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How $100m Muslim centre is building bridges in the US amid Islamophobic climate

By Samanth Subramanian PHILADELPHIA // Even as Republican presidential candidates create acrimony towards Muslims, a new US$100 million Islamic community centre – the largest in the United States – is trying to build stronger ties between people of different faiths. The Diyanet Centre of America, which was funded by Turkey’s religious directorate, will be inaugurated on Saturday by Turkish president Recep …

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German bishop calls for Islam to be taught in all state schools

By Rachael Pells Seven out of Germany's 16 federal states already include Islam in their reglious teaching The head of the German Protestant Church has called for Islam to be taught in all state schools in order to prevent young Muslims from being drawn into radicalisation.  Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, who leads the Evangelical Lutheran Church, said teaching “extensive” Islam classes …

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NIDA Foundation Urgent Appeal for Flood Victims

The NIDA Foundation intends to provide processed Meals to Flood Effected People in Meetotamulla, Wellampitiya and Kolonnawa In Sha ALLAH. They Urgently need to Purchase Rice, Potatoes, Onions, Dried Fish etc. Please Send Your Generous Contributions to below given Account : Bank : HNB Account Name : NIDA Foundation Account Number : 036 01 02 69 323 Please WhatsApp Your …

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RCC Press release – Relief Coordination Centre (RCC)

22nd May 2016 Media Release – Relief Coordination Centre (RCC)  The Relief Coordination Centre (RCC) was set up at a meeting convened by the All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulema on the 20th of May 2016 with all leading Muslim civil Society organizations to strengthen the relief efforts of the Government and civil society. The Muslim community has been actively involved in …

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