Islam World

Daesh claims responsibility for suicide bombing at Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra Hussainiya in Islamabad —————————————— The extremist Sunni group ISIS/Daesh has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that targeted the Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra Hussainiya in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, martyring at least…

Russian Muslim Leader’s Remarks Renew Debate Over Public Prayer and Mosque Shortages ————————————- As Ramadan approaches, an OpEd by analyst Paul Goble highlights renewed debate in Russia over Muslim public prayer and the chronic shortage of mosques serving the country’s…

Mob assaults Muslim homes in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband, over half a dozen houses set on fire ——————————————— A mob vandalised and set fire to more than half a dozen houses belonging to Muslim households in Dutkaiya village of Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district…

Over 30 martyred, nearly 170 injured, after suicide bombing at Islamabad imambargah ————————————– A suicide bombing at the gate of an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area has left at least 31 martyred and 169 others injured, officials confirmed, raising fears…

Nonviolence Organization Calls for Human Brotherhood and Peaceful Coexistence on International Human Fraternity Day ——————————— The World Nonviolence Organization (FreeMuslim Association) issued a statement on the occasion of International Human Fraternity Day, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among all people…

Egypt Considers Regulations on Children’s Mobile Phone Use Amid Growing Online Safety Concerns ——————————– Egyptian authorities and legislators are preparing a legal framework to regulate children’s use of mobile phones, social media, and digital games amid rising concerns about online…

Concerns Grow Over Systematic Removal of Shiite Academics from Afghan Universities ———————————- Growing concern has emerged over what observers describe as the systematic sidelining of university professors in Afghanistan, particularly Shiite academics, amid continued restructuring of higher education under Taliban…

Returning Shiite Migrants in Afghanistan Face Organized Violence from Taliban and ISKP, Reports Say ——————————————— Returning Shiite migrants to Afghanistan have increasingly become targets of organized violence by the Taliban and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), according to recent…

Groundbreaking Laid for Al‑Muhsin bin Ali School in Kenya Amid Growing Community Needs ————————————— A new Shia religious school project began this week in the Kenyan city of Nyamira, where organizers laid the groundwork for a school aimed at serving…

Afghan Shia Youth Group Condemns Taliban Removal of Mid-Sha‘ban Flags ——————————– The Afghan Shia Youth Assembly has strongly condemned the Taliban’s actions to remove flags and other religious symbols associated with Mid-Sha‘ban celebrations, calling the measures a clear violation of…