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Muslims of the world are separating themselves from extremist groups such as ISIS by using social media with #NotInMyName. The violent actions of ISIS have drawn the eyes of the world to Islam, and sadly many outsiders looking in do…

The third annual al-Ghadeer International Festival will be held on October 19 in the holy city of Najaf.   A member of the organizing committee of the festival said that al-Ghadeer forum is the most important part of the festival…

A peaceful demonstration by Bahraini activists Buri and Eker regions turned violent after police stepped in to disperse the demonstration.   According to reports, Bahrainis demonstrated in unity with political prisoners, calling on the Manama regime to release them. In…

The Hajj expedition of the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini  Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has commenced its activities in the holy city of Mecca after completing the rites of Umrah.   After the arrival of the eminent…

British scientists have suggested that adding wild berries to conventional cancer treatment such as chemotherapy could make it more effective.   The study conducted by the researchers of King’s College Hospital and the University of Southampton found that the berries…

Muslims have a new take on the social media phenomenon: the Quran Challenge.   The new campaign seeks to raise awareness about Islam by reciting verses from the Quran on various online platforms. A German Muslim came up with the…

Terrorist organizations employ between 2,000 and 2,500 gunmen of Saudi nationality.   An expert in terrorist groups told Al-Hayat newspaper that assessments of research centers and monitors indicate that the number of Saudi fighters reached approximately 2,500, most of them…

ISIL allegedly killed at least 400 Iraqi soldiers in a chlorine gas attack on an army battalion in the Iraqi city of Fallujah.  A lawmaker from the Shia-dominated National Iraqi alliance said that ISIL killed 400 soldiers they besieged in…

Shia Right Watch Organization demanded the Iraqi authorities and the Iraqi judiciary system to conduct an extensive transparent investigation to reveal all the details of Badoush Prison’s incident, especially when a lot of testimonies received by the organization refer to…

The second edition of a national forum titled “Role of Hussaini Woman in Mahdawi Uprising” will be held by the Women Studies and Research Center affiliated to the Religious Affairs Department of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine.    The director…