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April 2021

The Third Season of «Sawt Al Hikma» Competition of 2021.. «In the Best Manner»

Sawt Al-Hikma Center of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation continues its efforts in support of youth and their capabilities, and provides room for them to spread their ideas and creativity and present their views on various issues. The center announces the launch of the third season of its competition for 2021, under the title "In the Best Manner." This year's competition title was inspired from the verse {Invite all to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and kind advice, and only debate with them in the best manner. Surely your Lord alone knows best who has strayed from His ... Read More

Sawt Alhikma Competition

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Barack Obama to produce Ramadan podcast to highlight Muslim stories

Barack and Michelle Obama announced a new Ramadan podcast, that aims to shed light on diverse Muslim experiences and consolidate America's relationship with Muslims. The pod will feature stories from activists, artists and athletes and introduce them to society.

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Sawt Alhikma: EC Programs Have Raised Awareness of the Seriousness of Islamophobia

"Swat Alhikma" Center of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation praises the successes achieved by the community project (COPE) funded by the European Commission, which carries the slogan "Look for similarities, not differences. Together against Islamophobia", and comes as one of the projects of the European Union program “Rights, Equality and Citizenship." The Center believes that this distinguished project, which is undertaken by a team that includes three cultural organizations from Austria, Poland and Slovakia, has been able, during the past months, to effectively contribute to raising awareness of the seriousness of Islamophobia in Europe and enhancing understanding and dialogue between ... Read More

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Tragedy of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique (Infographic)

A few days ago, a massacre was committed by an ISIS-affiliated terrorist group in Mozambique, which left dozens dead and missing and alerted the world to the danger of this group that has launched a stepped-up offensive in the province of Cabo Delgado since 2017.

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The ongoing crises of the Muslims of Sri Lanka

Muslims in Sri Lanka expressed their concern over the recently announced regulations of the controversial “Prevention of Terrorism Act”, which allow the detention of anyone for two years without trial, stressing that the act was used to target Muslims and Tamils.

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