Islam World

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…

Shia Community in Lucknow Protests Against Targeting of Minorities in Pakistan ——————————– In Lucknow, India, members of the Shia community and religious scholars held a large protest condemning violence and terrorism directed at Shias in Pakistan and calling on the…

Taliban Issues Gender-Segregation Order in Hospital Operating Rooms ———————– The Taliban administration has instructed teaching hospitals in Afghanistan to prevent male and female medical staff from working together in operating rooms, according to Afghanistan International. Under the directive, all members…

Intelligent robot serves participants in Quranic competitions in Saudi Arabia ——————————– The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Preaching and Guidance has launched an artificial intelligence–powered robot to support participants in the 27th King Abdulaziz National Quran Memorization, Recitation and Exegesis…