by an X user. In the post, the user, simply identified as @Wizarab10, stated that he finds it interesting that Muslim women are not permitted to fast and pray while on their menstruation. He tweeted, “So in Islam, if you are on your period, you can’t pray and you can’t fast? I find that…
Sir, as you celebrate the 45 years of Iranian revolution, what can you say about the struggle before achieving your goals? The Islamic Republic of Iran has been able to achieve great progress with the help of God and relying on local knowledge and the power of its people. Establishing a government based on religious democracy and giving life to the spirit of anti-arrogance and decolonization in the region has made Iran a leading country and a thinker against oppressive countries. Despite all the problems and obstacles created by these countries and neo-fascist regimes, Iran has proudly celebrated the…
Muscat – Oman’s debt capital market (DCM) contracted by 7% year-on-year, to $44bn outstanding, in 2023 as the government prepaid more of its debt using the budget surplus from higher oil prices, Fitch Ratings said. In contrast, the share of sukuk in the outstanding debt capital market mix grew to 21.1% in 2023 from 18% in 2022, Fitch noted in a report. According to Fitch’s estimates, sukuk issuance in Oman surged by 231% year-on-year in 2023, to $1.2bn, while bond issuance fell by 56% year-on-year to $4.8bn. Fitch rated around $7.5bn of outstanding Omani sukuk – all at ‘BB+’ in…
Contrastingly, as we live in materialistic societies today, there has been a significant increase in people looking for spirituality. Islam offers the resolve to experience that spiritual fulfilment. So what is spirituality in Islam? How can a person walk towards the path of spiritual excellence? Why should a Muslim thread on this path in the first place?Ustaz Imran holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Syariah from the Islamic University of Madinah. He has also obtained a Master of Philosophy from RZS-CASIS (University Teknologi Malaysia). Ustaz Imran is currently the head of the Office of Imam at Al-Ansar Mosque. In a post-COVID…
Key PointsRamadan is the holiest month in Islam during which healthy adult Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Eid al-Fitr is a three-day celebration of end of the holy month of fasting. Muslim Australians bring their distinctive cultural practices to the celebration of Eid. Australia is a multicultural country that has a significant Muslim population. You may have come across, befriended, or worked alongside a Muslim if you reside in a city or a large town. Understanding and appreciating one another’s religion and culture is fundamental to a cohesive multicultural society.Muslims worldwide, including in Australia, observe the holy month of Ramadan.…
The planned mosque. Published: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 6:00 AM Last updated: Sun 7 Apr 2024, 4:56 PM In a show of community solidarity and piety, a campaign has been initiated to construct a new mosque in Dubai in honour of Daria Kotsarenko, a Ukrainian expat who recently passed away days after embracing Islam. Dar Al Ber Society, which runs the Islamic Information Centre where Daria converted to Islam and received the conversion certificate on March 25, is handling the project to build the mosque bearing her name. Her sudden demise is believed to have been caused by a heart…
Iran will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on February 11, 2024.The revolution overthrew the 2,500 years of monarchies and Pahlavi regime in Iran and established the first Islamic Republic under the leadership of an Islamic jurisprudence, a unique event in the history of the global world.The impact of the revolution and the Islamic Republic has not been limited to Iran. Iextends to the entire Islamic world and to all of contemporary global affairs, including in the fields of science and technology.The fields are the most important factors for the progress of a country. After the victory of…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is pushing for synergy and collaboration among all parties for improving Islamic finance literacy and inclusion to bolster Islamic finance and economy.”The development of Islamic finance in Indonesia will not be able to progress if it is only carried out alone,” Chief Executive of Financial Services Business Conduct, Education, and Consumer Protection Supervision at the OJK, Friderica Widyasari Dewi, stated here on Friday.Synergy and collaboration is encouraged among parties, such as the OJK, Bank Indonesia (BI), the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN MUI), financial services business players, and…
New Delhi, India – India averaged nearly two anti-Muslim hate speech events per day in 2023 and three in every four of those events – or 75 percent – took place in states ruled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), revealed a report released Monday. In 2023, the hate speech events peaked between August and November, the period of political campaigning and polling in four major states, according to a report released by India Hate Lab (IHL), a Washington, DC-based research group. As India heads for a national vote in the upcoming months, a first-of-its-kind report…
Canada Post is proud to mark two festivals, celebrated by more than a million Muslims in Canada, with stamp featuring the popular treatOTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ – Canada Post issued a new stamp today to mark two important Islamic holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The commemorative stamp features maamoul, Middle Eastern cookies, and a traditional carved wooden mould used to make them. Stamp commemorates Islamic festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha (CNW Group/Canada Post) Melt-in-your-mouth cookies stuffed with a delicious walnut, pistachio or date filling, maamoul are a sweet staple during Eid celebrations. They are traditionally handmade…
