April 2021
Treasures of Islamic Art
Art is a living witness to tolerance and pluralism in Islamic civilization. In Ramadan, we review the world’s most famous museums of Islamic art in the series Treasures of Islamic Art, to explore the masterpieces of artistic tolerance throughout the ages.
International Islamic Fiqh Academy
Secretary-General of the OIC, called for boosting and supporting IIFA’s academic and jurisprudential projects, explaining the urgent need for IIFA to tackle the challenges in issuing fatwas and questions of moderation, extremist ideology and radical practices.
Converting mosques into green buildings
Algerian professor Nidhal Guessoum called for converting mosques into green buildings powered by solar energy, as an Islamic initiative to protect the environment by conserving water and using the lowest possible amount of plastic and paper.
Fear takes over Muslim women in Switzerland
The Independent newspaper reported that Muslim women in Switzerland fear they could be assaulted after the country voted, with a slim majority of 51%, in favour of banning niqab in public places, noting that many fear the increase in violations of their rights.
Ramadan observance During the Covid-19 pandemic
WHO has issued a set of recommendations that it urged to be observed during the performance of Ramadan rites for 2021, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, lest religious gatherings lead to a new wave of infection with the new variants that are spreading worldwide.
Singapore praises Muslim community’s role
Singapore's PM expressed appreciation for the great role Singaporean Muslims play in their country’s progress, revealing his cabinet's deliberations on allowing Muslim nurses to wear the tudung (hijab) at work as part of their right to practise their faith freely.
Racial discrimination in Swedish schools (Infographic)
A “Save the Children International” survey showed high ... Read More
Imposing the moderate method of Islam
A Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) ... Read More
Western literature spreads Islamophobia
American author Audrey Farley said that Western literature ... Read More
«Christ has taught us to love everyone»
Four nuns walked out of a prayer service ... Read More
