The Latest Breaking News from Islam

The Australian dream of owning a home seemed out of reach for the Alameddines, as paying interest is prohibited in their religion. They are among nearly 8,000 people on a waitlist for the launch of the country's first Sharia-compliant bank.

In a gesture of religious harmony, the Milad-e-Sharif rally organised by Yaseen Juma Masjid, Olarikkara, on Sunday, was accorded a warm welcome on the compound of the Sree Bhagavathy temple, Olarikkara.

Most Muslims celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’ al-awaal – which starts on the evening of Oct. 7 in 2022. Muslims view the celebration, called Mawlid al-Nabi or simply the Mawlid, like many other Islamic celebrations:…

Massive and spreading protests have rocked Iran in the wake of widening social discontent following the death of a woman Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody. Her crime? Not wearing the obligatory headscarf properly. Demonstrations across the country have jolted the Islamic Republic to its core as thousands of…

Women from religious communities around the world, like the Dawoodi Bohras, are harnessing the potential of social media platforms to set up or expand their businesses and build entrepreneurial networks. The ease of access, wide reach and collaborative nature of these platforms is providing more women with financial opportunities previously…

China is a communist and atheist state but religious belief and practice continue under the watchful eye of President Xi Jinping and the Party.

This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Zion, Illinois, opened its doors to the city’s first mosque

This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Zion, Illinois, opened its doors to the city's first mosque

A French-Moroccan imam accused of hate speech and anti-Semitism has been arrested in Belgium after trying to avoid deportation back to Morocco.