Islam World

Israeli Druze Leader Says Syrian Druze Communities Remain Encircled, Aid Restricted —————————————– Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, has said that Druze populations in parts of southern Syria remain “completely encircled” and are facing…

Syria’s Julani Orders Pardon for Uyghur Fighter Accused of Massacres of Syrian Alawites ———————————– Abu Dujana, a Uyghur fighter accused of involvement in massacres in Alawite-majority areas of Syria, has been released following a general pardon issued by Abu Mohammad…

British Muslim Charitable Giving During Ramadan Estimated at Around £2 Billion, Charities Warn of Banking Challenges ———————————————– Muslim communities in the United Kingdom are once again demonstrating significant charitable activity during the holy month of Ramadan, with annual giving estimated…

Islamic Banking Sector Poised for 62% Growth by 2029, Global Assets to Reach $9.7 Trillion —————————- The global Islamic banking sector is projected to grow significantly over the next few years, with total assets expected to reach $9.7 trillion by…

Council of Shia Scholars issues statement to Afghans, calling for piety and solidarity ——————————- The Council of Shia Scholars in Afghanistan has issued a statement ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Afghans to uphold piety, strengthen social solidarity,…

Taliban Policies Deepen Crisis for Afghan Women as Education Ban and Rights Violations Persist ————————————- Four years after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, restrictions on women’s rights—particularly access to education—have become entrenched, according to international data and…

UN Report Says 75% of Afghanistan’s Population Faces Livelihood Insecurity ————————————- A new report by the United Nations Development Programme has found that more than 75% of the population in Afghanistan is experiencing acute livelihood insecurity, highlighting the depth of…

Pakistan Opposition Ramps Up Protests Over Imran Khan’s Health in Jail —————————— Opposition parties in Pakistan announced plans on Friday to stage a sit-in outside parliament in Islamabad, citing concerns over the deteriorating health of former prime minister Imran Khan,…

Arnhem Mayor Addresses Muslim Community on Spiritual and Human Values of Ramadan ——————————————– The mayor of the Dutch city of Arnhem, Ahmed Marcouch, has issued an official message to mosque boards and the local Muslim community highlighting the broader spiritual…

34 Australian Nationals Return to Roj Camp in Syria After Failed Departure —————————————– Roj Camp in northeastern Syria’s Hasakah province saw the return of 34 Australian nationals, mostly women and children from families of ISIS members, after a brief attempt…