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Muslims are people who follow or practice Islam, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion. Muslims consider the Quran, their holy book, to be the verbatim word of God as revealed to the Islamic prophet and messenger Muhammad. The majority of Muslims also follow the teachings and practices of Muhammad (sunnah) as recorded in traditional accounts (hadith). The derivation of "Muslim" is from an Arabic word meaning "submitter".

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Peer Budan Ali Shah Dargah in Jammu draws people of all faiths and religions The 'dargah' of Peer Budan Ali Shah or Peer Baba as it is known, is the perfect example of communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. People of all religion throng this shrine and get blessings. Hindus,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:31Published 2 hours ago

Couples find lockdown love on Muslim dating app Two couples who found love on a Muslim dating app have made wedding planswithin months after their relationships were “accelerated” by lockdownrestrictions. When the traditional method of being.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:40Published 20 hours ago

‘Be someone who means something to the nation’: Kangana Ranaut to Kunal Kamra Kangana Ranaut is now engaged in a fierce Twitter spat with comedian Kunal Kamra. The war of tweets started after Kunal Kamra mocked the actor’s post and compared her to Sadhguru. ‘These fools are.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:02Published 2 days ago

William and Kate visit bagel bakery on tour of London’s East End The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated the traditions of London’s EastEnd when they made Jewish bagel snacks and met Muslim volunteers supportingthe community during the coronavirus outbreak... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published 4 days ago

Not so white Emmys make progress on diversity From the 20-something women of "Insecure" to the Muslim-American star of "Ramy," Sunday's Emmy line-up is an unprecedented showcase for people of color. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:00Published 5 days ago

Police fire pellet guns on Kashmir Muharram procession: Witnesses Dozens injured as Indian forces attack mourners with pellet guns and tear gas in Muslim-majority region, say witnesses. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:44Published 3 weeks ago

Muslim man in Ahmednagar arranges wedding of his Hindu nieces India is a country where different communities have co-existed peacefully for centuries and even today they continue to live in complete harmony. Numerous stories that can elaborate this fact can be.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:11Published 3 weeks ago

Pakistanis take part in Muslim mourning processions Many participants hit their chests, performed self-flagellation and repeated the phrase "Ya Hussein" to express their grief.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Massive protest held in Dhaka against China's repression of Uighur Muslims A massive protest was held outside Dhaka Press Club on Friday to condemn the Chinese brutality and suppression against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang Autonomous region. Bangladesh Freedom Fighters.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published 3 weeks ago

Lebanon marks 100 years in turmoil The deadly Beirut port blast on August 4 this year set the tone for a subdued 100 year anniversary for the state of Lebanon. Megan Revell looks back at a century of hope and despair. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 07:24Published 3 weeks ago

NZ shooter gets life in prison for 'wicked' crimes A New Zealand judge sentenced white supremacist Brenton Tarrant to life in prison without parole on Thursday for killing 51 Muslim worshippers in the country's deadliest shooting, saying the sentence.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:12Published 3 weeks ago

NZ PM Ardern: shooter 'will never see the light of day' New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was relieved to know that "that person will never see the light of day" after a court on Thursday (August 27) sentenced a man who killed 51 Muslim.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published 3 weeks ago

NZ court sentences mosque shooter to life in prison A New Zealand court sentenced a man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand's deadliest shooting to life in prison without parole, the first time such a sentence has been handed down in the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed, is first in New Zealand to be sentenced to life without parole. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 06:10Published 3 weeks ago

Sudan PM and Pompeo talk Israel and list removal [NFA] Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said he held "direct and transparent" talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Khartoum on Tuesday, including over removing Sudan from a U.S. state.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:46Published on August 25, 2020

Rohingya politicians excluded from Myanmar election Rohingya politician Abdul Rasheed was born in Myanmar and is one of the very few from the Muslim minority to have Myanmar citizenship. But when the country goes to the polls in November, he will not be.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:24Published on August 25, 2020

‘Muslims leaders in Congress should…’: Asaduddin Owaisi on leadership row AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi spoke on leadership row in Congress. Owaisi said Muslim leaders in Congress should think about their position in the party. “I don’t have a habit of speaking on any.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:00Published on August 24, 2020

Muslim leaders should think for how long they'll remain slave of Congress leadership: Owaisi Commenting on the 'letter politics' in Congress, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi asked Muslim leaders in the party for "how long they'll remain as slave of Congress leadership". "Ghulam Nabi Azad used to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:39Published on August 24, 2020

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