November 2020
Questions About Islam in Mozambique
Muslims in Mozambique, in East Africa, perceive Islamophobia to be a result of a lack of knowledge about Islam. In a film produced by Sawt Alhikma, Muslims answer questions from people of other religions about Islam in Mozambique.
An Unprecedented Settlement Expansion
The Israeli occupation authorities has opened bidding for the construction of 1,257 settlement units in the Givat HaMatos neighborhood in East Jerusalem, which was considered as an attempt to isolate Jerusalem from the West Bank and tamper with its Palestinian identity
Curricula for Teaching Tolerance in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia announced its preparation of new curricula, which seek to develop the values of freedom and tolerance among male and female students, to consolidate the values of tolerance and understanding among the new generations.
Al-Othaimeen: Sawt Al-Hikma Center dedicates 2020 to highlighting African OIC Member States’ efforts in combating terrorism and promoting coexistence
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, affirmed that Sawt Al-Hikma Center of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has highlighted the crises caused by terrorist groups, such as Boko Haram in the Lake Chad countries, Al-Shabab in Somalia and ISIS in West African countries. It revealed the extent of the threat posed by terrorism and the efforts of the OIC countries in defeating this danger, such as the Benin National Strategy for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, and the efforts of the African Sahel States to stop cross-border terrorism. The Secretary-General added that African ... Read More
Islam and Hinduism in Bangladesh
The Sawt Alhikma Center kicks off the Alhikma films campaign with a documentary from Bangladesh about students of an Islamic school in Chittagong who formed a human chain to protect the Hindu temple adjacent to their school from attacks.
Alhikma Films Campaign
The Sawt Alhikma Center launches the Alhikma films campaign during Nov. and Dec. of 2020, which aims to publish documentaries covering various countries of the Islamic world. Its purpose is to show positive models of tolerance and experiences of confronting hate speech.
Prejudice Against Muslims
After the Nice Attack, Muslims of France were blamed for every crime even before the details were revealed. The strongest evidence of this is found in the Avignon and Lyon incidents, which showed that Muslims were victims, not perpetrators.
International Day for Tolerance
On November 16 of each year, the world celebrates Tolerance Day to encourage tolerance, respect, dialogue, and cooperation between different cultures and religions. These are important values that the world and its future generations need.
Alhikma Quotes – Sheikh Hassan al-Saffar
"The social circumstances in which Islam emerged do not explain its rapid progress and growth. Despite this, Islam expanded and was embraced by many nations, in a record time period, which is unparalleled in the history of religions."
A Muslim in the Parliament of Myanmar
Young Muslim Sithu Maung won a seat in the Parliament of Myanmar, with 80% of the vote in his Yangon constituency. He is the first Muslim to enter the Burmese Parliament in years. He pledged to eradicate discrimination and help those deprived of human rights.
An Unprecedented Settlement Expansion
The Israeli occupation authorities has opened bidding for ... Read More
Curricula for Teaching Tolerance in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia announced ... Read More
Al-Othaimeen: Sawt Al-Hikma Center dedicates 2020 to highlighting African OIC Member States’ efforts in combating terrorism and promoting coexistence
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation ... Read More
Islam and Hinduism in Bangladesh
The Sawt Alhikma Center kicks off the Alhikma films campaign with a documentary from Bangladesh about students of an Islamic school in Chittagong who formed a human chain to protect the Hindu temple adjacent to their school from attacks.