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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
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The Media Desk contributes local, national and international news articles for the website and also focuses on news content of the Muslim world. etters commenting on broad issues are also regularly sent to the editors of newspapers Below are a few letters which were sent by the Media Desk and published in newspapers. Bias and negative reporting against Islam has become a very real phenomenon in the media, especially in the international press.
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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
New Delhi enacts new laws for ‘land grab’ in Kashmir
India has enacted a series of new laws in Indian administered Kashmir – and amended some – allowing any of its nationals to buy land in the disputed Indian-administered Kashmir, a move that has been condemned by the residents.
WHO: Distancing, masks vital to avoid return to strict lockdowns as pandemic resurges
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging people around the world not to give up in the fight against the coronavirus as cases surge once again, stressing the need for mask-wearing, physical distancing and other measures to avoid the kind of full-scale lockdowns that were imposed earlier this year.
Freedom of expression is freedom FROM insult, NOT freedom TO insult!
Response to recent cartoon issue
On Sunday 25 October 2020, in the late hours of the night, a huge fire broke out at the New Germany Road informal settlement resulting in 412 dwellings being razed to the ground with 900 residents left without homes and an adult male sustaining first degree burns.
Macron facing growing backlash in Muslim world
French President Emmanuel Macron has been facing a growing backlash in the Muslim world over defending offensive caricatures of Prophet Muhammad and ordering a crackdown on Islam and its followers in the European country.
Arab world, Saudi Arabia condemn caricatures disparaging Prophet Muhammad
Saudi Arabia denounced the republication of offensive caricatures of Prophet Muhammad in France.
Pakistan, Turkey slam French President Macron's views on Islam
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday in criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron for his recent comments on Islam.
Around 10,000 foreign pilgrims per week expected for Umrah
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has laid out the guidelines for receiving pilgrims from outside the Kingdom, to be applied from Nov. 1, in its phased resumption of Umrah services.
‘Hard lockdown’ warning
Health and government officials have warned about a spike in Covid-19 cases in South Africa, and the possible reintroduction of harder lockdown restrictions.
Boycott campaign of French products grows on social media
Hashtags on boycotting French products went viral, as social media users condemned the anti-Islam campaign in the European country as the French government has embraced increasingly hostile rhetoric against Muslims recently.
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Umrah: Jeddah terminal prepares to receive foreign pilgrims
The Hajj and Umrah Terminal at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, has started preparations to receive foreign Umrah pilgrims after a hiatus of almost eight months.
Rohingya conference pledges to ‘remain steadfast’ in finding solutions to crisis
A joint UN-hosted donor conference to rally international support behind Myanmar’s displaced Rohingya minority, ended on Thursday with a promise to continue engaging with concerned countries towards finding a long-term solution to their plight.
French women charged over racist stabbing of veiled Muslims
Two women accused of stabbing two other women wearing Muslim headscarves near the Eiffel Tower in Paris and trying to rip off their veils have been charged with assault and racist slurs.
125,000 pilgrims perform Umrah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that as many as 125,000 domestic pilgrims have performed Umrah since Sept. 27 and there is no infection of corona cases reported among the pilgrims.