Islam World

Scottish Mosques Tighten Security After Islamophobic Incidents —————————– Mosques across Scotland have stepped up security measures following a series of Islamophobic threats and attacks on Islamic centers, Anadolu Agency reported. The Glasgow Central Mosque is now under 24-hour protection after…

Calls Grow for Independent Probe Into Taliban Rights Abuses ……….. Member states of the UN Human Rights Council have renewed calls for the creation of an independent mechanism to investigate human rights violations in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. The demand…

A Syrian organization has launched a virtual museum to document the experiences of detainees in prisons long used under Assad family rule. More details in the following report: According to Arab News via AFP, the Syria Prisons Museum in Damascus…

Pakistan is reeling from a renewed surge in militant violence, with a deadly roadside bombing in the restive southwest killing five soldiers, while the government faces mounting pressure over its security and political challenges. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations…

Taliban Decision on Optional Female Photos in ID Sparks Debate ……….. A new decision by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to make women’s photos optional on national identity cards has triggered widespread debate. Supporters argue the move aligns with cultural traditions in…

“Who is Hussein?” Charity Launches Tree-Planting Drive in Karachi ……….. The UK-based humanitarian organisation Who is Hussein? has launched a tree-planting campaign in Karachi, Pakistan, as part of its efforts to combine community service with the promotion of universal human…

Democratic Islam Conference Warns of Sectarian Divisions in Syria …………… The Democratic Islam Conference has voiced concern over the current situation in Syria, warning that growing divisions along sectarian lines threaten social stability and coexistence. Organisers described the ruling authorities…

Iraq Resumes Work on Al-Masad Dam After 11-Year Halt Amid Water Shortages …………. Iraq has resumed construction of the Al-Masad Dam in Rutba, western Anbar province, after an 11-year suspension caused by security concerns. Local officials confirmed that work is…

Lucknow Hosts International Conference Marking 1,500 Years Since Prophet Muhammad’s Blessed Birth ……………… Shia Muslims in India commemorated the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) with an international conference held on…

Iraq, Iran Approve Opening of Jilat Border Crossing to Boost Trade ………. Iraq has approved the opening of the Jilat border crossing with Iran, located in Dehloran district of Ilam province, raising the number of active border points between the…