Islam World

Bahraini Citizens Reported Barred from Arbaeen Pilgrimage Amid New Travel Restrictions ———————————- Restrictions on religious travel in Bahrain have sparked criticism from opposition groups and human rights advocates, as thousands of citizens are reportedly being prevented from traveling for the…

Unified Civil Society Network Launched for Turkic-Speaking Countries, Bringing 826 NGOs Under One Platform ———————————— Integration efforts among member states of the Organization of Turkic States have now moved beyond diplomatic and governmental cooperation into the fields of public activity,…

UN Warns of Deadly Impact of Severe Funding Shortfall in Afghanistan Mine Clearance Program ———————————————————– The continued contamination of Afghan land with explosive remnants of war from decades of conflict is still endangering the lives of millions of people across…

Moroccan Civil Activist Receives Suspended Sentence Over Cyber Charges, Sparking Rights Criticism —————————————————— The arrest and trial of civil activists in Morocco have once again drawn attention from rights monitors to the state of human rights and basic freedoms in…

Pakistani Shia Demand Immediate Reopening of Land Routes for Pilgrimage and Criticize Government Inaction ————————————- The mourning season for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Pakistan has been accompanied by growing religious and civic demands from citizens calling for…

Suspected Arson Attack on Dublin Islamic Center Sparks Warning Over Islamophobia, Far-Right Hate Speech ————————————– A suspected arson attack on the Islamic Center and Al-Madina Hall on Talbot Street in central Dublin caused significant damage to the place of worship…

Islamic Scholarly Council in Syria Calls for Protection of Citizens and National Unity After Al-Mazra’a Events ————————————— The Islamic Scholarly Council of the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Syria has issued a statement regarding the recent events…

Syrian Shia Community Statement Warns Against Targeting Their Rights and Calls for Halt to Demolitions in Rural Homs ———————————- Members of Syria’s Shia community have issued a statement addressed to public opinion and the current authorities, condemning what they described…

Calls Grow for Probe Into Alleged Use of Fake Accounts to Target Shia Youth in Pakistan ————————————– Calls are growing in Pakistan for transparent investigations into allegations that fake social media accounts have been used to publish controversial religious content…

At Least Nine Killed in Explosion at Central Damascus Cafe ————————————— At least nine people were killed and 20 others wounded after an explosion struck a busy cafe in central Damascus, Syria’s Ministry of Health said. The blast occurred on…