NEWS
Saudi Shia teenager’s family seeks US help to prevent death sentence
May 12, 2023
Saudi Shia teenager’s family seeks US help to prevent death sentence
The family of Abdullah Al-Darazi, a Saudi Shia teenager facing the death penalty over his participation in protests in the country’s eastern Qatif province, is seeking help from the United States to intervene ahead of the upcoming ruling. Al-Darazi was…
American writer encourages European families to name their children “Jafar” for its special Islamic characteristics
May 11, 2023
American writer encourages European families to name their children “Jafar” for its special Islamic characteristics
The American writer, Olivia Moore, has urged parents to name their male newborns “Jafar” due to the special characteristics of wisdom, leadership, bravery and intelligence this name possesses. Moore confirmed that the Sixth Imam of the AhlulBayet, peace be upon…
War, climate change displaced unprecedented number of people worldwide
May 11, 2023
War, climate change displaced unprecedented number of people worldwide
According to a report published in Reuters, the number of internally displaced people worldwide reached a record number of 71.1 million as of last year. The figures put conflict-driven displacements at 28.3 million, with war in Ukraine alone forcing 17…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine confirms continuation of expansion work
May 11, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine confirms continuation of expansion work
The Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced, today Thursday, that its employees have made significant progress in the expansion project of the holy shrine. Abdul Hadi Al-Ibrahimi, a member of the board of directors at the Imam Ali Holy Shrine,…
Volkswagen defends Uyghur slave labor at shareholder meeting amid activist, investor concerns
May 11, 2023
Volkswagen defends Uyghur slave labor at shareholder meeting amid activist, investor concerns
Berlin, May 10- Volkswagen has defended its joint ownership of a plant in China’s Xinjiang region, and its record in the country, after activists and investors raised concerns at the firm’s annual general shareholder meeting. The United Nations has said…
First Islamic cemetery to be developed in Southwest Japan
May 11, 2023
First Islamic cemetery to be developed in Southwest Japan
Beppu Muslim association reached an agreement with local residents of HIJI, Oita, in southwest Japan for developing a cemetery dedicated to the followers of Islam. The cemetery will become the first Islamic burial place in the Kyushu region in Japan’s…
Scotland-based AhlulBayt Association hosts final activities of ‘March of Peace’
May 11, 2023
Scotland-based AhlulBayt Association hosts final activities of ‘March of Peace’
The Scotland-based AhlulBayt Association has hosted the final activities of the ‘March of Peace’. A number of thinkers, activists and scholars, from different denominations, participated in this activity which was organized to express a senses of brotherhood among the believers.…
Unstable security, humanitarian situation in Afghanistan worries UN
May 11, 2023
Unstable security, humanitarian situation in Afghanistan worries UN
The deterioration of the humanitarian and security circumstances in Afghanistan are increasing the worries and concerns of the world humanitarian organizations and agencies, especially the United Nations. The UN-organized meeting recently held in Doha came to stimulate international engagement on…
Member of European Council for Fatwa, Research empathizes importance of Islamic Jurisprudence in Muslims’ life
May 11, 2023
Member of European Council for Fatwa, Research empathizes importance of Islamic Jurisprudence in Muslims’ life
A member of the European Council for Fatwa and Research, based in Dublin, Ireland, has emphasized the importance of Ijtihad (Islamic Jurisprudence or reasoning) in the life of Muslims. Dr. Khalid Hanafi issued a fatwa in which he stressed the…
Relation between political, economic stability: A look at 30 Most Unstable Countries in the World
May 11, 2023
Relation between political, economic stability: A look at 30 Most Unstable Countries in the World
Yahoo Finance has published an article that took a detailed look at how stability is essential for economic development. It compiled a list of some of the most unstable countries in the world using the Fragile States Index 2022 –…