MUSLIM COMMUNITY

Jan 05 2025RELIGION

Houston Muslims Unite After Tragedy

In the wake of a tragic attack in New Orleans, Houston's Muslim community rallied together at the Medical Center Islamic Society. The shocking event took a deeper toll as the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was discovered to be a local resident. Imam Basem Hamid spoke to the congregation, stressing that such violence contradicts the teachings of Islam. The community...

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Understanding Death: Muslim Views on Postmortem Child Sampling

Ever wondered how scientists study child deaths? One method is Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS), which helps understand the causes of child mortality. This process is used in countries with high child death rates, like Ethiopia. But guess what? In many places, people worry if this method goes against religious beliefs. A recent study looked into how a Muslim...

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