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Colombia peace will 'fail' without reconciliation

Villavicencio - Muslimchronicle

Pope Francis warned Friday that Colombia's efforts to permanently end its civil conflict will "fail" if the country's people do not seek "reconciliation" after decades of suffering. "Every effort at peace without a sincere commitment to reconciliation is destined to fail," Francis told thousands of worshippers at an open-air mass in the central Colombian city of Villavicencio. source: AFPRead more

UAE Friday sermon: Mercy one of greatest virtues

Dubai - Arab Today

On Friday, imams across the country will discuss the importance of mercy and being merciful. In the sermon, worshippers will hear that mercy is a noble quality that reflects the kindness of the heart and the compassion of the soul, which leads to being forgiving and beneficent. "It is one of the greatest virtues that has the best positive impactRead more

Attacker in Zurich mosque shooting is dead

Zurich - Arab Today

A man who shot three people at a Zurich mosque on Monday is dead, police said on Tuesday, confirming that a body found near the scene was that of the assailant. Zurich cantonal police said authorities had identified the suspect, but gave no details. A news conference was scheduled for 1300 GMT. The gunman had stormed into the Islamic centerRead more

80 Jewish settlers storm Aqsa Mosque

Ramallah - Arab Today

More than 80 Jewish settlers stormed the holy Mosque of Al Aqsa Wednesday amid tight security measures by Israeli police. The settlers performed Talmudic rituals and prayers and had provocative tours at the halls of the mosque, WAFA news agency said. Many worshippers are staying inside the mosque to defend it against any plots by Jewish organizations on the YomRead more

Daesh crime at Prophet’s Mosque comes 11 years after Al-Qaeda’s

Jeddah - Arab Today

The two terrorist groups, Al-Qaeda and Daesh, both committed the crime of violating the sanctity of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah by targeting it with their terrorist crimes aimed at destabilizing the security and stability of the Kingdom. The criminal attack implemented by Naer Hammad Al-Nujaidi, who blew himself with an explosive belt when four security men approached him onRead more

Crown Prince: Saudi leadership keen since inception of the Kingdom to provide

Jeddah - Arab Today

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, the Deputy Premier and the Minister of Interior, who is also the President of the Supreme Haj Committee asserted here tonight, that the leadership of Saudi Arabia was and is still keen since its inception to provide pilgrims with the best service, in praise of the Almighty on this great honor which has been givenRead more

Somalia Mosque collapses kills 15 in Mogadishu

Mogadishu - QNA

At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured after a mosque under refurbishment has collapsed in Somalia. It happened during Friday prayers as the building, in the capital Mogadishu, was packed with worshippers. Hundreds of people are reported to have been inside the building when it collapsed and some are still believed to be trapped under theRead more