Italy: Italian Islamic Confederation born. 250 mosques united Via ANSAmed : A step forward has been taken to unify the Italian Islamic community. It’s also a move towards picking up once again the dialogue with the State and work towards signing an agreement document
Baden-Württemberg: More self-criticism needed, says integration minister Via DW : In May 2012, Bilkay Öney will have been in office as Integration Minister in the German state of Baden-Württemberg for one year.
UK: Muslims attack Cameron’s gay marriage plan Via the Daily Telegraph : Last week, ministers published a consultation on how the changes to civil marriage laws will be introduced.
Alḥamdulillāh, I recently attended an Al-Kauthar course based on the Madīnah Period of the Sīrah. The course was taught by Shaykh Muḥammad Cheppih who gave me an opportunity to teach the session on the Battle of Badr. It was an amazing experience and left me with much to think about regarding the Sīrah.
As a fashion designer I’ve recently started
Switzerland: New union of Albanian imams to fight for moderate Islam ( photo ) Via Romandie : Albanians in Switzerland established the Union of Albanian Imams of Switzerland (UAIS), intended to fight extremism and advocate for moderate Islam. Albanians make up close to half of the Muslims in Switzerland. President Rehan Neziri says they didn’t create the union in opposition to the Central Islamic Council (CCIS), adding that CCIS president Nicolas Blancho doesn’t represent moderate Muslims in Switzerland
UK: Christianity gets less sensitive treatment than other religions admits BBC chief Via the Daily Mail : BBC director-general Mark Thompson has claimed Christianity is treated with far less sensitivity than other religions because it is ‘pretty broad shouldered’. He suggested other faiths have a ‘very close identity with ethnic minorities’, and were therefore covered in a far more careful way by broadcasters.
Hijab Jewels is a UK-based company selling hijabs and accessories via their website. They recently sent me a few of their products to review. The package was sent by 1st class recorded delivery, and a tracking number provided, which is always useful when you want to know the status of your order.
Even if you observe another individual committing the worst of vices you should not despise him/her, nor should you consider yourself nobler.
Australian company Hijab House recently launched their new