Islam World

CAIR-Arizona Welcomes Charges in Alleged Plot Targeting Muslim and Jewish Religious Sites —————————————— The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Arizona) has welcomed felony charges against a 27-year-old man accused of planning a mass-casualty attack targeting Muslim or…

Taliban Morality Police Closes 12 Recording Studios In Khost ————————- The Taliban’s morality police in Khost have shut down 12 recording studios, saying they performed religious chants and songs and were shut to ensure compliance with Sharia principles, Afghanistan International…

Worshippers Pray at Delhi’s Historic Race Course Mosque Despite Restrictions —————————————— Worshippers entered Delhi’s century-old Race Course Mosque and performed Zuhr prayers despite access restrictions, disconnected electricity and water supplies, and an order from the Land and Development Office (L&DO)…

Lebanon: Calls for Urgent Action to Address Syrian Shiites’ Humanitarian and Legal Challenges ——————————— Calls are growing for Lebanese religious authorities, Shiite political and community leaders, government institutions, and humanitarian organizations to address the difficult legal and living conditions facing…

Australia Faces Criticism as Afghan War Victims Remain Uncompensated Two Years After Scheme Launch ————————————- The Australian government has yet to pay compensation to Afghan victims of alleged war crimes committed by Australian special forces, despite the establishment of a…

Damascus Warns of Possible Druze Offensive in Suwayda Amid Allegations of Israeli Support —————————————— The Syrian government has expressed concern that armed Druze factions in the southern province of Suwayda could launch a new operation against government forces, amid allegations…

Baghdad Hosts Specialist Meeting on Situation of Shia Communities in Gulf Region ———————————— Al-Khair wal-Barakah Association has held a specialist meeting on the situation of Shia communities in the Gulf countries at its headquarters in the Al-Shaljiyah district of Baghdad,…

Umrah Pilgrims Can Check Live Crowd Levels at Mecca and Medina Mosques ———————————– Umrah pilgrims can now check live crowd levels at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina through new digital services designed to reduce…

London Sound Installation Uses Islamic Call to Prayer to Challenge Islamophobia ————————————– A sound installation titled Cosmic Breath by artist and composer Joe Namy is being presented at Ibraaz’s Musalla space near Oxford Street in London, bringing together recordings of…

Pakistan: Multan Conference Calls for Unity Among Islamic Schools of Thought ——————————————- A religious conference held in Multan, Pakistan, has highlighted the importance of unity among Islamic schools of thought and promoting the values of compassion, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.…