Islam World

Pakistan Blocks Routes to Islamabad Ahead of PTI Protest Demanding Imran Khan’s Release ———————————— Authorities in Pakistan have sealed major roads leading to Islamabad as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan prepare for a planned march to the…

English Mosque Opens Doors to Public to Promote Dialogue and Understanding of Islam ———————————- The Fayzan-e-Madina Mosque in Peterborough opened its doors to the wider public as part of a “Mosques Open Day” event designed to strengthen social connections and…

Night Attack Targets Cornwall’s Only Mosque as Police Investigate Suspected Hate Crime ——————————————- The Cornwall Islamic Centre near Truro was targeted in a late-night attack that caused significant damage to its metal gates, prompting police to launch an investigation on…

More Than 100 UK Mosques Open Doors for 11th ‘Visit My Mosque’ Initiative —————————————– Organized by the Muslim Council of Britain, the initiative allows visitors to tour mosques, meet members of Muslim communities and ask questions about Islam, religious practices…

HR Groups Urge UN to Maintain Focus on Afghan Women, Minorities and Accountability —————————- Ahead of the Human Rights Council’s 63rd session, a coalition of civil society organizations urged the body to continue dedicated reporting on the situation of Afghan…

Afghans in Germany Protest Taliban Restrictions on Shia Religious, Educational Institutions ——————————– Dozens of Afghans living in Germany, along with civil society activists from Muslim communities and German citizens, held a protest in Berlin against what they described as increasing…

Four Years After PFI Crackdown, Former Muslim Leaders Remain in Custody as Legal Proceedings Continue ————————– Several senior Muslim leaders arrested during India’s nationwide crackdown on the Popular Front of India (PFI) completed four years in prison on 22 September…

UNAMA: Pakistan Airstrikes Leave Three Civilians Dead in Kunar —————————————— The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said at least three civilians, a man, a woman and a girl were killed and four others injured in apparent Pakistani airstrikes…

Taliban Dissolve Afghanistan’s Shia High Council, Seize Membership Cards of 25 Members in Kabul ——————————————- The Taliban’s Ministry of Justice has dissolved the High Council of Shia Muslims of Afghanistan and halted its activities after summoning members of the organization…

Shiites in Saudi Arabia: A Diverse Community with Deep Historical Roots —————————————- Shiite Muslims have long been part of Saudi Arabia’s religious and social landscape, with communities mainly concentrated in the Eastern Province, particularly Qatif and Al-Ahsa, as well as…