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Tunisian cardiologist bridges Quranic interpretation with modern science
January 8, 2025
Tunisian cardiologist bridges Quranic interpretation with modern science
Dr. Mohamed Fawzi Drissi, a Tunisian interventional cardiologist, has released the second edition of his book “The Sun: A Red Giant – Harmony Between Modern Science and Sacred Texts.” The book introduces a novel method of Quranic interpretation aligned with…
Spanish Muslims revive Andalusian pilgrimage tradition by traveling to Mecca on horseback
January 8, 2025
Spanish Muslims revive Andalusian pilgrimage tradition by traveling to Mecca on horseback
In a unique initiative, a group of Spanish Muslims has embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca using Arabian horses, inspired by the journeys of their Andalusian ancestors who traveled on horseback over 500 years ago. One participant explained that the…
Reports indicate 11 crimes in Al-Hol camp in 72 hours amid rising violence in Syria
January 8, 2025
Reports indicate 11 crimes in Al-Hol camp in 72 hours amid rising violence in Syria
Syrian sources on Monday reported 11 crimes within 72 hours in Al-Hol camp, resulting in four deaths, including an Iraqi national, and several injuries. The violence stems from clashes between ISIS cells vying for dominance. The U.S. has bolstered its…
Gunmen kidnap at least 46 people in Nigeria’s Zamfara state
January 8, 2025
Gunmen kidnap at least 46 people in Nigeria’s Zamfara state
Armed gunmen kidnapped at least 46 people, including women and children, in a raid on Gana town in Nigeria’s Zamfara state, news reports said. The attack occurred late Sunday evening when gunmen on motorbikes opened fire on the community, setting…
Meta to end factcheckers and reduce censorship, CEO says
January 8, 2025
Meta to end factcheckers and reduce censorship, CEO says
Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will eliminate its fact-checking teams, replacing them with a community-based approach similar to X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The move, according to Zuckerberg, aims at prioritizing free speech, follows growing concerns…
American Islamic Association launches phase two of Staten Island mosque expansion
January 8, 2025
American Islamic Association launches phase two of Staten Island mosque expansion
The American Islamic Association in Staten Island has announced the start of phase two of its mosque expansion project, aimed at serving the growing Muslim community. The new phase will significantly increase the mosque’s capacity, adding classrooms for Quranic studies,…
Surge in Executions of Women in Iran: Highest in 17 Years
January 8, 2025
Surge in Executions of Women in Iran: Highest in 17 Years
According to a report by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), at least 31 women were executed in Iran in 2024, marking the highest annual toll in 17 years, Jurist News published yesterday. Since 2010, at least 241 women have faced execution…
Severe Flooding Hits Saudi Arabia Amid Record Rainfall
January 8, 2025
Severe Flooding Hits Saudi Arabia Amid Record Rainfall
Saudi Arabia is facing unprecedented torrential rains and severe flooding, affecting multiple cities across the kingdom, Anadolu Agency reported today. The National Center for Meteorology has issued various warning alerts, with a high red alert in Mecca and Madinah, and…
Pakistan: Security Forces Eliminate 19 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations; 3 Soldiers Killed
January 8, 2025
Pakistan: Security Forces Eliminate 19 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations; 3 Soldiers Killed
Security forces conducted three separate operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the elimination of 19 Khawarij terrorists, Such TV reported yesterday. During these operations, three brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting valiantly. According…
Pakistan Detains Hundreds of Afghans, Says Afghan Embassy
January 8, 2025
Pakistan Detains Hundreds of Afghans, Says Afghan Embassy
The Afghan embassy in Pakistan has reported that approximately 800 Afghans, including some registered with the UN refugee agency, have been detained in Islamabad, Arab News reported yesterday. This situation arises amid heightened political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, leading…