The number of Muslims in Russia will grow in the coming years and decades. The head of the Council of Muftis of Russia Ravil Gainutdin mentioned this during the scientific conference “The History of Islam in Russia: Traditions of Patriotism and Coexistence”, that was held in the Russian parliament recently.

The US has offered $1 million reward for information on whereabouts of Hamza son of Osama bin Laden, the former leader of al-Qaeda while continuing the fifth round of talks with the Taliban in Qatar, the ex-host of al-Qaeda.

Johor Bahru 1 March, more than 500 Muslims gathered in Masjid Jamek Bandar Baru Uda to protest against the blasphemy against the Honourable Messenger Rasulullah sallahu wa alahi salaam by certain individuals. The peaceful protest was organized with the help of political parties and non-governmental organization (NGO) which took place for more than an hour and half.

Tens of thousands of Algerians have been protesting in the capital and cities across the country this week, in response to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s plan to extend his 20-year rule by seeking a fifth term. Students were demanding that Bouteflika, 81, drop his intention to seek re-election in the April 18 presidential vote.