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Jumadi al-Awwal 5th marks blissful birthday anniversary of Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her
November 20, 2023
Jumadi al-Awwal 5th marks blissful birthday anniversary of Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her
According to the most prominent narratives, Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her, was born in Madinah on the fifth day of the month of Jumadi al-Awwal in the fifth year of the Hijri. After the Almighty God gave a daughter…
India: Muslim and Shia scholars condemn government’s decision to ban halal products
November 20, 2023
India: Muslim and Shia scholars condemn government’s decision to ban halal products
A group of Muslim scholars, including Shia clerics, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have condemned the government’s decision to ban the sale of halal products in the state, in a move that has been described as a flagrant…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi explains ruling on following “non-A’alam” Mujtahid
November 20, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi explains ruling on following “non-A’alam” Mujtahid
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on Saturday, the third of Jumadi al-Awwal. In this session, like the previous meetings, the supreme Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudence issues.…
Iran repatriated at least 450,000 irregular migrants, mostly Afghans, in 3 months
November 19, 2023
Iran repatriated at least 450,000 irregular migrants, mostly Afghans, in 3 months
At least 450,000 refugees, mostly from Afghanistan, without requisite legal documents have been repatriated from Iran in the last three months, according to officials. Javad Khani, an official at Iran’s National Migration Organization (NMO), was quoted as saying by state-run…
Number of dead from recent floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia reaches 130
November 19, 2023
Number of dead from recent floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia reaches 130
At least 130 people have died in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia following heavy rains that triggered what aid agencies described as flooding seen only once every 100 years. According to Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency , 51 people have been…
First Muslim New American elected to Concord city council
November 19, 2023
First Muslim New American elected to Concord city council
Ali Sekou made history in the US after being elected to Concord City Council as the first New American Muslim representative, a local outlet reported. He will also be the youngest member of the newly elected council at 40-years-old, and…
Indian state launches crackdown on halal-certified products
November 19, 2023
Indian state launches crackdown on halal-certified products
India’s Uttar Pradesh government today banned products with a halal tag, meaning that production, storage, distribution, and sale of food products with the Halal certification has been forbidden with immediate effect, said the state government. The move comes after a…
Guardian: Earth on verge of experiencing peak danger
November 19, 2023
Guardian: Earth on verge of experiencing peak danger
The Guardian newspaper, citing UN climate experts, has warned that the planet is approaching the peak of danger and that such a situation can affect the ability of the human race to deal with climate crises and critical weather conditions.…
Taliban continues to pressurize media in Afghanistan, Journalists’ Center reported
November 19, 2023
Taliban continues to pressurize media in Afghanistan, Journalists’ Center reported
In a report on Saturday, the Afghan Journalists Center announced the results of a six-month monitor, pointing out the intensification of the pressure on the free media, the drastic change in the working content of the media, and the arrest…
Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference launched in Istanbul
November 19, 2023
Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference launched in Istanbul
Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference was launched in Istanbul on Saturday, with the participation of academics and researchers from different countries. The two-day conference is organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities and the ‘Platform’…