February 2020
Terrorism Spreads in 17 African Countries
Ambassador, Dr. Nimira Negm, the African Union Legal Counsel, stated that even though the global terrorism index has shown improvement in 21 African countries during the past few months, this has been accompanied by a deterioration in 17 other countries.
Mini Lessons on Islam
The American Pew Research Center launched a new service, which offers mini-lessons that introduce Islam and its beliefs, after discovering that half of Americans and most Europeans know little about Islam. The center relies on its research on the Islamic world.
No Place for Intolerance in Australia
A police officer in Australia faces public demands to be sacked from the New South Wales police, after he appeared in a video berating two Muslim women. The NSW residents launched an electronic petition with thousands of signatures calling for his termination.
Germany Supports Hanau Victims
Many German cities witnessed marches, with the participation of the German president. They expressed solidarity with victims of the Hanau shootings, committed by a terrorist belonging to the Extreme Right group, which killed 11 people and wounded others.
There Is No Place for Hate in Dresden
Supporters of the far-right anti-Islam extremist movement in Dresden, Germany, were surprised by the opposition to their ideas. After hearing about a hate march being organized, thousands of residents demanded that they leave so that Dresden can live in peace.
Terrorism Threatens the World’s Children (Infographic)
Save the Children has asked the international community to provide urgent assistance to children in areas of terrorism. It's recently released 2018 report revealed that a sixth of the world's children live in these areas, resulting in death and injuries.
Teaching Coexistence to the Children of Morocco
The Ministry of Education in Morocco has issued a new guide for primary teachers. It focuses on using indirect methods, such as activities or games, to teach children the Holy Quran's principles and coexistence with their non-Muslim peers.
Germany Destroys an Extreme Right Scheme
German authorities have arrested 12 people, including a police officer, on charges of forming an extreme right-wing terrorist organization that plans to attack politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims. It aims to provoke a situation similar to a civil war!
The Islamic Marriage Crisis in England
A British court ruled that an Islamic marriage held in accordance with Islamic traditions with Imams of mosques is not legally recognized in England. Therefore, it constitutes a major crisis for thousands of Muslim families who don't have legal marriage contracts.
Apology From An American Priest
Catholic Priest Nick VanDenBroeke from the State of Minnesota issued an apology for a sermon in which he described Islam as "the greatest threat" to America, asserting that his words do not reflect the church's stance toward Islam and Muslims.
Terrorism Threatens the World’s Children (Infographic)
Save the Children has asked the international community ... Read More
The OIC’s Response to the Deal of the Century (Infographic)
After the Executive Committee meeting between foreign ministers, ... Read More
Al-Hol Camp and ISIS Crisis (Infographic)
Al-Hol camp, one of the largest refugee camps, ... Read More
The Death of Baghdadi (Infographic)
ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in ... Read More