Peshawar, Pakistan – A suicide bombing at a seminary in northwest Pakistan has left a prominent cleric and five others dead just days before the start of Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims worldwide. The attack occurred in the city of Peshawar, which has unfortunately seen its fair share of violence and terrorism in recent … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – As an Arabic proverb suggests, words hold little weight until one witnesses events firsthand. In Ireland, the harsh realities of racism and Islamophobia have become a personal struggle for Dr. Umar Al-Qadri, chairperson of the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council. From a violent attack in February to continuous online abuse during … Read more
DUBLIN, IRELAND – A prominent Irish Muslim cleric, Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, has reported being the victim of a brutal assault, which he describes as a deliberate hate crime. According to Dr. Al-Qadri, the incident occurred when he was lured to meet two individuals in the Tallaght area of South Co Dublin on Thursday night. … Read more