Islam is a beautiful religion, full of wisdom and harmony. If this wonderful religion is followed properly then a typical Muslim would only be a great example to follow. The Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam (May Allaah exalt his mention ) said: “The most perfect believer in faith is the one who is best in moral character…” [At-Tirmithi] Spreading kindness …

DELHI – In the final act of a 12-year drama, Justice GT Nanavati Commission has submitted its report probing the 2002 Gujarat massacre, shocking the majority of India Muslims who saw it as complete hog-wash which erased their final hope of demanding justice for those killed in the riots. “The report outlandishly favors the Gujarat government,” Sharique Khan, an executive …

Visa applicants for Umrah will soon have to record their biometrics before traveling to the Kingdom. Under the new rule, which comes as part of efforts to streamline the visa process and reduce waiting time at entry points, biometrics will be recorded at select agencies through registration centers in foreign countries. The new system has been a subject of contention …

ISTANBUL – Catering to the needs of hundreds of thousands of students, Turkey’s top religious body has announced plans to construct a mosque in every state university, making it easier for Muslim students to observe their prayers. “Mosques are under construction in over 80 universities,” Mehmet Gormez, the head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate, known as Diyanet in Turkish, was …

'Islam in Sri Lanka is practiced by 9.7%[1] of the population of Sri Lanka. 1,967,227 persons adhering Islam as per the census of 2012.[1] The Muslim community is divided into three main ethnic groups: the Sri Lankan Moors, the Indian Muslims and the Malays, each with its own history and traditions. The attitude among the majority of people in Sri …

With the world ever developing at a dizzying pace, there is a serious question out there that has not been sufficiently addressed. What contribution have Muslims made to civilization and science in the 20th – and now the 21st – century?  Sure, Muslims have claimed several accolades as proof of their contribution to scientific prowess. One of the latest major …