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Pope Francis condemns desecration of Quran in Sweden

The Pope of the Vatican, Francis II, condemned the Quran burning in Sweden, saying he felt “angry and disgusted” to see the Muslims’ holy book being desecrated. In an interview published on Monday…
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Iran summons Swedish diplomat over Quran desecration row

Tehran: Iran’s foreign ministry has summoned Sweden’s charge d’affaires in Tehran over the burning of a copy of the holy Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm, state media reported. Condemning the desecration…
Middle East

OIC to hold emergency meet to discuss Quran desecration in Sweden

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday announced an emergency open meeting next week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the burning of a Quran copy in Sweden. This came at…
Middle East

Jordan summons Swedish envoy over Quran burning in Stockholm

Amman: Jordan’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Swedish Ambassador in Amman in protest of the burning of a copy of the Muslim holy book Quran in Stockholm. The Ministry said on Thursday…
World

Sweden: Protester desecrates Quran outside Stockholm mosque

Stockholm: A protestor tore up and burned pages of a copy of the Holy Quran at a small protest outside Stockholm’s Grand Mosque in Sweden with police permission on Wednesday, after the…
World

Turkey condemns Quran burning in Sweden

Ankara: Turkey had condemned the burning of the Muslim holy book Quran in Sweden, calling it a “heinous act”. In a series of tweets, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said: “I condemn the…

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Constitution is Bible, Quran & Gita for us: Karnataka Home Minister

Bengaluru: “The Constitution is the Bible, Quran and Bhagavad Gita for us. It is the sacred scripture for every Indian when it comes to administration,” said Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on…
Bollywood

Quoting Quran, SRK says there is no place for terrorism in Islam [Video]

Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan is inspiration for scores of people and is known as one of the intelligent persons of India. The actor handles controversial questions in a unique manner and that…
Middle East

Iran hangs two over burning copy of Quran, insulting Prophet

Tehran: Two men were executed by the Iranian authorities on Monday on charges of blasphemy against Islam. According to Mizan News Agency, Yousef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli Zare were hanged for insulting…
Middle East

Turkey summons Danish ambassador over burning of Quran, Turkish flag

Ankara: Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Denmark’s ambassador Danny Annan over the burning of the Muslim holy book of the Quran and a Turkish flag at a public demonstration in Denmark’s capital…
Middle East

Iranian secure top spot in Saudi Quran recital contest, wins Rs 6 crore

Tehran: Iran and Saudi Arabia took first place in the Quran and Call to Prayer recitation competition held in the Kingdom on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Iranian contestant Younes…
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Sweat behind sweet dates: Life of Indian farm workers in date farms in deserts

Dates are a staple of the Arab world. For the rest of the world, it is associated with the month of Ramzan, as its popularity reaches a peak in the holy month…
World

Australia: Jihad Deb becomes 1st minister to take oath on Quran

Jihad Deb, a newly elected member from Bankstown, created history as he become the first Muslim Minister of New South Wales. Deb, who is also the former NSW state member for Lakemba,…
Middle East

Turkey summons Danish ambassador over anti-Islam protests

Ankara: Turkey’s Foreign Ministry summoned Danish Ambassador Danny Annan over “an attack targeting Quran and Turkish flag” at a public demonstration in Denmark. The ministry said in a written statement that it…