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Islamic Forum

India ends subsidies for Hajj pilgrimage

The Indian government has announced the end of a decades-long policy of giving subsidy to thousands of Muslims heading to the holy city of Mecca to pe

UK: Ghani is first Muslim woman minister to speak in Commons

Nusrat Ghani has become the first female Muslim minister to speak at the Commons despatch box. Ms Ghani, who is the daughter of Pakistani immigrants,

When ‘your (former) excellency’ became a beggar

 “Should I tell you this story?” I said: “Yes sir.” It was during one of those rare occasions when I found myself face to

Bauchi Govt releases N53m for 2018 Qur’ anic recitation

The Bauchi State Government has released N53 million for forthcoming national Qur’anic recitation competitions, the Chairman of the competition

The day theatre and pop music ‘popped up’ in Saudi Arabia?

Video clip of the inglorious event was first sent to me by a senior colleague and Professor of Islamic studies. I guess it was produced by those who a