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Muslim women worldwide wear the hijab — Islamic head covering — in various ways, and often incorporate elements of their own culture to create a head scarf style that is native to their region. The many different styles is a testament to the rich diversity of Muslim women. It’s both an expression of self as much as of love. Sometimes, …
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May, 2016
- 4 May
Urfa Masood to be Victoria’s first female Muslim magistrate
Victoria has appointed its first Muslim woman to the bench. Attorney-General Martin Pakula on Tuesday morning announced the appointment of Urfa Masood to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. Ms Masood, who is of Sri Lankan background, will be the first Muslim woman to sit on the bench of any Victorian court. Ms Masood started practising criminal law in 2003 and …
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April, 2016
- 28 April
Muslim Population Growing In France: Marseille Synagogue To Convert To Mosque
BY MICHAEL KAPLAN A synagogue in Marseille is expected to be converted into a mosque, underscoring changing demographics in France, Agence France-Presse reported Wednesday. The Or Thora synagogue was purchased by Al Badr, a Muslim cultural association, a Jewish leader told the news agency. "For the past 20 years or so we have seen the shift of the Jewish community …
Read More » - 28 April
The Big Bang Blows Atheism Sky High: Even Science May Eventually Catch Up to God’s Word
By J. Matt Barber They say there are no atheists in the foxhole. Even fewer when death is certain. None once the final curtain falls. God’s Word declares, “The fool hath said in his heart ‘there is no God'” (Psalm 14). For three decades, until his death in 1953, Josef Stalin was the mass-murdering atheist dictator of Soviet Russia. He …
Read More » - 23 April
Kamal El-Mekki Tour a Grand Success
Sheikh Kamal El-Mekki’s Sri Lanka Tour organized by the Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) concluded successfully. The tour included a 2-day workshop on Essentials of Conveying Dawah for dedicated Daaees, a public lecture titled Itchy Heart; Temptations & Addictions, a special lecture for the sisters of Al-Huda titled Beautiful Message and a youth talk for the students of Amal International School. Asiff Hussein, Vice-President – …
Read More » - 16 April
KHAIRIYA MUSLIM GIRLS SCHOOL GETS NEW FOUR-STOREY BUILDING
Khairya Muslim Girls School, located in Dematagoda Road, Colombo 9 was blessed with a new and magnificent four-storey building, which was officially opened by the donor Al-Haj Z.A.M. Refai on 11th April 2016. The opening ceremony was well attendedand the auditorium was filled to capacity. The dignitaries present included the family members of Al-Haj Z.A.M. Refai,Hon. Minister Al-Haj A.H.M. Fowzie, …
Read More » - 16 April
Passover at the Mosque: NYC Jews, Muslims Hold Multifaith Seder
"There was a happiness that could not be translated into words," one attendee said By Dana Reszutek A week before the important Jewish holiday of Passover, New Yorkers of various faiths gathered April 14 to celebrate it — in a mosque in midtown Manhattan The Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan hosted a multifaith Passover celebration with Temple Emanu-El and the …
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