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UK-based IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation reaffirm support to Lebanese families
December 1, 2024
UK-based IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation reaffirm support to Lebanese families
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the recent war in Lebanon, the UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC), under the guidance of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, has continued to deliver essential aid to displaced and affected…
8-year-old Bangladeshi boy memorizes entire Quran in just 8 months
December 1, 2024
8-year-old Bangladeshi boy memorizes entire Quran in just 8 months
In a remarkable achievement, 8-year-old Muhammad Faruq from Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, has memorized the entire Quran in just eight months. Starting in September, Faruq’s dedication and hard work allowed him to complete the memorization of the Holy Quran in record time.…
Largest mosque officially inaugurates in Albania’s capital, Tirana
December 1, 2024
Largest mosque officially inaugurates in Albania’s capital, Tirana
The Namazgah Mosque in Tirana was officially opened on October 10, 2024, becoming the largest mosque in Albania and the Balkans, marking a significant milestone after decades of religious suppression during the communist era. Designed in classic Ottoman style, the…
Fire breaks out in 500-year-old Kurchunlu Mosque in Turkey
December 1, 2024
Fire breaks out in 500-year-old Kurchunlu Mosque in Turkey
A fire broke out at the historic Kurchunlu Mosque in the city of Diyarbakir, southeastern Turkey, during Friday prayers, causing panic among worshippers. No casualties were reported. The mosque, which was built 508 years ago, suffered damage to its interior,…
Kashmiri scholars demand urgent dialogue on 2024 Waqf Act amendments
December 1, 2024
Kashmiri scholars demand urgent dialogue on 2024 Waqf Act amendments
The Council of Scholars, a prominent religious and social body representing the Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir, has called for immediate dialogue over proposed amendments to the 2024 Waqf Act. The Islamic Waqf Union, led by Mirwaiz Farooq, expressed…
Air pollution from wildfires causes over 1.5M deaths per year, new study reveals
December 1, 2024
Air pollution from wildfires causes over 1.5M deaths per year, new study reveals
A new study has revealed that air pollution caused by wildfires is responsible for more than 1.5 million deaths annually worldwide, with most fatalities occurring in developing countries. Published in The Lancet on November 28, the study warns that the…
Massachusetts lawmakers to propose comprehensive tobacco ban
December 1, 2024
Massachusetts lawmakers to propose comprehensive tobacco ban
Lawmakers in Boston, Massachusetts, are set to propose legislation banning all tobacco products, joining California’s efforts to prevent tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007. Brookline, a Massachusetts town, already prohibits tobacco sales to individuals born after January 1, 2000.…
Muslim Charities Face Banking Discrimination Amid Palestinian Aid Crisis
December 1, 2024
Muslim Charities Face Banking Discrimination Amid Palestinian Aid Crisis
Muslim charities providing aid to Palestinians are facing significant challenges due to discriminatory banking practices, Al Jazeera revealed in an article yesterday. Many financial institutions have cut off essential services to these organizations, particularly those focused on Gaza, citing a…
Study Reveals Link Between PFAS Exposure and Environmental Inequality
December 1, 2024
Study Reveals Link Between PFAS Exposure and Environmental Inequality
New research has identified significant links between increased exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” and living near “superfund” sites or in areas with limited access to fresh food, The Guardian reported yesterday. The study, conducted in southern California, found that…
Sectarian Violence Claims 13 More Lives in Pakistan’s Kurram District
December 1, 2024
Sectarian Violence Claims 13 More Lives in Pakistan’s Kurram District
In the ongoing sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan, 13 more lives were lost, bringing the total death toll to 124, predominantly affecting the Shiite community, Arab News reported yesterday. The latest clashes erupted after two Shiite Muslim convoys, under police…