The Muslim Post

God-Willing, A Girl

God-Willing-A-Girl

By Dr. John Andrew Morrow Inshā’ Allāh walid, “God-willing, it will be a boy,” said a woman to my pregnant wife. La or no, she replied, Inshā’ Allāh bint, “God-willing, it will be a girl.” Confused, the woman repeated herself once again. Inshā’ Allāh walid, she insisted, and my wife, retorted, on key, Inshā’ Allāh […]

Moroccans pray for rain as ‘mercy from God’

Moroccans pray for rain as ‘mercy from God’

“We beg for God’s mercy,” said 10-year-old Hassan, wearing a long white tunic, as Moroccans across the parched country on Friday held prayers for rain under a royal decree. The faithful gathered in Sale, opposite the capital Rabat, to take part in the ancient tradition. “People pray to call for God’s mercy and pardon. The […]

Reports: Morocco bans production and sale of burqa

Reports: Morocco bans production and sale of burqa

Morocco has banned the production and sale of full-face Muslim veils – called burqas – apparently for security reasons, according to local media reports. While there was no official announcement by authorities in the North African nation, the reports said the interior ministry order would take effect this week.

Four Nations Call for Access to Encrypted Data 

Anti-terror prosecutors from four nations say they need greater access to encrypted data on smartphones and computers in the fight against terrorism.  The prosecutors from France, Belgium, Spain and Morocco made their joint appeal in Paris after a two-day meeting. They’re seeking new tools to respond to a new age of terror and unlock encrypted […]

The fall and the rise of Morocco’s left

The fall and the rise of Morocco's left

Rabat, Morocco – A new wave of radical left-wing parties in Morocco is growing with emerging groups offering fresh political alternatives to the main socialist party, which is in a state of decline. The rise of the far left comes after a dramatic fall in electoral support for the Socialist Union of Popular Forces Party […]