President Rodrigo Duterte greeted the Filipino Muslim community for the celebration of the Islamic holiday of Eid’l Adha on Monday, expressing gratitude for their support of the government and the peace process. “This occasion reminds us of…
Kindness begets kindness. That, in sum, was how the Muslim community in Central Visayas explained its unwavering support for peace in the region. “We understand each other. You accept us as your neighbor and we also compensate…
Aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis said Sunday that Islam could not be equated with terrorism and warned that Europe was pushing its young into the hands of extremists. “It’s not true and it’s not correct (to…
Beirut — As Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan, many are struggling to comprehend a wave of attacks that killed 350 people across several continents during the holy month and made urgent the question…
DAVAO CITY —Not yet official. Malacanang on Sunday said that the public should wait for an official announcement with regard to the declaration of July 6 as a national holiday in observance of the end of Ramadan,…
Orlando – The gunman who launched the worst terror attack on US soil since 9/11 at a gay nightclub in Orlando was radicalized by Islamist propaganda, officials said, amid reports he was a club regular. Lone gunman…
Whatever meanings people assign to marriage, Islam views it as a strong bond (mithaqun ghaleez), a challenging commitment in the fullest sense of the word. It is a commitment to life itself, to society and to the…
The EIDIL FITR is better known as the festival of fast breaking (SAWM). It is an annual Assembly among all Muslims all over the world in their respective areas. The celebration of 2015 – 1436 H. EIDEL…
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) in the Visayas urged the public not to associate Islam with terrorism and intolerance in the wake of the arrest of an Australian “jihadist” over the weekend. Regional (NCMF) Director…
In all its legislation and moral injunctions, Islam lays great stress on nobility of feelings, loftiness of aims and purity of intentions. The Prophet (peace be on him) said: “Actions will be judged by intentions, and everyone…
