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Japan’s Growing Muslim Population Faces Burial Challenges Amid Cremation Norm

As Japan’s Muslim community continues to expand, now estimated at approximately 350,000 people, the country faces increasing calls to accommodate Islamic burial practices. In...

The Controversy of ‘Ga’nu Si’ and the Intersection of Business, Religion, and Culture Among Yoruba Muslims

The phrase "Ga’nu si" has recently sparked widespread debate across social media, igniting discussions about its implications within Yoruba Muslim communities. The controversy gained...

Senior Islamic State Somalia Commander Captured in Puntland

A top commander of the Islamic State’s Somalia faction was taken into custody on Monday, according to police and state media reports. This development...

U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS Stronghold in Somalia

The United States has launched a series of airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) affiliate in Somalia, targeting key operatives in the group's mountainous...
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Thousands Gather in Senegal to Honor the Legacy of Seydina Limamou Laye

The streets of Dakar’s Yoff neighborhood came alive with prayers and rhythmic chants as thousands of Sufi Muslims from the Layene brotherhood gathered to...

Qur’an-Burning Activist Killed During Live Broadcast in Sweden

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi-born critic of Islam known for his controversial Qur’an-burning demonstrations, was shot dead on Wednesday night in Södertälje, Stockholm County, Sweden....

Sarawak Mosques and Surau to Hold Solat Hajat for Flood Victims

SIBU, Jan 31 – In response to the ongoing flood crisis in Sarawak, the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has instructed all mosques and Friday...

Oscar Nominee Faces Backlash Over Controversial Social Media Posts on Islam, George Floyd, and Diversity

Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender actor to receive an Academy Award nomination, is at the center of controversy after resurfaced social media...
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Sultan Urges Muslims to Watch for the Crescent of Sha’aban

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims to observe the...

Jigawa Allocates N4.8 Billion for 2025 Ramadan Feeding Initiative

The Jigawa State Government has announced plans to allocate N4.8 billion for its 2025 Ramadan Feeding Programme, designed to support vulnerable citizens during the...

Israeli Forces Demolish Mosque in Jenin Refugee Camp

Al-Quds – Saba: Israeli forces have demolished the Hamza Mosque within the Jenin refugee camp in the northern part of the occupied West Bank,...

Saudi Arabia Opens Doors to Foreign Investment in Companies Owning Property in Mecca and Medina

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced on Monday a significant policy shift allowing foreign investors to acquire stakes in publicly listed companies...
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First Gay Muslim Wedding Ceremony Takes Place In The UK

Happy grooms Jahed Choudhury, 24, and Sean Rogan, 19, tied the knot in Walsall registry office in traditional Muslim attire. The pair, who’ve been together...

MacGregor insulted Khabib Nurmagomedov’s wife and all Muslim women

Irish mixed-style fighter (MMA) Conor McGregor brought on himself a storm of indignation on social networks after he posted a tweet with insult to...