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.
October 18, 2024
Service To Store Luggage At Masjid al-Haram and an-Nabawi Launched
New Service Launched for Personal Belongings at Holy Mosques.
October 17, 2024
Saudi Arabia To Witness Giant Moon of 2024 Tonight
Closest Giant Moon of 2024 to Illuminate Skies of Saudi Arabia and Arab World on October 17.
October 16, 2024
Shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in Mosque Doesn’t Offend Muslims, Indian High Court
Two men who entered a mosque in Karnataka and shouted “Jai Shri Ram” have had criminal charges against them quashed by the Karnataka High Court, which ruled that their actions did not “outrage religious feelings” or disturb public order.
October 9, 2024
YouTube Earning Is Haram, Says Zakir Naik
Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik has urged content creators to be cautious about YouTube’s monetization program, calling it “Haram” based on Islamic principles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 27, 2024
Fajr Adhan Remains Banned At Ibrahimi Mosque
It also expressed concern over Israel’s increasing violations at the mosque.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.