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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes central role of enjoining good and forbidding evil
April 13, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes central role of enjoining good and forbidding evil
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has underscored the vital importance of the Islamic obligation of enjoining good and forbidding evil in matters of belief, ethics, and religious rulings. He stressed that this duty applies universally…
5,000 Iraqi graduates take oath at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Iraq’s Holy Karbala
April 13, 2025
5,000 Iraqi graduates take oath at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Iraq’s Holy Karbala
Around 5,000 graduating university students gathered at the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) in the holy city of Karbala to take their graduation oath, marking the central ceremony for the fifth annual nationwide graduation celebration for…
Iraq launches International Day of Babylonian Civilization
April 13, 2025
Iraq launches International Day of Babylonian Civilization
The Iraqi city of Babylon has launched the International Day of Babylonian Civilization, drawing wide participation from cultural and academic figures, as well as representatives of local, Arab, and international institutions. The three-day event aims to celebrate the rich historical…
Over a million rally in Dhaka in solidarity with Gaza
April 13, 2025
Over a million rally in Dhaka in solidarity with Gaza
More than one million people gathered in Dhaka on Saturday for what is being described as Bangladesh’s largest-ever rally in solidarity with Gaza. Organized by the Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh, the “March for Gaza” demonstration saw crowds wave Bangladeshi and…
Retirees Urge Taliban to Prioritize Pensions Over Funding Pakistani Madrasas
April 13, 2025
Retirees Urge Taliban to Prioritize Pensions Over Funding Pakistani Madrasas
A large group of retired government employees protested outside the pension office in Kabul, demanding the Taliban pay their long-overdue pensions, Afghanistan International reported. One retiree criticized the Taliban’s financial priorities, urging them to stop funding religious seminaries in Pakistan…
The Journey of Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts into German Libraries
April 13, 2025
The Journey of Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts into German Libraries
A recent report highlights the intriguing history of approximately 40,000 Arabic and Islamic manuscripts housed in Germany’s largest public libraries, revealing the complex relationship between Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, Iqna reported citing an article from Al Jazeera.…
Africa’s Mineral Wealth: A Call for Economic Independence
April 13, 2025
Africa’s Mineral Wealth: A Call for Economic Independence
In a recent article published by Al Jazeera, Maxwell Gomera, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Rwanda, argues that Africa must shift its focus from dependency on foreign aid to harnessing its abundant mineral resources. Gomera…
Countries achieve historic agreement to cut shipping emissions
April 13, 2025
Countries achieve historic agreement to cut shipping emissions
Countries have reached a landmark agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, following extensive negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, UN website reported. The deal sets mandatory fuel standards and introduces a…
Greece at risk of losing EU funding for alleged illegal pushbacks of migrants
April 13, 2025
Greece at risk of losing EU funding for alleged illegal pushbacks of migrants
Greece faces the possibility of losing EU funding due to allegations of illegal migrant pushbacks, as reported by Politico on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported. This concern arises from investigations by the EU’s border agency, Frontex, which is currently examining 12…
Turkish Community in Germany Criticizes New Coalition Agreement Over Sidelining Muslim Issues
April 12, 2025
Turkish Community in Germany Criticizes New Coalition Agreement Over Sidelining Muslim Issues
The Turkish community in Germany has expressed strong criticism of the coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD), arguing it neglects issues pertinent to the Muslim population, Daily Sabah reported. Following 45 days of negotiations…