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CAIR calls on US authorities to investigate hate-motivated assault on Muslim protesters
August 20, 2022
CAIR calls on US authorities to investigate hate-motivated assault on Muslim protesters
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a Muslim advocacy group, has called on the state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate an alleged bias-motivated assault on those protesting against the persecution of religious minorities and caste discrimination in India…
UN condemns abuse of religion and belief as tools of discrimination and violence
August 20, 2022
UN condemns abuse of religion and belief as tools of discrimination and violence
A few days before the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, UN experts have condemned the abuse of religion or belief as a tool of discrimination and violence. The UN experts have…
Saudi preacher raises controversy after describing Mohammed bin Salman as “the Crown Prince of Muslims”
August 20, 2022
Saudi preacher raises controversy after describing Mohammed bin Salman as “the Crown Prince of Muslims”
Saudi preacher Saleh al-Maghamsi sparked widespread controversy after publishing a tweet praising Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and describing him as “the Crown Prince of Muslims.” Commenting on Ibn Salman’s participation in the cleaning and washing of the Kaaba…
Ex-Swedish FM says Quran burning a crime, should be stopped
August 20, 2022
Ex-Swedish FM says Quran burning a crime, should be stopped
Former Swedish Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson has called for putting an end to the Quran burnings by the far-right, noting that such an act amounts to crime under Swedish law. “Quran burning should be seen as incitement against a group…
China preserves one of the oldest written copies of the Quran in the world
August 20, 2022
China preserves one of the oldest written copies of the Quran in the world
The Jiezi Mosque in Xunhua Salar Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China’s Qinghai Province preserves the oldest manuscript of the Holy Quran found in China so far, which is considered one of the oldest Quran manuscripts in the world as well.…
Jaw Prison in Bahrain transfers 15 prisoners of conscience to an unknown destination
August 20, 2022
Jaw Prison in Bahrain transfers 15 prisoners of conscience to an unknown destination
Tension prevailed in Jaw Central Prison, after its administration moved a number of political detainees to the investigation building as part of the systematic policy of restriction and terrorism. Human rights sources reported that the Jaw Prison administration transferred 15…
International Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee launches health check-up campaign for the poor in Niger
August 18, 2022
International Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee launches health check-up campaign for the poor in Niger
The International Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee, which is affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, launched a campaign of medical examinations for the poor and needy…
For third consecutive year, Imam Hussein TV 2 broadcasts “Diwan Al-Arbaeen” program
August 18, 2022
For third consecutive year, Imam Hussein TV 2 broadcasts “Diwan Al-Arbaeen” program
For the third consecutive year, Imam Hussein TV 2 in Arabic broadcasts the one-hour “Diwan Al-Arbaeen” program to discuss the necessary procedures to prepare for the commemoration of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The producer…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi resumes daily scientific sessions after the conclusion of the Ashura commemoration
August 18, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi resumes daily scientific sessions after the conclusion of the Ashura commemoration
A statement issued by the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, said that His Eminence has resumed holding his daily scientific sessions, which his students and dignitaries are eagerly awaiting. The statement,…
Bombing at Kabul mosque kills 20, wounds another 40
August 18, 2022
Bombing at Kabul mosque kills 20, wounds another 40
A bombing at a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul during evening prayers on Wednesday killed at least 20 people, including a prominent cleric, and wounded at least 40, an eyewitness and police said. There was no immediate claim…