Islamic World

DDHK.ORG – One of England's most famous football clubs, Blackburn Rovers, continues to show an extraordinary attitude of tolerance that is encouraging for Muslims. The club that once won the English Premier League, provided a place for congregational Maghrib prayers for spectators at Ewood Park Stadium in the first round of the English League Cup against Hartlepool, Wednesday (10/8/2022) local time. Kick-off match starts at 19.45:20.55 local time. Blackburn will hold the Maghrib prayer together at 20.55:XNUMX local time. “For the Muslim fans who came to our home game against Hartlepool, we understand you will need time for the Maghrib prayer at XNUMX. Please ask... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — Grenoble, a French city, is allowing Muslim women to wear the burkini or 'sharia bikini' in government-owned swimming pools. This was said by the Mayor of Grenoble, Eric Piolle, in the RMC broadcast, Monday (16/5/2022), as quoted by CNN Indonesia from France24. "What we hope is that women and men alike can dress the way they want," Piolle said. Right-wing groups and some feminists in France also protested the mayor's policy. One of France's conservative figures and head of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, Laurent Wauguiez, also voiced his rejection of Piolle's policy. “I believe what Piolle is defending is a terrible stalemate for ... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — Muslims in Hong Kong, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia simultaneously celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1 Syawal 1443 Hijriyah on Monday, May 2, 2022. This is based on the determination made by the authorities in each of these countries. "Assalamualaikum! The Incorporated Trustees of The Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong announced that Eid will start on May 2 (Monday). 'Eid Mubarak! this was announced on the official Facebook page of the Islamic Union of Hong Kong, Sunday (1/5/2022) evening. A similar announcement was also made by the Islamic Union of Hong Kong (IUHK) through its official website, iuhk.org. Through this announcement, IUHK also announced that the Ammar Mosque, Wan... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — The United Nations (UN) has designated March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia (fear of Islam). The determination was based on a resolution proposed by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Pakistan, Arab News reported, Tuesday (15/3/2022), and reported by Berita Satu. The resolution was adopted two years since a far-right extremist killed more than 50 Muslims in New Zealand terror attacks on two mosques. The day of the incident was later designated as an annual commemoration of the need to fight Islamophobia. The resolution was introduced on Tuesday by Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, on behalf of the OIC. “Islamophobia is a reality. Its manifestation is... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — CNN Indonesia, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, reported that several Indonesian citizens (WNI) built the Istiqlal Mosque in the middle of Osaka City, Japan. The presence of the Osaka Istiqlal Mosque is expected to make it easier for Muslims who want to worship in the area. This mosque has not officially opened. To CNN Indonesia, the Chairperson of the Osaka Foundation's Indonesian Mosque Foundation, Herizal Ahardi, hoped that this mosque would be able to operate as soon as everything was done. “The mosque itself has not been opened because we have not paid it off. On December 3, we are given only one time for Friday prayers. After that, later after we pay off everything, we will get the key and we will use it for worship, "... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — Insulting the Prophet Muhammad cannot be called an expression of artistic freedom. On the other hand, insulting the Prophet Muhammad is a violation of religious freedom. This was stated by the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, in a press conference at the end of the year, as quoted by TASS. Acts of violation of religious freedom in the form of insulting the Prophet Muhammad , said Putin, could provoke retaliation from extremist groups, such as the attack on the editorial office of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris, France, some time ago. Even so, Putin praised artistic freedom in general. However, he said artistic freedom has limitations and should not infringe on other freedoms. In 2020, President Vladimir Putin revealed ... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayyeb, rejected calls for religious integration into a belief called Abrahamism. He emphasized that the idea of ​​merging religions like this is not possible within the Islamic belief. "Based on our heavenly religious beliefs, we believe it is impossible for humans to be united in one religion," he said, as quoted by Arab News, Tuesday (9/11/2021). Sheikh Al-Azhar explained that people were born and raised with different cultures. Some of the differences that exist such as color, belief, thought, language, and even fingerprints. On that basis, Al Tayyeb is of the view, it is impossible to unite people in one unified religion. He also assessed the discourse on the merging of religions... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — For the first time, after 245 years of independence, the United States (US) has a Muslim mayor. Based on a report from the Associated Press, CNN Indonesia reported that Abdullah Hammoud, a member of the Michigan Regional Representative Council, United States, was elected Mayor of Dearborn, on Tuesday (2/11/2021). Based on unofficial calculations on the Dearborn website, Hammoud has already pocketed 55 percent of the vote. With that number, he managed to beat former Wayne County commissioner, Gary Woronchak, who only won 45 percent of the vote. Hammoud also made history. Apart from being the first Muslim, he also became the city's first Arab-American mayor. “To the girls and boys who have been bullied because of their beliefs... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — The government of Saudi Arabia requires Indonesian citizens who receive the Covid-19 vaccine from China, Sinovac or Sinopharm to receive a booster injection to be able to perform Umrah. This was conveyed by the Indonesian Consul General in Jeddah, Eko Hartono, as reported by CNN Indonesia, Monday, October 11, 2021. "Until now, the Saudis still say that they will get a complete vaccine apart from the four vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna) , you have to use a booster with one injection out of the four,” said Eko. That way, Eko said that if prospective Umrah pilgrims had just received two doses of Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines, they had to get another booster vaccine from Pfizer, AstraZeneca,... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially allowed again Indonesian pilgrims to perform Umrah. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi, the permit was granted following the pace of development of Covid-19 in Indonesia which began to improve. "The Embassy (Saudi Arabia) has received information from competent parties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding arrangements for the resumption of Umrah for Indonesian pilgrims," ​​Foreign Minister Retno said at an online press conference, Saturday (9/10/2021), as reported by CNN Indonesia. This was conveyed by Retno based on a diplomatic note received from the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Jakarta. The special committee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said Retno, is currently minimizing all ... READ MORE