Radical Islamists continue to 'target' Sikh communities in Europe
May 20, 2024, at 10:21 pm
In recent weeks, a disturbing and dangerous online conflict has emerged between Sikh and Muslim communities in Europe.
Europe and Islam have 'compatibility' problem, says Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Dec 18, 2023, at 06:23 pm
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said there is a 'compatibility problem' between Islamic culture and the values and rights in European civilisation.
Pakistan: 13-year-old Christian boy detained in Pastor Vicky’s case
Oct 04, 2023, at 04:53 am
A 13-year-old Christian boy, who was identified as Johnson, along with his father Nasir Masih, and other family members, were held by the Faisalabad Police in Pakistan to record their alleged false testimony against Pastor Eliezer.
Jihadi gangs in UK prisons are telling crooks to ‘convert or get hurt’: Report
Apr 28, 2023, at 05:41 am
London: Radical prisoners are forcing crooks to convert to Islam or face violence, with the phrase “convert or get hurt” now a commonplace inside the UK’s jails, according to a latest report.
Feb 03, 2023, at 01:46 am
New Delhi: A prominent Muslim scholar has said there is no other country like India where Islamic works could be carried out.
Islamic social financing initiative aims to help economic recovery, pandemic response
May 12, 2021, at 06:22 pm
New York: As the world continues to grapple with the health and economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN and Islamic Development Bank teamed up on Tuesday to help the most vulnerable.
Saudi Arabia makes Covid-19 vaccination must for pilgrimage to Mecca
Apr 07, 2021, at 07:01 am
Riyadh/IBNS: The Saudi government has made immunisation compulsory for those willing to make the pilgrimage to Mecca and offer prayers at the Grand mosque.
France: Government shuts places of worship to check Islamic separatism
Jan 16, 2021, at 09:50 pm
Paris/UNI: As part of its campaign to curb the propagation of radical Islamic ideology and separatism, France has closed nine places of worship, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has said here.
Taliban spokesman says ceasefire in Afghanistan to happen when gov’t adopts Islamic system
Sep 12, 2020, at 11:51 pm
Doha/Sputnik: A lasting ceasefire in Afghanistan will be reached once the governmental system in the country becomes Islamic, Suhail Shaheen, the spokesman for the Taliban's political office, said on the sidelines of the ongoing peace talks in Doha on Saturday.
Sep 06, 2020, at 05:01 am
The chairman of Sindh-based Pakistani political outfit Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) holds that China's aggression, war frenzy and Pakistan's Islamic terrorism pose a serious threat to regional peace and global security.
'Uprisings by extremist groups in Muslim countries or outside is an ongoing enterprise'
Jul 26, 2020, at 12:22 am
Journalist Zahid Arab has described uprisings by extremist groups in Muslim countries or outside as an ongoing enterprise.
Some Chinese companies prohibit Pakistani employees from offering namaz
Jun 30, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Islamabad: In a clear evidence of discrimination followed by Beijing, some Chinese companies operating in Pakistan do not seem to allow time to Pakistani employees to offer namaz, media reports said.
Can't have Turkish law in France: Prez Macron vows to fight political Islamic
Feb 22, 2020, at 10:36 am
Paris: In a bid to crack down on what he calls the risk of "Islamic separatism", French President Emmanuel Macron said he will curb the practice of foreign nations sending imams and teachers to the European country.
Saudi Arabia may stop funding mosques in foreign lands
Jan 28, 2020, at 04:51 pm
Geneva/IBNS: In a shift from its half-a-century old foreign policy, Saudi Arabia is planning to stop funding mosques in foreign countries, a Wion report said today.
Uighur: Top Muslim preacher urges Islamic nations to start boycotting Chinese products
Dec 25, 2019, at 10:47 am
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia/IBNS: Keeping in mind the treatment given to ethnic Uighurs, an influential Muslim preacher has asked the Islamic countries to start the process of boycotting Chinese products.
Dec 01, 2019, at 08:47 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: In a repetition of what had happened to Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur, now a Pakistani Christian girl, who was identified as Huma Masih, has been allegedly abducted and then converted to Islam. However, the girl on a video message said she went with the man with her consent and converted though she being a minor the marriage is a violation of law.
Pakistan: Sikh girl who was abducted and converted to Islam returned
Aug 31, 2019, at 01:21 pm
Islamabad, Aug 31 (IBNS): The minor Sikh girl, who was abducted and forcefully converted to Islam, has been sent back to her parents in Pakistan'a Punjab, media reports said.
Forced conversion of Sikh woman to Islam in Pakistan: Indian politicians express shock
Aug 30, 2019, at 03:16 pm
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IBNS): Indian politicians, including Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh, on Friday, expressed their shocks over the report of forced conversion of a Sikh woman to Islam and then making her marry a Muslim man in Pakistan.
US: Fire breaks out in California mosque, note referring to New Zealand attacks found
Mar 25, 2019, at 09:17 am
California, Mar 25 (IBNS): Police have started investigating the fire incident at a California mosque as an arson and a possible hate crime after a note was discovered that mentioned the recent shootings at two New Zealand mosques which left over 40 people killed, media reports said.
Mar 25, 2019, at 09:00 am
Islamabad, Mar 25 (IBNS): Amid reports that two minor Hindu girls were allegedly kidnapped and forcefully converted to Islam, six people have been arrested after Pakistan PM Imran Khan directed to investigate the matter, media reports said on Monday.
Leader of Imran Khan's PTI converts Chinese man to Islam
Jan 29, 2019, at 09:21 pm
Islamabad, Jan 29 (IBNS): In a video which is available on internet, a leader of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Tehreek-e-Insaf, is seen converting a Chinese man to Islam, media reports said.
Turkey criticises Austria over decision of closing down mosques
Jun 09, 2018, at 08:55 am
Ankara, June 9 (IBNS): Turkey has criticised Austria over its decision of shutting down seven mosques and even expelling imams who they consider as being funded by foreign countries.
London attackers eyed a 7.5 tonne truck initially: reports
Jun 10, 2017, at 04:15 pm
London, Jun 10 (IBNS): The London Bridge attack could have been far more ghastly if the three attackers had stuck to their original plan of using a seven and a half tonne truck, reports said.
British PM Theresa May says Islamist ideology of perversion tolerated too much
Jun 04, 2017, at 10:41 pm
London, June 04 (IBNS) After yet another terror attack by Muslim terrorists killed at least seven and wounded nearly 50 on Saturday night in London, British Prime Minister Theresa May said enough is enough and defeating the threat from the Islamist extremism is the biggest challenge.
Official celebration of October Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario
Oct 09, 2016, at 03:29 am
Toronto, Oct 8 (IBNS): The legislature of Ontario had unanimously passed an act for the official recognition of the month of October to celebrate Islamic Heritage in Ontario, reports said.