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Divan: Goethe’s Literary Engagement with Islam
June 6, 2024
Divan: Goethe’s Literary Engagement with Islam
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the celebrated German writer, embarked on a remarkable journey of cultural exploration through his literary works. His fascination with Islam and the Orient led to profound reflections, bridging the gap between Christian Europe and the Islamic…
WHO Director-General Calls for Swift Agreement on Pandemic Accord
June 4, 2024
WHO Director-General Calls for Swift Agreement on Pandemic Accord
The head of the World Health Organization on Monday urged countries to quickly finalize a landmark global agreement on managing future pandemics after they missed a critical deadline, Arab News reported yesterday. In the wake of the devastating impacts of…
Children Facing Horrible Fates in Middle East amid Ongoing Conflicts
June 3, 2024
Children Facing Horrible Fates in Middle East amid Ongoing Conflicts
Children have long been victims of violence worldwide, with millions killed and displaced in the course of brutal civil wars or international conflicts, and thousands being recruited as soldiers to fight. The Middle East has certainly not been the safest…
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation Gains Membership in UN Economic, Social Council (ECOSOC)
June 3, 2024
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation Gains Membership in UN Economic, Social Council (ECOSOC)
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi announced that it has obtained membership in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The United Nations Social and Economic Council…
Dhul-Qaida 25: Anniversary of Dahwul Arz, day of first descent of Divine mercy
June 2, 2024
Dhul-Qaida 25: Anniversary of Dahwul Arz, day of first descent of Divine mercy
“Dahwul Arz”, coinciding the twenty-fifth of the month of Dhul-Qa’da, is the day when the Almighty God showed mercy to the Earth, giving life to the earthly world. From this day, parts of the earth, which was filled with water,…
Decade After Yazidi Genocide, Survivors Grappling to Rebuild Lives
June 1, 2024
Decade After Yazidi Genocide, Survivors Grappling to Rebuild Lives
Nearly a decade after ISIL’s massacre of the Yazidi people in Iraq, hundreds of thousands of survivors remain displaced, unable to safely return home, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. According to a new report by NGOs Refugees International and Voice of…
UN: 7 million Sudanese internally displaced, 2 million more forced out of country
May 30, 2024
UN: 7 million Sudanese internally displaced, 2 million more forced out of country
The United Nations is sounding the alarm on a worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with the number of internally displaced people now exceeding 7 million, Xinhua reported yesterday. According to UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, more than half of those displaced…
Global Divorce Trends: Insights from Muslim, Non-Muslim Countries
May 29, 2024
Global Divorce Trends: Insights from Muslim, Non-Muslim Countries
In 2023, overall divorce rates continued to rise worldwide, reflecting various cultural, legal, and societal issues. Muslim countries have unfortunately displayed some alarming trends, despite the religion’s emphasis on the importance of this institution. Kuwait is on the lead with…
Sun to Shine Perpendicularly to Kaaba Today to Reveal Qibla
May 27, 2024
Sun to Shine Perpendicularly to Kaaba Today to Reveal Qibla
The sky of Makkah is to witnesses the sun shining perpendicularly to the Kaaba at noon today, Monday, May 27, corresponding to 19 Dhul-Qa’da 1445 AH. According to the Astronomical Society of Jeddah, the phenomenon occurs at the time of…
India, Bangladesh Prepare For First Cyclone in 2024
May 26, 2024
India, Bangladesh Prepare For First Cyclone in 2024
With the first major cyclone of the year approaching, Bangladesh and India are on high alert after the Indian weather department has forecast wind speeds of up to 120 km/h, Reuters reported today. The news agency says that the storm…