Islam World

Lebanese Christian Author Publishes New Book on Life of Lady Zaynab (Peace Be Upon Her) —————————— A new book examining the life, character and historical role of Lady Zaynab (peace be upon her), titled Al-Sayyida Zaynab al-Batul: Hafidat al-Rasul, has…

Largest US Muslim Civil Rights Organization Suspends Florida Operations Over Controversial ‘Terrorist’ Designation Law ——————————————– The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, has suspended its operations in Florida following…

Turkish Father, Seven-Year-Old Son Travel 7,000 Kilometres by Motorcycle to Perform Umrah —————————— A 38-year-old Turkish father and his seven-year-old son have travelled approximately 7,000 kilometres by motorcycle from Izmir, western Turkey, to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and visit…

2025 Witnessed a Rapid Escalation of Islamophobia from Social Prejudice to Open Hostility ——————————————- The year 2025 was marked by an increasingly rapid shift from underlying anti-Muslim prejudice to openly expressed discrimination, hostility and violence, according to an analysis of…

ICRC Highlights Challenges Facing Women in Afghanistan in Accessing Healthcare and Economic Opportunities —————————— The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has highlighted the challenges facing women and girls in Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their access to…

Najaf: “Green Kufa” Project Launched in Schools to Expand Green Spaces, Improve Urban Environment ——————————— The Secretariat of the Great Mosque of Kufa has launched the first phase of its “Green Kufa” project, an initiative aimed at expanding green spaces…

French Muslim Councillor Defends Her Right to Wear Hijab and Participate in Political Life ———————————– A 23-year-old Muslim municipal councillor in the northern French city of Roubaix has defended her right to wear the Islamic headscarf while serving in public…

AFC Postpones 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to December Amid Regional Security Concerns ———————————— The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the postponement of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, moving the tournament…

Mosque in East London Attacked as Islamophobia Awareness Month Begins, Amid Rising Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes ——————————————- Police in London have launched an investigation after the Al-Hasana Islamic Centre in Stratford, east London, was targeted in an attack that saw its…

Saudi Arabia Showcases Digital Technologies to Enhance Religious Services and Pilgrimage Experiences —————————————- Saudi Arabia is showcasing a range of digital applications and advanced technologies designed to facilitate access to religious services and enhance visitors’ spiritual experiences at its pavilion…