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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). "Muslim" is an Arabic word meaning "submitter".

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Thousands of Indonesians journey home, despite virus warnings Nearly 90 percent of Indonesians are Muslim and usually return to their home villages at the end of Ramadan to celebrate Eid with their families. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published 21 hours ago

Iraqis struggle to balance tradition and sanitation Families in Iraq are being left traumatised, as restrictions mean burials cannot be carried out in line with Muslim tradition. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:04Published 3 days ago

Accused NZ mosque shooter pleads guilty The Australian man accused of carrying out New Zealand's worst mass shooting in history pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder on Thursday (March 26) after having previously pleaded not guilty. Libby.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published 1 week ago


Indonesians refusing to stay home for prayers Thousands of Muslims travel to South Sulawesi for mass gathering, despite cancellation of event. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:05Published 2 weeks ago

Flowers and messages of support adorn NZ mosque for shooting anniversary Hundreds of people gathered in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday (March 13) to honor the 51 lives lost in the attack on two mosques in the city last year. Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:53Published 3 weeks ago

Corbyn and Johnson clash over offensive comments Boris Johnson has hit back at Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism in the Labour Party after being challenged about his own comments on women and Muslims. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:49Published on March 11, 2020

India death toll rises after worst violence in decades At least 47 people have died and more than 350 have been injured during riots over a new citizenship bill seen as discriminatory towards Muslims. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:45Published on March 2, 2020

India unrest: 'We can't just blame Hindus or Muslims' People in India's capital are slowly returning to areas hardest hit by the recent violence. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published on February 27, 2020

Cars burned as Muslim-Hindu violence leaves 20 dead in New Delhi The violence is over a controversial new citizenship law that excludes Muslims from fast track naturalisation.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on February 27, 2020

A mob out for blood: India's protests pit Hindus against Muslims Mohammad Zubair was on his way home from a local mosque in northeast New Delhi when he came across a large crowd. He turned towards an underpass to avoid the commotion; it proved to be a mistake... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:58Published on February 27, 2020

Death toll rises to 20 from riots in Indian capital At least 20 people have been killed in the Indian capital during violent clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups over a new citizenship law, a hospital official told Reuters, even as an eerie calm.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published on February 26, 2020

7 killed, 150 injured: Indian riots overshadow Trump visit At least seven people have been killed and around 150 injured in clashes, according to authorities, in riots sparked by a controversial Indian immigration law. The violence comes during U.S. President.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published on February 25, 2020

Before Trump's Delhi visit, clashes over citizenship law intensify A policeman was killed and dozens of people injured amid clashes in New Delhi on Monday as thousands demonstrating for and against a new citizenship law rioted for several hours before U.S. President.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:30Published on February 25, 2020

London mosque stabbing victim says he forgives his attacker A Muslim prayer leader, Raafat Maglad, has said he forgives his attacker after returning to the mosque where he was stabbed. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:38Published on February 21, 2020

Mosque attack victim recalls moment he was stabbed Muslim prayer leader Raafat Maglad recalls the moment he was stabbed at London Central Mosque. Raafat Maglad, who is in his 70s, told how he was left with a "very deep cut" to his neck after he was.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:11Published on February 21, 2020

Prayer leader returns to mosque after knife attack A Muslim prayer leader has returned to the mosque where he was stabbed just hours after the incident. Raafat Maglad, who is in his 70s, was attacked inside London Central Mosque in Regent’s Park on.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published on February 21, 2020

Merkel reacts to Hanau attack: Racism and hatred are poison German Chancellor Angela Merkel has condemned the deadly shootings in Hanau and pledged to fight against those who try to divide the country along ethnic lines. Speaking Thursday in Berlin, Mrs Merkel.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:21Published on February 20, 2020

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