What makes Adhan (Azaan) so important for Muslims?
May 12 ,2022
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By: Murat Sofuoglu
Adhan has long been an inseparable part of the Islamic way of life. It’s a call for Muslims to congregate at the mosques wh...
The Tamils’ dalliance with Buddhism and how it ended
January 17 ,2022
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By: P.K. Balachandran
Colombo: Both the Sinhalese and the Tamils were into Buddhism in ancient times. But while the religion survived and went from strength...
India: BJP’s rise in former communist bastion has Muslims...
February 27 ,2021
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By: Suvojit Bagchi, Kolkata
The rally in Chandannagar in 2017 with arms to mark the birthday of Lord Ram [File: Suvojit bagchi/Al Jazeera]
In November 2019, I...
Silvia Romano accepts Islam; Becomes target of Italian far...
May 17 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
Silvia Romano, an Italian aid worker kidnapped 18 months ago in East Africa, recently landed in Rome after being freed. Romano, who was...
Universe brought me to Pakistan & Pakistanis guided me to...
February 3 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
Canadian solo traveler, Rosie Gabrielle, embraced Islam following her long stay in Pakistan last year. Gabrielle posted her image in a...
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