Former President of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez Venezuela has abolished entrance visas for Palestinians, the Palestinian ministry of foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. “The Venezuelan authorities have issued a decision on Wednesday exempting Palestinian passport holders from entry visas,” the ministry said in a statement. The statement added that “the decision comes as part of an agreement signed between the Palestinian …

CAIRO – Aiming to make hajj easier for pilgrims from different nationalities, Saudi Arabia has launched the first ever multi-language mobile application  to guide Muslims during the spiritual journey. “Internet today is an effective tool for disseminating information. It can be used for educational purpose, for preaching Islam and removing misconception regarding Islam and Muslims etc,” founding member of Jamia …

CAIRO – Breaking down negative stereotypes, a British veiled Muslim woman is taking part in the world's longest ocean race, proving that hijab has never been a barrier in the life of Muslim women. "I've got my headscarf on, I'm going to do my prayers … go forth, the world is your oyster!" Noreen Rahman, maths teacher from Walthamstow, east …

5.1 RESPECT AND FAVOUR THE ELDERLY Recognize the status of the elderly and give them due respect. When walking with them, walk slightly behind, to their right. Let them enter and exit first. If you meet them, greet them properly and respectfully. If you discuss something with them, let them speak first, and listen to them attentively and graciously. If …

By Aishah Schwartz CAIRO – A recent report by Euromonitor International reviewing halal product markets suggests that investing in existing local brands or in cooperation with a Muslim fashion designer to create a new label, has the potential to produce nearly double-digit annual growth of the Islamic fashion clothing industry. "However, creating a new brand requires solid research in local …

    By Culture & Entertainment Editor It's Hajj season and many Muslims around the world are preparing to go to Hajj. In this infograph, we provide a checklist to make your packing for the spiritual journey an easy mission! Source : http://www.onislam.net