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First mosque opened on ruins of church in Venice

Venice (IINA) – Cannaregio neighborhood in the Italian city of Venice saw on Friday the opening of the first mosque in the city, which was built on the ruins of a Catholic church that was abandoned 40 years ago. The new mosque was opened during the 56th Venice Biennale after several failed attempts by Muslim community to obtain a permit …

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Italy: Muslims face a shortage of mosques

Italian Muslims are praying in warehouses, parking lots, garages and even a former sex shop due to the lack of official mosques in the country – and they are not happy about it. There are some 1.5 million Muslims in Italy but only two official, purpose-built mosques – in Rome and Milan – plus a handful, around five, that resemble …

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The Prophet’s Ascension to Heavens (Part 3)

Part 1 – Part 2  The Night Journey and the Ascension were a great blessing bestowed upon Muhammad, the Prophet of God. It was a journey beginning at the Holy Masjid in Makkah, then moving overland to Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem and finally continuing up through the seven heavens into the presence of God, the Almighty. As we travel up …

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World’s largest hotel to be built in Mecca

Plans have been unveiled to build the world’s largest hotel, which could be open as early as 2017. The Abraj Kudai, will be located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, a city visited each year more than 15million Muslims. With twelve 44-story towers containing 10,000 rooms, the hotel, which is being created by multi-national design group Dar Al …

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The Night Journey : Al-Aqsa Mosque (Part 2)

This was a difficult time in the life of Prophet Muhammad, and this journey was a great compliment to him. The deliverance of the message was entering a new phase, and the establishment of the Muslim nation was about to begin.  Prophet Muhammad was feeling overwhelmed and alone. The vast majority of Makkans had refused to heed his call or …

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The Night Journey (Part 1)

The journey of the Prophet and Messenger, Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, by night from the sacred mosque in Makkah to the farthest mosque in Jerusalem was a miracle granted to Him by God. It is the first part of a night of wonder and amazement, culminating in Prophet Muhammad’s ascension through the heavens …

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