New York City agreed to pay $17.5m to settle a lawsuit by two Muslim women who said the police violated their rights after arresting them, by forcing them to remove their hijabs before being photographed.The preliminary class action settlement covers men and women required to remove religious attire before being photographed. It was filed on Friday in Manhattan federal court, and requires approval by the US district judge Analisa Torres.Payouts will total about $13.1m after legal fees and costs are deducted, and could increase if enough of the more than 3,600 eligible class members submit claims. Each recipient will be…
Sharjah: If you’re looking for something inspirational this weekend, just head to the House of Wisdom in Sharjah. An exhibition called ‘Takwin: Sciences and Innovation’ will transport you to the starlit skies of the Islamic era, showing you how early Arab and Muslim scientists, particularly in astronomy, inspired a new generation of thinkers and knowledge seekers. Long before astronomy, as we know it today, came about, these pioneers hypothesised theories about the earth’s sphericity, rotation, and other astronomical phenomena. Their rare manuscripts on display at the exhibition are adorned with intricate drawings, data and calculations, offering a window into their…
IFRIG is the Islamic Finance Research Institute, Ghana The Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana (IFRIG) has called for a speedy implementation of Islamic Banking in Ghana.The call is on the back of a recent statement by the Bank of Ghana governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, who expressed caution regarding the rollout of Islamic Banking activities in Ghana.The central bank chief cited the need for robust regulatory frameworks to support such endeavours in the event of an eventual rollout. While acknowledging the importance of regulatory and legal frameworks, IFRIG, with the benefit of several research papers on Islamic Banking in the…
Five thousand, two hundred and forty-four dollars: the amount listed on my BruinBill for 14 meals a week, down the drain. There’s chicken, beef, pork, lamb, you name it, but only one or two dishes that are labeled halal. So most days I’m stuck between being an unwitting vegetarian or pescatarian. I’m paying the same as the students in line with me, but the foods I can eat seem to be an afterthought. Compared to them, it’s hard not to feel frustrated, excluded and invisible. The lack of halal dining options on the Hill counters UCLA’s mission to create an…
Key PointsThe Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) has released a report into poultry slaughtering practices.The report declared controlled atmospheric stunning (CAS) method is not halal. There is confusion in the community after another peak body questioned the validity of the report. For Muslims around the world, halal certification is an important element in many aspects of life, particularly when it comes to food. Now, there is confusion in the local community, with two major councils expressing opposing views over Australia’s poultry production and slaughtering processes. So what are the laws for halal certification, is Australian chicken halal, and why is…
Iran’s culture minister has said that Iranian movies should have a screening permit from the Islamic Republic’s authorities to be allowed to compete in foreign festivals.Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili said Friday that the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance will not exempt the movies bound for foreign screenings from its regulations.Iranian movies, like music and books, are subject to draconian and lengthy review and censorship procedures by the Islamic government.“We support any endeavor that contributes to the realization of the ideals of the Islamic Revolution, and there is no support for any production that seeks to be indifferent to the ideals of…
Awantipora, Feb 28: A one-day programme on National Science Day was organised by School of Sciences, IUST to commemorate the discovery of Raman effect. The programme aimed at honouring the spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation, showcased the indispensable role of science in shaping societies and fostering sustainability. Expert lectures, quiz competition and poster presentation formed part of the programme. The inaugural of the programme was chaired by Dean Academic Affairs, Prof A H Moon, who in his address emphasised on the importance of developing scientific temperament among the youth. He said that the theme for this year’s National Science Day,…
KUALA LUMPUR: Farm Price Holdings Bhd has entered into an underwriting agreement with Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd in conjunction with its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. In a statement, the Johor-based wholesaler said the IPO exercise comprises a public issuance of 102 million new ordinary shares, representing 22.67% of its enlarged share capital, as well as an offer for sale of 33 million existing shares, or 7.33% of its enlarged share capital, via private placement to selected investors. Of the new shares, 22.5 million will go to the Malaysian Public via balloting, 11.25 million…
Image Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images In 2023, the religion of Islam still warrants more acknowledgment, respect and understanding. Watching fellow Muslims flourish and prosper make other brothers and sisters of the community proud to do the same. Though it’s not always apparent, there are more rappers who practice the Islamic faith and promote their religious beliefs than fans may notice. Many artists in the music industry are on the front lines in the public eye, and success in the game relies heavily on portraying a particular image. Thus, many big-name celebrities do everything they can…
TORONTO — Canada Post has released a stamp featuring Middle Eastern cookies to commemorate an annual festival that marks the end of a holy month for Muslims. The Crown corporation said Thursday that Canadians can use the stamps to send greetings ahead of Eid al-Fitr, an Islamic festival in April that follows Ramadan, a holy month many Muslims spend fasting from sunrise to sunset and volunteering for charities. The stamps feature cookies called maamouls that are baked and consumed by Muslims across the world during times of celebration and can be traced back to ancient Egypt. “Melt-in-your-mouth cookies stuffed with…