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Mental health initiative inspired by a millennium of Islamic psychology marks its 10th anniversary ———————————– The Lantern Initiative, a UK-based Muslim mental health organisation, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, Hyphenonline.com reported. Founded in 2015 in Milton Keynes, the initiative began…

Saudi Arabia inaugurates first museum dedicated to Islamic art ———————– Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its first museum dedicated exclusively to Islamic art, the Jeddah House of Islamic Arts, located in Jeddah Park, Connectingtravel.com reported. This new cultural landmark joins a…

Taliban Confirms Detentions Over Dubbing of Films Deemed ‘Un-Islamic’ —————————– The Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has confirmed that several individuals in Kabul have been arrested for dubbing films deemed to violate Islamic values,…

US: Lombard teen accused of plotting act of terror at Glendale Heights Islamic center —————————- A 16-year-old from Lombard, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago, has been charged with planning to detonate an explosive device at an Islamic center in…

Muslim Donors Propel Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Campaign, Signaling National Political Shift ——————————– Zohran Mamdani’s unexpected victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor has spotlighted a growing national political influence among Muslim American donors, ABC News reported.…

Karbala Mobilizes Emergency Teams Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage ——————————- Iraq’s Civil Defense Directorate on Friday finalized preparations to ensure the safety of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala by implementing a comprehensive security plan in collaboration with the Shrines and Hussaini…

Sectarian Fighting Resumes in Syria’s Druze Stronghold Sweida Amid Siege and Regional Tensions —————————– Sectarian violence in southern Syria’s Druze-majority region of Sweida has reignited, dashing hopes for lasting calm after a brief ceasefire, The National reported. Fighting between Druze…

New Wave of Sectarian Violence Targets Syrian Christians and Minorities ———————————— A surge of sectarian violence in Syria’s southern district of Sweida has led to devastating attacks on Christian, Druze, and Alawite communities, primarily perpetrated by Islamist jihadists, OSV News…

British Muslims Celebrate Strong Faith-Charity Bond at Muslim Charities Convention ———————————– British Muslims continue to demonstrate a profound connection between faith and charitable giving, contributing £200 million annually to various causes, a recent convention highlighted as reported by Religion Media…

Senate approves bill to end death penalty for key offences ———————————— The Senate of Pakistan passed four bills, including the Criminal Laws Amendment Bill, which abolishes the death penalty for harbouring hijackers and publicly stripping a woman, Dawn E-Paper reported.…