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Authorities have rescued 21 boys who were being trafficked under the pretense of receiving Islamic education (Almajiri) across the country’s border into Niger Republic.The rescue operation took place over the weekend when immigration officers at the Geidam Border Control Post intercepted the traffickers as they attempted to...

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the revered spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community and a dedicated philanthropist, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 88. He ascended to leadership at just 20 years old while still a student at Harvard University and devoted his life...

The skyline of Blackburn has been enhanced with the recent installation of two striking minarets atop one of the town’s most significant mosque projects in recent years. Located on Preston New Road, the new mosque is set to serve as a central place of worship for residents of...

A renewed effort to establish a dedicated mosque for Blackburn’s Kurdish community has been made, following the rejection of a previous proposal last year. In January, an application to convert a terraced house on Harrison Street was turned down by Blackburn with Darwen Council due to concerns...

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 a nation where cremation is deeply ingrained, finding appropriate burial plots has become a significant challenge. According to Japan’s Kyodo News, Governor Yoshihiro Murai...

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 traction on January 17, 2025, following the passing of Alhaja Halimat Anifowose, the mother of renowned Fuji musician and titled prince, Wasiu Ayinde...

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 comes just two days after U.S. airstrikes targeted the group’s leadership, as security forces intensify their ongoing offensive, Reuters has reported.In recent years,...

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 hideouts. President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes on social media, stating that the primary target was a "Senior ISIS Attack Planner" along with other...

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 commemorate a sacred anniversary. The event marked the first public appearance of their revered founder, Seydina Limamou Laye, in 1884. Draped in immaculate white...

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. The fatal attack took place around 11 PM local time, just hours before he was scheduled to appear in court on charges related...

SIBU, Jan 31 – In response to the ongoing flood crisis in Sarawak, the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has instructed all mosques and Friday prayer surau across the state to perform Solat Hajat (special prayers) after today’s Friday prayers. This collective prayer aims to seek divine intervention...

Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender actor to receive an Academy Award nomination, is at the center of controversy after resurfaced social media posts revealed a history of inflammatory remarks about Islam, George Floyd, and the Oscars' approach to diversity. Gascón, nominated for Best Actress for her...