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Qatar condemns ‘deliberate provocation’ after Dutch far-right leader rips up Quran

An Islamophobic far-right leader has sparked outrage once again for desecrating the Quran in the Netherlands. Qatar has vehemently condemned the tearing of copies of the Holy Quran outside several…

Eid al-Adha 2015 at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque

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Give and be rewarded: Muslim communities among ‘top charity givers’ across the globe

On International Day of Charity, Doha News looked at the significance of charity for Muslims. Charity serves as a fundamental expression of compassion and kindness in Islam, with a a…

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‘A time of serenity’: Eid through the eyes of non-Muslims in Qatar

An estimated 65.5% of Qatar’s population are Muslim, leaving a sizeable percentage formed by a multitude of other religions and faiths. The celebratory holiday of Eid Al Adha gathers the…

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Sustainable wudhu: Muslims call for mindful ablution to avoid wasted water at Qatar mosques

Despite its dry landscape, Qatar has one of the world’s highest domestic water consumption rates. Muslims in Qatar say more efforts can be made to be mindful of how much…

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Reminders from above: Why celebrating Eid is obligated despite hardships

The obligation to observe Eid in Islam presides over temporary human conditions, as God, by contrast, is believed to preside over all situations in life, and is permanent in His…

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Itikaf: the Islamic tradition of embracing solitude and spiritual reflection

Itikaf is a profound Islamic practice that offers Muslims the opportunity to connect with Allah, introspect and grow spiritually. Itikaf is a significant Islamic practice often performed during the last…

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Qatar Charity to pay off debt of 100 people in Ramadan

Qatar Charity successfully paid off the debt of 150 debtors totalling QAR 68 million last year. Qatar Charity aims to settle the debt of 100 debtors during the holy month…

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Traces of Islamic teachings embraced at the World Cup

Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup demonstrated that Islam is a religion of peace and is for all people, and helped the world look beyond what they saw on the…

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Qatar traders face 1mn riyal fine for goods that ‘violate’ Islamic values

Individuals must refrain from publishing images, audio clips, visuals or other materials that promote offensive content and violate public morals, MOCI reminded. A fine up to one million Qatari Riyals…

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