Tag Archives: Muhammad
By Abdulrazaq O Hamzat In the name of the most high, the restorer of peace and bestowal of understanding. The merciful and he, who created the entire human community from a single soul, spread us in different tribes, regions, races … read more »
Posted in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Religion, West Africa
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Tagged Allah, God, Islam, jesus, Muhammad, Muslim, New Testament, Qur'an
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On January 24 Morocco like the rest of the Muslim world is celebrating Eid Al Mawlid Nabawi, the Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (12th of Rabî’ al-Awal), an important religious holiday for all Moroccans. Unlike other muslim countries Moroccan shrines mark … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Morocco, North Africa, Said Temsamani
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Tagged Indonesia, Islam, Mawlid, Morocco, Muhammad, Muslim world, Salé, Sufism
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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The armed men dragged Musa Muhammad out of his house and ordered him to lie face down on the ground. Then they grabbed his son. After asking his name, the men issued their judgment. “I heard three … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, bokoharam, Christian, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Islamism, MAIDUGURI, Muhammad, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news
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Frankly speaking I have been motivated by a pretender and a fallacious writer who as a result of his uncontrollable libido, gone astray by following his hearth desires, by simply forgetting the quranic verse in a close translation: that our … read more »
By: Arab News, Khalid Alnowaiser I realize that this is another very sensitive subject, but I would like to make two important points in order to dispel any confusion or misunderstanding. When I discuss a matter having religious implications, I … read more »
Blood is seen on the floor of a mosque as Indian Shiite Muslims flagellate themselves during a holy procession. Muslims all over the world pay their respects with the flowing of their blood as they mourn the slaying and martyrdom … read more »
By Sh. Xasan Jaamici Yes. There are mixture of feelings regarding the new members of PM Shirdon’s government and how they were selected. Many of us view this is a positive but radical change from 4.5 to 5 and from … read more »
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Tagged Allah, Arabian Peninsula, Bilal, IndepthAfrica, Muhammad, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, United States
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Victim of extremismStoning adulterers is not “extremist”; it is Islamic law. The caliph Umar, one of Muhammad’s closest companions, even maintained that it was originally in the Qur’an: ‘Umar said, “I am afraid that after a long time has passed, … read more »
Posted in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somali, Sudan
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Allah, IndepthAfrica, Muhammad, Rajm, Sharia, Somalia, Stoning, Umar
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By Abukar Arman Gone are the days when avoidance of religious and political discussions was essential to retaining friendships. Today, discussing these two topics in the public and private squares is essential to peace, coexistence, development and progress! At hand … read more »
Posted in America, Middle East
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Tagged Allah, Arab Spring, drone, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica news, Islam, Judeo-Christian, Mali, Muhammad, Muslim, Prophet, Qur'an, Syria, Tumor
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Insulting Islamic symbols represents a breaking point for many. (Via OnIslam) By Ramzy Baroud A neighbor of mine, of many years ago from a Gaza refugee camp, was a sacrilegious person par excellence. Unemployed like most inhabitants of the camp, … read more »
By Dr. Reza Pankhurst, New Civilisation The deliberate provocation goes on. Charlie Hebdo published cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammad in what will be considered by Muslims worldwide as a further gratuitous affront to Islam. The magazine has previous form in … read more »
By Dr. Hubertus Hoffmann Only half a year before the infamous video “Innocence of Muslims” insulted the prophet and offended many Muslims all over the world (see Dr Hubertus Hoffmann, ‘Prophet Mohammed Movie: What should be done?‘), the Saudi Arabian … read more »
At least 15 people have been killed in Pakistan in clashes during protests over an anti-Muslim film. Police fired tear gas and live ammunition at thousands of demonstrators who threw rocks and set fire to buildings. Dozens were injured. Muslims … read more »
A low-budget film that Muslims say insults the Prophet Muhammad has prompted a wave of protests across various countries. Western embassies across the Muslim world are on high alert for violence stemming from the film “The Innocence of Muslims” produced … read more »
Libyan President Mohammed Magarief said on Sunday that about 50 people have been arrested in connection with the deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi last week, which he said was planned by foreigners linked to al Qaeda. The … read more »
Posted in Libya, News, North Africa
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Benghazi, CBS, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica African news, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, Muhammad, Susan Rice, United States
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Fury about a film that insults the Prophet Mohammad tore across the Middle East after weekly prayers on Friday with protesters attacking U.S. embassies and burning American flags as the Pentagon rushed to bolster security at its missions. The obscure … read more »
Posted in East Africa, News, Sudan
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Tagged Gaza Strip, German, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Khartoum, Middle East, Muhammad, Sudan, United States
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Protests against the American-made amateur film mocking the Prophet Muhammad also took place in Cairo, Tehran, Baghdad and Dhaka. Demonstrators in Baghdad chanted “no to Israel” and “no to America” while burning an American flag. Egyptian protesters run during clashes … read more »
