June 2021
First Muslim cemetery in Manila inaugurated
The Muslim community in Manila, Philippines opened the city’s first Muslim cemetery, in recognition of the rights of the Muslim community. The cemetery is expected to serve thousands of Muslims who exceed 10 million in various islands of the Philippines.
Outrage in India after attacking an elderly Muslim
Anger grew across social networks after a video of Hindu extremists attacking an elderly Muslim in Uttar Pradesh state had gone viral. The aggressors forced the man to shave his beard and the incident triggered sharp criticism over the rise in anti-Muslims attacks.
Settlement for a discrimination lawsuit
A US company will settle a lawsuit that claimed it discriminated against Muslim employees by preventing them from prayer and ablution breaks. This case serves as a reminder of the systemic discrimination within some Western societies against immigrants and Muslims.
Content creators from 18 countries participated in the OIC’s dialogue competition
The Sawt Al-Hikma Center of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation announced that three videos by contestants from Algeria, Nigeria and Egypt won the prizes of its annual short-video competition, which came this year (2021) under the slogan “In the Best Manner” to promote the call for dialogue, coexistence and respect for the other. The announcement of the winners took place after their selection through a draw among those whose videos fulfilled the conditions of the competition in a virtual ceremony held by the Center on Tuesday (June 8, 2021) at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Organization of ... Read More
Iraq.. the most targeted by ISIS in 2021
A recent statistic revealed that Iraq was the most targeted state by ISIS during the 1st quarter of 2021, with 34.3% of total attacks. Using various tactics and weapons, ISIS targeted the army, police and civilians, in addition to power and electricity sector.
Sawt Alhikma Competition – Success Story
Sawt Alhikma Competition 2021 In the Best Manner has received a record 87 entries. 95% of the submitted videos fulfilled the competition terms. Many thanks to all participants for supporting our mission calling for dialogue, coexistence and acceptance of the other. https://youtu.be/UKtYTE_qYrQ
The keys to the Right of Return
Thousands of Palestinians keep old iron keys, which they inherited from their ancestors who were displaced in the year of Nakba. After 73 years, they cling to their right of return, all certain that these keys will return to their doors one day. https://youtu.be/OOcuURSj9tY
Sawt Alhikma Competition 2021 «In the Best Manner» is officially closed
Sawt Alhikma Competition 2021 «In the Best Manner» is officially closed Winners announcement ceremony will be on Tuesday 27 Shawwal 1442 AH / June 8, 2021 AD. Posting the entries which met the competition terms will continue until the winners are announced. Best wishes to all
May 2021
Football supports the Palestinian right
A remarkable role played by football stadiums recently, in explaining the truth about what is happening in the Palestinian territories, as many players were keen to support the Palestinian cause among millions of their fans around the world. https://youtu.be/h0B7N8K1Gv8
Crimes against humanity in Palestine (Infographic)
Accusations have been made against the occupation forces of committing "crimes against humanity" in Palestine, but what does the term "crime against humanity" mean? Does it really apply to what Israel is doing in Jerusalem and Gaza?
«Open Mosque Day» in Germany
A few days ago, Germany celebrated the 15th ... Read More
New legislation in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA has adopted a new law that ... Read More
British Muslims during the pandemic (Infographic)
An independent study found that British press coverage ... Read More
«The Big Green Week»
300 UK mosques and Islamic centres participated in ... Read More