Category: The Muslim World
Myanmar Interreligious Group visits Indonesia
Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla on September 9, welcomed some inter-religious figures from Myanmar at his office in Jakarta, and held a discussi [...]
Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims Set Example on Cleanliness
Malaysian Muslim pilgrims set an example in Makkah after they celebrated the Cleanliness Day on July 31 by picking up the brooms, cleaning rags and ga [...]
Honors for Designer of Makkah Gate
Makkah Gate, a magnificent structure that spans the width of the Jeddah-Makkah highway, has been welcoming visitors of the holy city for 34 years. Man [...]
In Pakistan’s Sialkot Hindu Temple Re-Opens after 72 Years
A 1,000-year old Hindu temple located in Pakistan's Sialkot city, which was sealed for the last 72 years, has been re-opened for devotees. Shawala Tej [...]
Rejection of Secular Knowledge led to Muslims’ Regression, says Malaysian PM
The academic dominance of the Muslim world has declined after its ancient scholars rejected the pursuit of secular knowledge, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mo [...]
Positive Reforms for Women
Saudi Arabia will allow women to obtain passports and travel abroad without approval from a male "guardian", the government said on August 2.
After a [...]
Hazza Al Mansouri: The First Emirati in Space
It was a sleepy afternoon in Saudi Arabia, just days before schools were due to start after summer vacation. Fifty years ago today, Saudis joined the [...]
Middle East Schools Struggle to Stamp out Physical Punishment
Beatings and violent physical punishments persist in many Middle East schools despite international laws banning abuse of children and widespread conc [...]
Australian University Supports Islamic Museum Art Prize
Australia's La Trobe University will be supporting the Islamic Museum of Australia's annual Muslim artists exhibition as a major sponsor, offering a $ [...]
The History of Muslims in New Zealand
By Sumayyah Meehan
The religion of Islam is deeply rooted in the heart of New Zealand. According to the International Muslim Association of New Zealan [...]