Posted in Egypt, News, North Africa, Spotlight
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Tagged Baghdad, Cairo, Egypt, IndepthAfrica, List of diplomatic missions of the United States, Muhammad, Tehran, United States, Yemen
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This movie is being backed by Florida pastor Terry Jones, who became widely known for threatening to burn a Quran in 2010. Another video that’s been circulating in recent weeks, “Mohammad, Prophet of Muslims,” portrays Mohammad as “a fool, a philanderer … read more »
The search for those behind the provocative, anti-Muslim film implicated in violent protests in Egypt and Libya led Wednesday to a California Coptic Christian convicted of financial crimes who acknowledged his role in managing and providing logistics for the production. … read more »
Posted in Libya, News, North Africa, Spotlight
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Tagged Associated Press, Bacile, California, Egypt, IndepthAfrica, Klein, Muhammad, Steve Klein, Youtube
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An Israeli filmmaker went into hiding on Tuesday after his movie attacking Islam’s Prophet Muhammad sparked angry assaults by Muslims on U.S. diplomatic missions in Egypt and in Libya, where one American was killed. Speaking by phone from an undisclosed … read more »
Posted in Libya, News, North Africa, Spotlight
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Tagged Egypt, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Israeli Jew, Libya, Muhammad, Muslim, United States, Youtube
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By Richard Spencer, Middle East Correspondent and Areesh Saeed in Benghazi,telegraph.co.uk Chris Stevens had travelled to Benghazi this week to open an American cultural centre, a fitting reminder of the friendships he forged there during the Libyan uprising against Colonel … read more »
Posted in America, Article, Global Issues, News
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Benghazi, Daily Telegraph, IndepthAfrica, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, Muhammad, Stevens, United States
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Considering that the abduction, enslavement, rape, and trafficking of Coptic Christian girls, especially minors, in Egypt is at an all time high—according to U.S. lawyers, 550 such cases have been documented in the last five years—Egypt’s Constituent Assembly to the Constitution met … read more »
Abdulrazaq Magaji For Nigerian Muslims, this year’s Ramadaan, the one-month fasting period by adherents of the Islamic faith worldwide, will follow a weather beaten path. As is the practice, the Amir al Mumineen (Commander of the Faithfuls) and Sultan of … read more »
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A book discovered in a Toronto Islamic bookstore is causing an Internet uproar: A Gift for the Muslim Coupleby the Islamic scholar Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi advises Muslim men that “it might be necessary to restrain” their wives “with … read more »
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Tagged africa african news, Allah, indepthafrica africa news, Islam, Islamic Society of North America, Laleh Bakhtiar, Muhammad, Muslim, Qanta A. Ahmed, Qur'an
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A few days ago I did some reflecting here on the steady rise of sharia in Britain, as exemplified by the BBC’s frank admission of its unwillingness to mock Islam, the harassment of an air passenger for an innocuous remark … read more »
Gombe – Police say gunmen have attacked three banks and a police station in Nigeria’s northeast, killing four policemen. Gombe state deputy police chief Kabir Muhammad said on Thursday that the attacks occurred in a town about 140km from the … read more »
Posted in Daily News Wrap, News, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Africa news, African, African news, Boko Haram, Chief of police, Gombe State, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Nigeria, Indepth Soccer, Kabir, Muhammad, Nigeria, Police officer, Police station
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by Bahir Kemal Ethiopia is not only a cultural and linguistic mosaic, but it is also a country with the three ancient religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. When it comes to religion and ethnicity more care has to be taken … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Ethiopia
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Tagged Ethiopia, George Santayana, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Meles Zenawi, Muhammad, Saudi Arabia, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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November 29, 2011 by benim
Alexandria – Egypt’s first parliamentary elections since the fall of Hosni Mubarak have brought the political debut of a potentially powerful new player on the scene, the ultraconservative Islamist movement known as the Salafis. At several voting stations in this … read more »
Posted in Egypt, Election, News, North Africa
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Tagged About Africa, Africa news, African History, African Maps, alexandria, All Africa, breaking news, East Africa, Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Islamism, Muhammad, Muslim Brotherhood, nothafrica, Nour, Salafi, West Africa
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September 20, 2011 by benim
Rabat – A photograph entitled Qur’anic Inlay which shows verses of the holy Muslim book projected on the French-Moroccan artist’s naked body has caused a stir ahead of an art fair in Marrakesh. Work by 27-year-old Mehdi-Georges Lahlou is due … read more »
Posted in Morocco, News, North Africa
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Tagged Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Islam, Morocco, Muhammad, Muslim, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Qur'an, Religion and Spirituality, Social Aspects, Southern Africa, West Africa
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Muammar Gaddafi’s wife Safia, his daughter Aisha, and his sons Hannibal and Mohammed, entered Algeria on Monday morning, the official Algeria Press Service reported on its web site. It said their arrival had been reported to the United Nations and … read more »
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