November 2019
Muslim Character in Marvel
Marvel and Disney are preparing to launch a television series dedicated to the first major Muslim character in the world of superheroes: Ms. Marvel. It tells the story of a Pakistani-born Muslim student in New Jersey who uses her superpowers to fight evil.
The Prophet’s Mercy Towards Non-Muslim Children
The Prophet's (PBUH) biography is full of stories that show how he treated the children of non-Muslims with mercy, wisdom and compassion. He cared for their safety even during times of war, proving himself to be an exemplary father and teacher.
Refusal to Offend Others
The Prophet (PBUH) rejected all forms of abuse to others, even if the abuse was directed against his enemies and those who deny his message. He said, “I was not sent as a curser. I was sent as a mercy.”
International Day for Tolerance
The UN celebrates the International Day For Tolerance on November 16th of each year. It aims to promote mutual understanding between cultures. A special award is given to those who participated in settling international or national problems in a spirit of tolerance.
The Tally of Islamophobic Incidents in October 2019 (Infographic)
Dar Alifta’s Islamophobia Observatory announced that 9 countries witnessed attacks on Muslims and their mosques in October 2019 because of the continued rise of Islamophobia. France topped the list with 8 attacks that involved persecution and psychological abuse.
The Central Juma Mosque in Makhachkala, Dagestan
The Central Juma Mosque in Makhachkala, Dagestan, is one of the largest Islamic buildings in the former Soviet Union. It can accommodate 17,000 worshippers and includes a center that teaches Sharia law and the Holy Quran to Russian students.
Myanmar Faces the International Court of Justice
Gambia, represented by the OIC, has announced that it has filed a lawsuit at the UN's International Court of Justice that accuses Myanmar of genocide against the Muslim Rohingya and demands justice.
Alhikma Quotes – Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad
“Muslims' main duty is to reform thought and correct the ideas of those who have fallen into the clutches of wrongful education that strays far from the true teachings of Islam. ”
Kim Jae-hwan’s Conversion to Islam
The South Korean singer Kim Jae-hwan’s announcement of his conversion to Islam was a surprise for his followers around the world. Kim spent a period of time studying Islam after he had witnessed the morals of Muslims during a concert in Indonesia.
World Tolerance Summit in Dubai (Infographic)
The World Tolerance Summit in Dubai starts on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, with the participation of more than 3,000 prominent figures around the world, to discuss many key issues related to tolerance and ways to make it a global culture.
The Death of Baghdadi (Infographic)
ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in ... Read More
US Invasion of Afghanistan (Infographic)
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Will the world have more tolerance in 2020?
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Violence in Afghanistan
OIC Secretary General, expresses concerns over the recent ... Read More