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Rights groups urge global action to protect Yemeni children
November 25, 2024
Rights groups urge global action to protect Yemeni children
On World Children’s Day, 22 human rights organizations called for urgent measures to shield Yemeni children from violence, forced recruitment, and severe violations caused by a decade of war. The organizations highlighted grave abuses, including killings, forced conscription, and denial…
UNRWA: Access to food in Gaza becomes nearly impossible
November 25, 2024
UNRWA: Access to food in Gaza becomes nearly impossible
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) warned on Sunday that over 2 million displaced Palestinians in Gaza face “hunger, thirst, and disease,” describing access to food as an “impossible task” for families in the besieged enclave. According to…
Pakistan Suspends Mobile and Internet Services Ahead of Pro-Imran Khan Protest
November 25, 2024
Pakistan Suspends Mobile and Internet Services Ahead of Pro-Imran Khan Protest
Pakistan has partially suspended mobile and internet services in areas deemed to have security concerns as supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan prepare for a protest in Islamabad, Arab News reported today. The Interior Ministry announced the shutdown…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges women to take Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra as their role model
November 25, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges women to take Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra as their role model
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has called on women to take Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, as a role model in life, emphasizing that this path leads to true happiness in this world…
Egypt allocates 11 billion EGP to develop Ahlulbayt shrines and historical mosques
November 25, 2024
Egypt allocates 11 billion EGP to develop Ahlulbayt shrines and historical mosques
Egypt has achieved significant progress in restoring and developing Islamic heritage sites, with a focus on historical mosques and shrines of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them. Approximately 11 billion EGP has been allocated to preserve these culturally and spiritually significant…
New survey reveals sharp rise in discrimination against Muslim female students in US universities
November 25, 2024
New survey reveals sharp rise in discrimination against Muslim female students in US universities
A new survey, published by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) California chapter and the Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bias (CPHB), reveals that half of Muslim female students at California universities faced discrimination and racist behavior over…
Malaysia funds Holy Quran translation into sign language for the deaf
November 25, 2024
Malaysia funds Holy Quran translation into sign language for the deaf
The Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) announced a donation of 3.9 million Malaysian Ringgit ($875,000) from the Rizalman Ibrahim Foundation to support the full translation of the Holy Quran into Malaysian Sign Language (MSL). The initiative, which began with Juz’…
In controversial move, Taliban orders removal of images from school curricula
November 24, 2024
In controversial move, Taliban orders removal of images from school curricula
In a controversial move, Taliban has ordered the removal of all images of living beings from Afghan school curricula to align education with its interpretation of Islamic law. The ban includes illustrations of students in activities, anatomical diagrams in biology…
World’s oldest alphabet found on clay cylinders in Syria
November 24, 2024
World’s oldest alphabet found on clay cylinders in Syria
Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known alphabetic writing on clay cylinders in an ancient Syrian tomb, dating back to 2400 BCE, according to Johns Hopkins University. This discovery, 500 years older than previously known alphabets, reshapes the understanding of the…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates calls for believers to revive Ahlulbayt legacy
November 24, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates calls for believers to revive Ahlulbayt legacy
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has reiterated the need for Shia Muslims to intensify efforts to spread the teachings, culture, and rituals of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, utilizing all available resources. The Grand Marja’s…