The Muslim candidate, Zeiner Shaheen, was forced to withdraw from a municipal council elections in Bavaria, Germany. The Christian Social Union refused to be represented by a Muslim candidate, which undermined the efforts of coexistence in Germany.
The German Islamic diplomat Murad Hofmann, whose books helped to spread Islam in Europe as a religion capable of leading the world in the future, passed away. One of his famous books, Journey to Makkah and Islam: The Alternative, sparked discussions in Germany.
These days commemorate the birth of a British Muslim writer and diplomat, Gai Eaton (Hassan Abdul Hakeem), whose writings contributed to introducing the Britons to the truth of Islam, correcting misconceptions of Islam, and spreading it among the British elite.
The Global Internet Forum to Combat Terrorism, established by Facebook, Microsoft and YouTube, has launched a global website for extremism. It aims to better understand terrorists' use of technology to carry out their crimes: gnet-research.org
The Encyclopedia of Islam project was launched in Makkah to build a database of Islamic knowledge written by Muslim specialists. Available in many languages, it serves as a scientific pillar for introducing Islam and correcting misconceptions about Muslims.
Sumbul Siddiqui became the first Muslim mayor of the state of Massachusetts, after she was elected by the Cambridge City Council. She immigrated from Pakistan to America 30 years ago, to later become one of the most prominent figures in the public service field.
Large numbers of Muslims in Australia took the initiative to provide support and assistance to firefighters and victims in areas affected by forest fires that devoured 6 million acres of land. Their honorable actions showed their belief in the teachings of Islam.
Islam supported the spread of friendliness and forbade cruelty in our relationships with one another, for they considered good treatment a sign of the strength of faith. When the Prophet (PBUH) was asked: “Which faith is better?” He said: "Patience and tolerance."
According to figures issued by the Office for National Statistics, Muslims have become the fastest growing religious group in England the past few years, as the 2016 census shows that the number has exceeded 3 million people.
A fast food restaurant in Texas, USA, apologized to a Muslim employee and returned her to work after they fired her for refusing to take off her hijab. A video documenting the incident showed the impact of social media in defending religious freedom.
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