Islam World

South Korea: Shia Community in Seoul Marks Birth Anniversary of Holy Prophet, Imam al-Sadiq ——————————————- The South Korean capital, Seoul, hosted a religious gathering to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and…

Concerns Grow Over Taliban Measures Targeting Shia-Hazara Institutions, Media in Afghanistan ———————————— A wave of criticism has emerged in Afghanistan following recent actions attributed to the Taliban against Shia and Hazara institutions, individuals, and media organizations, with political groups and…

Charity Plans New Islamic Cemetery in Scotland to Serve Muslim Community for a Century ———————————- An Edinburgh-based charity has submitted plans to establish a new Islamic cemetery in Midlothian, Scotland, designed to provide burial space for around 5,000 graves and…

Pakistan Army Says 21 Pakistani Taliban Members Killed in Operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ——————————————— Pakistan’s military announced that security forces killed 21 members of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including clashes…

Taliban Raid on Kabul Seminary Raises Concerns Over Shia Religious Freedom —————————————— Taliban forces stormed the Khatam al-Nabiyin seminary in the Afghan capital on Saturday evening, according to local reports, arresting 28 people linked to the institution. The raid has…

Israeli Air Attack in Southern Lebanon Leaves at Least 10 Martyrs ——————————————- An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon has resulted in the martyrdom of at least 10 people, including an infant, amid renewed military escalation along the Lebanon-Israel border and…

Shia Muslims in Lucknow Celebrate Birth Anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad, Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq —————————————————- The Indian city of Lucknow witnessed religious celebrations marking the birth anniversaries of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) and…

Activists Raise Concerns Over Restrictions on Shia Religious Practices in Bahrain ————————————— Activists have expressed growing concerns over the situation of religious freedom and the practice of Shia rituals in Bahrain, citing trials of religious scholars and clerics, as well…

UN Warns Expansion of Madrassas Could Deepen Afghanistan’s Education Crisis —————————————— The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has warned that the rapid expansion of religious schools under the current authorities could have long-term consequences for…

Activists Raise Concerns Over Restrictions on Shia Religious Practices in Bahrain ————————————— Activists have expressed growing concerns over the situation of religious freedom and the practice of Shia rituals in Bahrain, citing trials of religious scholars and clerics, as well…