Samira Yusuf

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Samira Yusuf has covered local news, politics, and social issues for over five years. In Toronto, she studied journalism at York University.

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October 7, 2024

Zakir Naik Faces Backlash for Insulting Woman For Her Question

Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik, currently touring Pakistan, has come under fire on social media after a video of his harsh response to a Pashtun woman’s question at an event at the Governor House went viral.

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October 3, 2024

Four New Imams Appointed for the Two Holy Mosques

Two new imams appointed at Masjid al-Haram and the other two have been appointed at Masjid an-Nabawi.

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October 2, 2024

Taiwan Provides $4 million Aid to Syria

This contribution was highlighted during the 10th annual Global Coalition meeting in Washington, D.C., where coalition members pledged additional funds for regional stabilization efforts.

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September 30, 2024

Indonesia To Promote Eco-Friendly Mosque During ISIM 2024

“Beyond being places of worship, mosques should serve as centers of civilization that address global challenges like climate change,” said Ahmad Zayadi, the ministry’s acting director for Islamic affairs, in a statement released Saturday.

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September 27, 2024

Fajr Adhan Remains Banned At Ibrahimi Mosque

It also expressed concern over Israel’s increasing violations at the mosque.

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September 24, 2024

Pakistani Umrah Visas May Face Increased Rejections Due to Beggar Issue in Saudi Arabia

Concerns raised by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj regarding an increasing number of Pakistani beggars disrupting the experience for legitimate Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

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September 23, 2024

Knife Attack at Châteauguay Mosque in Montreal, Canada: Three Injured, Suspect Charged

Younes Adib, a resident of Châteauguay, remains in custody until his next court appearance next week.

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September 19, 2024

9-Year-Old Fatima Abdullah Is The Youngest Victim of Pager Attacks in Lebanon

Fatima Jaafar Abdullah was one of two children killed in a deadly attack involving pager explosions in Lebanon.

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September 17, 2024

Men Chant Slogans Inside Masjid an-Nabawi During 12 Rabi Ul Awwal, Prohibited In Quran

A video circulating on social media shows a large group of men chanting slogans inside Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina, during the 12th Rabi Ul Awwal

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September 11, 2024

Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Surge 196% in Chicago

This sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents in Chicago reflects a broader national trend that has seen a great uptick in Islamophobic attacks across the United States.

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September 10, 2024

India: Muslim Population in Goa Rises by 12%

Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai recently made a statement noting the great increase in the Muslim population of the state.

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September 5, 2024

US Woman Tried to Drown 3-Year-Old Muslim Girl Because of Her Religion

A woman in Euless has been formally charged after attempting to drown a young girl and injuring her brother. Elizabeth Wolf, 42, faces charges of attempted capital murder and causing bodily injury to a child.

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August 30, 2024

Indian Assembly Will Not Allow Muslim MLAs 2-Hour Break For Jummah Prayers

The Assam Assembly has ended its decades-old practice of pausing proceedings on Fridays for a two-hour prayer break, a tradition that allowed Muslim legislators time for prayers.

bySamira Yusuf