The Voice of Wisdom

December 2021

Court rules in favour of Daegu Muslims

The Daegu District Court, South Korea, ruled in favour of the Islamic community there that has sought to build a mosque and an Islamic centre, a move that brought civil complaints from those who fear the possibility of a bigger Islamic presence in the area.

Religious Coexistence South Korea

Increase in attacks on mosques in France

News reports said that the number of attacks targeting mosques in various cities in France has risen sharply over the past few months, which the Muslim community leaders attributed to the recent increase in hate speech against Muslims.

Robots in Mecca Grand Mosque

International media reported the use of artificial intelligence robots in Mecca Grand Mosque to guide visitors and answer their questions about performing rituals in 11 languages, noting that this shows Islam’s flexibility and ability to absorb modern technology.

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“A Day In Her Hijab” event at Madison College

Madison College, USA held the event “A Day In Her Hijab”, the goal of which was to normalize the hijab on campus, where Muslim students showed their colleagues how to wear the hijab, and what it means for them, in an effort to integrate Muslims into the college.

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Argentina to investigate crimes against Rohingya Muslims

Argentina’s justice system will investigate allegations of war crimes committed by the Myanmar military against that country’s Rohingya minority under the legal premise of “universal justice” which holds that some horrific acts can be tried anywhere.

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Friday prayer in Gurgaon

After Hindu right-wing groups had seized sites designated for Muslim Friday prayers in Gurgaon in the Indian state of Haryana, a number of the city’s residents offered their Muslim neighbours to use their lands and homes to gather and perform prayers freely.

India Islamophobia الإسلاموفوبيا

November 2021

“Sooryavanshi”… an Indian movie that stokes Islamophobia

Bollywood movie Sooryavanshi is facing immense backlash for its Islamophobic content, despite being a box-office success in India. The global outcry is growing over the movie as it incites extremism and violence, amid demands to condemn such movies and stop producing them. https://youtu.be/XyoeoakiUiI

India Islamophobia Video

Women make peace in Nigeria

Women's Interfaith Council (WIC) in Nigeria has been awarded the Aachen Peace Prize for its work in the Nigerian state of Kaduna, separated by sectarian conflicts, where Christian and Muslim women stand together for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. https://youtu.be/WxJ4lGW2KCY

Nigeria Religious Coexistence Video

Arab and Muslim immigrants in Ireland (Infographic)

The Irish parliament is trying to solve the issue of immigrants' access to healthcare services, as it found out that Muslim women face several obstacles inside hospitals, and that it is hard for non-English speakers to get healthcare services in a timely manner.

Infographic Ireland Religious Coexistence

The British government apologizes to a Muslim citizen

The UK government has apologized to a Muslim who was falsely described as an extremist hate preacher. Aidan Eardley, legal counsel for the home secretary, said that the accusation was a "big mistake", expressing his regret for the damage caused to "Salman Butt”.

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