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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: All Those Who Played a Role in Killing Imam Hussein Are Regarded as Killers ——————————————— The daily scholarly session of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi was held on Monday, the 29th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH.…

Shia Communities Worldwide Prepare for Muharram and Ashura Mourning Season ————————————– Religious authorities, Hussainiyas and Shia centers in Iraq, Lebanon, Kuwait, Australia and Madagascar have stepped up preparations for Muharram 1448 AH, calling for stronger commitment to Husseini rituals and…

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Announces Wednesday as First Day of Muharram 1448 AH —————————————————- The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, announced that the crescent moon of Muharram had not been proven according…

World Uyghur Congress Condemns Thailand’s Death Sentences in Erawan Shrine Bombing Case ———————————– The World Uyghur Congress has condemned a Thai court’s decision to sentence two Uyghur men to death over the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing, saying the case was…

Memphis Islamic Center Opens Doors to Promote Dialogue ————————————————— Memphis Islamic Center held an open house on Sunday to address misconceptions about Islam and encourage dialogue with the wider community. The “Open Mosque” event welcomed neighbors from across Memphis to…

AI-Generated Abuse Targets Muslim Women in India, Report Finds ————————————————— Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to harass Muslim women in India through fabricated videos, sexualised images and online propaganda, according to researchers and digital safety experts. The trend gained…

Study Finds Religious Biases in Advanced AI Models ———————————————– A new academic study by researchers from several leading universities, including Brigham Young University, Baylor University, the University of Notre Dame and Yeshiva University, has found that advanced artificial intelligence models…

Taliban Restrictions Spark Fresh Alarm as Afghan Diaspora Protests Women’s Repression ——————————————- Reports of new Taliban restrictions on teachers in Khost and the recent crackdown on women in Herat have intensified concern over Afghanistan’s worsening human rights situation. According to…

The Women’s Affairs Department of the Islamic Center of Bolivia has launched a dedicated women’s book club as part of efforts to promote cultural and educational empowerment among Muslim women in South America. According to the official website of the…

Construction Begins on Northern Finland’s Largest Mosque in Oulu ——————————————————————- The Muslim community in Oulu, northern Finland, has begun construction of what is expected to become the region’s largest mosque, relying entirely on public donations and without foreign funding. According…