Islam World

The Taliban militant group has rejected an Afghan government offer of a three-month ceasefire, saying it would continue with its terrorist attacks to bring under control the country’s strategic regions.     The Taliban militant group has rejected an Afghan…

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has announced a ceasefire agreement with the Taliban militant group to mark Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, an important festival on the Islamic calendar.     Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has announced a ceasefire…

The Iraqi Judiciary has upheld death sentences against more than a dozen convicts involved in a June 2014 massacre by Daesh Takfiri terrorists at an air force camp in the country’s north-central province of Salahuddin.     The Iraqi Judiciary…

Five civilians have been killed by a Daesh landmine in the village of Tarba in Syria’s southern province of Sweida.     Five civilians have been killed by a Daesh landmine in the village of Tarba in Syria’s southern province…

More than two million Muslims from around the globe have converged in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to start this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.     More than two million Muslims from around the globe have converged in…

Bahrain’s Shia cleric Sayyed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal walked out of prison on Wednesday after spending one year behind bars.      Bahrain’s Shia cleric Sayyed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal walked out of prison on Wednesday after spending one year behind bars. Al-Mashaal was…

Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Baqir, peace be upon him.     Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and…

The Iraqi Air Force has attacked the “operations room” of Daesh in neighboring Syria, killing several militants plotting to carry out a terrorist operation in Iraq in coming days, the Iraqi Interior Ministry has announced.     The Iraqi Air…

Members of Canada’s Muslim community say recent tensions between Ottawa and Saudi Arabia are affecting some people’s ability to perform what’s seen in the faith as a fundamental religious right.     Members of Canada’s Muslim community say recent tensions…

Shia Rights Watch is extremely concerned as Israa al-Ghamgham, a detainee and a female Shia rights activist is sentenced to the death penalty for her involvement in peaceful demonstrations in Qatif.     Shia Rights Watch is extremely concerned as…