After years of restoration, the ninth-century Qarawiyyin library in north-eastern Morocco is finally set to reopen – with strict security and a new underground canal system to protect its most prized manuscripts The caretaker stares at the wrought iron door and its four ancient locks with a gleam in his eyes. Outside, the Moroccan sun shines down upon the ornate …
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MUSLIM COUNTRIES FORMING MILITARY ALLIANCE TO FIGHT ISIS TERRORISM BY CRISTINA SILVA
A coalition of 41 Muslim-majority nations is working to create a mobile military force to combat the Islamic State (ISIS) group in Iraq and Syria and militant threats across northern and western Africa. The alliance, known informally as the Muslim NATO, is preparing later this year to hold its first major meeting with defense ministers from across the Muslim world …
Read More »Muslims and Arabs in Australia are tweeting their experiences with racism
"I was called a 'bloody Muslim' on the school run, in front of my daughter. Now don't wear my hijab when she's with me." Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull decided to celebrate Harmony Day (the country's national day for celebrating diversity) on Mar 21 by watering down the race-hate laws in the country. Turnbull said the government will remove the …
Read More »40 Inventions of Muslim Scientists that changed the World
Since the advent of Islam, Muslims not only ruled the world, but Muslim Scientists also came up with bazillions of inventions. From their various scientific experiments which contributed in the field of medicine to their vast knowledge about the astronomy i.e. sun, moon, stars; they introduced the world with numerous hidden powers of the Universe. Furthermore, they also contributed in …
Read More »Saudi Arabia eyes becoming global leader in renewables
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is moving toward achieving its ultimate goal of becoming not only a world leader, but also an exporter of renewable energy with government investments of $30-$50 billion by 2023. As the Kingdom moves to reduce its reliance on oil as the main source of energy, turning the National Renewable Energy Program’s (NREP) objectives into reality is increasingly …
Read More »US: Muslim-run free clinics gaining popularity
Hundreds of Christian hospitals and clinics run across the United States named after Christ and crosses and mercy, but joining them now are about 25 free clinics nationwide run primarily by Muslims. Some of these hospitals and clinics, like the Al-Shifa Clinic in San Bernardino, Calif, or the Muslim Community Center Medical Clinic in Silver Spring, Md, have been around …
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