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Galtier denies 'King Kong' description of player was racist

Former Nice coach Christophe Galtier said Friday via his lawyers that the investigation into claims of harassment and discrimination made against him lacked "impartiality", as prosecutors asked he be handed a one-year suspended prison sentence.

Morocco's Benzina makes history with hijab at Women's World Cup

Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a Women's World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco's match against South Korea on Sunday.

A memoir that unpacks faith, survival & hope

For her family and community growing up, Lamya's questions and thoughts were too scandalous, borderline blasphemous. For her extended family, she is too religious.

Dhaka’s Arman Chowdhury shortlisted for Commonwealth Short Story Prize ‘23

“Deficiency Notice” presents the daily life of an 11-year-old boy who is speech-impaired

A new children’s book depicts the warmth and diversity of Ramadan

Five chapters, each centred around key values of Islam, narrated by young Falak

How reading the Quran turned from a hobby into a habit

Every evening, after coming home from school, the first thing I would do is sit with the Quran and an English translation of it that my father had on his shelves.

5 easy ways to do Sadaqah 

Unlike Zakat, sadaqah is not obligatory but is rather a simple act of kindness done out of compassion with the intention to please Allah (SWT) and help others. 

5 Gifts to Get for Your Loved Ones from Hajj

Apart from making dua, bringing back some little souvenir for our loved ones lets them know they are close to our heart. If you are among those of us who love to plan ahead, here are 5 amazing gifts that will definitely win their hearts.

TV SERIES / Could Ms. Marvel create a positive shift in Muslim representation?

Ms. Marvel seems to be shedding some age-old Hollywood stereotypes.

May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015

Islam is religion of fighting, not peace: IS leader

The Islamic State group on Thursday released an audio message purportedly from its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen or heard from in months.

May 10, 2015
May 10, 2015

Boat carrying Rohingya migrants rescued off Indonesia

A boat carrying about 500 members of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim community has been rescued off northern Indonesia.

May 3, 2015
May 3, 2015

Al-Qaeda branch claims murder of blogger Avijit Roy

Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has claimed responsibility for the murder of an American atheist blogger in Bangladesh over two months ago, according to SITE Intelligence Group.

March 28, 2015
March 28, 2015

Sierra Leone in Ebola lockdown

The authorities in Sierra Leone are enforcing a three-day lockdown to curb the spread of Ebola, with the entire population ordered to stay at home

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