Muslims

The Heartbreak of Violence: A Deadly Mosque Attack in Northern Nigeria In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a devastating attack unfolded in Nigeria's northern Katsina state. Amid the serenity of morning prayers, gunmen stormed a mosque in the remote community of Unguwan Mantau, leaving at least 27 people dead and several more wounded. The echoes of gunfire shattered the sacred peace, illustrating the turmoil that has become all too familiar in this region. Persistent Strife: The Background of the Conflict This brutal…

A gloomy Islamic funeral ceremony was held in late March in Senegal's Dakar for 28 unnamed bodies of people attending the funeral who had no relationship or friendship with the deceased, highlighting a simple duty and charity in the West African country. Neither Mohamed Diop nor his mourners knew any of the people they buried. Volunteers with the Association for Solidarity and Perfection (JRWI) have undertaken to provide the unidentified dead with a Muslim funeral for almost ten years. For the dead to be buried in a…