Islam In Media | 17 Aug - 23 Aug

Afghanistan

Sikhs, Hindus ‘Endangered Minorities’ In Afghanistan, Says Resolution Introduced In Us Congress

Hindustan Times

Washington: Describing Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan as “endangered minorities”, a resolution introduced in the US Congress has sought to resettle these persecuted religious communities from the war-torn country to America. Introduced in the House of Representatives last week by Congresswoman Jackie Speier and co-sponsored by seven others, the resolution supports refugee protection for Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan, noting the “systematic religious persecution, discrimination and existential danger” faced by members of these communities.
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Australia

Wanderers Skipper To Take Up Middle East Opportunity

Weekender

Western Sydney Wanderers FC have today confirmed the departure of captain Mitchell Duke who leaves the club to pursue an overseas opportunity.
Despite the club tabling a substantial offer to keep their captain in Western Sydney, Duke ultimately decided to make the move to the Middle East.
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Islam, Science And Time: Is Science Compatible With Religion?

Modern Diplomacy

Logically, time is present at every particle as a moment and eventually the very same moment is present at the whole, limitless space like a singular unit of totality. It means that there remains no gap, difference, or distance between time’s state of rest and its omnipresence.
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Kashmir

How African Muslims Can Help Support Kashmir

The Muslim Vibe

There’s no gainsaying that many powerful countries have turned a blind eye to the situation in Kashmir. But, as it is often said that little drops make the mighty ocean, African Muslims can contribute the own ‘little’ quota in the emancipation of the marginalized region because keeping mute can never be an option in the face of injustice.
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India

Muharram 2020: WhatsApp messages, Facebook status, quotes and SMS to wish Islamic New Year or Al Hijri 1442

Hindustan Times

Muharram is the first month of Islamic calendar which is ten or twelve days shorter than the Gregorian calendar followed by the West. Also known as Al Hijri or Arabic New Year, the Islamic New Year is celebrated on the first day of Muharram.
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Responsibility Of Ulemas In Preventing Spread Of Radicalization & Extremism

New Dehli Times

Islam says that it is the sole responsibility of Ulema (Islamic scholar) to postulate factual, authentic, conceptual and contextual interpretation of the Quran and the Hadees to the Muslims for building prosperous and peaceful community, preventing spread of radicalisation and extremism that not only blemish Muslims psychologically, economically and socially, but also defame the true image of Islam-the religion of peace and harmony.
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Indonesia

Indonesia's 75th Anniversary Highlights Rise Of Political Islam

Asian Review

Indonesia on Monday celebrated the 75th Independence Day since its founding at a sensitive juncture which sees the Muslim majority testing the country’s commitment to pluralism.
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International

When Is Islamic New Year, What Is It Called And What Year Is It In Islam?

Metro

For observers of the Islamic faith in UK and across the Western Hemisphere, the First of Muharram will be Thursday 20 August. The date is chosen to coincide with the expected first sighting of the lunar crescent after the new Moon in the month of Muharram. Astronomical calculations will be used to predict when this sighting will occur, and for this reason, there are sometimes differences of up to two days as to precisely when the date falls depending on where you are.
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Leader Offers Condolences On Death Of Senior Cleric

International Quran News Agency

In a message on Tuesday, the Leader described Ayatollah Taskhiri as a steadfast scholar and the eloquent voice of Islam and Shi’ism.
The Leader underlined the cleric’s brilliant record of contributions to international Islamic councils.
Ayatollah Khamenei also expressed condolences to the late scholar’s family, friends and colleagues and over his passing.
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Middle East

Middle East And Africa Power Generation Technology Market 2020 All Major Industrial Aspects, And Covid-19 Impact Analysis

The Daily Chronicle

What Is Islam’s Appeal To Māori?

Ideas Room

As demonstrated by census data and various academic studies, conversion to Islam has been on the rise in Aotearoa New Zealand. Following the 2019 Christchurch attacks, three to five people a day were converting at a Wellington mosque, according to the International Muslim Association of New Zealand.
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Nigeria

Abused And Infected With Covid-19, Nigerian Domestic Workers Are Stranded In Beirut

Global Voices

Forty-three Nigerian women are currently holed up in three safe houses in Beirut, Lebanon, after they were kicked out of their employers’ home where they worked as domestic workers, following a massive explosion in Lebanon on August 4.
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Turkey

Hagia Sophia: The Meaning Of Ottoman Symbolism – Analysis

Eurasia Review

The first Friday sermon after Hagia Sophia reverted to being a mosque saw the imam leaning on a sword as part of Turkish cultural tradition. It raises discussion about the relationship between Ottoman and Islamic legacies.
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Pakistan

What We Are Reading Today: Islam In Pakistan; A History By Muhammad Qassim Zaman

Arab News

The first modern state to be founded in the name of Islam, Pakistan was the largest Muslim country in the world at the time of its establishment in 1947. Today it is the second-most populous, after Indonesia. Islam in Pakistan is the first comprehensive book to explore Islam’s evolution in this region over the past century and a half, from the British colonial era to the present day.
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Pakistani Scholars Abroad Making Their Mark On The World

Global Village Space

The recognition of Pakistani Scholars and Academics abroad plays an integral role in advancing and promoting the country’s educational and innovative agenda beyond borders.
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UK

The Scapegoating Of Muslims During A Pandemic